You already know coco morier, but perhaps by a different name: She’s Nicole Morier, the talented Electrocute singer-songwriter who co-penned Britney‘s “How I Roll” and “Trip To My Heart,” Sky Ferreira‘s “99 Tears” and Selena Gomez‘s “Whiplash,” amongst dozens of other pop gems. Lately, she’s been doing her own thing.
After launching collaborative record label INGRID back in April along with Miike Snow, Peter, Bjorn & John, Lykke Li and several other Swedish talents, morier has just premiered the video for her completely genius single “Ambulance,” which was co-scribed by Sky Ferreira and Miike Snow.
The clip follows morier as she wanders in a sad state of dreaming, popping pills, gorging on food late at night (too real) and experiencing weird, glittery hallucinations. It’s like a cross between The Virgin Suicides, Valley of the Dolls, Girl Interrupted and a Surrealist film festival, resulting in something as otherworldly and morbid as the song itself (if that doesn’t sound like a compliment, it is.) Also, I have a feeling Marina And The Diamonds would totally dig this.
Dig it too? Good. It’s just a taste of what’s to come from morier’s debut Strangers May Kiss, due out June 19 on INGRID.
“Took the anesthetic, but I can still feel…”
Strangers May Kiss will be released on June 19. (iTunes)
I love Darren Hayes. I love Bright Light Bright Light (or Rod Thomas, formally speaking.) Imagine my sheer delight, then, when I saw both names listed together earlier this week. INSAHNE.
Yes, it’s real and actual: As part of the festivities for his 40th birthday last week (happy birthday again, Darren!), Mr. Hayes recruited UK pop prince Bright Light Bright Light to take his latest Secret Codes & Battleships single to task, which premiered over at ArjanWrites on Monday.
“When I think of my favourite 12 inch mixes on vinyl, they were remixes in a vague house style, with big piano riffs and those signature snare rolls,” Hayes told Arjan. “I think he’s more than delivered. It’s my favourite remix from the album so far and I wanted everyone to hear it.”
Though the new mix of “Stupid Mistake” starts out rather dramatic and serious face (there are finger snaps!), just wait until that first chorus to draw to a close, when the song suddenly bursts into a euphoric, early ’90′s piano-led dance House beat–the signature Bright Light touch!
Yes, there’s still just as much guilt and shame packed into the track, but really…with rhythms this scrumptiously danceable, you’ll likely be caught voguing before you ever have a chance to shed a tear. Brilliant job all around!
Best of all–it’s free! Head over to ArjanWrites now to download the remix fo’ free.
“Stupid Mistake” was released on May 4. (iTunes)
At long last, Rock Goddess Alanis Morissette has finally returned with the first piece of new music since her 2008 record Flavo(u)rs of Entanglement: “Guardian.” Isn’t it ironic? No. No, it’s not ironic…but it is quite good!
For her first single in over four years, Alanis remains as soul-bearing and emotional as ever, but in a more comforting and loving manner than, say…accusing your ex of getting blown in a theater.
“I’ll be your keeper for life, as your guardian/I’ll be your warrior of care, your first warden,” Alanis solemnly swears on top of the crashing guitars of the chorus. With its power pop-rock ’90′s energy, mixed with some gorgeous piano and the lightest wisps of electronica provided by Guy Sigsworth, “Guardian” stays true to all things Alanis, while still tapping into her more spiritual, rooted present self.
“No more standing still in the hailstorm, now enter your watchwoman,” Alanis declares gently above the twinkling bridge. Our hero!
It’s heartfelt, it’s magical and it’s a perfect way to ring in her new album, Havoc and Bright Lights. As Alanis would say: “May tender attunement, fierce protection and the safeguarding of freedom reign!” Or something like that.
“Guardian” was released on May 15. (iTunes)
I ask you: Who doesn’t love a good ol’ Ida Corr club cut?
The delightful Danish dance floor diva has been churning out funky, sass-tastic dance floor stompers for just under a decade now, including “Ride My Tempo,” “What Goes Around Come Around” and one of my personal favorites of all time, “Let Me Think About It” with Fedde Le Grand.
Today, she releases a new sizzler with prolific UK remix/production duo, Bimbo Jones: “See You Later.”
A picture of her flaw-free head moving swiftly through the busy streets of New York City surfaces around 4:15 P.M. and gets retweeted approximately fifty-five bajillion times. “Is it her?!” the fans shriek via tweet. Could it actually be? Yes. After some sort of stan-based visual DNA testing, it’s confirmed: The Holy Spearit is making her way to the FOX Upfronts.
“Legendary hair,” the commenters carefully analyze amongst one another. “Iconicney.” More time passes, and the fans reload their Twitter pages hungrily. “I hate fuckin’ waiting,” the Twitterverse seems to cry out all at once. So much–so very, very much.
Finally, the time has come: The announcement of the X Factor line-up. Just minutes before 5 P.M., a more-epic-than-epic X Factor promo flashes across the mega-sized screen in the Beacon Theater reminding us all of the DRAMA, ADVERSITY, PERSEVERANCE, PEPSI PRODUCT PLACEMENT and SUPERSTAR WATTAGE (Melanie Awho-whuh?) of X Factor–and then the screen lifts to reveal the new judges.
Bow down: a new Queen has arrived.
Queen of Hearts–a London-based 24-year-old chanteuse with no apparent direct relation to Cassie‘s “King of Hearts,” nor Madonna‘s “Thief of Hearts” (still researching the lineage, will report back)–has just released a new double A-side today worldwide: “Neon/Tears In The Rain.” I recommend you acquire that now, as it’s quite synth-y and delicious.
“Neon” pulsates with a dark, pounding energy a la Goldfrapp‘s gritty masterpiece “Strict Machine” and Sam Sparro‘s “Black & Gold” (with a very au courant dubstep wobble to boot), as the Queen ascends to her throne while basking in bright neon lights. “Electrify, we touch the sky/We come alive,” she croons. It’s a pure synth-pop gem.
“Tears In The Rain” on the other hand, is a gorgeous ‘sad disco’ number as only a Swedish pop mastermind could provide: Produced by the ever-amazing Sound of Arrows‘ Stefan Storm, the song creeps across a chilly, atmospheric beat. “Are you ready? Are we fearless? Surrender or fail,” the singer coos. Watch for those haunting echoes in the chorus–shiver city.
The various remixes of “Neon” on the EP are incredible as well, especially Mark Reeder‘s mix, which suits the song perfectly: With the heaven-sent strings and brooding stomp, the re-rub feels dramatic and regal. Fit for a Queen, even.
“Neon/Tears In The Rain” was released on May 14. (iTunes)
Pink tee, blonde ponytail, sweatpants, shades and absolutely zero fucks given: My baby’s back in NYC!
Last night, TMZ caught The Holy Spearit wandering outside her hotel in the city (trying to put her derriere in the magazines, no doubt!)
Why’s she in town? Because Our Queen will be appearing alongside her future co-worker Demetria Devonne Lovato later today for the FOX Upfronts, where they’ll be officially (FINALLY!) announced as judges for the upcoming season of X Factor.
Honestly, I’m just a shaking pile of blubbering mess. What will she wear? What if she speaks? What if she sings? What if she and Demi perform an acoustic rendition of “Everytime” into “Skyscraper”? WHAT THEN?!
Hush. Just. Stop. And wait until this afternoon…
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