Single: Little Mix – How Ya Doin’ ft Missy Elliot
Little Mix’s latest single has had the ‘feat. [insert rapper famous in America here]‘ treatment in an attempt to aid their assault on the American charts – but it seems they’ve pulled top trumps – beating Olly’s Flo Rida, and … Continue reading
Music: Phoenix – Entertainment (Blood Orange Remix)
Great remix from Blood Orange of Phoenix’s new single ‘Entertainment’ – which features great harmonies from Mutya Keisha Siobhan, (yes you read right ).
Video: Amelia Lily – Party Over
After seeing Amelia Lily on numerous occasions the past few weeks in her stint supporting Girls Aloud on their Ten Tour – it was this track that grew on me each time I saw her. Party Over is released April … Continue reading
Video: Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
I immediately fell in love with Mirrors when I heard it, and after being number 1 for weeks JT has finally delivered a video for it – and it was worth the wait, he doesn’t churn out any old rubbish … Continue reading
Audio: Justice – DJ Set
This is a great 2 hour DJ set by Justice for NRJ in France, something for everyone – including Daft Punk, Jay-Z and even Junior Senior! Continue reading
Parade – Light Me Up
Big news people – PARADE ARE BACK!!
Not just back, but back with a brilliant track, and even better, a brilliant track that’s available as a free download! Continue reading
Single: Delta Goodrem – Dancing With A Broken Heart
‘Dancing With A Broken Heart’, the second single to be taken from Delta’s upcoming 4th studio album, was released to radio today. Continue reading
Single: Little Mix – Wings
The best X Factor winner’s follow up since Burkey’s Bad Boys, Little Mix have picked a stomper of a track for their first proper single.
Sounding almost Beyonce-ish, with brilliant use of drums, the upbeat track definitely sounds like number 1 material to me. Continue reading
Video: Misha B – Home Run
The undoubted standout from last years X Factor, Misha B has released the video for her debut single ‘Home Run’. Continue reading
Music: Rudimental – Feel The Love
Guaranteed song of the summer – haven’t been able to get this one out of my head for the last few weeks. Continue reading
Music: Willy Moon – Yeah Yeah
I’m loving ‘Yeah Yeah’, the latest track from Willie Moon, released May 6th. Continue reading
Music: Usher – Scream
‘Scream’ is the new single from Usher, following on from the brilliant ‘Climax’, and although it can be grouped in the same dance/synth heavy sound as many current hits, Usher, as always, just does it better. Continue reading
New Music: Shontelle – Freaky feat. Gyptian
After a bit of a break, and a label change, Shontelle is back with some new material, and a definite change of direction. Continue reading
Music: Childish Gambino – Heartbeat
Recently i’ve been loving ‘Heartbeat’, the latest track from Childish Gambino, taken from the album ‘Camp’. Continue reading
Music: Cheryl – Call My Name
Cheryl is back!!! Today was the first play of Cheryl’s brand new single ‘Call My Name’, produced by the man everyone wants to work with right now Calvin Harris. Continue reading
Music: Nelly Furtado – Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)
After what seems like an eternity Nelly Furtado has a new single and album ready to go, loving this track and hoping for more of the same on the album. Continue reading
Video: Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold
The latest single to be taken from Rebecca Ferguson’s ‘Heaven’ album is Glitter & Gold, and finally we have a video for it. Continue reading
Music: Alexandra Burke – Let It Go
The Beast is on a roll, debuting the second single to be taken from her forthcoming album, ‘Let It Go’. Continue reading
Video: Jessie J – Laserlight ft David Guetta
The latest in the long line of singles to be released from Jessie’s ‘Who You Are’ album, this time featuring David Guetta. Continue reading
New Music: Delta Goodrem – Sitting On Top of The World
Everyone stop what you are doing – “NEW MUSIC FROM DELTA ALERT!!”.
So it’s taken me a few days to get this post up, as i’ve had Delta’s new track “Sitting On Top Of The World” on repeat constantly. The first song to be taken from her long awaited fourth studio album is an absolute corker, and goes to show that some things are indeed worth waiting for. Continue reading
Video: Alexandra Burke – Elephant feat. Erick Morillo
A year after her first solo tour Alexandra Burke is back with the first single of her second album, ‘Elephant’, featuring Erick Morillo. Continue reading
Music: Melanie Amaro – Respect
New offerings from X Factor USA winner Melanie Amaro, a dance version of Aretha classic Respect. Continue reading
Video: Lil Wayne – Mirror feat Bruno Mars
The fifth single to come from Lil Wayne’s ‘The Carter IV’ album, the video for ‘Mirror’ sees Weezy and Bruno in an art studio throwing lots of black and red paint around – strangely it works quite well with the track. Check it out below: Continue reading
Video: Stooshe – Love Me feat Travie McCoy
When I first saw Stooshe at Wireless Festival last July I wasn’t quite sure what to make of then, and now they are preparing for the release of their first single ‘Love Me’ along with Travie McCoy I’m still not sure. Continue reading
Music: Emeli Sandé – Our Version Of Events (Album Sampler)
With less than 2 weeks to go before the release of her debut album, this years winner of the Brits Critic’s Choice Award, Emeli Sandé, has kindly uploaded an album sampler for us to get a taste of what is to come. Continue reading
Single: Marcus Collins – Seven Nation Army
Hoping to become part of the growing club of ‘X-Factor runners up that do better than the winner’ acts in the charts alongside the likes of JLS, One Diraction and Olly Murs, last years runner up Marcus Collins in releasing a cover of The White Stripes ‘Seven Nation Army’ – yes, really! Continue reading
Music: Kelly Clarkson – Mr Know It All (Country Version)
After enjoying Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Stronger’ album for the past few months this great country version of the lead single from the album. ‘Mr Know It All’, has surfaced. Continue reading
Video: JLS – Do You Feel What I Feel?
Soooo the new video from JLS is here, a lovely house party affair with lots of good looking people having fun, you know the type. Continue reading
Video: Cover Drive – Twilight
The latest addition to the Bajan Invasion sweeping the charts over the past few years, ‘Cover Drive’ are a four piece group who had a smash hit with their debut single ‘Lick Ya Down’ earlier this year. Continue reading
Video: Mamas Gun – Only One feat. Beverley Knight (Live)
One of my favourite acts I have seen live over the past couple years, Mamas Gun, have teamed up with the amazing Beverley Knight for their next single ‘Only One’. Continue reading
Video: The Wanted – Warzone
Hot on the release of their sophomore album ‘Battlefield’ earlier this week, The Wanted have dropped the video for the third single from it, ‘Warzone’, today. Continue reading
Artwork: James Morrison – Up (feat. Jessie J)
This is the artwork for the collaboration between two of England’s finest – James Morrison and Jessie J. Continue reading
Video: Oh My! – Dirty Dancer (feat. Scrufizzer)
I’ve been waiting to hear the full length version of OH MY!’s ‘Dirty Dancer’ since hearing the short snippet of it they included in their first MixTape. Continue reading
Video: JLS – Take A Chance On Me
Traditional winter ballad from the JLS boys. Continue reading
Video: Free Sol – Role Model (feat. Justin Timberlake)
Justin Timberlake features on ‘Role Model’, the follow up to Free Sol’s first single ‘Hoodies On, Hats Low’ Continue reading
Video: James Morrison – Up (feat. Jessie J)
Not a collaboration you’d immediately expect, but the pairing of James Morrison and Jessie J works surprisingly well. Continue reading
Video: Cher Lloyd – With Ur Love (feat. Mike Posner)
The second single from Cher Lloyd taken from her debut album ‘Sticks + Stones’ Continue reading
Video: One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
The debut single, and sure thing to go straight to number 1 in the chart, from X-Factor finalists One Direction. Continue reading
Video: Nicole Scherzinger – Wet
One of the better tracks from Nicole’s ‘Killer Love’ album ‘Wet’ has been given a video, and it’s all the usual stuff you expect from Scherzy – skimpy outfits, strutting, hair flicking and sultry moves. Continue reading
Video: Dappy – No Regrets
Dappy’s first solo effort away from N-Dubz whilst Tulisa is tied up with X-Factor duties, ‘No Regrets’ is a storming track, produced by TMS who were responsible for Dappy’s collaboration with Tinchy Stryder ‘Spaceship’. Continue reading
Video: The Wanted – Glad You Came
The video for The Wanted’s new single ‘Glad You Came’ is here, and the plot is basically a “lads holiday in Ibiza” – football on the beach, boat rides and pool parties with pretty girls, you get the idea. Continue reading
Video: Beverley Knight – Mama Used To Say
‘Mama Used To Say’ is the first single to be taken from Beverley’s new album, ‘Soul UK’, released 27th June. The video is made up of footage from her Porchester Hall gig, that was filmed specially for a Live DVD that will be included as part of the album release on July 4th. Continue reading
Video: Melanie C – Rock Me
A brand spanking new video and single from a Spice Girl is always good news. This time it is La Sporty offering some new material with ‘Rock Me’ Continue reading
Album Review: Wonderland – Wonderland
Today sees the release of the self-titled, debut album from Wonderland. The group, formed and managed by Louis Walsh alongside Westlife’s Kian Egan, have spent longer perfecting their sound and style than most acts have deals for these days, (poor … Continue reading
Single: Nicola Roberts – Beat Of My Drum
It has chart hit written all over it, a massively catchy chorus that’s upbeat, and with the chant like spelling of “L!O!V!E!”, is like a modern day YMCA, (although if anyone knows how to do the letter E without using your leg and looking like a loon, let me know). Continue reading
Video: The Saturdays – Notorius
The full premiere of ‘Notorious’, The Sats first single from their new album. Continue reading
Introducing: Oh My!
So we’ve already had SoundGirl, Parade and Wonderland, now it’s time to meet Oh My!, the latest girl group, (or duo in this case), to spice up 2011. Continue reading
Video: Jessie J – Nobody’s Perfect (R1BW & So You Think You Can Dance)
Jessie J’s new single ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ is released next week (May 23rd), and she’s on the promo trail, with performances yesterday on both ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and ‘T4′, along with an appearance at Radio 1′s Big Weekend in between. Continue reading
Music: Nicola Roberts – Beat Of My Drum & Porcelain Heart (clips)
Excitingly we now have short preview clips of Nicola’s single, ‘Beat Of My Drum’, and the B-side, ‘Porcelain Heart’. Continue reading
Video: Delta Goodrem on US Dancing With The Stars
First up Delta was singing the song she wrote for Michael Bolton’s new duets album ‘Gems’, but when fellow performer Adele had to pull out of singing her second track, Carole King’s ‘Nautural Woman’, the DWTS asked Delta to step in. Continue reading
Video: Alex Gaudino & Kelly Rowland – What A Feeling
Queen of the summer dance anthem it seems, Kelly Rowland is back with another thumper, this time with Alex Gaudino. Take a look at the video below: Continue reading
News: Nicola Roberts Goes Solo
So Queen Nicola Roberts has announced her solo plans this week, her single ‘Beat Of My Drum’ is released June 5th, with her album ‘Cinderella’s Eyes’ following in the autumn . Continue reading
Video: Lady Gaga – Judas
The usual craziness we’ve come to expect from Gaga, that girl certainly knows how to write a catchy pop song though.. “Judah-judah-ah-ah”. Continue reading
News: Wonderland Album Artwork
Can we all pause for a second to look at the artwork for Wonderland’s self titled debut album. Continue reading
Video: Nicole Scherzinger – Right There feat. 50 Cent
The video for the third single taken from Nicole’s Killer Love album ‘Right There’ is here, and has had Fiddy added to it. Continue reading
Single: Her Majesty & The Wolves – Goodbye, Goodnight
Goodbye, Goodnight is the third release by the duo, which should be followed by their album ’111′ in June. Continue reading
Single: Parade – Perfume
If you’ve ever seen Parade perform then you will instantly recognise this song, their brilliant second single, ‘Perfume’. Continue reading
Single: Yasmin – Finish Line
Ironically, as soon as the first line of ‘Finish Line’ is sung, you know the track is going to be ‘stuck in your head’ material. The “Our time has been running out” hook in the chorus is catchy as they … Continue reading
New Music: Beverley Knight – Fairplay
Beverley Knight will be releasing her highly anticipated 7th studio album on July 4th 2011. Entitled ‘Soul UK,’ the album is a celebration of UK soul music – the British songs and artists that inspired Beverley leading up to her own arrival on the UK scene in the mid 90′s Continue reading
Single: Beyonce – Girls (Who Run The World)
What you’ve all been waiting for, Beyonce’s new single has leaked, although this may not be the final version Continue reading
Single: Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Starlight
Not to be confused with Wonderland’s single of the same name, Sophie Ellis-Bextor will release new single ‘Starlight, the follow-up to the international hit ‘Not Giving Up On Love’, on 30th May Continue reading
Single: Wonderland – Starlight
So, Wonderland’s next single will be ‘Starlight’, a song which they’ve been performing on tour with both Boyzone and Westlife, and the girls will be heading to LA to shoot the video soon. Continue reading
Music: Lady Gaga – Born This Way (The Country Road Version)
The much talked about “Country Road Version” of Gaga’s Born This Way has surfaced, one of the better re-workings of a song i’ve heard, check it out below.
Good for chilling out with a drink after you’ve danced so much you can’t dance anymore, don’t you think? Continue reading
Single: Example – Changed The Way You Kiss Me
Remember my review of Example’s gig last month, I mentioned how his new single would be huge in the clubs this summer – well you can hear the studio version now. Continue reading
Album: NOW 78 – That’s What I Call Music!
Everyone who likes music owns at least one NOW album right? Well the new one is about to be released, (11th April 2011), and the tracklist actually reads like a who’s who of the gigs i’ve seen over the last … Continue reading
Website: Create Your Own Now Album – Coming 11th April 2011
Downloading music just got easier with the new nowmusic.com website – cheap (as low as 37p a track depending on the bundle package), colourful, fun, easy to use and puts you in control of creating & owning your own NOW album. Continue reading
Event: Urban Development – Industry Takeover All Day Seminar & Showcase
The day offers edutainment and networking opportunities to industry-minded youth from across the UK. It is all about empowering the next generation of emcees, singers, DJs and young music industry professionals. Hosted at Rich Mix, Bethnal Green, on Saturday 16th April 2011 Industry Takeover will also be include the Ones to Watch 2011 Showcase in Association with MOBO Organisation. Continue reading
Single: Natalia Kills – Mirrors
‘Mirrors’ is a powerful introduction to the intriguingly dark pop of Natalia Kills. Continue reading
Music: Dotstar – Xpensive
You may have heard of Dotstar, his previous tracks ‘Stick Up’ and ‘She’s Killing Me’, which dominated the MTV Base chart, were big on the urban music scene.
With new single ‘Xpensive’, Dotstar is aiming for the mainstream, and gives us an indication as to what we can expect from his debut album ’3D’, expected June 2011. Continue reading
Video: Obligatory Kylie Spammage Post – Nu-di-ty (Acoustic), Kinect Advert, Lamingtons
Kylie is on tour, (don’t tell me you haven’t heard), and this delightfully means lots of scrummy updates on her YouTube channel Continue reading
Video: Calvin Harris – Awooga
Made up from footage of he Australian tour, Calvin Harris has released the video for his new track Awooga. have to admit all I can think of is John Fashanu. Continue reading
Nicole Scherzinger – Poison & I Hate This Part (Acoustic Session)
Nicole is currently sitting pretty at Number 1 in the midweek charts with ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’, and she’s recorded some beautiful live acousitc sessions of last single ‘Poison’ and one of my favourite PCD tracks, ‘I Hate This Part’. Continue reading
Video: Shontelle – Impossible & Say Hello To Goodbye (Acoustic)
Shontelle sings Impossible live and acoustic for Perez Hilton Continue reading
Music: Blue – I Can (Eurovision)
My old faves the Blue boys ae back with the UK’s entry for eurovision. Continue reading
Introducing: Carrie Mac
Fresh off supporting Alexandra Burke on her sell out, tour Carrie Mac is releasing single ‘Till I See You Again’.
The singer/songwriter from Scotland has a Pixie Lott feel to her, with similar fluctuation between solid controlled vocals in the verses, to properly belting out a big chorus (go on girl!). Continue reading
Music: Beverley Knight announces new album
The Queen of UK Soul is back once again, recording a brand new album Continue reading
Single: Azari & III – Hungry for the Power
Monday 25th April brings the release of “Hungry for the Power”, the eagerly awaited single from Azari & III, the Torontonian foursome responsible for a clever cross-pollination of infectious retro sounds and modern productions. Continue reading
Music: Britney Spears – Big Fat Bass (feat Will.i.Am) [clip]
Now you all know i’m a fan of Will’s, and i’m partial to a bit of Britney – but i’m not sure this song really works. I’ll wait to hear the full track, but sounds a tad mental to me. Continue reading
Music: Mike Posner remixes and covers Adele’s Rolling In The Deep
One of the more interesting cover versions I have heard of this song, in that Mike has kept Adele’s vocals in for the chorus and just mixed it up into his own sound. Continue reading
Single: The Heartbreaks – Jealous, Don’t You Know
Morecambe four-piece The Heartbreaks will release new single ‘Jealous, Don’t You Know’ on April 18th through their own imprint ‘Morecambe Rock’ on Tri-Tone/PIASUK and announce a UK tour for March/April. Continue reading
Video: Yasmin – Finish Line
The video for Labrinth produced ‘Finish Line’, Yasmin’s follow up single to ‘On My Own’, is here. Great track! Continue reading
Introducing: The White House Band
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jay-Z joined U2, or Kanye West was in Oasis? Well wonder no more, because the worlds of hip hop and rock have collided in the form of a group hailing from Brooklyn who go by the name of The White House Band. Continue reading
Single: Wonderland – Introduction To Wonderland EP
After years of hard work Wonderland finally have their first single out, the ‘Introduction To Wonderland EP’ which was released today. Continue reading
Album Review: Jessie J – Who You Are
Her voice is one of many different levels, perfectly suited for belting out ballads but then switch it up in an instant to spit out an attitude filled r&b number. Continue reading
Introducing: John Fitz
John Fitz, hailing from Chicago, characterises his musical style as “Doo-Whop Rap”, think a blend of Bruno Mars and Travie McCoy. His single ‘Girl Like U’ has a chorus that is sure to get stuck in your head, a definite tune to help wave goodbye to winter. Continue reading
Video: Wretch 32 – Unorthodox feat. Example
Wretch 32 has released the video for his single ‘Unorthodox’ featuring Example, i’m loving the sample of Stone Roses ‘Fool’s Gold’ on this track. Continue reading
Single: SoundGirl – I’m The Fool (True Tiger Remix)
I’m floored, check out this amazing remix of SoundGirl’s single ‘I’m The Fool’ by True Tiger. Continue reading
Jessie J – Who’s Laughing Now?
Haven’t got to the end of jessie’s album yet, but I already LOVE this track! Continue reading
Single: Brian McFadden – Just The Way You Are (Drunk At The Bar)
Brian McFadden has another new single ‘Just The Way You Are (Drunk At The Bar)’, I honestly don’t know what to say about this,it makes my head hurt there is so much going on in the song. Continue reading
Video: Spark – Crave
The new video from Spark for her new single out 14th March, Crave. Continue reading
Single: The Wanted – Gold Forever (Comic Relief Single)
The Wanted are singing this years Official Comic Relief Single, “Gold Forever” which will be available to download 13/03/11. Continue reading
Single: Lady Gaga – Born This Way
I know we seem to have known about Gaga’s new single ‘Born This Way’ for yonks, but today we actually have the song. Continue reading
Video: Parachute – Something To Believe In
After a long wait we’ve got a new video from the Parachute boys. They’ve also announced the title of their new album will be “The Way It Was” Continue reading
Video: Parade – Louder
Here it is, the first video from Parade for their debut single Louder
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Video: Aggro Santos & Kimberley Walsh – Like U Like (Live on Daybreak)
Kimberley Walsh’s first musical project outside of Girls Aloud is released this week, with her featuring on Aggro Santos’s new single Like U Like. Continue reading
Brit Award Nominations – My Winners
So the nominations are here for the 2011 Brit Awards, and as always there was a couple of notable exclusions. Check out the nominations below, along with my personal choice’s as to would win what. Continue reading
Single: Britney Spears – Hold it Against Me
The official single edit of Britney’s new single Hold It Against Me Continue reading
Video: Alesha Dixon – Every Little Part Of Me ft. Jay Sean
Take a look at the new video from Alesha, the 3rd single off her album ‘The Entertainer’, Every Little Part Of Me featuring Jay Sean.
The song has really grown on me and I think they are a great pairing. Continue reading
Video: Wonderland – Not A Love Song
Yes, the video for Wonderland’s first single ‘Not A Love Song’ is here! Continue reading
Video: Jodie Connor – Now or Never feat. Wiley
You may recognise Jodie from her collaborations with Roll Deep and Tinchy Stryder, but this is her first solo single and it’s released 9 January. Continue reading
Video: Taio Cruz – Higher Feat. Kylie Minogue
The video for the new single from Taio Cruz, featuring the gorgeous Kylie Minogue is here, and by the sounds of it the song is going to be a chart hit. Continue reading
Video: Nadine Coyle performs Runnin’at Album Chart Show
Nadine performed her rumoured second single ‘Runnin” on the Album Chart Show last weekend. Continue reading
Video: Aggro Santos – Like U Like feat. Kimberley Walsh
Aggro Santos has previous for releasing songs featuring members of succesful girl bands called Kimberley, this time he’s teamed up with Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh on his new single ‘Like U Like’. Continue reading
New Music: Black Eyed Peas – Do It Like This
Being the lovely guy that he is, Sir Will.i.Am has posted another track from The Peas new album on Dipdive for us to hear. Continue reading
Album Review: Nadine Coyle – Insatiable
The self proclaimed ‘Voice of Girls Aloud’ finally delivered her debut solo album ‘Insatiable’ last week. Releasing the record on her own label, ‘Black Pen Records’, and writing the album herself, the album is a true representation of Nadine’s musical style. Continue reading
New Music: Adele – Rolling In The Deep
Adele is back people! And not only is she back, she’s back with a bang with ‘Rolling In The Deep’, another amazing tune from her. Continue reading
Album Review: The Wanted – The Wanted
Britain’s newest boyband The Wanted, who i’m not ashamed to say i’ve loved since first seeing them 6 months ago, released their debut album last week. Continue reading
Video: Shontelle – Perfect Nightmare
The second single to be taken from Shontelle’s ‘No Gravity’ album is hitting the UK, check out the video: Continue reading
Introducing: Spark
Currently supporting Diana Vickers on her UK tour, Jess Morgan, better known as Spark, is about to release her new single ‘Revolving’. With a gritty pop sound somewhere between early Girls Aloud and Marina and The Diamonds, she’s well on the way to taking over the charts. Continue reading
Video: Ellie Goulding – Your Song
You may recognise Ellie’s version of Elton John’s ‘Your Song’ from the John Lewis Christmas Advert on TV. It’s a gorgeous version of the song, and the video has a very warm and fuzzy, feel good vibe to it. Continue reading
New Music: Ronan Keating – To Love Somebody feat. Brian McFadden
The 2 Irish boybanders gone solo, who’ve both now relocated to Australia, (is that the effect Louis Walsh has on people?), team up on Ronan’s new album ‘Duet’, which, as the title suggests, is an album of collaborations. Continue reading
Video: Jessie J – Do It Like A Dude
The amazing new video from the equally amazing Jessie J is here, and as first videos go, this is pretty damn good. Continue reading
New Music: Michael Jackson – Breaking News
A song from the new album ‘Michael’ has been uploaded to the official Michael Jackson Website, where it will be streamed for 1 week only. Continue reading
Video: B.A.R.S ft. Reece Robertson – Say A Prayer
New music from Reece Robertson, back to his rapping in this tune with B.A.R.S. Continue reading
Video: P!nk – Raise Your Glass
The new video for P!nk’s anthem, ‘Raise Your Glass’, is here ahead of the release of her ‘Greatest Hits…. So Far’. Continue reading
New Music: Rihanna – Love The Way You Lie Pt. 2 (feat. Eminem)
One of the best songs of the year, Eminem’s ‘Love The Way You Lie’, featuring Rihanna, has had the same treatment as Jay-Z’s ‘Empire State Of Mind’ did last year by Alicia Keys. Continue reading
Introducing: Reece Robertson
You may know him for his rapping, he has previously supported N-Dubz and played this years Wireless Festival. Reece has now turned to his singing side and gone in a new direction with new song ‘A Mother’s Role’. Continue reading
Album Review: Joe McElderry – Wide Awake
The long awaited offering from 2009 X Factor winner Joe McElderry is here, and it’s certainly no Leon Jackson. Rather than an album of croony, (boring), ballads, Joe has gone for a much more chart friendly sound. Continue reading
Album Review: Cheryl Cole – Messy Little Raindrops
Cheryl Cole is back with her second solo album after a very traumatic year, which saw her at the centre of X Factor controversy, divorced and close to death. It seems the focus is more on Cheryl’s vocals this time, a choice i’m sure was influenced by the confidence she gained from going on tour with the Black Eyed Peas. Continue reading
Introducing: Alexis Jordan
Dubbed the new Rihanna by many in America, Jay-Z’s new protege Alexis Jordan is hitting the UK. Continue reading
Video: Alexandra Burke – The Silence
Finally we’re getting a ballad released from Alexandra Burke, the perfect opportunity to show off that voice we all fell in love with and voted for on X Factor back in 2008. I’ve seen her do this song live, and … Continue reading
Video: Katy Perry – Firework
The latest single from Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream album, Firework, has a sparkly new video to match the name. Continue reading
Video: Nadine performs live on Paul O’Grady
There’s not much more I can say about Nadine’s voice, I would say ‘it’s like woahhhh, who knew?’, but I definitely did already know. Continue reading
Album Review: Performance – Red Brick Heart
Filled with a variety of sounds, from haunting synth pop of Hurts, to the alternative sound of The Guillemots and New Order, the album is a real breath of fresh air from the R&B and grime filled charts. Continue reading
Video: Kylie performs Get Outta My Way on Jay Leno
Following on from her Dancing With The Stars performance, Kylie continued her US promo tour, appearing on Jay Leno’s show yesterday to perform Get Outta My Way. Continue reading
Video: Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River/Ain’t No Sunshine/Over
At his ‘Justin and Friends’ charity gig in Vegas, Justin Timberlake played a screwed, acoustic version of one of his biggest hits ‘Cry Me A River’, moving seamlessly into ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ before switching back and finishing his track. He … Continue reading
New Music: Nadine Coyle – Wake Up / Put Your Hands Up
2 tracks recorded for Nadine’s forthcoming debut solo album ‘Insatiable’ have leaked. Listen to ‘Wake Up’, (which didn’t make the final album), and ‘Put Your Hands Up’, (which was originally recorded by Sugababe Jade Ewen for her never released solo … Continue reading
New Music: Jim Brickman – Breathe, Dream, Pray, Love feat. Delta Goodrem and Mark Masri
Woah! New music from Delta alert! (well it’s not really her music, but it’s better than nothing). Continue reading
Artwork: Black Eyed Peas – The Beginning
This is the artwork for the new Black Eyed Peas album ‘The Beginning’, which I absolutely love. They’ve got Will’s little side-quiff and everything. Continue reading
Album Review: Tinie Tempah – Disc-Overy
“Tinie is the name, disturbing London is the company…” Tinie Tempah, the brightest new star of 2010, can do no wrong it seems. Straight into number one with his 2 of his first 3 singles (the third reaching number 2), … Continue reading
Single: The Black Eyed Peas – The Time (The Dirty Bit)
I think i’m going to have to listen to it a few times before I can form a proper opinion on if I love it or hate it, i’m on the fence at the minute, but it’s good to hear Fergie’s fabulous vocals once more. Continue reading
Album Review: Magnetic Man – Magnetic Man
I’m sure hardcore dubstep fans will say the album is watered down to try and appeal to the mainstream, people like me who only really got into dubstep through hearing remixes of chart songs by dubstep DJs. Continue reading
Album Review: Bruno Mars – Doo Wops & Hooligans
The man of the moment releases his own album. After the his number one single ‘Just The Way You Are’ and his co-writing features singing the hooks on B.o.B’s ‘Nothing On You’ and Travie McCoy’s ‘Billionaire’, Bruno Mars has been one of the stand out artists of 2010. Continue reading
Album Review: Charlotte Church – Back To Scratch
A very impressive vocal performance from Charlotte, which I have no doubt she could replicate outside of the studio, and a more mature offering than ‘Tissues and Issues’ Continue reading
Introducing: Performance
Laura Marsden (guitar) and Joe Cross (synths/bass/production), along with frontman Joe Stretch, are Performance. They have released their second album ‘Red Brick Heart’ this month and have just finished supporting Hurts on their UK tour. In the 3 years since … Continue reading
Album Review: Shontelle – No Gravity
‘No Gravity’, the long awaited follow up to ‘Shontelligence’ is released in the US this week, and after the success of ‘Impossible’ on both sides of the pond, and hearing fantastic new single ‘Perfect Nightmare’, I was expecting good things … Continue reading
Single: Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow
This is classic Pixie, big vocals, soft verses with guitar and piano accompaniment, followed by drums kicking in at the chorus Continue reading
Video: The Saturdays – Higher
The video for the second single from The Saturdays ‘Headlines’ album, ‘Higher’, has premiered. Easily my favourite track off the Headlines album, it’s a great choice to follow ‘Missing You’, and it has a fantastic colourful, feel good video. As … Continue reading
Single: Shontelle – Perfect Nightmare
The second single from Shontelle’s soon to be released sophomore album ‘No Gravity’, Perfect Nightmare is an absolute tune, and i’ve had it on repeat this week. Continue reading
Video: Charlotte Church – Back To Scratch
Charlotte Church is making a return to music after a 4 year break with a fab new song and video. Continue reading
Single: Roses for the Madman – Fade Away
A new artist to me, Roses For The Madman is an electronic dance artist who’s new single, ‘Fade Away’ is out this week. Continue reading
Single: Nadine Coyle – Insatiable
The debut solo single we’ve all been waiting for, and was it worth the wait? Hell yes! Continue reading
Video: Brian McFadden ft. Delta Goodrem – Mistakes
Finally the finished video for Mistakes is here and I love it, especially as the single version of the song has had some more Delta vocals added. Continue reading
Single: Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World)
Rihanna back to her best with thumping new track ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ Continue reading
Album Review: The Hoosiers – The Illusion Of Safety
It is a brave change in direction, but they still know how to write an upbeat, catchy, ‘get stuck in your head’ type song! Continue reading
Single: Nadine Coyle – Insatiable
I wasn’t really sure which direction Nadine was going to go, but this power pop sound suits her voice and diva style so well. Love it Nadine, can’t wait for the album now! Continue reading
Single: The Pretty Reckless – Miss Nothing
Being fronted by Taylor Momsen from Gossip Girl ensures The Pretty Reckless get their fair share of coverage in the press, but they have the music to back up the hype. Continue reading
Album Review: Hurts – Happiness
Hurts are Theo Hutchcraft (vocals) and Adam Anderson (guitars, synths) from Manchester and they have a fantastically unique dark pop sound. If you think Kylie without the glitter, i.e ‘Confide in Me’, ‘Dreams’ then you’re on the right track. Continue reading
Single: Kele – Everything You Wanted
The second single from his debut solo album The Boxer, Kele returns with another great track, possibly my favourite off the album. Continue reading
Album Review: Eliza Doolittle – Eliza Doolittle
A very laid back, summery album, perfect music to a BBQ – with the focus being on the Eliza’s voice and the instuments rather than big studio production the album feels very stripped back and more intimate. A bit like … Continue reading
Album Review: The Saturdays – Headlines
With no new album planned to autumn 2011 however, The Saturdays obviouly believe the new material is good enough to keep fans happy. Continue reading
Album Review: Travie McCoy – Lazarus
Going solo after a successful career as part of Gym Class Heroes, Travie McCoy’s debut solo album is surprisingly good! With features from the likes of Cee-Lo, T-Pain and Bruno Mars, the album covers a number of different styles, from … Continue reading
Single: Alesha Dixon – Drummer Boy
Alesha returns with the lead single, ‘Drummer Boy’, from her new album ‘The Entertainer’ I admit I wasn’t sure on the song at first, the intro is very strange, and something i’d be happy to skip, but Alesha’s style in … Continue reading
Album Review: Kelis – Flesh Tone
There isn’t one song you feel like skipping, and it leaves you wondering why Kelis doesn’t get the same recognition in the industry as her counterparts Continue reading
Single: Shontelle – Impossible
Shontelle is back with a mammoth tune Continue reading
Single: Preeya Kalidas – Shimmy
You might recognise her from Eastenders, but Preeya is now a bonified pop star Continue reading
Album Review: Kylie Minogue – Aphrodite
The ‘Princess of Pop’ is back with a magnificent return to form – an album of pure pop perfection! Continue reading
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