New Music: Viktorious
Up and coming singer from Sweden- contains all the classic Swedish perfectpop ingredients. Check out here.
Björk’s ‘Hyperballad’: Then & Now
New Music: Morning Parade
A beautiful, sexy sound from a group of Essex boys (have you been watching The Only Way Is Essex..? Amazing!) Anway, Under The Stars is so so so good. They compare to Friendly Fires and Delphic a little. Check out here. You can also get a free download on that link called ‘Youth’.
New Music: Jessie J
You can just tell this girl is going to be massive when she gets proper promotion. Would she beat Lily Allen in a fight? Probably not, but she’d probably leave a few nasty scratches… Check out here.
Willow Smith continues invasion
This girl is just FIERCE. What’s better, I’d love to see a kid who’s spent thousands going to a drama school try to match this girl’s level of natural talent. Girl goin huge!
The best music video of the year (or decade)?
I wonder how much this video cost to produce- it’s flawless! Take That rock!
Rock Dust Light Star Deluxe Edition arrived in the post today!
Always a sliver lining at the end of a shitty week! Jamroquai came on my doorstep and gave me a massive smile. It’s sad that you’re into someone that much but it has been yonks since he last released anything. The artwork is sexy as fuck (albeit a paper case, which always makes me feel like an album is in ‘transition’ rather than ‘here to stay’). Going to upload it on iTunes and hit the gym!
Example releases 30 free tracks!
Head on over to The House of Coxhead’s blog now to download 30 tunes (old skool as well as new ones) by Example. I’ve been into Example since my uni days and definately sensed that he was going to blow up.. and he has! Download these tracks and celebrate yea!
Are you ready for Jamiroquai’s new album?
He does the best album covers, don’t you think? Apparently the photo above was taken at the Hard Rock Calling festival that was in London earlier this month (which I was at, so maybe my head will be in there somewhere!). The deluxe edition is in the post right now… Super excited! I really hope I win tickets to his gig at Jazz Cafe next month. That would be the best thing ever!
New Music: Sharks
Nice rockyness. ‘Yours to Fear’ is great. Check out here.
New Music: ANR
This duo make music that is a bit MGMT but more uplifting and epic. Check out here.
New Music: The Knocks
New Music: The Narcoleptic Dancers
Cute indie pop, but the hairstyles have to go… I mean honestly! Check out here.
New Music: Little Majorette
Swedish trip hop pop luxury. Ginger bearded men and a cute little lady making beautiful beats. ‘Sous Les Etoile’ melts in your mouth. Check out here.
The Streets new single?
This is definately a proper Mike Skinner tune, and back on form!
The worst album covers of all time!
These are just the tip of the iceberg. Click here to check out loads more hilarious (and very very wrong) album covers.
Your last chance to be a Games Maker at the 2012 London Olympics!
You’ve got til midnight tonight to fill in your application. It takes about half an hour to do and you’ll need some ID to prove who you are. Go here to fill!
Live: Robyn at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to see Robyn and she rocks it every single fucking time. I do remember seeing her at a tiny venue in Camden more than 3 years ago, before ‘With Every Heartbeat’ was even released and feeling happy for her that she managed to sell out the entire Shepherds Bush Empire tonight. The pics look crap because she moves so much it was impossible to get a decent shot with my camera! Support DJ set by Rebecca & Fiona was also really excellent. More pics on my Flickr.
I think I’ll post up some current favourite electropop Swedish tunes later on in the week.
Despicable Me
I went to see this as an after-gym treat on my day off this week. After Toy Story 3, this is probably the best animation I’ve seen all year- and those little yellow minions are so cute it’s sick. The few songs by Pharrell Williams (of N.E.R.D) are lovely. I really hope they make a second film!