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Beyonce’s new single will be on iTunes tomorrow!
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Beyonce’s big first single is being sent to radio as we speak and it will available for download tomorrow. “Girls (Who Run This World)” will be all over the place and this is more of a warning than praise. Remember what happened to “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)?” What do you think about it?
Giggles: Review of Beyonce’s “Girls (Who Run The World)”
2Official cover art of Beyonce’s single “Girls (Who Run The World)”
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Fierce like Sasha! Lofty points: 8/10.
Watch Lady Gaga’s Gagavision no.43
1Kylie Minogue, The XX receive Ivor Novello Awards nominations
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The lovely Kylie Minogue and Loft965.com favorites The XX both received Ivor Novello award nominations. The awards recognize excellence in songwriting. Kylie Minogue is nominated in the “PRS for Music – Most Performed Work” category for her song “All The Lovers.”
Video Premiere: “Boadicea” by Mason featuring Róisín Murphy
1It turns out that the track everyone thought was from Roisin Murphy’s new record is actually a feature for producer Mason. This is the video for it and it looks like it hopes to be a summer dance hit.
Official cover art of Lil Wayne’s new album “Tha Carter IV”
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For my lil’ bro.
Video Premiere: “White Horse” by Jessica 6
3First we heard of her. Will dig in more!
Not Okay: Lauryn Hills ups the crazy!
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Oh, Gurrrl!
Kate Nash performs “Kiss That Grrrl” live in Istanbul!
2Sexy Track: “End Of The World” by Lenka
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She first burst onto the scene with “The Show,” which was a happy-go-lucky track of sorts. The song went everywhere from Hong Kong shampoo commercials to the soundtrack to the movie Easy A. Well, this wasn’t the only track of its brand but Lenka has mastered this genre. This track is a great overture for a high school crush. It might have a teeny bopper element to it, but its definitely not cheesy, which is a hard combination to mix. This is just a lovely morning love song that will make you want to fall in love or hanging out with your significant other. She kept it simple and sexy.
Video Premiere: “Afrodance” by Les Nubians
1Les Nubians have left our radar a long time ago, so to see them still going is good. Not our kind of music really, but worth a check-out. This is from their new album Nü Revolution.
First Listen: “Go!” by Santigold featuring Karen O
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Santigold is coming back anytime soon. This is a new track and collaboration with the shrieks of Karen O. It is titled “Go!” and is rumored to be from her new album, the sophomore to that sexy debut. Click below to listen to “Go!”
Video Premiere: “Raincheck” by J*DaVey
2Some soul for you this evening coming from this new artist. We love us some sultry beats and some good lyrics.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Make A Scene” has leaked!
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Just when the single “Starlight” was getting some buzz the whole album, Make A Scene, leaks! This is a huge blow Sophie Ellis-Bextor‘s camp as it was supposed to surface on June 6th, 2011. So this comes a while before that actual date. We know complete albums that have been scratched because of early leaks. The only thing she can do is make the release earlier than the set date. At any rate, click here to be forwarded to another blog that leaked the album for investigative purposes only!
Update: The reason it leaked so early is because the release date in Russia was today for some reason! So, it wasn’t a leak for Russia, per se.
Video Premiere: “The Shield And The Sword” by Clare Maguire
1Glad to see the efforts to promote Clare Maguire‘s debut album haven’t halted as of yet. This is one of the stronger songs on the album. Light After Dark is a great disc.
Sexy Track: “Judas” by Lady Gaga
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Although we loved the message of “Born This Way,” we weren’t playing it loud and singing along to it. It feels somewhat contrived and Gaga know whatever she releases for her first single will be a hit. But, we feel like the real first single to the album, Born This Way, was this track. “Judas” has enough mojo to infect every summer dance floor from Ibiza to Mykonos to Ayia Napa. The chorus is robust and the sound is as fresh as just-squeezed orange juice. It will make you want to go up, and, of course, who doesn’t love a little bit of controversy?
The Feeling, Róisín Murphy and Sophie Ellis-Bextor perform “Dance For The Lights”
1Sophie Ellis-Bextor to perform in Beirut!
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor is putting the final touches to her new album Make A Scene. When the album is released she is going to embark on a heavy tour to promote it. One of the stops includes the Middle East. The singer is set to take the stage in Beirut, Lebanon of September 3rd, 2011 for the Mix FM Summer Festival. The tickets are not on sale yet, but click here for more information. Continue reading
