I hope everyone had a merry Record Store Day this weekend!

As is tradition for the past few years now, I rolled out of bed early Saturday morning, threw on a pair of pants at some point, and immediately drove to my nearest record shop to begin prowling for the Record Store Day exclusives I’ve been drooling over, including the Lana Del Rey “Born To Die” 7″, the Garbage “Blood For Poppies” 7″ and the Tegan & Sara‘s Get Along live LP. Then I drove to another shop a little further away. Then I drove to another shop a little further away. And then I found myself somewhere near Massachusetts. I even bought Katy Perry‘s “Part of Me” on vinyl at some point. Shit got weird.

Anyway, to commemorate the holiday across the pond, disco-pop damsel Little Boots released her sensational House record “Every Night I Say A Prayer” as a limited 12″ vinyl in the UK. Then she gave away a free download of the Tensnake remix on Friday. Now, she’s giving away the original version of the song for free. So giving!

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While we (im)patiently await the release of Little Boots‘s upcoming single “Every Night I Say A Prayer” (crafted alongside Hercules & Love Affair‘s Andy Butler), the UK disco-pop sensation is offering up a free remix of the track. Zero dollars!

The Tensnake take on the track is full of skittering ’80′s electro-disco vibrations and a delicious freestyle flow. “Now that I found you, never gonna let you go,” the dance floor chanteuse croons above the bouncing beats. It’s anyone’s guess how much the remix actually differs from the original, but I’m going to go ahead and declare this to be one killer cut.

Now all we need is a mash-up with Girls Aloud‘s “I Say A Prayer For You” and we’ll really be in business.

Enjoy!

“Every Night I Say A Prayer” will be released on April 21. (iTunes)

Little Boots is a busy little lady these days.

After unleashing her so thoroughly MuuMuse Approved 6-minute thumping disco dance opus “Shake” back in November, the UK electro-pop princess is back at it again with a brand new beat: “Every Night I Say A Prayer.”

The track, which was co-crafted alongside Hercules & Love Affair‘s Andy Butler (!), will be made available as both a free download on April 23 and as a limited edition 12″ vinyl on April 21, in honor of one of my favorite holidays–Record Store Day!

From the press release:

A gorgeous slinky old-school house number, ‘Every Night…’ is very possibly Little Boots’ coolest moment to date, with chanting diva hook-lines and frosty retro club production, fittingly released in cahoots with the same Chicago label that invented house music. ‘Every Night…’ consolidates her manifesto of hypnotically hook-driven, classy dancefloor gems, for pop fans and dance musos alike.

The 12″ will also include remixes by Tensnake and Joe Smooth. Boots will be playing a special one-off at both Rough Trade East in London on April 21, as well as a full set on May 4th at XOYO.

Nothing gets me going quite like the promise of lush disco tunes and 12″ vinyl releases. Absolutely cannot wait to hear this one!

“Shake” was released on November 11. (iTunes)

I’ve neglected writing about Katy B for a painfully long time. Not out of disinterest, but rather laziness: Whenever a new pop ingenue comes rolling around, I’ve either got to take the initiative and tackle the formal introductions head-on or–as it more often tends to be the case, I’ll end up riding the wave bubbling under until it becomes absolutely necessary.

It’s become absolutely necessary.

Katy B is part of a phenomenon in British female pop steadily increasing in popularity at the moment, characterized by sweetly sung R&B melodies, hip-hop rhymes, and rough, grinding garage/grime beats–let’s call it “swagga pop.”

Though she looks all of 12 years old, the rising South London-born pop chanteuse commands a sick flow and a pleasantly soulful croon, like a cross between Cher Lloyd and Jessie J or JoJo and Joss Stone.

Groomed by the good people of underground radio/record label Rinse.FM and recently signed to Columbia Records, Katy B has come a long way in a short period of time–and it’s clear that the British public’s already taken notice.

Her first single, “Katy On A Mission,” was released in late August. The track is a somewhat bipolar, grinding dubstep banger that–despite its somewhat less accessible radio sound–managed to climb to the impressive position of #5 the UK Singles Chart and #1 on the UK Dance Chart only two weeks after its release.

In fact, the song was such a success that its trance-y B-side, the glittering “Louder,” (which I imagine Lily Allen sounds like when played at a rave), peaked at #176 on the charts based on downloads alone.

“Lights On” is the second single to be released from Katy B’s upcoming debut album (due out next week), which also features Ms. Dynamite. (OH HAI–long time no see, lady!)

On her new track, the young singer ditches the dubstep sound of her debut in favor of UK garage/classic house revivalism a la Hercules & Love Affair. “I keep on moving with the lights on,” the young star sings above the song’s dull, throbbing beat whilst inexplicably parading around the “Rock Your Body”-esque video in–what else? A pair of pajamas.

If the late ’80′s/early ’90′s sound of “Lights On” rubbed you the right way, I highly recommend checking out Katy B’s take on the 1988 Inner City smash, “Good Life,” re-rubbed by Rinse.FM artist Geeneus. It’s, well…genius!

As with all noteworthy pop artists (especially of the ‘swagga pop’ variety), Katy B’s music constantly toes the line between brilliance and shit–a quality that will undoubtedly divide listeners and provide for some interesting pop discourse.

But whether you’re loving or hating the jams, there’s little doubt that Katy B is set to explode in 2011.

“Lights On” will be released on December 20. (iTunes)

As you all must know by now, Kaskade has just digitally unleashed his sixth studio album, Dynasty (with a physical release to follow on May 11).

In order to celebrate the release, MuuMuse is proud to be giving away ONE PAIR of tickets to see Kaskade playing live at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on May 8, where he will be joined by Infected Mushroom and Hercules and the Love Affair.

To enter to win, send me an e-mail with the subject line “KASKADE” telling me your favorite Kaskade track OR tweet me (and follow me!) with the following phrase: “Hey @muumuse, I want to see Kaskade too!” The winner will be selected and notified on May 5 at 12 p.m. EST.

The show is bound to be incredible. Hurry up and enter now!

To preview and purchase Dynasty on iTunes, click here. To hear more from Kaskade, check out his MySpace page right here.

It’s been a while since I’ve taken a spin ’round the blogosphere for you Muusers. Let’s go again, shall we?

Over at XO, Steve’s still going gaga (in the non-pop-star-wannabe sense) for Antigone. Make sure to check out the little mixtape widget for her debut album, AntigoneLand, released online this week. Good luck, Mizz ‘Tig!

AnthoNYC started my day off right at Tastes Like Caramel with this fabulous video of Little Boots‘ cover of the Sugababes track, “Overload.” What kind of instrument is that anyway? It’s more gorgeous than the sounds it’s emitting! Oh, and just a few minutes ago, we got the dish on the Lollapalooza ’09 line-up. Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, and Vampire Weekend? Yep…it’s a Pitchfork affair. I’m far more interested in the spinning going on at Perry’s, featuring Simian Mobile Disco, Kaskade, and Hercules & Love Affair. Now that? That’s my kind of party.

Ohh!Crapp continues to be one step ahead of the game with the show-stopping Fred Falke remix of Annie‘s “Anthonio.” Smooth, rich, and creamy. As my friend David suggested, could this be the first Italo Disco-esque release in years? Me thinks it possible. Going to invest in vinyl for this one!

HardCandyMusic‘s got a hugely essential collection of eleven recordings from Grace Jones‘ Hurricane Tour now currently ripping through the other side of globe, as well as some future tour dates. Anyone willing to shell out a few to fly me over to the Hollywood Bowl this summer? Let me know.

RobPop’s reviewed the new Emilia de Poret album over at DontStopThePop. I’ve not listened yet, but I’m more than willing to bet it’s a rather homosexual affair.

The sluts over at TheMusicSlut are giving away tickets to Peaches‘ NYC show and offering downloads of a shitty Coldplay cover by Gaga. It’s a mixed bag, you know?

Trust me, there’s loads of other news out there…now go on and support my friends!

In celebration of the most horrendous weather conditions plaguing the Northeast right now, I present the MuuMuse Mini Wintry Mix, a spicy hot collection of mixes I’ve got banging about at the moment.

The Ludacris mash-up is a particular highlight.

Who knew the objectification of women with large, round asses could benefit so well from a smattering of body glitter and poppers?

DL: Britney Spears – Shattered Glass (E.J. Original Radio Mix) (Sharebee)
DL: Tiga – Louder Than A Bomb (Hoshina Anniversary Remix) (Sharebee)
DL: Ludacris vs. Hercules & Love Affair – Stand Up (Dave Wrangler Remix) (Sharebee)
DL: Metronomy – A Thing For Me (Blackout Remix) (Sharebee)
DL: Metronomy – A Thing For Me (Sinden Remix) (Sharebee)
DL: Peter Bjorn & John – Lay It Down (The Golden Filter Remix) (Sharebee)

Adios, Island Records…Hello, Richard X!

There hasn’t been too much buzz about it, but Annie is planning a proper release for February 2009! This time, it’s going to see the light of day…I can feel it.

The track, called “Ánthonio,” will be packaged under Richard X’s label, Black Melody, along with two remixes: One by Designer Drugs, and one by Fred Falke. I love the title…It’s very Hercules & Love Affair. Let’s hope it’s aurally similar as well (with a few more synths added in for good measure)!

Along with that, the Nordic electro-doll is already preparing a second release closely after “Ánthonio.” You’re spoiling us, darling! Says Annie-kins on her blog of the impending releases:

Been working a lot on getting the sleeve ready for my next single…it..s a great designer who..s living in Berlin that..s gonne do it,so mailing him all kinds of ideas,pix etc…so exited bout Ánthonio….. I..m also preparing another single that will be out close to Ánthonio.., so for next year I..ll release records as often as possible,music for your ears.oh yeah

She loves punctuation. Really, she does.

In celebration, a random track from Annie’s catalog: Her collabo with The Teddybears!

DL: Annie – Yours To Keep (Mediafire)

And if there’s no further updates today…I hope you and yours have a simply smashing New Years celebration!

See you in 2009!