So far, everything we have heard from Jamie Woon is to our liking. He’s like James Blake but with some more soul. Lovely ditty.
Duffy is quitting the music business!
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Allegedly, British soulstress Duffy is unhappy with the music industry and would rather have a country life with her boyfriend to start a family. Some sources say that she is very unhappy with the public reception of Endlessly and is giving up on music all together. Let’s hope that’s not true. Just when we started liking her!
Must-Watch: Video Premiere: “Love” by Kazaky
1Little is known about this Ukranian dance foursome, but this is some fierce stuff!
Girls Aloud to reunite for 10th anniversary!
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The internet is rampant with news that Nadine Coyle, Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kim Walsh are reuniting sometime this year for the full-fledged tour to celebrate 10 years together, allegedly. According to an unknown source the fivesome are readying up a tour for this autumn when all thier schedules work. Still, we believe Cheryl Cole has it out for Nadine Coyle, so we don’t know if this will be resolved. At any rate, a tour is lovely, but an album would be lovelier.
Must-Watch: Video Premiere: “Phakade” by Lira
2We have been waiting for this for a long long time. It’s here and this is a condensed version. Lovely balladry that brings the African wind right back to our memories. Lira is on a roll and will not stop at anything, this is just breathtaking, too bad you can only purchases it in South Africa.
Beyonce on the cover of L’Officiel magazine
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Adele performs “Rolling In The Deep” on the David Letterman show
1Alexis Jordan’s album “Alexis Jordan” has been leaked!
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Behind the scenes of Lady Gaga’s Supreme photo shoot
1Marsha Ambrosius’ album “Late Nights & Early Mornings” has leaked!
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Introducing… Delta Maid
1Signed to Geffen/Future Records this 25 year old Liverpudlian is a self taught guitarist who as a child became strongly influenced by American roots music. She is a delightful and unique singer songwriter who’s languid southern melodies will transport you to far and beyond the Mississippi Delta.
Delta releases her debut single, the country-fried hip shaker ‘Of My Own’ on May 1st . The album, ‘Outside Looking In’ takes its cue from Rory Block and Bessie Smith and is set for release on May 8th.
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Björk is working with Syrian singer Omar Souleyman!
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Bjork is not one to stay to one or two genres for her releases, but this time around her pick for a collaborator is an unlikely musician from this part of the world. The Icelandic singer has opted to work with Syrian singer Omar Souleyman, Pitchfork has confirmed. Apparently, this will be “the first ever major Western pop release to feature Syrian dabke and Iraqi choubi music.”
Must-Watch: Video Premiere: “Lotus Flower” by Radiohead
2Radiohead have decided to throw all the rules major labels have told them to follow.That not only comes in the way they release their albums nowadays, but also in what imagery they choose for their videos as showcased in this marvelous visual.
Official artwork to Lauren Pritchard’s “Wasted In Jackson”
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Beyonce gets down to Radiohead!
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Official artwork of Husky Rescue’s “Far From The Storm / Onnellisuus”
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Katy Perry covers Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In The World)” and Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair”
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Bic Runga putting the final touches to new album!
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Great news. Here’s what her MySpace post says from November: “Just two more vocals to put down and the album will be down. Hopefully we’ll be mixing over December, will keep you posted about who the mixer is… It’s almost confirmed and it’s someone we’re very excited about!”
Video Premiere: “Stuck” by Lauren Pritchard
3What a beautiful voice that reminds us to that of Diane Birch. We look forward to listening more to her album Wasted In Jackson.
Adele tops the UK charts, prevents Lady Gaga from getting there…
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Without even being a single, Adele‘s “Someone Like You” has reigned supreme on the charts preventing even Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” from getting there. This is proof that balladry is not dead and beauty is the song is still as relevant as beauty in the packaging, at least in the UK.
