Calling all Glamberts!
Yesterday, former Idol contestant, part-time Queen frontman and full-time Outlaw of Love Adam Lambert made history by becoming the first LGBT artist in history to top (ALRIGHT, SIMMER DOWN) the Billboard 200 chart at #1, selling over 77,000 copies and knocking fellow Idol alum Carrie Underwood‘s Blown Away. A huge day for Adam, and an even huger day for the gay community. Kudos, Mr. Lambert!
Still haven’t heard the album yet? Well, don’t be Shady! I got you! To celebrate the release…
MuuMuse is giving away FIVE copies of Trespassing.
Earlier this week, Gossip released their fabulous, Brian Higgins-produced new record A Joyful Noise, featuring lead single “Perfect World,” as well as their brand new single (and my personal favorite of the album), “Move In The Right Direction.” (Seen the video yet? Well, you DAMN WELL SHOULD.)
To celebrate the release…
MuuMuse is giving away FIVE copies of A Joyful Noise.
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)
If you’ve not already heard “Titanium” on the radio, Sia‘s massive dance floor anthem crafted alongside David Guetta (and one of my Top 10 Singles of 2011!), fear not–you’re about to.
Having already peaked at #1 across the pond in the UK in early February (as well as hitting Top 10 in dozens of other countries), the track now stands at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100, already a giant leap up from last week’s #79.
To celebrate, MuuMuse is giving away 5 “Titanium” prize packs.
filed under: Album Review, Bonnie McKee, Diplo, Dr. Luke, Fiona Apple, Greg Kurstin, Marina And The Diamonds, Rick Nowels
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“‘Oh my God, you look just like Shakira! No, no–you’re Catherine Zeta!’ ‘Actually, my name’s Marina,’” she sang on “Hollywood,” the second single off of 2010′s The Family Jewels.
It’s been over two years since her debut, and Marina + The Diamonds is back with yet another identity crisis for her second go-around in the studio–and this time, she’s evoking a cold, cruel bitch named Electra Heart.
Grab your spray cans, ladyboys and girls: It’s time to get tagging!
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing nothing else but strutting down the city streets (my bedroom at night), rocking the latest fashions (my Pillsbury Dough Boy pajamas) and whipping my ponytail (my panda hat) to Vampire Diaries diva Kat Graham‘s sassy new single, “Put Your Graffiti On Me.”
(In case you haven’t seen the whiplash-inducing, ponytail-flipping, animal print party that is the video, you’ll want to go ahead and view that immediately.)
Now, it’s time for some more fun to celebrate with some tagged copies of Miss Graham’s latest smash.
That’s right…SHE PUT HER NAME ON IT!
In case you’ve somehow not yet heard (how’s that cave you’re living in? spacious?), the boys of The Wanted have at long last unleashed their debut American EP this week.
The 10-track collection features tracks from both 2010′s The Wanted and 2011′s Battleground–including #1 UK singles “All Time Low” and “Glad You Came”–as well as two new songs: the Example-penned “Chasing The Sun,” and the unbelievably amazing Ryan Tedder-produced “Satellite.” (Evidently the boys have their sights set on conquering outer space next.)
In the four years since his debut in 2008, Sam Sparro‘s done a lot of growing as an artist. And by that, I mean he has a mustache now.
No, no–he’s matured, his sound and style has developed further, and “I Wish I Never Met You”–the lead single from his upcoming album Return to Paradise–represents that overall evolution. Stripping away the extra synthesizers but maintaining the sleekness of “Black & Gold,” Sparro’s latest is an unbelievably well-crafted marriage between soulful ’70′s disco, piano-led balladry and chilly blasts of Euro-tinged 21st century electronica (a bit Kleerupian, if you will).
The song, which was co-written by Swedish singer-songwriter Erik Hassle (so you already know it’s good), sees Sparro alternating between aggression and anguish as he laments his last love affair. It’s just amazing.
Actually, it’s so amazing, I just started listing out bits and pieces of its amazingness, including (but not limited to):
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