Oh, look: Queen of Trash Ke$ha‘s gone and vommed out yet another completely obvious, frivolous glitter-drenched video about unicorn-headed men (Gaga‘s pissed) and epic rainbow laser gun battles with James Van Der Douche Beek.

Honestly…haven’t we seen this rehashed enough by Susan Boyle and Sarah McLachlan? BE. ORIGINAL. KEYSHIA.

LOLOL OMFG I’M J/K…It’s UH-MAZING!

The video for “Blow” is like a tour of the hazy dreamworld that K$ drifts into whenever she passes out on the Get $leazy Tour bus toilet, and it’s exactly the reason I first fell in love with this silly, smelly betch: She’s lookin’ all shades of garbage-chic, the plot and dialogue are genuinely hilarious…and let’s not forget, the song that its supporting utterly slays!

Hang onto your trash bag thongs, y’all…

This place about to BLO-OO-OW!

“Blow” was released to radio on February 8. (iTunes)

The video for Kanye West‘s “All Of The Lights,” one of the best tracks off of his sensational 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, has just premiered on VEVO.

Warning: MuuMuse will not be held responsible for any epileptic seizures caused during the viewing of this clip.

Taking a cue from the track’s title, the Hype Williams-directed clip for Kanye’s star-studded track kicks storytelling to the curb in favor of neon-colored on-screen lyrics and bright, flashing lights coming in from every direction.

Rihanna, as usual, looks absolutely incredible in her all-too-brief cameo (as does Kid Cudi!) Apart from that however, the video of “All Of The Lights” is nothing short of a disappointment; a wasted opportunity for a truly MASSIVE song.

There’s no plot nor any particularly impressive visuals, and there’s only a handful of appearances by the song’s many contributing vocalists. What gives? It seems as though Kanye was simply reaching too far (or more accurately, not nearly far enough) in attempting to create art with this clip.

I’ll be remembering this song with its appearance on West’s incredible 30 minute mini-epic, “Runaway,” instead.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was released on November 22. (iTunes)

Photo courtesy of SPIN.

Madonna‘s making a serious comeback these days…and she’s not even the one making the music.

After Christina Aguilera‘s (critically panned) homage to “Express Yourself” with the video for “Not Myself Tonight”, and the current brouhaha surrounding Lady Gaga‘s “Born This Way” and its not-so-subtle references to “Express Yourself” and “Vogue,” there’s never been more early ’90′s Madonna permeating the pop scene than in this moment. (Well, except for when she was actually living it.)

Now comes the video premiere for Gossip front-woman Beth Ditto‘s “I Wrote The Book”–one of the four tracks from her upcoming Simian Mobile Disco-produced solo EP.

In an unabashed nod to Madonna’s “Justify My Love,” Ditto finds herself wearily drifting down an empty hotel corridor, luggage in tow, in the opening moments of the brand new clip.

Throw in the ballroom dance of “Vogue” (WORK!), the bed sequences from Truth or Dare, and all the light, mood and shadow of the entire Erotica era (down to the very font!), and BINGO: You’ve got yourself a proper Madonna homage.

This is, hands down, the best celebration of the Queen yet. I love, love, LOVE everything about this!

The Beth Ditto EP will be released on March 8.

BEHOLD: The debut video for Neon Hitch‘s “Get Over U.”

After Arjan Writes debuted the MuuMuse Approved track a few weeks ago, Idolator just snagged the premiere of Hitch’s Benny Blanco produced, Sia co-penned buzz track, “Get Over U.”

The gorgeous clip, shot by Jason Bergh, follows the fiery siren’s trek from the trailer park to the sea and back as she goes and gets all gypsy-like in response to a rather hostile situation back at home. Flowing robes, glass bottles, tarot cards, rose petals–you name it, she’s divining it!

You know, I’m really quite smitten with the Hitch. She’s like a breath of fresh–err, salty air.

Voice is top notch, the style feels authentic, and the background story is absolutely amazing for any pop starlet-to-be. (A little fire swinging, anyone?) Plus, this whole whimsical, bohemian pop styling reminds me a bit of a young Stevie Nicks.

I’m even getting a more fanciful Ke$ha vibe about her! You know, like…if you washed off the vomit and wrenched the Jack Daniel’s from K$’s glitter-drenched hand and replaced it with a bottle of freshly scooped seawater and sand. Am I entirely off the mark? I don’t know. Maybe it’s just the nose ring.

Regardless: This one’s just been doubly MuuMuse Approved. Absolutely L-O-V-E!

Neon Hitch’s debut album, Beg, Borrow and Steal, will be released later in 2011.

After premiering the deliciously demonic video for buzz single “Get Some,” Lykke Li has returned with “I Follow Rivers,” the first official single from her upcoming sophomore album, Wounded Rhymes, due out on February 27. (Click here to pre-order the album!)

Filmed by the Egyptian-Swedish director Tarik Saleh, the clip follows (literally) actor Fares Fares being chased by a veiled Lykke Li across the gorgeous, snowy Swedish island of Gotland.

A romantic tale, an ode to obsession, or something far more sinister brewing beneath the surface? I don’t know, but something tells me this isn’t exactly a two-way relationship.

“I Follow Rivers” will be released on February 14. (iTunes)

It’s been a minute since I last wrote about Kimberly Caldwell.

In case you’re less than familiar and/or new ’round these parts, Caldwell was the throaty seventh place runner-up of American Idol: Season 2. More importantly, she was (and remains) my favorite American Idol contestant, second only to the inimitable Kelly Clarkson.

Back in ‘the day’ (freshman year of high school to be exact), I was known as the one with her pictures of her plastered all over my binders Well, those that weren’t already covered in Britney and Utada pictures. When she got voted off, I cried and cried for days on end. Stunningly, it would still take two years for me to formally whip my hair out of the closet.

After seven years of waiting, Caldwell released her much anticipated debut single “Mess of You” last February, Caldwell announced plans to release her debut album, Without Regret, in April of 2010. I even got the chance to interview her! Then the album got pushed back to June, and then December, and now it’s apparently coming out in April of this year.

In the meantime, she’s back with a brand new beat: “Desperate Girls and Stupid Boys,” a hook-filled electro-pop rock anthem produced and penned by Tommy Henriksen, BC Jean and Zac Maloy.

Much in the same vein as Kelly Clarkson’s “I Do Not Hook Up” or P!nk‘s “Stupid Girls” and “U + Ur Hand,” Caldwell’s rowdy rock affair is a formal declaration of war against fuckery of all varieties: Boozers, users, losers, and all the other riffraff that threatens to ruin (or enhance?) your fun while you’re just trying to have a good time with your friends in the club. Worst!

So instead, why not join Kimberly in taking that party over and dancing until you die? Sounds about right to me!

“Desperate Girls and Stupid Boys” is without a doubt the most fun, radio-friendly cut Caldwell’s recorded to date–perhaps even catchy enough to garner some serious mainstream interest! Will she? Who knows.

At the very least, I’m still rooting for her…eight years and counting.

“Desperate Girls and Stupid Boys” was released on December 3. (iTunes)

Wow–this came out of nowhere!

Behold: The video for Ellie Goulding‘s brand new Biff Stannard-produced single “Lights,” the title track (and one of my favorite songs) off of Bright Lights, the re-release of the singer’s brilliant 2010 debut.

As you can see, the confidence just keeps coming for the quirky UK songstress, who’s truly becoming more and more of a Proper Pop Star with each passing day.

Watch as Goulding tosses her hair, twirls her tambourine and bangs the drums while basking in…well, lights! Lights, lights and more lights everywhere, along with some very cool 360-degree camera work. Work them hips, girl!

Apart from the heartwarming clip for Goulding’s smash hit Christmas cover of Elton John‘s “Your Song,” this is probably the most gorgeous Goulding’s ever looked. Plus, there’s totally some shades of Kylie Minogue‘s “I Believe In You” happening here. Amazing!

A worthy video for a most deserving song. Here’s to hoping the track takes off worldwide!

“Lights” is the next single from Bright Lights. Goulding’s debut abum will be released stateside in early 2011. (iTunes) (iTunes UK)

Natalia Kills has been quite the busy lady lately. Where to begin?

First of all, the singer just premiered the video for her delicious, slow-burning buzz single from earlier this year, “Activate My Heart.” The grainy, slightly seizure-inducing footage finds Ms. Kills bathing in dark blue and orange light, playing like an early ’80′s sci-fi flick (and with just the slightest touch of Grace Jones‘ clip for “Love Is The Drug.” Mmm.) I love it!

Speaking of videos, Natalia’s also just wrapped up the second set of videos for the singer’s self-scribed, self-directed web series, Love, Kills XX. Need a refresher on the storyline? you check out the entire first series right over hurr.

Next, the Cherytree vixen is officially hitting the road again! Natalia Kills will be headed ’round North America in Spring of 2011, opening for Robyn once again. For a full listing of dates, check below the cut!

And finally, a track I haven’t posted yet: The Penguin Prison remix of “Zombie,” which is actually one of my favorite Kills remixes I’ve ever heard.

The electro-pop prince’s smooth, disco-tinged synthesizers and grooving guitars provide the perfect compliment to Kills’ chilly vocals. How nice to hear two of my most anticipated acts of 2011 come together on one song!

DL: Natalia Kills – Zombie (Penguin Prison Remix)

There we go. Hopefully all this will keep you going ’til 2011!

The Perfectionist will be released in Spring of 2011. (iTunes)

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