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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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!

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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.

:: Download ::

Also, join the Facebook group “Nasser’s Mix Galore” for updates on compilations. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Garbage swung it back
with Not Your Kind Of People.
It is pure garbage.

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.

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.

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When is this new album coming? We have been waiting for ages for a new one, she needs to accelerate the process.

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…

“National Anthem”

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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.

Click here to download. 

Alanis Morisette is back with her new single “Guardian” from Havoc And Bright Lights. This sound and feels like the Under Rug Swept era. It’s not bad at all but let’s hope this is just the radio-friendly track release as a buzz for the album. We want more gritty stuff from the diva.

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So, a huge chunk of Melody Gardot’s new album is not in English, which doesn’t make us too happy. But the melodies of Melody (Sorry, we couldn’t resist), is up to par. This is another track from the lovely set that is The Absence. It’s an ode to the capital of Portugal, if we assume correctly. Click below to listen to it.

Click here. 

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Cher Lloyd performs STICKS + STONES album track “Playa Boi” for her Brats at her debut NYC showcase at the Canal Room on May 9, 2012. Vroom va-vroom!

If you are like us about Goldfrapp – on the fence with the last couple of things they released but still hoping for another peak – then you will be in anticipation. Yes, even if the band faltered way too much for our liking, we keep routing for them. This image is looking good to us and it is a teaser for whats to come from the UK duo.

Hellooooo everybody! The beginning of new beginnings! Woohoo! Xxxxx—
  (@goldfrapp) May 08, 2012

Here is my tracklisting as I would like to officially present it to you. On the studio whiteboard! yfrog.com/h7bzurjj—
Nelly Furtado (@NellyFurtado) May 07, 2012

We introduced Ruby Frost to you a couple of posts back and now we show you here new video “Water To Ice.”

Before you download, consider the fact that nothing we have heard from this project was to our liking. Yes, Garbage’s long-awaited new album Not Your Kind Of People has leaked all over the internet. The fifth album (for some reason fifth albums are all leaking today) is more rock than experimental alternative music.

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The Gossip’s fifth album A Joyful Noise has leaked all over the internet. The new album was slated for a May 14th release, but somehow made its way online a week before. This probably being downloaded all over the world right now and a few will actually purchase it which is kind of sad because indie bands need support. At any rate, the album is ready for you to hear should you wish to wait or stream it online.

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