Melody Thornton and Bobby Newberry collaborate for a unique cover of La Roux’s Bulletproof, directed by Don Tyler. Be sure to download her new mixtape, #POYBL and get more information at melodythornton.com.
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Sleeve: “Revolution” by Shag
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Video Premiere: “We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow” by Soko
Here’s the new video for “We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow,” taken from Soko’s new album, I Thought I Was an Alien. Aside from sounding clinically depressed, this song is a beautiful lullaby. We didn’t know Soko was gay, or is this just for this video? Either way, we love!
Exclusive: Music for Summer: Splashine 3
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Summer has officially started. The most-coveted compilation of the year has dropped. Yes, the mix that started out as a playlist that made its way onto a CD without be particularly being assigned to a month, but generally had a Summer aura, has not become the most successful compilation series we have ever created. Not only is it in the third year running, but it has become a saga with followers all by itself and the playlist for shops across the Middle East.
The recipe is simple. We always loved electronic music, but we thought that when played as dance music it was sterile and a little bit sharp-edged for our liking. We wanted a groove that will make the hips sway alongside the striking beats. So, it’s only natural that we became avid hunters of electronic tracks that had a soulful sway to them – one that softened the edges and had beautiful vocals laid on it. These tracks are hard to come by, that’s why the playlist sits on my computer for a year and them accumulates a bunch of tracks only to get condensed later to fit a CD (and also to have the top picks on it only).
This is the continuation of its two predecessors. It doesn’t stray far away from the previous two as the concept and mood was carefully crafted to capture the essence that we blabbed to you about. If it ain’t broke, don’t asphyxiate it. Live the music.
Comeback 2012: Melody Gardot with “The Absence”
Jazz chanteuse is back with a new sound and a new look. The Absence is the third record from Grammy-nominated Melody Gardot. Produced by Heitor Pereira, renowned for his work as a film composer and world-class session guitarist (Sting, Seal, Caetano Veloso), the Brazilian-born, US-based artist shared Melody’s enthusiasm for driving off the beaten path of Western pop, jazz, blues and soul. And he was as adventurous as Melody when it came to inventive sonic ideas. From the deserts of Morocco to the streets of Lisboa, from the tango bars of Buenos Aires to the beaches of Brazil, The Absence captures the essence of each of these exotic locales, while at the same time remaining quintessentially Melody Gardot.
Comeback 2012: Rumer with “Boys Don’t Cry”
Some more jazzy beats this year from Rumer. The second studio album from singer-songwriter Rumer is a diverse collection of covers on Boys Don’t Cry, paying tribute to some of her favourite 70s songs. Covers include tracks originally rleased by artists such as Leon Russell, Issac Hayes and Bob Marley, as well as opening track “P.F. Sloan,” penned by Jimmy Webb.
Comeback 2012: Missy Higgins with “The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle”
Aussie singer songwriter extraordinaire has come out with a new single “Unashamed Desire” since announcing five years ago her decision to quit music. She also has adopted a new hairstyle with this reinvention and is also touring throughout June/July (including making an appearance at Splendour). This sound is rockier and more upbeat than what we have come to love from Missy Higgins. Let’s hope its packs a punch like her debut.
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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Haiku Review: “Not Your Kind Of People” by Garbage
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Garbage swung it back
with Not Your Kind Of People.
It is pure garbage.
Kerli on “Zero Gravity,” being sky-inspired and making videos!
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.
Alive: “Fire Door” by Ani DiFranco
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Deatils on Melody Gardot’s new album “The Absence”
The Absence is the third record from Grammy-nominated Melody Gardot. Produced by Heitor Pereira, renowned for his work as a film composer (Despicable Me, It’s Complicated, From Prada to Nada) and world-class session guitarist (Sting, Seal, Caetano Veloso), the Brazilian-born, US-based artist shared Melody’s enthusiasm for driving off the beaten path of Western pop, jazz, blues and soul. And he was as adventurous as Melody when it came to inventive sonic ideas. From the deserts of Morocco to the streets of Lisboa, from the tango bars of Buenos Aires to the beaches of Brazil, The Absence captures the essence of each of these exotic locales, while at the same time remaining quintessentially Melody Gardot.
Lady Gaga performs at hotel bar in Tokyo!
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Janet Jackson on beauty, new music and producing films!
When is this new album coming? We have been waiting for ages for a new one, she needs to accelerate the process.
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Lana Del Rey’s next single is…
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Lana Del Rey is riding high on Born To Die. The lovely one has taken to releasing as many single as she feels. Last times we were confused between “Without You” and “Carmen.” This time around it’s not one of them, nor is it our favorite tune from the album “Diet Mtn. Dew.” But, it’s another track by the name of…
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Video Premiere: “Country Boy” by Kayte Grace
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Rihanna’s road to “Talk That Talk”
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Free Download: “Ordinary Heart” by Emily King
Emily King amused us with her delicious EP Seven. Every track on that EP touched a very special place in us (lol, let’s see the comments we get on this one). This is a new track not on the EP. It’s called “Ordinary Heart” and it could have fitted on Seven easily.
