When it comes to winning streaks in the iTunes age, nobody has done it like Flight Facilities. The Australian dance outfit has scored an underground hit once every year since their wonderful “Crave You” came out. Their second single was “Foreign Language,” which took us by storm and still didn’t let go. Now, they come back with a third single “With You” with no sight of an album. That’s how they do it in the mp3 era.
The new single “With You” speaks of an adulterous affair. While my friends are having a dispute on whether the pronouns point to a homosexual or heterosexual relationship, the message covers a topic not often-trodden. This is the new single with summer beats and a lively chorus that will leave you repeating it even when the song is not on. This is a truly remarkable track from a band that has not faltered yet.
Jodie Harsh and Melanie are pleased to announce that their collaboration, a 3 track EP entitled ‘The Night’ will be released via iTunes on 13th May 2012. The EP features three tracks Melanie and Jodie worked on together last year and a digital booklet. Continue reading →
“Sunday Drive,” the second single off Ladyhawke’s anticipated sophomore album Anxiety, has been remixed by superstar pop group Scissor Sisters. The “Sunday Drive” single, with remixes by Scissor Sisters, Villa, Gigamesh, The Slips, and Willy Moon, will be available via iTunes on May 22nd in the United States. Ladyhawke’s Anxiety will be out in the US on May 29th via Modular/Casablanca.
Everyone knows that Kylie loves to release her live shows in audio versions. There are so many of them, the fans started liking the live versions more than the originals. So, it comes as no surprise to predict that Kylie Minogue might actually release a live set of these tracks on the set list of the Anti-Tour, which features some classic Kylie tracks that never got the attention they deserve. But, something also tells us that she might release the actual studio cuts in one compilation after or during the tour. If not, then rest assured that the live disc will hit iTunes sometime soon.
1. Greetings From Kuwait! Loft965.com picked your song “Game Over” as a “Sexy Track” of the year! How do you feel about that and what do you think the rest of the year holds for you?
I think I’m quite happy with that, it is a little bit sexy… thank you Loft965.com! The rest of the year will involve a lot of music, basically. I have my mixtape ‘Those Who Wait’ going onto iTunes with some extra songs and videos and I’m in the process of finishing off my album which I’m really excited about. That will be released later this year, so I have high hopes for that. Music, videos, touring, travelling.
2. Right now, we can’t get enough of “Alone Together.” How is it working with Marsha Ambrosius?
Marsha is such a beautiful person, she’s so talented and real, she was a pleasure to work with. And I really enjoyed writing ‘Alone Together’ with her, it felt organic and the ideas we each had fitted really nicely together. It’s one of my favourites on the mixtape for sure.
3. When will your full-length album drop and what will it be called?
It will be later this year, I’m finishing it as we speak. And the title is still a secret!
4. Your music is very soulful, who are your major influences growing up?
My main influence would have to be Prince, he’s my all time favourite. But I listen to a lot of Chaka Khan, Joni Mitchell, Jill Scott, Maxwell, George Michael, Sade, Imogen Heap too… so they all combine with me when it comes to my music.
5. We love quotes, what is your favorite quote or motto?
I’m actually not sure… I don’t have a definitive favourite quote if I’m honest. I like ‘It could always be worse…’ – a simple one, but something I find myself saying a lot, whenever I’m not 100% happy with something.
iTunes have finally come to terms with the fact that RuPaul is not only one of the great dance artists of our time, but also a personality with a formidable body of work. This is why the music provider have dedicated an entire section for RuPaul that includes all her shows for purchase and her entire online discography! Amazing.
50 Number 1’s Pre-orders for Madonna’s MDNA album on iTunes (biggest one day pre- order in ITunes (biggest one day pre-order in iTunes history) hit the top spot at iTunes store in 50 countries!
11,000,000+ YouTube downloads of new Madonna video…and counting. The most searched subject on YouTube and Google during the Super Bowl
13 Madonna’s new single catapults to the #13 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart
56 “Give Me All Your Luvin’” marks Madonna’s 56th appearance on the Hot 100 according to Billboard’s Keith Caulfield
117.8 Million Peak audience viewership during Madonna’s halftime performance – largest in Super Bowl history – up 4.7 million from last year – surpasses Michael Jackson’s 1993 halftime performance
47.1 Million Households saw Madonna’s Super Bowl Performance
#6 Trending at No. 6 on European Airplay Charts
#2 iTunes Single, jumped from previous spot 11 after the Super Bowl
2500 Spins in less than 48 hours at Top 40 radio
25 “Give Me All Your Luvin’” single’s chart debut
51 Global Tour Dates Announced by Live Nation
1600 Clear Channel Digital Billboards Around the Globe aired Madonna’s “Give Me All Your Luvin’”
'Off to the races' definitely RT @nasque: What is everyone's favorite track from @LanaDelRey's "Born To Die?"— Sara(h)? (@elprincipessa) February 06, 2012
We just got a press release with all the details on Madonna’s new single from her album MDNA. Here are the tidbits: “Madonna will be releasing her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. on February 3rd, three days before her highly anticipated Bridgestone Super Bowl halftime performance, it was officially confirmed by Interscope Records. “Give Me All Your Luvin’” is the first single from Madonna’s upcoming album MDNA , her 12th studio album and follow up to 2008’s Hard Candy which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries. The song was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig.
iTunes will offer an exclusive global pre-order of an 18 track Deluxe Edition of MDNA including one exclusive remix from Madonna’s new album. The bonus remix will be available from Friday February 3rd through Monday February 6th only. During this time period the album will be available for $9.99 and fans will also receive the digital single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” immediately. This single is also exclusive to iTunes during this limited time. At launch, the offer can be found at www.iTunes.com/Madonna
The video for “Give Me All Your Luvin,” directed by Megaforce, is football and cheerleader themed – inspired by her upcoming Super Bowl appearance. In an AMERICAN IDOL exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin,” featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., during IDOL Thursday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The full video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’” will premiere on Madonna’s YouTube channel on February 3rd at 9am EST/6am PST. www.youtube.com/Madonna
You can now get your hands on the new CD and DVD release “True North”, featuring Tina’s collaboration with The Danish National Chamber Orchestra. The audio CD contains 13 beautiful live recordings from the 5 concerts Tina did with the orchestra in June. The DVD is a 63 minute concert film with a portrait part that let’s you get close to Tina and the themes her music revolves around.
If you haven’t put your claws on Emily King’s new music, you should. It’s some of the best music out there right now. Her EP, titled Seven, contains some great sombre, yet soul-inspired songs like “Every After” and “Down.” Lovely little gems to be discovered for 2011.
Canadian alternative damsel who shot to fame back when Apple used her song “1, 2, 3, 4″ to promote a product is back with a new full-length album titled “Metals.” Well, it has leaked today in all its glory. Click here to be forwarded to another blog for more information on the leak.
The third Girl Aloud to release an album, Nicola Roberts, has gotten her album Cinderella’s Eyes leaked! Not good for the British pop singer, but something tells us she has more tricks up her sleeve. Lo Click here to be forwarded to another blog to investigate the leak.
In celebration of conquering yet another decade, we decided to put together a compilation of some of the strongest and most inspirational songs we had ever heard in our lives. This compilation was set to be a benchmark of a new era and also a collection of the songs that have influenced me the most. Although one would think that picking your favorite songs of a lifetime is easy, this was probably one of the hardest compilations we have had to put together. First off, for a crazed music fan, its hard to nitpick tracks that have made a change in your life. Music is not stagnant and certain songs may have special meanings during times and not during others. Still, we managed to go down our entire library and we ended up with 70+ tracks, so we had to scale down.
All of the songs on here have had a great influence on us growing up and living through. Unlike other compilations, all of the tracks have the lyrics embedded in them. Also, all of the songs are dedicated to someone. These dedications are in some cases tied to the memory of hearing the song or it has lyrical connotation or merely general unrelated dedications. Some of the tracks on Thalatheen speak of epochs of memories. So, this one’s coming from the heart and it’s our gift to you. Yes, we give gifts out on our birthday! lol.
