After the underground success of her previous single “Nuclear Seasons,” Charli XCX is back to she that she is multi-faceted when it comes to music. This new buzz track is just as catchy.
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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.
Sexy Track: “Born To Die” by Lana Del Rey
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Lana Del Rey is inevitably taking over 2012. That is not to say that she has built enough buzz without content. But her name is out there and the sound behind her is scrumptious. This lullaby of hopelessness is a sullen tribute to old hollywood. Jazz sensibility also takes over this pop song. Her vocals are muddled in malaise of grandeur which befits the theme of the song perfectly. When it comes down to it, popular music has never heard anything like Lana Del Rey. Now, she might not have versatility to broaden her sound come album release time, but until then she is exactly on the right track.
Sexy Track: “Bang Bang Bang” by Selena Gomez & The Scene
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Sometimes all you need is a good pop song to start off your day. This time around it’s Selena Gomez’s “Bang Bang Bang” from her sophomore album When The Sun Goes Down. Although we still didn’t forgive her for her horrid film Monte Carlo, the music is on point. This is a song of revenge to all the do-bad lovers. It’s not trying to be deep, it’s straight-up pop with a fun hook and light lyrics that stick like one-liners. The remixes to this could be huge. Give it a spin and try not to attempt a hair flip.
Exclusive: 5 Questions with Loft965.com: Hafdís Huld
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1. Greetings from Kuwait! Loft965.com picked “Pop Song” as a “Sexy Track” of 2011! How do you feel about that and what do you think the rest of the year holds for you?
I am happy to hear that, thank you. I have to say I didn’t realize it was such a sexy song, I thought it was just honest. I think I will be busy writing and recording my third album for the rest of the year. I will be releasing it in 2012.
2. We are excited about the new album. What will it be called?
I am still writing songs for the album so I haven’t decided on a name for it yet. I usually don’t name my albums until all the songs are ready.
3. What musical direction are you taking for your new album?
At the moment it sounds like it’s going to be a pop album with a country and folky twist. But that could change before the album is finished.
4. Are you going on tour? What will be your next single?
I won’t be going on tour until after christmas, but I hope to travel to lots of different places to play my new songs next year. I don’t know what song will be my next single but I have two songs that are strong candidates. One about a scary house close to where I live and another about a very lucky boy.
5. We love quotes, what is your favorite quote or motto?
We have a lot of old sayings here in Iceland and some of them seem very strange, especially when they have been translated. One of my favorites is “Ég kalla nú ekki allt ömmu mína” it translates as “I don’t call just anything my grandmother .” It means I don’t get scared easily.
Nicola Roberts covers “Everybody Got To Learn Sometime” at G-A-Y
1What a lovely song to cover. It’s always nice when people delve into the history of pop music to find a track they’d love to cover rather than opt for the reguler “Ain’t No Sunshine” route. Also, good to see that her vocals are up to par live!
Again: Music For August: Koligula
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This is the last compilation of the summer. As done as we are of sugary pop, we have to say that the research we put into this one is exceeds the usual release. We managed to accumulate a number of great tracks that built up to make a sturdy release. So, bask in the heat of the summer with this last “up” one for a while as we sombre into Fall, our least favorite season. Koligula is not genre-specific, but its concept is to introduce new pop acts and songs that could have gone without note this summer. Something to rile your senses up before you simmer down, down, down. Also, if you know the beautiful person on the cover you will have a greater understanding of the chosen title and the reason behind some of the songs on it. Happy 30th Birthday, M! Much love and appreciation. As usual, your feedback is always welcome.
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Legendary: “In My Bed” by Amy Winehouse
1Another single from Frank, which didn’t fare well in the charts, but was atop my heart’s chart since the day it came out. Her brand of soul ushered in a whole new era of pop music.
Sexy Track: “Beat Of My Drum” by Nicola Roberts
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Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud has gone and done it – she released one of the best pop songs of 2011. The lesser-known member of the group went solo with a great media campaign coupled with a pumping new song. “Beat Of My Drum” is a cheerleader’s dream without being to cheesy. It’s the natural continuation of progressive pop and Toni Basil’s legacy. From first listen, we were taken aback with this tune that has a chorus stronger than a tornado. This song will give you the right amount of energy for a festive summer.
Video Preview: “Beat Of My Drum” by Nicola Roberts
This Girl Aloud’s new song is really growing on us. We like its spunky nature and the colors of the video! Let’s hope the rest of the album packs the same punch!
Official cover art of Nikka Costa’s album “PRO★WHOA”
She’s back! And with pop vengence. PRO★WHOA! is the eighth album by the the forever sexy Nikka Costa. “The album is noteworthy for its music direction change, from the funk andsoul of its immediate predecessor toward a more pop-oriented aesthetic. Unlike her previous independently released album Pebble to a Pearl, PRO★WHOA! will be distributed by Virgin Records.” The album is set for a German release, but no news on when. Boo!
Fiona Apple’s covers compiled!
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It’s times like these when we swoon for anything from the ubiquitous Fiona Apple. The rawness of her voice, the sullenness of her lyrics and the churn of her beat. We are in dire need for some new Fiona Apple material as the heart ain’t dandy without it. So, we went on a rampage to find any new material or things we hadn’t heard of and we found this great blog that has compiled 15 of her greatest covers versions, ranging from Bill Withers to Billie Holiday. Great find.
Inside the studio with Florence & The Machine
3Everyone’s favorite British act from 2010 have gone back to do the sophomore and to do it good. Florence Welch knows she has to master this one if she wants to be a formidable act in the business, so we don’t expect it any time soon as much as we want a new release from the act.
Robyn to release a mini-album in 2011!
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Introducing… Jai Paul
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Jai Paul is a 21-year-old from north-west London currently getting a lot of blog and A&R attention. We can see why. He’s a warped pop star in the making; or rather he’s what you imagine a pop star signed to the Warp label might be like. Of course, Warp already have a freak-funk future pop act on their roster, Jamie Lidell, who seems to alternate between straight commercial funk – as though he were a slightly edgier Jamiroquai – and out-and-out experimental electronica. Jai Paul appears to be using his music to combine both extreme approaches. “Don’t fuck with me, don’t fuck with me,” he coos in a light, airy falsetto on BTSU, the most acclaimed track on his MySpace, over mad 8-bit sonics, bursts of burbling bass, crisp dubspace beats and weird, warped – that word again – harmonies. But somehow, JP manages to make it all seem like a pop song.
Again: Music For November: Sullene
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The prolonged summer that we’ve had forced us into releasing a chain of compilations that have been up and pop. But, we truly are softies at heart. We enjoy a great pop song or a loud dance number, but in reality, nothing tickles our fancy more than some sombre low-profile tunes from the likes of these artist features of Sullene. The name sprung from trying to make a pretty noun from the word “Sullen.” It’s the right record to usher in your winter with style and gloomy satisfaction. This one concentrates on the intimate, acoustic and some unsung heroes of the scenes. Something tells us that this one will get us feedback from both ends of the spectrum. For our own sanity, we have to release something now and then that we love listening to.
Loft965.com is the 60th most read music blog in the world!
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Just in time for our 2 year anniversary! Today, we woke up to a great email. A member of the staff over at Wikio sent us an email telling us about our new worldwide ranking in our genre. It seems that the loft is climbing and fast. We are currently the 60th most read blog in the world! It stands competition against some great blogs and has passed them. We are very proud of this and wish to continue this reign with more. Loft965.com’s goin’ up!
Loft965.com celebrates its 2nd anniversary!
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Yes, the day has come when we celebrate what we have achieved. Loft965.com started out as a little portal for us to vent out our beats, lifestyle and some humor. It was intended to be for a global audience but we never imagined to get the numbers that we are reaching nowadays.
The opportunities that this blog has bestowed upon us are countless and we are thankful for it. We managed to create a safe space for many people regionally and give our journalistic angle on my things music and much more. We now have de facto affiliation with the music industry and we love it. Keep the free music, concert tickets, pop interviews, press releases, promo gifts and all the other offers coming. Also, don’t hesitate to leave us a comment, tweet us, email us or drop us a message. We plan on introducing some great advancements in our third year and hope to relaunch the loft on a stronger platform.
The power behind the machine is of course the visitors who continue to impress us with their persistence and their love for the blog that came to be Loft965.com. Much love to you and we always hear your opinions and recommendations.
Video Premiere: “Back To Scratch” by Charlotte Church
We are glad Charlotte Church with some pop for us, but this has a little too much twang for us. The chorus is cute, but the rest is too Taylor Swift for our liking. The video is especially nice though.
Kate Nash to pen double album inspired by Beyonce
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Kate Nash is still not off of her promotional campaign for My Best Friend Is You and is already planning a two-disc album that will be inspired by Beyonce’s I Am… Sasha Fierce. Yes, she wants to do an album with two directions. Basically, one with the beats we know her best for and the second is with more of an uppity electronic sound, allegedly. Why now, why that album? Concentrate on making another Birds and you might have another hit.
