Erik Hassle’s single “Hurtful” is now out for sale in the UK, so he is doing the promo rounds. This is taken from the Jo Whiley show and it shows his prowess in covering tracks. The beginning of the sound songs like “Bang Bang” by Nancy Sinatra which is a cute touch. Click below to listen.
Erik Hassle has been working really hard in London to support the release of Pieces, which comes out February 22nd. He landed a job supporting MIKA on his gigs. This could jump start Erik’s career even as MIKA’s career in waning down. Click below for the dates.
You guys, we are not kidding, but this is the 4th (Yes, fourth!) video Erik Hassle has made for his single “Hurtful.” Check out the three others. We don’t get why he needs so many, expecially when the original one is so good. This one is a very futuristic airbrushed high-octane ordeal. Well, as long as he gets some attention for his superior album, then that’d good! By the way, it’s pronounced Hass-lay not “Hassle,” like the English word.
Gimme more.
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.
1. “Bulletproof” by La Roux
2. “Bad Romance” by Lady GaGA
3. “Make Me” by Janet Jackson
4. “Her Morning Elegance” by Oren Lavie
5. “Boat Behind” by Kings Of Convenience
6. “Paparazzi” by Lady GaGa
7. “Jealous Of My Boogie” by RuPaul
8. “Two Weeks” by Grizzly Bear
9. “Hurtful (Original Video)” by Erik Hassle
10. “You’ve Changed” by SiA Furler
Exclusive: Loft965.com and Erik Hassle’s management are giving out secret tickets to a tiny private show in a flat by Erik Hassle in London on December 17th. We might not be able to go as we are in South Korea for fun and to review Juun J. so, if anyone is up to go and review it for us, just email us. Good times! Click here to read all we posted about Erik Hassle.
Erik Hassle has released three videos for his single “Hurtful.” The original video is better (below) than the rest. But, they must be for Scandinavian, American and British markets. The newest one is the suckiest. It really doesn’t do the song any justice.
He’s playing corners all over London and we hope we bump into him.
He’s pushing the promo as strong as he can with these little impromptu, yet highly entertaining videos. One of them might go viral, you know.
One of our favorites has covered a song from another of our favorites. Erik Hassle, who is amidst his campaign promoting Pieces, has covered 2009’s it-band La Roux’s second single “In For The Kill.” This is an marvelous acoustic version. He should record it and make it a B-side on one of his singles.
Erik Hassle has decided to go commercial. The result is this Americanized crummy video of one of his best songs. It’s a great song, but does anyone get the video?
There hasn’t been an announcement for it, but this cover has leaked around the blogosphere as an official album cover for, what is called now, Pieces. No word yet on what it will contain, but it seems like Erik Hassle is repackaging his album Hassle for a UK release and, later, a world release. This is the result. The older cover was much more striking. But, this is a more mature sleeve. The new album title is probably a reference to his next single “Love You To Pieces,” which is being primped for a late summer release and is already out in Sweden. Good luck to him as the album is one of the year’s best.
I just can’t get enough of Erik Hassle. This is one of the best tracks on the album – Hassle.
As of now, Erik Hassle is the artist to watch for 2009. His debut album, Hassle, brings many great elements together, including pop, rock, alternative, soul and synth. His visual is also not bad at all. The singles “Hurtful,” which was previuosly featured, and “Don’t Bring Flowers After I’m Dead” are sure-fire chart successes and other gems on the album include “Wanna Be Loved” and “Back To Bed.” The album’s slated for a release soon worldwide and it’s only available in Sweden now. Keep an eye out for Erik Hassle.
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