James Fauntleroy
by Bradley Stern
filed under: Ali Tamposi, Darkchild, James Fauntleroy, Jörgen Elofsson, Kelly Clarkson

kelly clarkson photoshoot 4117 Three Amazing New Kelly Clarkson Songs Leak: Dumb + Dumb = You, I Forgive You and What Doesnt Kill You

Lest anyone be confused, Kelly Clarkson is still perfect.

After the leak of the sensational “Let Me Down” last week, three additional Kelegendary leaks have just hit the web this weekend (unfortunate for her, a blessing for us mere mortals)–all of which are said to be from sessions for her upcoming fifth studio album.

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by Bradley Stern
filed under: Chris Braide, James Fauntleroy, The Saturdays

xnx5c1 The Saturdays Perform New Song from Upcoming Album on The Headlines Tour, Turn Myself In

While The Saturdays have been busy trekking across the UK for The Headlines Tour at the moment, they’ve also been performing a brand new song from their upcoming album: “Turn Myself In.”

The power ballad, which was written and produced by Chris Braide and James Fauntleroy, sounds like a slightly more mature turn for the girls.

Much in the same vein as “Forever Is Over,” “Turn Myself In” is an emotional outpouring set atop a strong, stomping beat. “Turn myself in tonight, this is me coming clean with my hands up,” the girls cry out during the chorus.

Although we’ve only got camera/cell phone recordings to work with so far, “Turn Myself In” sounds like an instant smash. Hell, the chorus is already stuck in my head!

I seriously cannot wait to hear the studio version of this one!

In the meantime, check out the MuuMuse interview last year with producer Chris Braide right here.

Headlines was released in November. (iTunes UK)


by Bradley Stern
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CHRISBRAIDE 1024x682 Power Pop: Interview with...Chris Braide!

I don’t want to tempt fate, but if that’s not a number one, I’ll eat my sofa.

As the man responsible for such songs as Diana Vickers‘ “The Boy Who Murdered Love,” The Saturdays‘ “Chasing Lights,” and Will Young‘s “Anything is Possible,” as well as some of the upcoming material from Pixie Lott and JLS, pop songwriter and producer Chris Braide has seen his fair share of glory in the UK Top 40 recently.

Two weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the busy producer from his studio in London (which is about to be packed away and carted stateside!)

I’m quite proud of this interview–we touched upon all sorts of artists and ended up having a really in-depth discussion about the very nature of pop itself.

Read on to hear all the gossip from behind Braide’s soundboard–loads of pop nerd chatter ahead!

Click “Read More…” to view the entire interview.

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