So sorry about the lack of updates lately. Really I'm not, but it looks better to say that I am. I've just returned back from school, and I've decided that my room needs renovating. My chi just doesn't flow like it used to here. My chakras are all unaligned, and I just can't see out my third eye as well as I used to. Therefore, I'm introducing some negative space into the mix. A new workspace for a new me! And all that.
So what's new in the world of Muuse? Not much, really. It's actually a time of reflection here...for once I've been dwelling on the same albums, producing the same amount of content. It's a strange feeling for me...content-ness. I'm not a fan. I remain highly amuused by the album releases of Santogold, Martha Wainwright, and Charlotte Sometimes. This has yet to change, and is causing a certain degree of anxiety from within. Sam Sparro's? Not so much.
After only three weeks, I'm completely over Madonna's Hard Candy, and have deemed it completely forgettable.
Needless to say, I'll be attending the sugar lady's Sticky & Sweet Tour in October.
The new Cyndi Lauper song "Same Ol' Story," in its non-live-screaming-fan version, isn't so bad, but it isn't actually "good." It's just fine. Sadly, the use of the word "fucking" is not in reference to any form of intercourse, thereby hindering any amount of brilliance the song may have redeemed itself with upon first play.
The b-side to Lorraine's current single "When I Return To The World," called "Beyond Sky," is a little bit self explanatory, as it's over-the-moon good. It's a heavenly orchestral composition that lazily floats by with a killer addictive chorus, so don't miss it. You can hear it now at their MySpace!
After two weeks, Lady GaGa's "Just Dance" still pawns. Hard.
So does Lindsay's "Bossy." Forget who's singing for the moment if it offends your sensibilities.
And that's that, for now at least. Yes, I know--there's nothing new here. Deal with it until something new slips through the cracks!
MuuBits--like Cubits, only slightly less relevant to your daily life.
It's been like three years...and I'm still avidly awaiting the release of Lorraine's debut album, Pop Noir. Now, it seems that the album will finally see its release sometime in the near future, though I'm sure they'll break my heart at least one more time. I wrote about them extensively about three months ago, but now they're back with a new single called "When I Return To The World."
With some Indian samples (not the Timbaland kind of sampling, but rather the legitimate sitar sound) and a synthesizer still firmly in tow, the band's new single is fun, care-free, and once again slightly epic. Arjan happens to be streaming it at his blog right now, so do try and stop over to listen. PopJustice! also claims that the single's b-Side "Beyond Sky" is quite lovely, so I'm looking forward to hearing that as well. To pre-order the single (as only 1000 copies will be pressed), head over to their official site. Now, any day you boys would like to release that album, I'll be waiting.
As I patiently await Britney's fate, I decided that I needed to turn to calming music to make the time pass by. It's either that or the happy pills. Right now, I'm sticking with music.
I don't think I've ever formally introduced you to Lorraine. Consider yourselves acquainted.
I love Lorraine. They contribute to the popular hypothesis I maintain that all music from Sweden and Norway is perfect. Their music i
s almost other-worldly in nature. The three-piece band from Norway incorporates the beats and sounds of the dark-synth pop of the '80's such as New Order and Depeche Mode, and produces something entirely fresh and modern. More amazingly: The guitarist, Anders Winsents, won the gold medal for the Scandinavian Speed Walking competition. Are you sold yet? Because I am.
"I Feel It," the single I discovered a year ago through PopJustice, is an incredibly uplifting and contemplative track. The subtle electronic beats engulfed by the gently strumming rocky beats make the track epic in some ways. Their other tracks, such as "Italian Girlfriend" and the newly released "Saved" elicit the same atmospheric, moody electro-rock aura. The beats sound dated, but collectively the music is before its time, making this a truly haunting experience...I can't wait for their album, which should be coming later this year. Click below to watch their video for "I Feel It."
Please support Lorraine by buying their latest single, Saved
Bradley
Muuser
| Britney Spears-Womanizer |
| Girls Aloud-The Promise |
| BoA-Eat You Up |
| Annie-2 Of Hearts |
| Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing |
| Grace Jones-William's Blood |
| Janelle Monae - Many Moons |
| Kaskade-Move For Me |
| Lorraine-Tell It All |
| Frankmusik-3 Little Words |
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