No matter what the budget is, Will Young always manages to make a good video. We didn’t think this would be a single as we are still waiting for “Runaway” to be released and we are growing to love “Happy Now.” Oh, and also “Good Things.” Okay, we love the whole album. Still, Echoes is as fresh as the day it was released. Get it!
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Toni Braxton talks about new single “I Heart You,” upcoming album
Toni Braxton is releasing a new album finally. The lead single will be a dance song titled “I Heart You.” The album will contain a measly 9 tracks and a remix, barely making the album mark. We guess there won’t be a deluxe version since she is scramming for cuts. So excited for this news!
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Tori Amos talks classic cars, stilettos and keeping grace!
We hate having to hear Tori Amos compare herself to the new artists. What she has to offer no one can offer and she still remains better than most artists in the music industry. Tori, channel your energies into an album and don’t worry about the kids. By the way what happened to the instrumental album?
Introducing… Jodie Marie
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Blues is getting a whole new revival. Jody Marie was born in Windsor, Sydney Australia, and came to the UK at the tender age 16. Upon learning she actually had a voice, she decided to try and write songs…and that she did. Fino has performed for Shayne Ward at the AECC arena in Aberdeen, is is currently studying to get that big shiny degree in Popular Music. How wonderful. Fino has adopted a rather pop influenced style, with very dark and moody undertones. She likes to call it: “A mix between Massive Attack, P!nk, Britney Spears and Nerina Pallot”. Hmm. Quite. But hey, it sounds pretty good anyway. At present, Fino is very broke…so new songs will be on the way as soon as she has busted her butt long enough to rake up some dough.
Legendary: “Doop” by Doop
Love it or hate it, this song was #1 on the UK charts in 1994. The track might not have real lyrics or a meaning at all, it was a great dance number at the time and is still infectious in melody. However, the band did not go on to do bigger and better things.
Air release more details on their album “Le Voyage Dans La Lune”
According to a press release, the album takes its inspiration from the classic 1902 silent film Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip To The Moon) by Georges Méliès. A fully restored version of the film is currently playing at film festivals world-wide. Air composed an original score for this new film version of the film. A free 3-minute film excerpt featuring the song “Sonic Armada” was made available for one week in early December 2011 in conjunction with a pre-order offer. The digital version of the album along with the newly restored and colorized 16-minute film will be released as a strictly limited edition.
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Sexy Track: “Diet Mountain Dew” by Lana Del Rey
There’s a lot of talk concerning Lana Del Rey performance during Saturday Night Live. Many naysayers are raising every flag they can against her artistry. Fortunately, most of those people know zilch about pop music. Alternative hipsters and mainstream junkies can sit aside and admire the allure of the 21st century pop star. No need for vocals, as demonstrated by Madonna’s lengthy career. It’s all about the visual and if the song sound delicious after the studio treatment then its good to go. You don’t believe us? Just ask Lady Gaga and Ke$ha, whom we love both (Ke$ha more than Gaga). This song demonstrates this pop culture newcomer that has already propelled herself to icon status. Just like Diet Mountain Dew, it’s sugary, fresh and ready to sell. It merges a darkened blues underlying with a light fluffy concept. This is lovely.
Legendary: “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” by Baz Luhrmann
This little ditty is a but of a mystery. It’s a spoken word pop song dedicated to the class of 99 (moi) that managed to climb up the charts and inspire many along with its colorful music video. Listening to it now after a while, it’s still as poignant as it was. Listen to the lyrics and give yourself a boost and a half. “Dance!”
Sexy Track: “Next To Me” by Emeli Sandé
Leave it to a Brit newcomer to sweep 2012 off of its feet with one single track. Although the music video is a little lackluster, the song is resilient enough to carry any visual. “Next To Me” is an inspirational anthem to forever love. The track is gospel-tinted but with a resplendent pop sensibility. Even the stoic Madonna said she liked it. If this track is anything to go by Emeli Sande is set to break every market that appreciates a solid pop song of epic proportions. Should this succeed, it will be on every karaoke machine from London to Manila.
Video Premiere: “Next To Me” by Emeli Sande
This could go down as one of the best songs of 2012 and its only January! This is from the album Our Version Of Events, which debuts in February, is set to get a great boost of sales after the singer appeared on an episode of The Graham Norton Show which Madonna was on, too.
Joan Osborne releases new single “Shake Your Hips”
Just when we episodically forgot about the lovely Joan Osborne, we are sent a link to some great news. The “One Of Us” singer is ready to give the world more music and more covers, which is what she is well-known for. This time her new album Bring It On Home, is a collection of blues classics. The first single is now out on iTunes. It’s called “Shake Your Hips.” Let’s hope it packs the punch!
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Lofty Prediction: Beyonce to release “End Of Time” this summer!
Don’t get your panties in a knot, this is just a little predictions. Judging by the fact that Beyonce is done with her pregnancy and this track is a robust dance number that is not to be let go, it feels right that Beyonce is not done with her 4 campaign and is hiding this gem (one of many on the album) for a later release. Probably during the summer because it’s a dance track. If it is not in the works, it should be. #JustSaying.
Sexy Track: “If You Really Do” by Bic Runga
Leave it to Bic Runga to come up with a simply-constructed little ditty, attach thoughtful lyrics to it and also make it have one of the most memorable choruses of the season. This number is simple in structure but rich is style. “If Your Really Do” is a beautiful lullaby that speaks of yearning and love. It manages to embody everything essential about creating an effective and well-written song organically. Bic Runga’s only new album in six years, Belle, is short and sweet, but it manages to pack the punch with the catchy tunes like this delightful track.
Sexy Track: “¿Which Side Are You On?” by Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco could be one of the most prolific artists in the music world today, however, even as she is on her seventeenth full-length album right now, she has not covered many songs. She is an original and has an influx of songs that can fill up many albums. But, when something is as pertinent as this song, Ani takes the chance, but with her own twist. DiFranco took this old labour union folk song penned in activism by coal miner’s wife Florence Reece and built on it, changed the lyrics to make them timely for this era and gave it a great rock edge. Even if the tracks starts with a banjo interlude (provided by the legendary Pete Seeger), it manages to get to a loud angle once it kicks in. A great tune to have around during an election year. So, “¿Which Side Are You On?”
Video Premiere: “Sonic Armada (A Trip To The Moon)” by Air
Air always impress. This is a new gem from the forthcoming album of the same title, but in French. It’s an old to the classic film and a great visual to attach to their ethereal sound and moody melodies. Watch out for more from Air over her at Loft965.com all this January!
Video Premiere: “You Da One” by Rihanna
2We don’t know why Rihanna thought this would be a good choice a single. There are many different tracks on the album that deserve it more. The video’s not that pretty either. At any rate, let’s hope the next single is “Where Have U Been?” Or should that be left for the Summer?
First Listen: “Anything Like You” by Kelis featuring Will.I.Am
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Kelis is back in the studio and, we are afraid to report, she is not on the right direction. Following Fleshtone, Kelis has gone back to the sound of her previous works with midtempo R&B. We’d much rather have a straight-up dance album from her. Anyway, click below for yourself to decide for yourself.
Must-Watch: Video Premiere: “Born To Die” by Lana Del Rey
1The amazing visual architecture behind Lana Del Rey’s imaging is the sole purpose this singer is going to conquer the airwaves in 2012! Lana is unlike any other, she is a pop signer that sings slow haunting tracks with lazy vocals and an old hollywood charm.
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Exclusive: Loft965.com’s Best 100 Albums Of 2011!
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- Let England Shake – PJ Harvey
- 4 – Beyonce
- 21 – Adele
- Return To Love – Lira
- James Blake – James Blake
- Seven – Emily King
- Oh Land – Oh Land
- Echoes - Will Young
- Good For The Soul - Dionne Bromfield
- 101 – Keren Ann
- The Light Of The Sun – Jill Scott
- Belle – Bic Runga
- It All Starts With One – Ane Brun
- Femme Fatale – Britney Spears
- The Memory Machine – Julia Stone
- Born This Way – Lady Gaga
- Passenger – Laura Hannigan
- Two – Lenka
- Love After War – Robin Thicke
- The Sea – Melanie C
- Glamazon – RuPaul
- When The Sun Goes Down – Selena Gomez & The Scene
- Pieces Of Me – Ledisi
- A Creature I Don’t Know – Laura Marling
- Soul UK – Beverley Knights
- Late Nights And Early Mornings – Marsha Ambrosius
- Rivers And Homes – J.Viewz
- Wounded Rhymes – Lykke Li
- Washing Away Yesterday – Undersea Poem
- Let It Break – Gemma Hayes
- Mirrorwriting – Jamie Woon
- Cinderella’s Eyes – Nicola Roberts
- Talk That Talk – Rihanna
- Night Of Hunters – Tori Amos
- Lioness: Hidden Treasures – Amy Winehouse
- Biophilia – Bjork
- Year Of The Wolf – Nerina Pallot
- On A Mission – Katy B
- 50 Words For Snow – Kate Bush
- Cape Dory – Tennis
- On Your Radar – The Saturdays
- Unclubbed 2 – Unclubbed
- With The Music I Die – Wynter Gordon
- The King Of Limbs – Radiohead
- Outside The Skyline – Miguel Migs
- Wasted In Jackson – Lauren Pritchard
- Metals - Feist
- Within And Without – Washed Out
- Safari Disco Club – YELLE
- Ceremonials – Florence + The Machine
- Mariefred Sessions – Erik Hassle
- Rabbits On The Run – Vanessa Carlton
- Beautiful Imperfection – Asa
- BeatRoot – Matti Roots
- Blue Songs – Hercules + The Love Affair
- Thao And Mirah – Thao And Mirah
- Experiments – Florrie
- Make A Scene – Sophie Ellis Bextor
- Peaceland – Sinitus Tempo
- Light Me Up – The Pretty Reckless
- Here I Am – Kelly Rowland
- Selah Sue – Selah Sue
- Love CPR – September
- Destroyed – Moby
- The Deep Field – Joan As Police Woman
- Mondo Amore – Nicole Atkins
- Those Who Wait – Daley
- Strange Mercy – St. Vincent
- Adulthood – Cocknbullkid
- Resurrected – Omar Afuni
- Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi
- Collapse Into Now – REM
- Light After Dark – Clare Maguire
- Colours – Nadio Oh
- Who You Are – Jessie J
- Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
- The Main Ingredients – Down To The Bone
- Take Care – Drake
- See The Light – Jessica 6
- K.I.S.S. – Mya
- Lifelines – Andrea Corr
- Thursday – The Weeknd
- TKOL RMX 1234567 – Radiohead
- Heaven – Rebecca Ferguson
- Cults – Cults
- New Look – New Look
- Before The Dinosaurs – Aura Dione
- lovestrong. – Christina Perri
- Sorry For Party Rocking – LMFAO
- Thunder Thighs – Kimya Dawson
- Siberia – Lights
- Flash! – Electric Lady Lab
- Mylo Xyloto – Coldplay
- Still Right Here – Melissa Ferrick
- Kaleidoscope - DJ Okawari
- Nothing But The Beat – David Guetta
- Arabian Horse – GusGus
- My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act 1) – Mary J. Blige
- Love? - Jennifer Lopez
- LP1 – Joss Stone
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Loft965.com’s Best Albums of 2010.
Ani DiFranco performs “¿Which Side Are You On?” with Melissa Ferrick
1We can’t tell you how beautiful 2012 will be just because Ani DiFranco’s new album, which had the longest hiatus precede it, is coming out on the 17th of January 2012. This is a cover, but Ani changed the lyrics a little bit to fit the time. We love is some Ani. “A little socialism, don’t scare us one bit.” – gotta love it.
