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Sexy Track: “With You” by Flight Facilities featuring Grovesnor

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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.

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Details on Cheryl Cole’s new album “A Million Lights”

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Cheryl returns with her new album ‘A Million Lights’, released on June 18th through Polydor Records. A Million Lights, Cheryl’s third solo album, is a body of work that indicates an advancement in both her confidence and maturity. Sonically, ‘A Million Lights’ draws heavily from Cheryl’s preferred R&B playlists whilst also taking off-road trips into the dance tent, as witnessed on offerings from Calvin Harris (‘Call My Name’) and the preferred dub-effects of newbies like Panther (‘Girl In The Mirror’).

Having picked from a slew of beats to pen to and songs that captured her imagination, Cheryl’s had nearly a year in the studio, working with a vast array of production talent, resulting in a powerful new chapter in her already impressive discography. Sowing the synths in New York with Jim Beanz, ‘This is War’ was the first borne. Going on to work with the likes of British talent; Naughty Boy, Alex Da Kid and one’s to watch such as the US based Beema Boys and the UK’s own Hy-Grade.

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Legendary: “Batwanis Beek” by Warda (وردة الجزائرية)

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As you might know, we are not really listeners of Arabic muisc, but there are a few sounds that we grew up with and liked. This is one of them. The legendary Warda went on the same day as Donna Summer. Both iconic divas of their time, what is the world coming to?

Deatils on Melody Gardot’s new album “The Absence”

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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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Norah Jones’ album “…Little Broken Hearts” has leaked!

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Norah Jone’s new album Little Broken Hearts has apparently leaked on the internet before its release date! Little Broken Hearts is her fifth studio album, which will be released May 1, 2012 on Blue Note Records. The album follows the release of 2009′s The Fall. The album is produced by Brian Burton, better known as Danger Mouse, who is notable for his production work with The Black Keys, Gnarls Barkley, and Beck, among others.

Introducing… Siri Nilsen

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Siri Nilsen is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, musician, and voice actress. She is the daughter of Norwegian folk singer Lillebjørn Nilsen and an American mother. She has released two albums: Vi som ser i mørket (We Who See in the Dark) in 2009, and Alle snakker sant (They All Speak the Truth) in November 2011. Music critics have expressed similar appraisal of her music, noting the sincerity of her songwriting and the clarity and range of her voice, characterized as “unique” and “beautiful”. Nilsen often accompanies her singing with a ukulele, which she plays in a fingerpicking style.

Nilsen made her debut as a stage artist in 2007 and has since performed in venues ranging from small clubs to larger concert halls and festivals. In December 2011, she was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy in the category of Best Female Artist for her latest album. Nilsen has had a career for several years as a voice actress, dubbing character roles into Norwegian for several feature films and television, mostly animation.

Video Premiere: “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Rita Wilson

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Actress Rita Wilson, wife of Tom Hanks (although we hate to do this as feminists but this warrants a clarification), is ready to take on the music world with her new easy listening album that will make you feel like you are on a California beach without a care in the world. The song is cute and can go places, not sure who the male vocalist is and why the producers thought that he would give her a boost, but it doesn’t sound that bad. Her new album is called AM/FM and it comes out soon!

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Rihanna confirms new tour!

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Rihanna has confirmed to Capital FM that she is indeed going to embark on a tour for Talk That Talk, this comes right after news that she is readying a new album too. Does she have too much on her hands or what? She said: “Tour. We’re going to be going on tour next year. So this year we’re spending out time planning to make sure it’s bigger than anything we’ve done and something more impactful, maybe something different, so my fans can get excited about it.”

Toni Braxton’s next album is called…

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Toni Braxton is not only giving you a new single this year, but she is going to give all 9 tracks of an album for your pleasure. Looking to capitalize on all the exposure from Braxton Family Values, the album is set to drop in the summer. There are many reports on the album so give the name in plural and other in singular. We are going to give it to you in plural because we like it better. And the album is titled…

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Free Download: “Blood For Poppies” by Garbage

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Garbage are offering their first single off of their new album Not Your Kind Of People to fans for free. The track is titled “Blood For Poppies” and its in keeping of thier signature sound, bringing alternative sounds into a modern rock sensibility. They explained: “We love you loyal little darklings so much, we wanted you all to be the first one’s to have our new single “Blood for Poppies” Enjoy!”

Click here to download the song. 

First Listen: “All The Rowboats” by Regina Spektor

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Regina Spektor is coming back with a new single titled “All the Rowboats” from the upcoming album What We Saw From The Cheap Seats, recorded with producer Mike Elizondo, who worked with Fiona Apple, Nelly Furtado and Pink. The single is a little higher in tempo than usual for her. The album is slated for a late spring release. Wait, let’s look for it: May 12, 2012.

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LOFT965.COM CHART: WEEK 7 OF 2012

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  • 1. All The Man That I Need – Whitney Houston
  • 2. I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
  • 3. Exhale (Shoop) – Whitney Houston
  • 4. You Give Good Love – Whitney Houston
  • 5. I Learned From The Best – Whitney Houston
  • 6. If I Told You That – Whitney Houston and George Michael
  • 7. Something In Common – Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
  • 8. Love Is A Contact Sport – Whitney Houston
  • 9. My Name Is Not Susan – Whitney Houston
  • 10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston

Legendary: “My Love Is Your Love” by Whitney Houston

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Even in midtempo, the legendary Whitney Houston cracked the code. Lovely song. ”My Love Is Your Love” is a 1999 song by American R&B singer Whitney Houston. Released as the fourth single off Houston’s album of the same name, it peaked at #4 in the U.S., #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #2 in the U.K. It was later certified platinum by the RIAA.

Along with the original mid-tempo reggae-influenced version that was produced by Wyclef Jean, a dance remixed version by Jonathan Peters was also released. The single was extremely successful worldwide, hitting the Top Ten in nearly two dozen international markets. At over three million units sold globally, it stands as Houston’s third most successful single, after “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)“.

Legendary: “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston

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What a song! ”I’m Your Baby Tonight” is the lead single and title track from Whitney Houston‘s third studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by L.A. Reid andBabyface.The single features a B-side, “Feels So Good”, which has not been featured on any Whitney Houston album. While the original version, produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, was released in the United States, the Yvonne Turner mix (also known as the “Europe Version”), was released in other countries. Houston was nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female” with this track at the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991.

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Barack Obama compiles campaign playlist!

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USA’s incumbent President Barack Obama has compiled a cool 28-track Spotify playlist to soundtrack his up coming election campaign.The official mixtape, which you can check out here, features songs from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Florence and the Machine, No Doubt, U2, Wilco and Arcade Fire.

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Sexy Track: “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye featuring Kimbra

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Only a few people are brave enough to channel 80s’ MOR Rock to conjure up a hit these day, but Gotye is a force to reckon with. The Australian rocker has embarked on a venture to channel the best sounds of The Police, Phil Collins and Mike + The Mechanics and come up with a unique sound for his new album Making Mirrors. This track is the one making most waves. It’s a great number with a hint of lyrical nostalgia. It’s a stark ballad that teeters between a sombre ode to lost love to a brighter look into the future.

 

Beyonce announces “End Of Time” remix competition!

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Starting today, Beyoncé’s is giving music fans from around the world an opportunity to remix “End Of Time,” the #1 UK Urban and Pop Club single from her critically acclaimed album, “4.”   Described as “rapturous,” “apocalyptic” and “percussion-driven” by music critics, “End Of Time” is a massive fan favourite that has already become a major  anthem in clubs from Los Angeles to London.

Beginning on February 8, 2012, music lovers can create their own version of the song and upload it to SoundCloud, the leading social sound platform with over 10 million registered users. The contest ends on March 9, 2012 and is opened to entrants in 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada and Australia.

To enter the competition, visit www.beyonceonline.com and download the audio stems of “End Of Time.” Then, using the stems, entrants can create a remix of the song and follow the instructions for uploading.

Entries will be voted on by SoundCloud community and the top 50 ranked eligible remixes will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including Beyoncé and a team of music industry experts made up of DJs, performers and producers.  All eligible entries will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity and musicality.  The entrant with the highest overall score will be the grand prize winner.

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Sexy Track: “Petition” by Tennis

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There are songs that take a while to grab you from the chest, shake you a little bit and then drop you. There are others that don’t take a minute. Tennis’s “Petition” is not even a single, but it has a chorus that can be your anthem for months and months to come. The duo who gave you the lustrous “Marathon” are back with a second album titled Young & Old and this is one of the greatest songs on it. It’s scrumptious enough to make you drool. Yes, we’ve had a little Grigio, but still the chorus will knock your socks off. Try it.