It’s that time again to take a spin around the blogger block and see what’s happening all across the world! Or at least what’s happening within my extremely limited view of blogs…and GO!!

8/1‘s got another track from Joan As Police Woman, this time in duet form with Antony of Antony and the Johnsons. It’s called “I Defy,” and it’s a real jazzy number. Quite nice.

ArjanWrites blogger Arjan did a fabulous job covering the first ever MTV Logo NewNowNext Awards. You’ve got to head over and check out everything that went down backstage, on stage, and after the awards show!

ElectroQueer‘s been going gaga over the dance diva, Doe Deere lately. He’s got her latest video for “SF Disco,” as well as a quirky little home renovation side project. Someone’s got a thing for antlers.

PopMuse has posted its annual Disco Globes compilation, a collection and celebration of ace remixes that the author’s been fancying over recent months, including hits from Ri-Ri, Blake Lewis, and Madonna. I’ve really been loving it, especially the Kelly Rowland remix of “Work.” Do–do do it, shake it baby! Head over and grab it while you still can!

XO is spreading his love around. What? Get your head out of the gutter, pervert. No, in the Prince way, by listing off his top jams in honor of the man’s 50th birthday. And don’t let the grammar confuse you–he’s just being Prince-esque.

Much to my deepest chagrin, I neglected to look into the musical repetoire of the fanciful Doe Deere until I happened upon ElectroQueer‘s energetic interview with the tiny disco dancer today. She’s obsessed with recreating the ’80′s which, admittedly, is nothing new–but she’s certainly taking it to another level with her debut album, Supernatural. Her major single, “One Touch,” is a real treat; it’s vintage, it’s futuristic, and purely glamorous. There’s “SF Disco,” which is a slippery stomper of a track, and “Mona Lisa,” the contemplatively beautiful number that brews and burns slowly into its quicker chorus.

But not only does she produce some wickedly addictive, ’80′s infused records…she’s competant, too. She’s got a really confident take on today’s music industry, and remains undaunted by downloading. She’s giving her album away for free, in fact! You can buy it physically, digitally, or download it…she truly doesn’t give a damn. Her philosophy? The more you hear, the more you’ll want! Through sponsorships and promotions, she believes that today’s artists can thrive. I love it, and I do believe in market saturation leading to success, so I support this Russian doe in her musical conquest. Charge on! Check out her MySpace here.