Gimme more.
George Michael needs Twitter followers, @GeorgeMichael
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We were rummaging through Twitter only to find a little icon of one of the greatest songwriters to grace the pop earth, George Michael has a n account and no one knows about it. Well, 11,000 know about it, but these are not George Michael numbers. Probably because he is not whoring his account out like Tila Tequila or forever tweeting loud and pretentious stuff like Diddy. But, in either case he is bigger than both. Combined. So, go over there and follow a legend.
Legendary: “Sway” by Bic Runga
1This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It has the power to make our tear ducts operate immediately. Bic Runga come onto the scene here album Drive, but this was the real reason she achieved international acknowledgment. She still has a healthy career in her home on New Zealand and we managed to get all her album a couple of years ago and absolutely fell in love with all of them. She hasn’t done anything in a while as she is concentrating on family life, but we miss her dearly and hope she makes a fast return in 2010. This is dedicated to you, you know who you are.
Melody Gardot to release deluxe edition of album
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Melody Gardot up on the cane and on top of our list of best album of 2009, is ready to take over the world. Her second album My One And Only Thrill has been spinning around radio stations and she has a couple of Grammy nominations under her belt. So, naturally, it’s time to deluxe that album. The monumental CD will come with 5 new songs. Three of which are different versions of other tracks and two are titled “Love Me Like A River Does” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.” We wonder if the latter is a Bill Withers cover and we hope because it fits perfectly with the theme of the disc.
Mariah Carey’s crazy drunken speech at Palm Springs
2Not sure what to make of this, but we all know Mariah likes her champagne!
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 314
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”
- Mark Caine
Westboro Baptist Church parodies Lady GaGa’s “Poker Face”
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Oh, the religious crazies are always great for a good laugh. They seem to like singing a song written by the person they condemn. As the case with all these lunatics, this wouldn’t be an issue had it been a man.
Exclusive: The Greatest Albums Of The Past Decade
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1. Who Is Jill Scott: Words & Sounds Vol. 1 – Jill Scott
The Gist: Philadelphia spoken word artist and poetess fills-in for Erykah Badu at Roots show then puts pen to paper and debuts mouth to mic.
The Result: Audial orgasm.
Download: “It’s Love” and “A Long Walk”
Watch: “Gettin’ In The Way”
2. Robyn – Robyn
The Gist: Swedish 2-hit wonder breaks free of contractual slavery and opens her treasure chest.
The Result: Pop eruption.
Download: “Be Mine!” and “Cobrastyle”
Watch: “With Every Heartbeat”
3. Healing Is Difficult – SiA
The Gist: Aussie acid jazzer fugues to London for solo career with a knack for the haunting.
The Result: Moody’s paradise.
Download: “Judge Me” and “Drink To Get Drunk”
Watch: “Little Man”
4. The May Street Project – Shea Seger
The Gist: Folksy rootsy Texan chanteuse accidently bumps into The Neptunes at their prime.
The Result: Blues bliss
Download: “Clutch” and “I Love You Too Much”
Watch: “Clutch”
5. Moon Safari - Air
The Gist: French mood gurus decide that vocals are the way to go.
The Result: Chill-out cataclysm
Download: “Sexy Boy” and “Kelly, Watch The Stars!”
Watch: “All I Need”
6. Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
The Gist: Jazz damsel ditches the pretty for the booze, bong and blow.
The Result: Heartbreak ubiquity.
Download: “Back To Black” and “Just Friends”
Watch: “Love Is A Losing Game (live)”
7. American Life – Madonna
The Gist: World icon forgets about profiteering for a hot minute and gets to music progression.
The Result: Folktronic epitome.
Download: “Nobody Knows Me” and “Intervention”
Watch: “Love Profusion”
8. Made Of Bricks – Kate Nash
The Gist: Brit snot-tot brings debut heavily-accented vocals on girl-worry ditties.
The Result: Pretty pantomime
Download: “Mouthwash” and “Nicest Thing”
Watch: “Pumpkin Soup”
9. Everybody Got Their Something – Nikka Costa
The Gist: Former balladeer child star and goddaughter of Frank Sinatra discovers big sounds.
The Result: Funk phenom
Download: “Everybody Got Their Something” and “Hope It Felt Good”
Watch: “Like A Feather”
10. The Invisible Band – Travis
The Gist: The wise person’s Coldplay get more melodic and less loud.
The Result: Melancholy greatness.
Download: “Flowers In The Windows” and “Side”
Watch: “Sing”
11. Stripped – Christina Aguilera
The Gist: Disney starlet breaks the cookie-cutter and lets it all hang out.
The Result: Pop sex
Download: “Impossible” and “Infatuation”
Watch: “Fighter”
12. Revolution In Me - Siobhán Donaghy
The Gist: Former Sugababe leaves meanies and plays around with forbidden instruments.
The Result: Naughty escapade
Download: “Faces” and “Twist Of Fate”
Watch: “Overrated”
13. Parachutes – Coldplay
The Gist: Gentle rockers start their career with pure emotional out-pourance.
The Result: Benevolent rockfest
Download: “Shiver” and “Yellow”
Watch: “Don’t Panic”
14. Whoa Nelly! – Nelly Furtado
The Gist: Canadian Lilith Fair girl brings back the ambient hippie.
The Result: Introspective epic
Download: “Well, Well” and “Legend”
Watch: “I’m Like A Bird”
15. Light Years - Kylie Minogue
The Gist: Disco diva gets over experimental period and gets back to pure pop pureé.
The Result: Gargantuan dance
Download: “So Now Goodbye” and “Please Stay”
Watch: “On A Night Like This”
16. Detours – Sheryl Crow
The Gist: Liberal singer/songwriter dives head-on into political commentary.
The Result: Anti-war anthems
Download: “Detours” and “Out Of Our Heads”
Watch: “Gasoline”
17. Kid A – Radioheads
The Gist: Britrock band makes record label happy and gets experimental.
The Result: Beautiful noise.
Download: “Everything In It’s Right Place” and “In Limbo”
Watch: “Motion Picture Soundtrack”
18. The Emancipation Of MiMi – Mariah Carey
The Gist: The Voice shows everyone what a comeback is all about.
The Result: Melisma madness
Download: “Stay The Night” and “Circles”
Watch: “Shake It Off”
19. Eye To The Telescope – KT Tunstall
The Gist: Newcomer straps it on and belts it out.
The Result: Acoustic heaven.
Download: “Suddenly I See” and “Under The Weather”
Watch: “Black Horse And The Cherry Tree”
20. Aaliyah – Aaliyah
The Gist: Soul sister gives us the last goodbye.
The Result: Black butter.
Download: “It’s Whatever” and “More Than A Woman”
Watch: “Rock The Boat”
Click below for the honorable mentions.
20 ways to use maxi-pads on a flight…
How convenient!
Lady GaGa graces the cover of 944 magazine
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Everyone’s gaga for GaGa.
Ke$ha’s album promo ad
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That’s cool, but please never sing live.
Goldfrapp hides under pseudonym Sylvie Nylon
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Goldfrapp’s truimphant return is here and she is pulling all the stops to promote it. The singer is putting out some tracks under the name Sylvie Nylon to test out the waters. On last.fm’s website that name is listed with three tracks that should be on Head First. The tracks are “Rocket,” “Dreaming,” “Alive” and “Believer.” Test them out yourself here.
How to develop psychic powers…
It actually works because we did it and found out that J.Lo’s next album is pure shit.
Nelly Furtado will release English album this May!
It has been revealed that Nelly Furtado is releasing a new English album after her release on the Spanish Mi Plan. The track list is set to allegedly include songs that have been translated and some songs that are new. No word yet on the name or the tracks. Let’s hope she does something deep and not just collaborations with Timbaland.
Update: this may not be accurate as it is just a rumor.
Ke$ha performs “Tik Tok” on The Ellen Show
We totally did not need to see that. The song was #1 on our chart for the start of this year, but this performance just killed it. The song is still great in studio version, but this looks like the work of a little messy kid. She sounds like she is doing some lousy karaoke. She could be friends with Miley Cyrus.
Organic coconut water…
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Ever broken up a coconut shell just to drink the water inside? Or made a hole for a straw or a vodka injection? Well, now you don’t have to go through all that trouble with this brand new packaging of pure organic coconut milk designed by Blue Marlin. Click here for more.
Premiere: Video: “Hole In My Heart” by Alphabeat
1This was not expected to be the single as it was heavily rumored to be the delicious “DJ.” But, this track is not that bad, it sounds like a 90s’ dance track, but we can’t put our finger on which one. Any suggestions?
Barbie goes Lady GaGa
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A barbie doll aficionado from Beijing has been giving the Mattel girl some GaGa treatment. Dressing the doll with Lady GaGa’s most memorable outfits.
Robyn live at the Cherrytree House
2Ellen Degeneres as an American Idol judge
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What do you think?
