Comeback 2012: Fiona Apple with “The Idler Wheel…”

Since hitting it big time at the tender age of 19 in the 1990’s and becoming quite the rock poster girl, the singer is back with a long-titled album the starts with and will probably be remember only as The Idler Wheel. Expect the same sound with sinister lyrics and beautiful lazy vocals. This is one of the most exciting comebacks this year!

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Kelis confirms new album!

As she personally told us here at LOFT965.com, Kelis has finished recording her new album set for 2012 release. Her record company has confirmed: “Kelis is now finishing her new album due for release in autumn 2012 and has been working with producers including Skream, BURNS, Tom Neville, Dan Black and Caspa.” This is exciting news. We want more.

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Legendary: “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer

For those not in the loop, they will immediately recognize the Beyonce sample. Well, it was Donna Summer’s thing originally. Donna Summer broke onto the scene with her overtly sexual persona and lovely voice. This is an example of it. A time when sexual liberation was a profound movement. Much love to her!

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Donna Summer dead at 63!

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The lovely and beautiful Donna Summer has passed away. The disco icon who had a string of hits throughout her career including “Hot Stuff,” “Last Dance,” “Love To Love You, Baby,” “Bad Girls,” “I Feel Love” and “On The Radio” This is very sad news as we loved her muchly! More news to come!

Legendary: “In Bloom” by Nirvana

The grunge movement wasn’t merely a sub-genre of rock music. It has its own aura, sound, dynamic and even fashions. No band optimizes this movement that came out of the Northwestern states like Nirvana (well, maybe Pearl Jam, too). This track is one that rings back our teenage years of angst and rebellion. “In Bloom” is one of their best tracks and also one of the videos that identify the 90s’ as a turning point in rock music, and the genre hasn’t been as good since.

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Sexy Track: “Disparate Youth” by Santigold

No one brings back memories of a summer spent in the Lower East Side of Manhattan like Santigold. This first single from her new album captures just that essence. Pronounced lyrics pressed upon a chill reggae-inspired melody with a surprising guitar riff – no one but Santigold can put all this elements to fruition and still make it sound ready for street speaker. It’s time some recognition was given to artists who merge genres beautifully but do not fit nicely on nomination ballots. What Santigold is going her is fusing many different sound into one midtempo track. Had it been an uptempo track it would have been a different story. This is pure musical genius.

Haley Reinhart’s debut album “Listen Up” leaks!

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Haley Reinhart’s first album Listen Up! has leaked all over the internet. The reality show hopeful has what it takes to make it and we love that she is not going for the mainstream pop genre which many contestants usually go for in hopes of achieving commercial success. Her track “Free” is very promising. Wait for the album to download it as she needs all the support.

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