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Ke$ha new tracks “Best Friend & Boyfriend” and “Lucky” leaked
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Finally got the iPad!
We managed to get it with the last standing dock in the entire country. It’s 64 GB, that means it could only take a third of our music collection if we decided to fill it up completely. Let’s not even consider the videos. So, we just settled for Undersea Poem’s debut and Kate Nash’s My Best Friend Is You (maybe tomorrow Janelle Monae’s Archandroid and Natalie Merchant’s Leave Your Sleep). But, we love it. We already got all the magazine subscriptions that we can’t get over here because some censor decided to have a field day on boobies. The application is called Zinio and we got yearly memberships of Rolling Stone and Out. Because, we are. It’s smooth and handy. We love it and can’t get enough of it. And, no, it’s not a big iPhone or a small Macbook Air. It’s a creature of its own, especially if you like reading. Best apps post coming up soon. We called it LoftPad, bitches.
Esquire magazine called Kelly Clarkson “The best voice in the history of pop music,” loses all credibility
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Now, another one to file under complete ignorant absurdity, Esquire magazine has allegedly proclaimed Kelly Clarkson to be “the best voice in the history of pop music” in a recent article. The elitist upmarket magazine has chosen American Idol winner as the one and only greatest voice in pop history. If that is not a miseducated assessment, we don’t know what it. Whatever happened to Minnie Riperton, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Phyllis Hyman, Anita Baker, Brandy, Monica, Jill Scott, Chaka Khan and the rest of the beautiful voices? Even Jessica Simpson is good contender against Kelly Clarkson, and that’s most definitely not a compliment! It’s just sad to see people who are supposed to be top notch journalist make such an invalid and sweeping statement. They best thing Kelly Clarkson did to pop history is that she showed the world how reality programs of the American Idol sort never make pop stars but make lobby music singers, apart from Adam Lambert of course!
Kate Nash’s new album “My Best Friend Is You” has leaked!
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Kate Nash’s eagerly awaited second album My Best Friend Is You has leaked all over the face of the internet. The album’s supposed to bring an edgier and punkier Nash to the forefront without alienating any of Birds fans. This is bound to hurt her chart performance. Click here to investigate the detrimental leak.
Kate Nash’s cover art for “My Best Friend Is You”
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A very nice person has sent us a mini-picture of what is allegedly and possibly the cover of Kate Nash’s muchly-awaited sophomore album My Best Friend Is You. From the looks of it, there has been a lot of professional work poured into the sleeve so it looks bona fide. We love it and we hope to get you the official version very soon in good quality.
Kate Nash releases track list for “My Best Friend Is You”
Things are heating up over at the Kate Nash camp what with the release of her sophomore offering My Best Friend Is You. We got the first single, the teaser, the video and now the tracklisting. Now, all that’s left is the cover art and the actual CD. Click below to check out the tracklist.
Lady GaGa’s acceptance speech at Brit Awards 2010
3The best Lady GaGa and Beyonce parody!
2The Ting Tings perform on Saturday Night Live
The Ting Tings are still doing the promotion rounds for their first album We Started Nothing in the US. They are nominated for the Best New Artist category at the Grammy’s. So, some more buzz is building around them stateside. This song is old to us, but we can’t wait to listen to their new album Kunst.
Beirut no longer hot spot, Hello Damascus!
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Last year The New York Times named Beirut the #1 place to go to in 2009. This year, the list is out and there is not trace of Beirut. It was replaced by Sri Lanka at the top spot (which we fully agree with as we visited Weligama, Kandy, Colombo and Taprobane Island and absolutely adored it). But, interestingly enough, Damascus, also a place of untapped touristic gold, has sprung up at #7. The article explains: “The next Marrakesh? Perhaps mindful of the way that renovations of historic riads have drawn upscale travelers to Marrakesh, Damascus hoteliers are trying to mine tourism gold in the rundown buildings of the Syrian capital’s Old City.”
Also, the most compelling entry at #9 is Antarctica. Now, that’d be fun. Let’s go!
Exclusive: The Greatest Albums Of The Past Decade
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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.
Exclusive: The Best 25 Videos of 2009
31. “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: The Best 200 Songs Of 2009
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- “Wanna Be Loved” – Erik Hassle
- “Wa Mpaleha” – Lira
- “Mannequin” – Noah
- “Monday Morning” – Melanie Fiona
- “I’m Not Calling You A Liar” – Florence + The Machine
- “Yellow” – India.Arie
- “If The Star Were Mine” – Melody Gardot
- “Untouchable” – Girls Aloud
- “Jealous Of My Boogie” – RuPaul
- “Mrs. Cold” – Kings Of Convenience”
- “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” – Alicia Keys
- “Get Sexy” – Sugababes
- “You’re My Baby” – Robin Thicke
- “The Spell” – Alphabeat
- “Bulletproof” – La Roux
- “You’ve Got The Love” – Florence + The Machine
- “Obsessed” – Mariah Carey
- “The Girls And The Robot” – Royksopp featuring Robyn
- “Lose You” – Peaches
- “Sing Sang Sung” – Air
- “Fuck You” – Lily Allen
- “3″ – Britney Spears
- “Roses” – Eddi Reader
- “Sometimes” – Noisettes
- “My Love” – The Dream featuring Mariah Carey
- “Bad Romance” – Lady GaGa
- “Epiphany” – Chrisette Michele
- “Flavor” – Tori Amos
- “Say No” – Ledisi
- “Tonight’s The Night” – Jack Penate
- “Don’t Bring Flowers After I’m Dead” – Erik Hassle
- “I Could Break Your Heart Any Day Of The Week” – Mandy Moore
- “When You’re Around” – Frankmusik
- “Who Will Comfort Me” – Melody Gardot
- “Make Me” – Janet Jackson
- “1517″ – The Whitest Boy Alive
- “South Again” – Maia Hirasawa
- “I Got A Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas
- “Standing O” – Mariah Carey
- “Never Forget You” – Noisettes
- “He Doesn’t Know” – Tina Dico
- “New York” – Paloma Faith
- “Pale Horses” – Moby
- “Nothing But A Miracle” - Diane Birch
- “Don’t Ever Let Me Go” – Alesha Dixon
- “Ghost Girl” – Telepopmusik
- “Show Me Love” – Kate Havnevik
- “Halo” – Beyonce
- “Love Songs” – Anjulie
- “DJ” – Alphabeat
- “Welcome To England” – Tori Amos
- “Paparazzi” – Lady GaGa
- “My Boy Builds Coffins” – Florence + The Machine
- “Heavy Cross” – The Gossip
- “Gypsy” – Shakira
- “Isolate” – Moby
- “Her Morning Elegance” – Oren Lavie
- “Must Be Love” – Cassie
- “Drained” – LeToya
- “Warm It Up (With Love)” – Brandy
- “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith
- “Release Me” – Agnes
- “Blue Suitcase” – Erin McCarley
- “Cartoons And Forever Plans” – Maria Taylor
- “I’m Not Your Toy” – La Roux
- “Bad Boys” – Alexandra Burke
- “Not Fair” – Lily Allen
- “JLTF” – Moby
- “You Keep Me Warm” – Ida Maria
- “Another One” – Chrisette Michele
- “Be The One” – Jack Penate
- “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston
- “Our Love Is Easy” – Melody Gardot
- “Better Off As Two” – Frankmusik
- “Choo Choo” – Diane Birch
- “More Than Just Friends” – Mariah Carey
- “These Are My Twisted Words” – Radiohead
- “Want” – Natalie Imbruglia
- “100%” – Beverley Knight
- “Alejandro” – Lady GaGa
- “Tonight” – Bria Valente
- “Eet” – Regina Spektor
- “Magic” – Tina Dico
- “Now I’m That Bitch” – Livvi Franc
- “I Believe” – Skye
- “Please Don’t Leave Me” – P!nk
- “Ms. Harmony” – Robin Thicke
- “I Know Your Better Than That” – Leslie Mendelson
- “Give” – Tori Amos
- “Love” – Air
- “Red” – Daniel Merriweather
- “Boom Boom Pow” – Black Eyed Peas
- “I Feel Cream” – Peaches
- “Impossible” – Mariah Carey
- “Bad Habits” – Maxwell
- “Love, Save The Empty” – Erin McCarley
- “Lady Boy” – RuPaul
- “Between Two Lungs” – Florence + The Machine
- “Goodbye” – Kristinia DeBarge
- “Be The Bee” – Air Continue reading
Exclusive: The Best 100 Albums Of 2009
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- My One And Only Thrill – Melody Gardot
- Lungs – Florence + The Machine
- Hassle – Erik Hassle
- Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel – Mariah Carey
- Wait For Me – Moby
- Epiphany – Chrisette Michele
- The Spell – Alphabeat
- Rules – The Whitest Boy Alive
- It’s Not Me, It’s You – Lily Allen
- Everything Is New – Jack Peñate
- Bible Belt - Diane Birch
- Abnormally Attracted To Sin – Tori Amos
- La Roux - La Roux
- The Bridge - Melanie Fiona
- Love 2 - Air
- I Feel Cream – Peaches
- Wild Young Hearts – The Noisettes
- Don’t Stop – Annie
- A Beginning, A Detour, An Open Ending – Tina Dico
- Turn Me Loose – Ledisi
- Declaration Of Dependence – Kings Of Convenience
- Soul In Mind – Lira
- Junior - Röyksopp
- Come To Life – Natalie Imbruglia
- The Element Of Freedom – Alicia Keys
- She Wolf – Shakira
- Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful? – Paloma Faith
- Complete Me - Frankmusik
- BLACKsummer’snight - Maxwell
- Love, Save The Empty – Erin McCarley
- Un - Dan Black
- 100% – Beverley Knight
- The Fame Monster – Lady GaGa
- Testimony: Love & Politics, Vol. 2 – India.Arie
- Love Is The Way – Eddi Reader
- Champion – RuPaul
- Sex Therapy: The Experience – Robin Thicke
- Lady Luck – Mariah Taylor
- Introducing Dionne Bromfield - Dionne Bromfield
- Two Suns - Bat For Lashes
- Swan Feathers – Leslie Mendelson
- Hands – Little Boots
- Far – Regina Spektor
- Keeping Secret – Skye
- Human Geometry – Noah
- Merriweather Post Pavilion – Animal Collective
- I Look To You – Whitney Houston
- Anjulie - Anjulie
- The Crying Light – Antony & The Johnsons
- Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future – The Bird And The Bee Continue reading
Kathy Griffin’s greatest TV moments…
1Janet Jackson’s “Number Ones” has leaked!
3It’s called Number Ones in some countries and The Best in others. Not that there’s anything new in it at all, but in case you are a Janet Jackson completist you might want to have this. But, it show how long and great of a career the other Jackson has had and, really, leaves you longing for more. Meanwhile, enjoy the fan-made megamix.
Nick Jonas to work on a solo project!
Nicolas Jonas had a solo career before he hit the big time with his album Nicholas Jonas. However, he is set to take on another project without the other Jonas Brothers. Apparently, he is doing the whole thing under cover before they go on tour. The album should surface sometime early 2010.
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 275
“Old friends are best!”
- John Selden
Simply the worst… singing ever
2What is a moment?
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I had one today with my best friend.
