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MEET: Loebeat!

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Visit: Official Site, Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube

"...It isn't very often a band stands out quite like [Loebeat]...try and figure out if Black Plastic just discovered the future of pop music." -- Black Plastic.

Loebeat a British pop trio made up of Lula, Dicey and Ramdaq. They are taking the Electropop/Glam spotlight as they were recently played on Sam Walkers BBC Manchester introducing show and are going to be played on BBC6 music introducing very soon. Their sound is influenced by edgy and stylish performers such as Grace Jones, Kate Bush, David Lachapelle, Xenomania, and Kraftwerk.

Combining our talents in songwriting, production, photography and art direction we create everything you see and hear with the Loebeat name attached.

Loebeat's edgy and sleek image sure makes a statement. Bold usage of strong colors and sharp poses definitely catch the eye. Combine that with catchy beats and you have a complete package. Come and Get It is a strong first track (on their Myspace page). I found myself grooving to it "... like you need it and you meant it..."

Music Boy is sexy. From the opening riff, the verses... the whole song is hot. I can hear this played on today's dancefloors. Gladly, I'd dance to it, even in my room. The first song I heard from Loebeat is Fire. I loved it right away. The lyrics, the vocals, the beats are all so powerful. Reminiscent of Sam Sparro's "Black and Gold". Their track Unruly shows that they are also capable of the classic dance sound. It starts out a bit misleading with the indie-sounding guitar riff until the vocals kick in and it's full dance mode. Electric Beat displays their grasp of the electronica sound and they pull it off very well. It is a bit darker than the rest of the tracks so far. I Want More reminds me of the Soho Dolls. The backing beats are sick!

But it does not stop there. Just check this video out!

Loebeat truly satisfies ones mixed media needs. It will leave you asking for more.

If you want it, come and get it!
Shout it out loud!

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NEW VIDEO: Lasgo - Lost

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MEET: Hot Chelle Rae!

HOT CHELLE RAE
Visit: OfficialSite, MySpace
LISTEN // Hot Chelle Rae - I Like To Dance


While you're at it, check out some hilarious new videos on YouTube featuring Hot Chelle Rae and people who take "liking to dance" to a whole new level:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi93JD2cGI0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iJTsXRR0XY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGR4_N6PztI

"Discuss Here"

"Hot Chelle Rae's intrinsic swagger and dominance belie their youth, but that's the only misleading bit about this Nashville four-piece. They are honest to goodness rock and roll at its finest--ripe and arrogant, sweating with tangible promise that hangs in the air at their live shows. Posh arrangements featuring refreshingly tasteful guitar, sly lyrics and a 21-year-old lead singer dripping with charisma leave you knowing that these guys will end up somewhere--everywhere." - BMI.com

HOT CHELLE RAE's BIO
Ryan Keith Follese: guitar, lead vocals
Nash Overstreet: lead guitar, vocals
Ian Keaggy: bass, vocals
Jamie Follese: drums

Hot Chelle Rae announce themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album Lovesick Electric. How can you argue with bold, swaggering vocals, monster sing-along choruses, crunching rock guitar, and a propulsive rhythm section that just won’t quit?

“We wanted the music to sound larger than life,” says guitarist Nash Overstreet of the group’s epic dance-rock sound. “We wanted it to sound explosive and new and fun and be better than anything out there,” adds frontman Ryan Keith Follese. Indeed, stomping, blistering jams like “I Like to Dance,” “Never Have I Ever,” “Say (Half Past Nine),” and “Bushes,” will sound equally fierce whether they’re blasting from a car stereo or emanating from an arena stage.

As one reviewer has already raved about the Nashville newcomers: “Hot Chelle Rae are honest to goodness rock and roll at its finest — ripe and arrogant, sweating with tangible promise that hangs in the air at their live shows. Posh arrangements featuring refreshingly tasteful guitar, sly lyrics, and a 22-year-old lead singer dripping with charisma, leave you knowing that these guys will end up somewhere—everywhere.”

High praise, but not surprising considering that all four band members were raised with music in their DNA. Ryan, his brother/drummer Jamie, and Overstreet are the sons of A- list Nashville songwriters with multiple number one hits between them, while bassist Ian Keaggy's dad is a world renowned Grammy-nominated guitarist.

“Growing up around music didn’t hurt, but I was never pushed to do it,” Overstreet says. “I just can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to play or write music.” Follese says his father actually encouraged him not to go into the music business. “But I don’t know what else I can do,” he says. “Music is the only thing I truly have a passion for.”

And so the guys claimed their destiny by forming Hot Chelle Rae, which they named after one of the group’s most devoted female fans. The band began to take shape in early 2005 when a mutual friend recommended that Overstreet and Follese meet. Follese was doing what he calls “the singer-songwriter thing” and was looking for a guitar player. But their first meeting didn’t go too smoothly. “We definitely didn’t like each other,” Follese says. “We dressed differently. I was clean-cut and Nash wasn’t. We looked like polar opposites, and it was just, like, no.” But the two managed to overcome their initial impressions and form their first band, which they called Miracle Drug. When their first show in August 2006 went well, they decided to try writing songs together and “we just clicked right away,” Follese says.

They brought in Nash’s childhood friend Ian Keaggy — a guitarist who didn’t even play bass until he joined the band. “Ian came to one of our shows where we had a hired gun on bass and he said, ‘If that guy can play bass, I can play bass,’” Follese recalls. “And that was that. He makes up the most creative stuff. We’ve written so many songs that have started with his bass riffs.” Ryan’s brother Jamie joined up soon after. “At first we weren’t sure because he was young, but we had a couple rehearsals with him and he knew every song because he’d been playing them for ages,” Follese says. “Anything Nash and I wrote, even if we hadn’t recorded it, he knew it. He’s a human metronome. He just stepped in and sat down and was like, ‘I know these songs.’”

At this point, Hot Chelle Rae had already been taken under the wing of entertainment exec John Hamlin, who signed them up for management. Hamlin then teamed up with music industry vet Don Ienner who guided them toward a deal with Jive Records. After signing with the label in October 2008, the guys began to gear up to make their first album, sorting through dozens of songs they had already written. “My dad told me early on that writing hit songs is just like your batting average,” Follese says. “He reminded me that Barry Bonds hits 70 homeruns a year, but he doesn’t hit a homerun every time — it’s maybe one out of ten. So if you want to write hit songs, you’re going to have to write 50 songs for your first record,’ which is what we did. We threw out loads of songs.”

To help them narrow it down, the band took advice from two of their producers, Eric Valentine and Butch Walker, both of whom know a little something about serving up hit albums. Valentine, who produced five tracks including “Say” and “I Like to Dance,” has worked with All-American Rejects and Good Charlotte, while artist/producer Butch Walker, who produced two tracks, “The Distance” and “Bushes,” has worked with Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, and Pink. “I don’t know if there’s a guy on earth more driven to make something sound the best that it can sound than Eric,” Follese says. “He is obsessive and only produces songs that he truly connects with, which is really cool.” “And Butch Walker is someone we’ve always really looked up to and have wanted to work with for a long time,” adds Overstreet. “When we were trying to decide who should produce the record, we figured why not shoot high? There’s so much passion and power in everything he puts to tape, he really helped us get that across.”

Lovesick Electric brims with the confidence and youthful energy that only a group of musicians with serious chops can deliver. “I think the album really reflects who we are and how we want the world to feel,” Overstreet says. “We can have a lot of fun and goof off, or we can be very serious and work really hard, and the album shows it all. We’ve got songs for people to listen to if they’re going through a break-up, like ‘The Distance’ or ‘Last One Standing,’ or if they want to just forget about work, like ‘I Like to Dance,’ or they want to dream about the future, like ‘Say.’ We’ve tried hard to make it completely accessible and something people can really relate to no matter what’s going on in their lives.”

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OUT NOW: 4 Minute - For Muzik (2009)

Artist: 4 Minute
Album: For Muzik
Type: 1st Mini Album
Date Release: August, 31st
Genre: KPop / DancePop
Year: 2009

Track Listing:
1. For Muzik
2. MUZIK
3. Hot Issue
4. What a girl wants
5. 웃겨
6. 안줄래
7. Hot Issue (Remix)

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OUT NOW: Jewelry - Sophisticated (2009)

Artist: Jewelry
Album: Sophisticated
Type: 6th Studio Album
Date Release: August, 27th
Genre: K-Pop/ DancePop
Year: 2009

Track Listing:
1. Bounce
2. Butterfly
3. Vari2ty
4. Strong Girl
5. Oops
6. Fantastic 4
7. Sweet Boy
8. Be Rocker
9. Rally
10. Vari2ty (inst.)
11. Rally (inst.)

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NEW VIDEO: Selena & The Scene - Falling Down

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OFFICIAL COVER + Tracklisting: Bacsktreet Boys 'This Is Us' & Katharine McPhee 'Unbroken'

Artist: Backstreet Boys
Album: This Is Us
Type: Studio Album
Date Release: October 6th
Genre: Pop
Year: 2009

Track Listing:

1. Straight Through My Heart
2. Bigger
3. Bye Bye Love
4. All Of Your Life (You Need Love)
5. If I Knew Then
6. This Is Us
7. PDA
8. Masquerade
9. She's A Dream
10. Shattered
11. Undone

Artist: Katharine McPhee
Album: Unbroken
Type: Sophomore Album
Date Release: October 6th TOO!
Genre: Pop
Year: 2009

Track Listing:

1. It’s Not Right
2. Had It All
3. Keep Drivin’
4. Last Letter
5. Surrender
6. Terrified (with Jason Reeves)
7. How
8. Say Goodbye
9. Faultline
10. Anybody’s Heart
11. Lifetime
12. Unbroken
13. Brand New Key
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NEW VIDEO: Backstreet Boys - Staright To My Heart

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NEW MUSIC: BOA – COntrol & Crazy About Preview

OUT NOW: Miley Cyrus – The Time Of Our Lives

Artist: Miley Cyrus
Album: The Time Of Our Lives
Type: EP
Date Release: August 31
Genre: Pop
Year: 2009

1. Kicking and Screaming
2. Party in the U.S.A.
3. When I Look at You
4. The Time of Our Lives
5. Talk is Cheap
6. Obsessed
7. Before the Storm (Live Featuring Jonas Brothers)

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NEW MUSIC: Selena Gomez & The Scene - Falling Down

DOWNLOAD // Selena Gomez & The Scene - Falling Down
Selena Gomez & The Scene's first single from their upcoming album "Kiss and Tell". The single was first heard at Radio Disney on 21 August and the video premiers this Friday, 28 August on Disney Channel. The album will be released on the 29th.

According to Selena, Falling Down is a song which tells "about Hollywood and what people think about it; and essentially how plastic it is sometimes."

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OUT NOW: Ingrid Michaelson - Everybody (2009)

Artist: Ingrid Michaelson

Album: Everybody
Type: Studio Album
Date Release: August 25
Genre: Indie Pop, Folk
Year: 2009

Everybody is the third album of Indie singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The album was released 25 August 2009, following the July 14 release of the first single "Maybe". Allmusic.com has already given the album 4 out of 5 stars.

Following her sophomore album "Be Ok", Ingrid Michaelson offers a darker sound on "Everybody". A widget on her Myspace provides a preview of the whole album. Also, for a limited time, the album is available on iTunes for $7.99!

Track Listing/Review:

1. Soldier
2. Everybody
3. Are We There Yet
4. Sort Of
5. Incredible Love
6. The Chain
7. Mountain And The Sea
8. Men Of Snow
9. So Long
10. Once Was Love
11. Locked Up
12. Maybe

Soldier has powerful lyrics, especially the chorus - "the battle with the heart isn't easily won". The title track, Everybody reminds me a bit of "Be Ok". It's a light and happy song; great to have playing on a car ride. So far, Are We There Yet has the most Indie feel... mellow, guitar-laden intrumentation. I like the piano intro of Sort Of. It continues on to the verses to be joined with wonderful melodies and violins. One of the reasons why I like her music is the melodies. This track is a perfect example of it. Incredible Love has an RnB flavor to it; very sexy and smooth.

Now to my FAVORITE track on the album. Last 24th of July, iMeem did a "twitterview" with Ingrid and she mentioned that The Chain is her favorite song off the album, "It is my favorite in terms of melody, words and production. and its a round! i like rounds." I first heard of this song in "Be Ok", 4th track, Live From Webster Hall. I am so glad she decided to do an album version. This song is seriously addicting. [But I prefer the Live version more.] Mountain and the Sea also reminds me of "Be Ok" at first because of similar guitar openings. It's a nice transition from the mellowness of The Chain; it's upbeat and fun (but ends abruptly). You should listen to the whole of Men of Snow and experience the different instruments used and the changes in the song. It's moody and it crests to a powerful crescendo. So Long displays the purity of Ingrid's vocals. The instrumental makes it special.

Once Was Love has the pop sound out of the whole album. I was following the beat when I was listening to it. It is a nice mix up of tempo from the slow Indie sound to this Indie-pop with a slightly upbeat vibe. Locked Up gives the album a jazzy intro - quirky pop rock vibe. I did not expect that and it's the first time I heard this sound from Ingrid. And to close out the album, the first single of the album - Maybe. It's a perfect end to the album... going back to a fresh pop-y vibe. "Maybe in the future, you're gonna come back to me..." -- I will definitely would.

7/10.

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New Contributor!

Hey guys! Allow me to introduce myself.

I am CATE, 21 in a few weeks from Los Angeles, CA. I'm originally from the Philippines.

I love pop music (duh!) and I'm always on a look-out for fresh acts especially on Myspace. Right now, I'm concentrating on INDIE POP and ELECTRONIC/DANCE/POP. So if that's your thing, let me know! :) And I don't only focus on "new" music; I also have relatively unknown artists to share. [And I live and breathe American Idol.]

Uhm... I was also a part of the previous PopAddicted blog albeit for a short while. I'm a long-time follower of this blog and it's an honor to be a part of it. I will serve as the REVIEWER of songs/albums - so if you have a song or a whole album you want checked out, send it over to me.

I can't wait to share my collection with you! Thanks!

PS: I can be stalkable via Twitter, Myspace, and Facebook.

MEET: Sean Ray + Exclusive INTERVIEW!

SEAN RAY
Visit: OfficialSite, MySpace, FaceBook, Twitter
LISTEN // Hole In My Heart



"Discuss Here"

Another NEW singer to check out! We got a chance to set up an Interview with him and here's what we got. Care to check? You might like him, ...who knows?

-Have you chosen your first single? When will it hit iTunes? Are you planning a big release campaign?
I haven't chosen my first single just yet. I'm actually in the recording process still, so you never know which could be the single until the project is wrapped up. My single will definitely hit ITunes sometime in October. My team & I have been discussing a release party. We have big plans! It's going to be a nice celebration.

-What do you consider your first big break in your career?
I think my first "big break" would be signing to a major record company. That's definitely one of my goals & a big dream of mine!

-What is your songwriting/song creating process like? Do you get lyric ideas first or build your lyrics around a beat?
My songwriting process starts with inspiration. I usually hear a "track/beat" that I like and just zone out. Before I jot down any lyrics I let the track "speak" to me. I search for a concept that fits the track then I begin to sing different melodies. I usually start with the "hook", B section, the verses, then the bridge. I know that sounds funny but just call it unique!

-What's your favorite song you've written/finished so far, and why?
My favorite song (so far) would have to be "Hole In My Heart". The writing & recording process of this song is just unforgetable. I actually recorded this song in my home studio. Everything flowed nicely that night. You would think I really had a hole in my heart after hearing the record.

-You have opened for Lupe Fiasco and Rick Ross. Any fun, crazy touring stories?
Yeah opening up for rappers are pretty cool. Lupe is a real chill & humble person. I respect him for that. I don't have any crazy touring stories YET (laughing) - but I am definitely looking forward to those!

-What is the best music industry advice you've ever received that you'd like to pass on to aspiring performers?
Be patient and be humble!!! Don't be scared to show your talents! Go for what you want! It's possible if you let it!!

-Your commitment to bringing a positive influence toward the younger generation is really refreshing in the r&b/hip hop scene. Was this a conscious decision? Is being a positive role model something that is very important to you?
Being a positive role model is something I've been all my life. I have younger cousins & sisters who are as talented as I am and they look at me like a mentor or "the family star" even. I'm just a positive person all around. I'd like to make positivity a trend one day. Hoping more artists would do the same. As a Pop artist, I'd love to see all genre's join the movement.

-In your biography, you mention the influence of the late and great Michael Jackson. Which of his songs has the most meaning to you, and which would you love to perform live with your own spin?
I grew up on Michael Jackson's music, etc. His passing felt like losing a close family member. A few of my favorite songs are "Human Nature", & "Who is it".
I'd love to perform "Human Nature". Maybe I'll "cover" it one day.

-You have an incredible and professional online presence between your social networking profiles and street team. How important do you feel the online side of your campaign is to you?
My online campaign is very important to me. I love to network and be heard. I also like to give my fans a chance to get to know the real me but keep it professional at the same time.

-What musician or song is your greatest guilty pleasure?
I honestly don't think I have one (laughing)..

-If you could cover any song that's currently on radio playlists right now, what would it be?
I'd probley cover "Boyfriend #2" by Pleasure P. That was my joint for a while!

-What was the first album you ever owned (and loved) and what was the last album you bought?
My first album was Musiq Soulchild's "Aijuswanasing"! I love that CD so much I still listen to it this day & I was 15 when I bought it (laughing).
The last CD I bought was Brandy's "Human".

-What's one random tidbit about yourself that most fans wouldn't know?
(Laughing) Most fans wouldn't know I hate washing my own hair!

-Do you have any upcoming touring plans?
Yes, we're discussing a tour with a major artist so stay tuned!

-Message to the fans?
"Live your life to the fullest - Experiences are necessary!"

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OUT NOW: A Fine Frenzy - Bomb In A Birdcage (2009) **WEBRIP

Artist: A Fine Frenzy
Album: Bomb In A Birdcage
Type: Studio Album
Date Release: August, 19
Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Year: 2009

Track Listing:
1. What I Wouldn't Do
2. New Heights
3. Electric Twist
4. Blow Away
5. Happier
6. Swan Song
7. Elements
8. The World Without
9. Bird of the Summer
10. Stood Up
11. The Beacon

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Mýa – Show Me Somethin’

NEW MUSIC: Jay-J – Body To Body

NEW MUSIC: Should We Have Another Round For Girls On TOP?

LOL. I'm impress with the leaks coming out these past few days. All of them come from my favorite artist and we're glad to see them releasing NEW material whether it's good or not, right? and the best thing is: It's POP! (Download Link: After all this time, you know where to go right?)

//Ke$ha - Never Know About Love//

Remember Ke$ha? Read her first Introduction here if you have no idea who is she... Done with the reading? Well, let's continue... This NEW girl has been circulating around Blogging World for these past few months. Everyone talks about her on and on and we should admit that her first single with P.Diddy is a mind blowing. Though we might have heard something like that before, but with Ke$ha's voice, it sounds totally new to me. Here's a NEW track that you MIGHT like. A bit different from Tick Tock and more into her 'bad' side for sure!

//Katharine McPhee - Had It All//
I'm hyperventilating when I saw the official cover for the single a few days ago and to see the song is out, I might be collapse right now. I LOVE Katharine sooo much and her first album is a MUST in your shopping list! This October, 13th, Kat will release her Sophomore Album called 'Unbroken' (mark that day NOW) and here's the first single. Had It All. Oh GREAT! I'm typing this while listening to the song for the first time and I already FALL for the song.WooHoo! Let's expect more amazing songs coming out from her album!

//Alexandra Burke ft. Flo Rida - Bad Boys//
Enough with the 'Hallelujah' thing and move on to the other side from Alexandra Burke. Well, who missed this X-Factor winner raise your hand! Here's her second single which just release today. That kind of intro keeps my ear for not going anywhere and it drags me to the brilliant part of the song which is the chorus. Have a listen and tell me what you think! Everyone seems like it, how about you?

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NEW VIDEO: Jessie James - I Look So Good (Without You)

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NEW GIRLBAND: F(x) - Lachata (Teaser)

The group will officially debut this autumn under SM Entertainment.

OUT NOW: Erik Hassle - Hassle (2009) **RETAIL

Artist: Erik Hassle
Album: Hassle
Type: Studio Album
Date Release: August, 19
Genre: Pop
Year: 2009

Track Listing:
1. Bump In The Road
2. Hurtful
3. Dont Bring Flowers After Im Dead
4. Isnt It Obvious
5. The Thanks I Get
6. Wanne Be Loved
7. Feels Like The First Time
8. Love Me To Pieces
9. Bitter End
10. All That I Wanted Was You
11. Back To Bed
12. Make It In Time

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POP COVER: All Time Low - Umbrella

DOWNLOAD // All Time Low - Umbrella
Whoops! Look who cover Rihanna's Umbrella?!! Tons of people did it in various genre and now it's time for American PopPunk Band, All Time Low. They even made a single cover for the song! Check it out, what do you think? Pretty amazing right? ;)

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NEW VIDEO: Emily Osment - All The Way Up

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NEW VIDEO: Agent X ft. Mutya & Ultra - Falling

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NEW VIDEO: Gin Wigmore - Oh My

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NEW MUSIC: Girls On Top Part II

Following to BeE’s post I put together a few new songs, also by female singers, so enjoy!

DOWNLOAD // Aubrey O'Day - Never Falling

This is a new Aubrey O’Day (Ex-Danity Kane) song. It is unknown whether this will be her second solo single. But it’s a very nice song. She also talks about Danity Kane in the song.

DOWNLOAD // Sil – Love don’t come easy CDS

Silvy De Bie, here pictured together with her daughter Noor, is mostly known as singer of the Belgian band Sylver. But now she is going solo under the stage name “Sil”, no don’t worry she is not leaving Sylver. Her solo career is a side project and will not endanger the band’s future. The file contains the Radio Edit and the Extended Mix of her first single “Love don't come easy”.

NEW MUSIC: Girls On TOP!

Whew! We got several Female artist releasing NEW material! Isn't it great? YES! Let's see if it's worth a listening or not...

DOWNLOAD // Esmee Denters - Rescue Me
DOWNLOAD // Esmee Denters - Over Again (Natasha Beddingfield Cover)

DOWNLOAD // Selena & The Scene - Falling Down
Instead of going solo 'herself' like other Disney Channel Dolls such as Demi, Miley, Vanessa, etc, Selena choose to collaborate with a band known as 'The Scene'. Hmmm, now it all make sense why they calling it 'Selena & The Scene'. Here's their first single called 'Falling Down'.

DOWNLOAD // Kerli - Yes I Can
Estonian singer, Kerli is currently working on her second album called I. Nimene expected for a late 2009 or early 2010 release. Four tracks have been confirmed so far: 'Army of Angels,' 'I'll Find You,' 'Red Flags,' and 'Yes I Can.' The last one is rumored to be the first single off of the new album. Have a listen...

DOWNLOAD // The Saturdays - Forever Is Over
'Forever Is Over' is the first single from girl group The Saturdays second studio album. It is set to be released on 5 October 2009 with the album to follow later the same month. Mollie King confirmed via Twitter that the video was shot on 29 July 2009. The song has now been confirmed as a single release after appearing on Galaxy FM's future releases page. Watch the MV for the song below...

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OUT NOW: Jessica Mauboy - Been Waiting 'Deluxe Edition' (2009)

Artist: Jessica Mauboy
Album: Been Waiting
Type: Deluxe Edition
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. Running Back (ft. Flo Rida)
2. Been Waiting
3. Burn
4. Used2B
5. Empty
6. Because
7. To The Floor
8. Time After Time
9. Back2U
10. Up/Down
11. Let Me Be Me
12. Breathe
13. Been Waiting (Champion Lovers Remix)
14. Do It Again
15. Chinese Whispers
16. That Girl
17. Running Back (ft. Flo Rida & Israel)
18. Burn (Jason Nevins Remix)

DOWNLOAD // Been Waiting 'Deluxe Edition'
(see comment page, leave something while you can)

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BONUS TRACK: Colbie Caillat - Breakthrough (2009)

Artist: Colbie Caillat
Album: Breakthrough
Type: Bonus Track
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. What I Wanted To Say
2. Out Of My Mind
3. Dont Hold Me Down
4. Never Let You Go
5. Stay With Me

DOWNLOAD // Breakthrough (Bonus Track)
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OUT NOW: Katy Perry - One Of The Boys 'Platinum Australian Tour Edition' **RETAIL (2009)

Artist: Katy Perry
Album: One Of The Boys
Year: 2009

Disc 1:
1.One Of The Boys
2.I Kissed A Girl
3.Waking Up In Vegas
4.Thinking Of You
5.Mannequin
6.Ur So Gay (Edited)
7.Hot N Cold
8.If You Can Afford Me
9.Lost (Edited)
10.Self Inficted
11.Fingerprints
12.I Kissed A Girl (Rock Remix)

Disc 2:
1.Electric Feel
2.Black & Gold
3.I Think I'm Ready
4.Thinking Of You (Live Acoustic)
5.Waking Up In Vegas (Calvin Harris Remix Radio Edit)
6.I Kissed A Girl (Dr. Luke + Benny Blanco Remix)
7.Hot N Cold (Bimbo Jones Remix)
8.Ur So Gay (DJ Skeet Remix)

DOWNLOAD // One Of The Boys 'Platinum Australian Tour Edition'
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OUT NOW: David Guetta - One Love 'Limited Edition' (2009)

Artist: David Guetta
Album: One Love
Release Date: August, 20th
Year: 2009

CD 1 Tracklisting:
1. When Love Takes Over (ft. Kelly Rowland)
2. Gettin' Over (ft. Chris Willis)
3. Sexy Bitch (ft. Akon)
4. Memories (ft. Kid Cudi)
5. On The Dancefloor (ft. will.i.am & apl.de.ap)
6. It's the Way You Love Me (ft. Kelly Rowland)
7. Missing You (ft. Novel)
8. Choose (ft. Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland)
9. How Soon Is Now (ft. Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South & Julie McKnight)
10. I Gotta Feeling (FMIF Remix Edit)
11. One Love (ft. Estelle)
12. I Wanna Go Crazy (featuring will.i.am)
13. Sound of Letting Go (ft. Chris Willis)
14. Toyfriend (ft. Wynter Gordon)
15. If We Ever (ft. Makeba)

CD 2 Tracklisting:
1. When Love Takes Over (Feat.Kelly Rowland version Electro)
2. Sexy Bitch (Featuring Akon Club version mixee)
3. Memories (Featuring Kid Cudi version mixee)
4. I Wanna Go Crazy (Featuring Will.i.am version Extended mixee)
5. I Gotta Feeling (FMIF remix edit version mixee)
6. Choose (Featuring Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland version mixee)
7. On the Dancefloor (Featuring will i am & Apl de Ap version mixee)
8. Missing you (Featuring Novel Club new version mixee)
9. Gettin' Over (Featuring Chris Willis version mixee)
10. It's the way you love me (Featuring Kelly Rowland version final mixee)
11. One Love (Featuring Estelle version Extended mixee)
12. It's your life (Featuring Chris Willis version mixee)
13. Sound of Letting Go (Featuring Chris Willis version mixee)
14. I need you now (Featuring Samantha Jade version mixee)
15. How soon is now (Dirty South Featuring Julie McKnight version mixee)
16. Toyfriend (Featuring Wynter Gordon version mixee)

DOWNLOAD // One Love 'Limited Edition'
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NEW VIDEO: Demi Lovato - Gift Of A Friend

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NEW MUSIC: Belinda – Sal De Mi Piel

DOWNLOAD // Belinda - Sal De Mi Piel

Belinda’s next album is expected for a November release, this song “Sal De Mi Piel” will feature on it as Bonus Track. It is the theme to Belinda’s TV show “Camaleones”.

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NEW MUSIC: Richard Mills - Nothing To Prove

Download // Nothing To Prove

I've been waiting some time for Richard to release his first demo album, and now he finally did (yesterday), I thought I'd share it with you guys :)

Richard Mills is a singer from Eugene, Oregon and worked a year on this demo album. It's downloadable from iTunes for free, so don't hesitate to give it a try - you won't regret it!

If you like Richard and/or his music, don't be afraid to tell him so on Twitter, MySpace or his official website ;)

And for the ones who don't have iTunes, and therefore can't download Nothing To Prove (I can't imagine my life without it, but I know there ARE people who don't have iTunes) here on MediaFire ^_^

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Dream Is Returning / Lady Phoenix

Girlband Dream is returning to the music scene. The band now consists out of Jordan McCoy, Lindsay Taylor and Danielle Keaton. This is the trailer for their revival and it features a new song “Crash”.
As you can see the band doesn’t have any of the original members anymore. They started a new band called Lady Phoenix.

OUT NOW: The Saturdays - iTunes LIVE London Festival (2009)

Artist: The Saturdays
Album: iTunes LIVE London Festival
Date: 2009
Credit: MusicGirl

Tracklisting:
1. If This Is Love (Live)
2. Just Can't Get Enough (Live)
3. Why Me, Why Now (Live)
4. Work (Live)
5. Issues (Live)
6. Up (Live)

DOWNLOAD // LIVE London Festival
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OUT NOW: David Guetta - One Love (2009)

Artist: David Guetta
Album: One Love
Release Date: August, 20th
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. When Love Takes Over (ft. Kelly Rowland)
2. Gettin' Over (ft. Chris Willis)
3. Sexy Bitch (ft. Akon)
4. Memories (ft. Kid Cudi)
5. On The Dancefloor (ft. will.i.am & apl.de.ap)
6. It's the Way You Love Me (ft. Kelly Rowland)
7. Missing You (ft. Novel)
8. Choose (ft. Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland)
9. How Soon Is Now (ft. Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South & Julie McKnight)
10. I Gotta Feeling (FMIF Remix Edit)
11. One Love (ft. Estelle)
12. I Wanna Go Crazy (featuring will.i.am)
13. Sound of Letting Go (ft. Chris Willis)
14. Toyfriend (ft. Wynter Gordon)
15. If We Ever (ft. Makeba)

DOWNLOAD // One Love
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OUT NOW: Colbie Caillat - Breakthrough (2009) *RETAIL

Artist: Colbie Caillat
Album: Breakthrough
Type: Sophomore Album
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:

1. I Won't
2. Begin Again
3. You Got Me
4. Fallin' For You (with Rick Nowels)
5. Rainbow
6. Droplets (with Jason Reeves)
7. I Never Told You
8. Fearless
9. Runnin' Around
10. It Stops Today
11. Breakthrough
12. Breakin' At the Cracks
13. Out Of My Mind
14. What I Wanted To Say
15. Don't Hold Me Down
16. Never Let You Go
17. Stay With Me

DOWNLOAD // Fallin For You
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NEW MUSIC: 08/21/09

LOTS of leaks and NEW Music coming out this week. What are they? Incase you missed them, here's all leaks in one post to catch up. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD // Backstreet Boys - Trouble
Leaks keep coming from this boys as they're about to release their NEW album 'This Is Us'. This time we got 'Trouble' which turns out to be another dancey POP tracks. Well, now wonder it sounds like that since Ne-Yo is the producer! Hmmm, Ne-Yo for Backstreet Boys, do you like the idea?

DOWNLOAD // Adrienne Bailon - Superbad
Former Cheetah Girls member, Adrienne Bailon is getting ready to release her solo album. Here's one of the track from the album that sounds like current General POP that flooding most POP music nowaday. Cara to check? You might like it...

DOWNLOAD // Jordin Sparks - Colours
She keep amaze me everytime and it seems like she won't stop!. Her album is out and now we could hear another NEW song from Jordin (dunno the info behind this song, anyone?). It's called 'Colours' and it got 'Tatoo' back beat for the whole song. Played majorly in minor and sounds like a sad song to me... But still, I LOVE IT!

DOWNLOAD // Alexa Vega & Austin Butler - Possibilities
ANOTHER--yes another--NEW song from Alexa's current TV Series. This time it sounds totally different and rockier since--I guess-- she did it with Austin Butler.

DOWNLOAD // Aaron Carter - One More Night
Did I mention how ugly he looks from time to time? This is not what he should be, LOL. He's a grown up now and he's ABLE to choose his own musical style which didn't turn out that good. Hmmm... I do still hope he make at least one purepop ballad song like 'I'm All About You' or 'Do You Remember'. Hahah...

DOWNLOAD // Jason Castro - Let's Just Fall In Love Again
American Idol Season 7 contestant: Jason Castro is about to release his album! I'm not a big fan of him and not following his musical career, but this song is worth to check.

DOWNLOAD // 78Violet - Next Worse Thing
To end this post, let's have 78Violet on it! As you might recognized before, Aly & Aj CHANGE their band name into 78Violet. Ugh! I don't like this. Changing name would affect their music style right? Well, not WHOLE of it, but we could hear clearly that 'Next Worse Thing' (oh yes, the title make sense now) sounds rockier then before and we can't even hear the melody they used to bring. Hmmph. I just don't like this one and it would be hard to love this song. Let's hope they have another GOOD stuff for us on their upcoming album.

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OFFICIAL COVER + Tracklist: BoA – BoA Deluxe

Artist: BoA
Title: BoA Deluxe
Release: September 22nd
Year: 2009

Tracklist:
1. Energetic (Radio Edit) *
2. Control *
3. Crazy about *
4. I did it for love
5. Did ya
6. Look who’s taking now
7. Eat you up
8. Obsessed
9. Touched
10. Scream
11. Girl on top
12. Dress off
13. Hypnotic Dancefloor
14. Energetic
* new tracks

NEW MUSIC: Crystal Kay ft BoA - Girlfriend

NEW MUSIC: Get Ready – Diep 2009

I’m not sure whether here are any Dutch or Belgian readers out here, or maybe fans of the “Belgian pop”, but this used to be my favourite all time band so I just thought I’d post about them.

Due to their 12 year existence Get Ready! decided to make a new version of their very first single “Diep”. The new version is a dance version of the original song and will be used to promote their upcoming album “The very best of Get Ready!”. It is the first single they release with their two new members.

OUT NOW: Letoya Luckett - Lady Love

Artist: Letoya Luckett
Type: Album
Album: Lady Love
Year: 2009

Tracklist:
1. Lady Love
2. She Ain't Got...
3. Not Anymore
4. Lazy
5. Good to Me
6. Over
7. Regret (featuring Ludacris)
8. I Need a U
9. Take Away Love (featuring Estelle)
10. After Party
11. Drained
12. Tears
13. Matter
14. Love Rollercoaster (featuring Mims)
15. Don't Need U
16. Swagger (featuring Bun B, Killa Kyleon, & Slim Thug)

Official release date: 25th of August
But now already on Pop-NAtion

DOWNLOAD // LADY LOVE
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NEW VIDEO: Cascada - Dangerous

OUT NOW: Demi Lovato - Walmart Soundcheck (2009)

Artist: Demi Lovato
Type: EP
Album: Walmart Soundcheck
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. Don't Forget
2. Get Back
3. Here We Go Again
4. La la Land
5. Remember December
6. Solo

DOWNLOAD // Walmart Soundcheck
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MEET: Marina Chello!

MARINA CHELLO
Visit: MySpace
Buy (iTunes): Marina Chello - Sideline

For singer/songwriter Marina Chello, music has been everything for as long as she can remember. Originally from Uzbekistan, Marina learned English from singers like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion. After years of voice and music classes, Marina began writing her own songs, eventually reaching out to notable producers via her Myspace Page. She greatly impressed legendary producer and Bad Boy Records President Harve Pierre, and is now preparing to release her debut album, What's Done Is Done, on Crazy Joint/Bad Boy.

There is significant excitement brewing around the young singer as she finishes recording her album, a heartache-heavy hybrid of next-level pop and R&B. Her single "Sideline" is already being picked up by Top 40 stations across the country and continues to gain momentum, while her uptempo track "What's Done Is Done" has also been snapped up by DJs across the country. A flurry of glowing online profiles and reviews on sites including Elle Girl, Teen, Young Hollywood, Alloy, MySpace and Imeem, just to name a few, have solidified the buzz, as fans hurry to upload their own versions of her songs on YouTube.

Since she grew up singing in several languages, including Russian, Spanish, and Italian, she brings a unique perspective to pop music. Her sound blends all the elements that have gone into the making of a young artist on the eve of great success – the inherently relatable songwriting that reflects a childhood glued to the radio, the passion of a young girl raised between two cultures, and the energy of collaborating with some of today’s most notable producers. With What's Done Is Done, it’s clear that there’s a new voice on the scene, and as "Sideline" continues its climb up the charts, Marina is ready to take center stage. Buy "Sideline" now on iTunes, and check out her Myspace page for more information.

MARINA's BIO
For singer/songwriter Marina Chello, music has been everything for as long as she can remember. Originally from Uzbekistan, Marina learned English from singers like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion. After years of voice and music classes, Marina began writing her own songs, eventually reaching out to notable producers via her Myspace Page. She greatly impressed legendary producer and Bad Boy Records President Harve Pierre, and is now preparing to release her debut album, What's Done Is Done, on Crazy Joint/Bad Boy.

There is significant excitement brewing around the young singer as she finishes recording her album, a heartache-heavy hybrid of next-level pop and R&B. Her single "Sideline" is already being picked up by Top 40 stations across the country and continues to gain momentum, while her uptempo track "What's Done Is Done" has also been snapped up by DJs across the country. A flurry of glowing online profiles and reviews on sites including Elle Girl, Teen, Young Hollywood, Alloy, MySpace and Imeem, just to name a few, have solidified the buzz, as fans hurry to upload their own versions of her songs on YouTube.




Since she grew up singing in several languages, including Russian, Spanish, and Italian, she brings a unique perspective to pop music. Her sound blends all the elements that have gone into the making of a young artist on the eve of great success – the inherently relatable songwriting that reflects a childhood glued to the radio, the passion of a young girl raised between two cultures, and the energy of collaborating with some of today’s most notable producers. With What's Done Is Done, it’s clear that there’s a new voice on the scene, and as "Sideline" continues its climb up the charts, Marina is ready to take center stage. Buy "Sideline" now on iTunes, and check out her Myspace page for more information.

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POP NEWS: Sneak Peek Of Esmee Denters’ YouTube Concert

This coming Tuesday, 8/18/09, YouTube will premiere an exclusive live concert with Esmee Denters. The Music Tuesdays' feature will include footage from Esmee's recent Los Angeles showcase presented by Justin Timberlake. In anticipation of the event, Esmee posted a teaser video allowing fans a sneak peak of the performance as well as behind the scenes interviews with herself and Justin.

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NEW VIDEO: Kristinia DeBarge - Sabotage

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OUT NOW: GDragon – Vol 1. Heartbreaker

Artist: GDragon (BigBang's Member)
Title: Vol 1 Heartbreaker
Release: August 18th
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. A Boy
2. Heartbreaker
3. Breathe
4. Butterfly (ft. Jin Jung)
5. Hello (ft. Sandara)
6. Gossip man (ft. Kim Gun Mo)
7. Korean Dream (ft. TaeYang)
8. What's up (ft. Teddy , CL)
9. She's Gone (ft. KUSH)
10. Station 1 Year

OUT NOW // SUPPORT THE ARTIST

NEW VIDEO: GDragon - Heartbreaker

NEW MUSIC: 08/17/09

Lots of leak coming out this day and I hate to day this but none of them impress me a lot. I'd rather choose their first leak since it sounds much better. For example 'Straight To My Heart' & '25 To Life'. But these songs would grown on me one day...

DOWNLOAD // All In My Head
Another leak tracks from Backstreet Boys! They're about to release their 7th (whoot!) album this year called 'This Is Us'. Have a listen and what do you think?

DOWNLOAD // Don't Let Me Down
Leona did a collaboration with Justin Timberlake for this song. It was produce by Timbaland and might be feature on her sophomore album.

DOWNLOAD // Forever In MY Life
Everything's ready for JoJo's upcoming album and I hope her label release the album soon! I just can't wait for it anymore. Haha.

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NEW VIDEO: SCANDAL - BEAUTeen

NEW MUSIC: Big Bang Album previews

Bringin You Love Tracklist
release date: 2009.08.19
1. Intro
2. ガラガラ GO!!
3. Bringing You Love
4. MY HEAVEN (Japanese Version of 천국 (Heaven)
5. Stay
6. Top Of The World
7. Follow Me
8. Baby Baby (Japanese Version)
9. Emotion
10. Love Club
11. Always (Japanese Version)

INTRODUCING: FE-NIX

FE-NIX
Visit: Myspace
DOWNLOAD // Fe-Nix - Lady Baby

FE-NIX BIO
Jade, Priceless, Tanya and Ayshen are four UK based singer/song writers who originally met through the dance scene as they competed in competitions throughout the country. Jade has even won the Bump n' Grind competition televised by Trouble TV. Being together for a year and a half, they were introduced to property empresario Charles Gordon, manager of chart topping duo Booty Luv and the future became full of dreams realised.

Signed to All Around the World (record label) in January 2009. The feisty foursome have hit the dance floors with a thunderous start, ranking no.1 in the music week club breakers charts, received the backing of influential DJ's Trevor Nelson BBC Radio 1, Mistajam BBC Radio 1, Des Paul Capital FM and many more. With their single delivered on the 18th of May 2009, the girls have been busy accumulating clothing endorsements and modelling campaigns from the likes of Apple Bottom Jeans, brand owned by rapper Nelly, dance label Pineapple and others.

The Album
Their debut album set for release later this year, features a line of enviable production credits, including Mike City (producer for Chris Brown, Rihanna, Brandy), Harmony (producer for Kelly Rowland, Jamelia), Skillz Big Brothers, Jack Shack Tinchy Stryder, Jack Knight (songwriter for Bad Boy) amongst others. The girls have given certain publications that their album introduces a new concept Urban pop, whilst tackling real life issues that affect young women in modern society.

INTRODUCING: N-Dubz

N-DUBZ
VISIT: Official Website, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube
DOWNLOAD // N-Dunz - Wouldn't you

N-DUBZ BIO:
N-Dubz are a MOBO award winning hip hop group from London, based around Camden Town. They were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records. They have so far had three top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart, one of them entering the top 20. Their debut album Uncle B was released on 17 November 2008 and debuted at #11 on the UK Albums Chart.

All of the members of N-Dubz attended school in St John's Wood, and came together as a group under the management of Dino Contostavlos's father, Byron Contostavlos (formerly of Mungo Jerry), who died on 12 April 2007. Members Dino (Dappy) and Tula (Tulisa) are cousins. Each appeared on Channel 4's Dubplate Drama after they began to get noticed as a group. Performing as the Lickle Rinsers Crew, they released the singles "Bad Man Riddim" and "Life Is Getting Sicker by the Day", which became hits on English pirate radio stations. Before their first single release, when they were known as NW1, they made a music video for the track "Everyday Of My Life" which received airplay on Channel U, they also recorded more demos as NW1 such as "Don't Feel Like Moving", "Girl On Road" and "Livin Broke". Their first single to be released was "You Better Not Waste My Time" available for download only until their 2006 self-released single, "I Swear", won them their first mainstream notice. It wasn't until 2007's "Feva Las Vegas" (also self-released) that the group appeared on the UK charts, peaking at #57.

After winning a MOBO for Best Newcomer, the group signed to Polydor Records and re-released their first single "You Better Not Waste My Time" on the label, which debuted at #26 on the UK singles chart.

In May 2008, a song entitled "Ouch" surfaced along with a music video. The video for "Ouch" attracted over 4 million viewers on networking site YouTube, in just over a month after release. On 6 August 2008, it was announced that the group had left Polydor Records and had signed to All Around the World records. The label predominantly specializes in dance music, however, they have occasionally released hip-hop records such as Ice Cube's You Can Do It. The press release stated that the label would be releasing "Ouch" as the group's first single on the label in September 2008. The group's first album, Uncle B, was released on 17 November 2008. The album features all of the releases that made N-Dubz famous, including "You Better Not Waste My Time", "I Swear", "Feva Las Vegas", "Love for My Slums", "Ouch", "Defeat You" and "Papa Can You Hear Me?". Strong Again was touted as the third single to be released from the Uncle B album on 16 February 2009 and a music video was made, before the physical CD released of the song was cancelled for unknown reasons. The song charted for five weeks in the UK Singles Chart, peaking highest at number 24. Group member Dappy was featured in Tinchy Stryder's 2009 #1 single tentatively titled "Number" 1, the video also featured cameo appearances from all N-Dubz's members. Due to the success of their debut album, the group embarked on their first headlining tour Uncle B Tour. The tour was originally planned for 16 dates but due to extreme demand 5 extra dates were added. The tour was supported by grime superstar Tinchy Stryder with whom N-Dubz collaborated on his #1 single "Number 1". The tour sold out within days.

During a band performance, Tulisa fainted on stage. Multiple news sources have reported that it was due to suspected swine flu. Jonathan Shalit, the band's manager, stated that Tulisa "was taken ill on the flight out to Greece on Thursday" and that "her bandmates are all very worried about her.". The group were due to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend on 10 May 2009, but their participation was placed in doubt while Tulisa was hospitalised. It was later confirmed that Tulisa had tested negative for swine flu and the group did perform.

The song Wouldn't You was then announced to be the seventh, and last, single to be released from the Uncle B debut album. The song has been a fan favourite since the albums release in 2008. The song was released digitally on the May 25, 2009 and peaked at #64 in the UK.

N-Dubz are currently working on their second album since finishing the Uncle B tour. The group has stated this should be released either late 2009 or early 2010 according to a statement made on the groups facebook page by band member Richard "Fazer" Rawson. The band have confirmed that they have recorded a new song entitled "I Do Not Want To Go To Sleep" for their new album. Judging by the title of the song this solidifies Dappy's statement in an interview with 4music about a possible change in direction to making their Sophomore release an album of "Club Bangers". Dappy has since confirmed this and said they are currently living in a cottage with a studio, recording their new album for four months, they also stated their sophomore album will have 14 songs on it.
The group will be will be embarking on a Chistmas Party Tour from the November 17, 2009. They will visit 10 cities across the UK performing a couple of songs from their album "Uncle B" and some songs from their as-yet untitled second album as a taster for its release, as confirmed by their official MySpace page.

POP NEWS: Demi Lovato Acoustic Soundcheck - Live In Los Angeles

Check out an exclusive acoustic sound check video with Demi Lovato. Watch her answer a few fan questions and perform “Here We Go Again” acoustic in an intimate setting as well as live footage from her Los Angeles show.

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NEW VIDEO: VV Brown - Game Over

OFFICIAL COVER + Tracklisting: KSM

Artist: KSM
Album: Read Between The Lines
Date Release: September 22nd
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. Don’t Rain On My Parade
2. Crazy Over You
3. Read Between The Lines
4. Everytime You Go
5. Saturdays And Sundays
6. Permission To Party
7. Distracted
8. Unpredictable
9. Don’t Come Crying To Me
10. Best Friends Forever
11. Slow Motion
12. 2 Guitars, Bass And A Drum
13. I Want You To Want Me

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OUT NOW: Cassie Davis - Differently (2009)

DOWNLOAD // Differently

NEW VIDEO: Domino - Don’t Stop Da Music

NEW VIDEO: Outsider & Narsha (Brown eyed girls) – Lies (Big Bang cover

NEW VIDEO: Baek Ji Young feat Taekyeon - 내귀에 캔디 (My Ears Candy)

NEW MUSIC: GDragon – Gossip man (Ft. Kim GunMo)

These days there is a lot of talk going on about the preview GDragon posted of his song “Heartbreaker”. People came it is plagiarism of Flo-rida’s “Round Round” but since only a preview of 30 seconds was released there still hasn’t been made any official statements by the copyright owners of “Round Round” other than that they will wait until the album drops to check out the full track.

PREVIEW: Paris Hilton - Platinum Blonde

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NEW MUSIC: Cobra Starship - Good Girls Goes Bad (Acoustic)

DOWNLOAD // Good Girls Goes Bad (Acoustic)
Cobra Starship did the Acoustic version for their hit single 'Good Girls Go Bad'. It's taken from their LIVE Performance and you could hear their real voice shouting here and there to light up the atmosphere while performing. Which one do you prefer?

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NEW MUSIC: Westlife - As Love Is My Witness

DOWNLOAD // As Love Is My Witness
Guess who's back? YEP, it's Westlife people! They're back with a NEW song called 'As Love My Witness' (nice choice for a title) and that means, they're getting ready to release their album anytime! The song is their typical one as a boyband. A ballad love song and it's still good to hear that kind of thing nowaday. We're not guarantee that this is gonna be their 1st single from the album, so keep checking back here for more updates on Westlife!

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MEET: Ke$ha!

KE$HA
Visit: OfficialSite, MySpace, FaceBook, Twitter
Download for FREE on her OfficialSite!
LISTEN // Tick Tock (ft. Diddy)

"Discuss Here"

"I've been ignoring this girl since I first saw her. Not taking any chance to take a look or even download the song. From what we see, she could be one of those girl who set somehow 'annoying' image for the sake of marketing reason. Aren't we a bit tired with this thing? People start worshiping her everywhere and today, the marketing team arrive and send all her stuffs AND, all I want to do is start blaming myself. I suggest you to play this song in full volume so that will drag you to love this song even more!"

KESHA's BIO
If there’s one thing Kesha knows how to do, it’s tell stories. Here’s a pretty good one: Two years ago, the aspiring pop singer and songwriter decided she wanted Prince to produce her first album. So, she found out his address and drove to his Beverly Hills home, where she paid the gardener five dollars to let her squeeze herself under his front gate. Then she hiked up the driveway (which was lined in purple velvet), let herself in through an unlocked side door, and rode the mirrored elevator up to the third floor where the Purple One himself was jamming with his band. “It was kind of awkward,” she recalls, “but who cares, right? So I sat on one of the purple thrones in the room until he noticed me, which he finally did. He was like, ‘How the hell did you get in here?’” she says with a laugh. “His security kicked me out, but not before I left him my demo CD wrapped in a giant purple bow.”

Kesha never did hear from Prince, but the incident speaks volumes about this 22-year-old newcomer’s firecracker personality and determination. “I’ve always known I wanted to be a performer,” she says. “There’s video of me at age five, naked and covered in body paint, saying, ‘I’m going to be a rock star and there’s no way anyone is going to stop me!’ It’s my calling. If I don’t go for it, I’m going to feel like a tool when I’m 50.”

Luckily, Kesha won’t have to find out what regret feels like. She is currently at work writing and recording her debut album with executive producer Dr. Luke, who has scored No. 1 smashes for Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, and Flo Rida. After falling for her playful half-sung/half-rapped vocal delivery on a rough demo, Luke brought Kesha to RCA Records, which signed her in February 2009. The album — which will also feature Kesha’s collaborations with veteran hitmaker Max Martin (Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears) and in-demand songwriter/producer Benny Blanco (Katy Perry, 3OH!3, Spank Rock) — is shaping up to be an edgy collection of hard-hitting electro-pop songs, made all the more irresistible by their high-octane punk energy and Kesha’s irreverent lyrics and attitude. “I want my music to be fun, unapologetic, rowdy, quirky, humorous, and interesting,” she says, “but with substance behind it. I’m an emotional person underneath all my fronting. I want people to listen to it and feel like they can relate.”

Not surprisingly, the songs showcase Kesha’s flair for storytelling, though her choice of subject matter isn’t exactly conventional. There’s a song about the time Kesha threw up in a closet during a party at Paris Hilton’s pad (“Party at a Rich Dude’s House”), and one she says is about the time “some dumb bitch fronted like she was my friend but then secretly tried to bring me down” (“Backstabber”), and another about finding out her boyfriend was cheating on her with a famous pop starlet who shall remain nameless (“Kiss & Tell”). Oh, and the one she wrote about beginning to see the universe as a cyclical chain of connected events after meeting a guy in a club (“Chain Reaction,” which has been featured on MTV’s The Hills).

Kesha credits her love for story-songs to spending her formative years hanging out with veteran songwriters in Nashville. Her mom Pebe, a former punk-rock singer, is a songwriter whose career took off in Music City in the late ’70s when a song she co-wrote, called “Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You,” became a hit for Joe Sun in 1978 and a country chart-topper for Dolly Parton in 1980. But by the time Kesha was born in 1987 (during a party in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, Pebe was going through a bad patch, struggling to support Kesha and her older brother through her music. “We were on welfare and food stamps,” Kesha says. “One of my first memories is my mom telling me, ‘If you want something, just take it.’”

In 1991, Pebe moved the family back to Nashville, where she had landed a new publishing deal. Kesha saw the inside of a lot of recording studios. “I thought everyone grew up in a recording studio,” she says. She attended a music school in the Tennessee countryside (“where some of the kids didn’t have any shoes,” she recalls), took songwriting classes, and fell in love with country music greats Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Patsy Cline. “I’d listen to these beautiful songs and they all told stories,” she says. “Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline is one of my all-time favorite records.” From time to time, Pebe let Kesha sing on tracks she was working on. “My mom always told me, ‘You have a good voice, practice singing,’ so I’d sing everything all the time,” Kesha says.

When Kesha was 17, she quit high school, “which was crazy because I was enrolled in an International Baccalaureate program and was going to go to Columbia University and study psychology,” she says, “but I wanted to move back to L.A. and pursue my music.” That’s when she met Dr. Luke. “I had been looking for a female artist with an incredible, distinctive voice who had her own style,” Luke says. “Kesha didn’t sound like anybody else.” Dr. Luke was also working with red-hot hip-hop artist Flo Rida on a track for his second album. One night, Kesha was hanging out with them and the rapper told her he wanted a female voice on a track and asked if she wanted to lay down a vocal. Naturally, she obliged. In February, that track, “Right Round,” soared to No. 1, selling more than 636,000 downloads its first week out, and shattering the all-time one-week digital single sales record. (Kesha also contributes her sassy vocal stylings to “Touch Me,” another track from Flo Rida’s upcoming 2009 album R.O.O.T.S.)

“When I first heard my voice on ‘Right Round’ on the radio, I started screaming and crying,” Kesha says. “I may seem kind of crazy, but behind it all I have my s**t together. I’m working really hard to make this happen and it’s nice to see that hard work pay off. I mean, three years ago I was stealing canned vegetables from the dollar store to survive. Now I’m on a No. 1 song, working on my album, and have a little change in my pocket. To be able to take my mom out to dinner is the best feeling in the world.”

NEW MUSIC: Anna Abreu - Music Is Everywhere

Finnish-Portuguese POP singer, Anna Abreu is come up with a NEW single called 'Music Is Everywhere'. Oh yes, we're absolutely agree with that title. The song is a typical DancePop one that you would please to hear everyday (more extremely: everytime). You would find the intro as something that would force you to hear it 'til the end. No pause for first listen. Anna's voice is always powerful and it's suitable for the whole song. Great!

POP NEWS: KSM Launch Tour Website With Mitchel Musso

KSM & MITCHELL MUSO
Want to keep up with KSM on their tour with Mitchel Musso? They have just launched a new website that combines Twitter, Facebook Connect, Google Maps, Flickr and YouTube enabling fans to track both artists’ every move on the road. Watch live videos, communicate with other fans across the country and stay up-to-date on Mitchel and KSM’s whereabouts. Head over to www.mitchelksm.com to check it out today!

NEW VIDEO: Selena Gomez - I'm Gonna Arrive

"I LOVE everything on this video and it's way much better than Hudgens'. The only thing that doesn't fit is Selena herself. She pushed herself too much to dance and still not able to catch up with the dancers. I know they're kids, and that's why she should try harder!"

SINGLES: The Saturdays

DOWNLOAD // If This Love
'If This Is Love' is a dance-pop song performed by British girl group The Saturdays. The song was written by Joe Belmaati, Mich Hansen, Vince Clarke, Alison Moyet, John Reid, Remee and Ina Wroldsen for the group's debut album Chasing Lights (2008). It samples Yazoo's 1982 single 'Situation' as its backing rhythm.


DOWNLOAD // Up
'Up' is a dance-pop song performed by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays. The song was written by Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi, Ina Wroldsen and produced by Quiz & Larossi for the group's debut album Chasing Lights (2008). The song was released as the group's second single on 13 October 2008 in the United Kingdom to mostly positive reviews from pop music critics.


DOWNLOAD // Issues
'Issues' is a mid-tempo pop / R&B song performed by British girl group The Saturdays. The song was written and produced by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers for the group's debut album Chasing Lights (2008). The track was released as the group's third single on 5 January 2009 in the United Kingdom to mixed reviews from pop music critics.



DOWNLOAD // Work
'Work' is the fifth single from British girl group The Saturdays. The pop song was written by Ina Wroldsen, Harry Sommerdahl and Kalle Engström and serves as the final single from the group's debut album Chasing Lights. It has been a fan favourite and paves the way for the group's first headline tour The Work Tour, which took its name from the song.

NEW VIDEO: Disney Channel Stars - Send It On

NEW MUSIC: G-DRAGON – The leaders ft. Teddy & CL (2NE1) preview

OFFICIAL COVER + Tracklisting: GDragon (BigBang) - Heartbreaker

Artist: GDragon (BigBang's Member)
Title: Heartbreaker
Release: August 18th
Year: 2009

Tracklisting:
1. A Boy
2. Heartbreaker
3. Breathe
4. Butterfly (ft. Jin Jung)
5. Hello (ft. Sandara)
6. Gossip man (ft. Kim Gun Mo)
7. Korean Dream (ft. TaeYang)
8. What's up (ft. Teddy , CL)
9. She's Gone (ft. KUSH)
10. Hollow
11. Station 1 Year

12 Things I Like About LOLLIPOP! "is that TOO much?"

Honestly, both are my addiction at the moment. Each personnel got their own voice character which is the most important matter if they want to stay ALIVE in the industry. Well, well... This is their collaboration and I've been in a situation of repeating this song and re-watch the MV for *I dunno * times, so here we go!


1. The color scheme. Yes, it's obvious. They use all available bright colors in this video and surprisingly it can be looks very good (to me).

2a. The girls, they used to be very 'boyish' but they all look totally cute here! And the way they spell 'Lolli-lolli-oh-lollipop' at the intro looks very childish! LOL, they know how to act in such situation. 2b. Take a look at Dara's face when they start this tune. It's like she's mad or what? Scary...

3. T.O.P following by CL's voice IS the BEST decision to start the song! Both are mind blowing...

4. CL's sunglasses and that bright PINK color for her lipstick is yet another great addition for the MV's color scheme

5. Sparkle from CL's when she snap her finger, CLING!

6. SeungRi's outfit which looks like raincoat. He should fly then!

7. Is that Minzy or DaeSung? They look similar in a flash when they wear that shocking Pink clothes.

8. That moves between CL & TaeYang, Minzy & TaeYang, and CL & SeungRi. Haha, MORE MORE MORE!

9. 'Lollipop' in rainbow shape come out from GDragon's hand? Whoot!

10. The boys' stiff moves when it came to 'Lolli-lolli-lolipop-oh-넌 나의 -lollipop'

11. The girls' stiff moves. I dedicated this one to Bom & Minzy. What happen to them?

12. Dara's hair... how long does it take to create something like that? We kinda need it in the middle of Global Warming issues...

NEW MUSIC: DBSK, Super Junior, & SHINee - Seaside

DOWNLOAD // Seaside
Is that a combo? Those are 3 famous KPOP Boybands and they contribute to this typical Summer song called 'Seaside' (well, I don't see my fav. BigBang, but that's totally okay with me, LOL). The song is something you would commonly hear when you're at the beach. Haha. But there's a part when it's suddenly change into pure POP. Following by the best thing they can do: Rap and shouting all over the place and overall, I guess it's suitable for Lilo & Stitch soundtrack!

NEW VIDEO: Krista - Temporary Insanity

"She's a PopRock singer and currently in tour with Kelly Clarkson. The best part is she CAN rap and it reminds me of Lady Sov! What do you think?"

NEW MUSIC: The Veronicas - 4Ever (UK Version)

DOWNLOAD // 4Ever
Isn't it great to see them re-make this adorable song from their 1st album? For me, YES. They're one of my fav and I'm so excited to see the release of the MV yesterday (click here if you missed it).
There's no particular changing on the NEW version, but we could hear their voice sounds so much better and the music is pretty neat this time.

NEW MUSIC: GDragon – Heartbreaker preview

NEW MUSIC + VIDEO: Ricki Lee - Don't Miss You

Ricki-Lee is BACK! The new single 'Don't Miss You' is available on iTunes now for download. It would be feature on her upcoming album 'Hear No, See No, Speak No' this October! Visit the Official Site for more information. What do you think?

POP COVER: Samanda - Barbie Girl

DOWNLOAD // Barbie Girl
Pop Twins, came out from UK named Samantha & Amanda (read: Samanda) covered Aqua's Hit single 'Barbie Girl'. Yeah, that bubblegum pop song "I'm a barbie girl, in a barbie world". Seems like everyone love to cover that song. This happen in 2007 and it even entered UK's Single Chart at #26!

Today's POP: Venke Knutson - Holiday

DOWNLOAD // Holiday
Easy POP & summer typical song from Norwegian singer, Venke Knutson. Hmm, I got all of her album but never put lot of attention to it (just like usual, so pardon me if I overreacted to some old-song-people-know-already-that-it's-amazing). Maybe I should dig her more later since this song sounds really catchy! And as I went to YouTube to find if she released an MV for this song, I found another amazing one called Just A Minute. How could I?! -_-"

POP: Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost A Thing (Video Version)

DOWNLOAD // Love Don't Cost A Thing (Video Version)
Remember the song? YES WE DO!
I think I ripped it directly from the video long time ago. Not in the BEST Quality, but it's still good to hear. We know there's a break part on the video where JLo and her dancers perform a short moves which is quite amazing! If you don't have it, better grab it now :)

NEW VIDEO: The Veronicas - 4Ever

NEW VIDEO: Lights - Saviour

NEW VIDEO: Holly Williams - Alone

NEW MUSIC: GDragon – Butterfly preview

NEW MUSIC: Ingrid Michaelson - Maybe

Indie POP Singer, Ingrid Michaelson is getting ready to release her 4th Studio Album,'Everybody'. Here's the first single off the album. I took time to listen to this song and unexpectedly I KINDA like it! Strange, I know... since I'm not diggin' her stuffs that much. Well, what do you think? If you love IndiePop, then watch out for the release this year!

NEW VIDEO: BENI ft Tynisha Keli - The Boy Is Mine

PREVIEW: Gdragon Solo

GDragon posted this little preview on his Me2Day profile, which is sort of like twitter. GDragon, leader of Big Bang is set to release his debut album on August 18th. This weekend he also also shot a music video until the early hours.

OUT NOW: Britt Nicole - The Lost Get Found (2009)

The most waited album from Britt Nicole (Christian Pop Singer) is finally out! I stop breathing when I first saw this and can't wait to listen to it. The album SHOULD BE amazing, since the first single sounds totally brilliant! People seems like it so much... I post the song some weeks ago and you might want to give a listen before you download the whole album. Here's the link to the post:

The Lost Get Found. I'm downloading the album right now, and if it's UhMazing enough, I might be able to post a review here.

NEW MUSIC: Disney Channel Stars - Send It On

DOWNLOAD // Send It On
Here's the full song from Disney Channel Stars such as Miley, Demi, Jonas Brothers, etc called 'Send It On'. They're doing it for charity, so go over iTunes Store and purchase the song on August 11th!

*Cover credit goes to Coverlandia since I can't find a square one and I don't feel like making one. LOL.

NEW MUSIC: Ashley Roberts - Invasion

Download // Ashley Roberts – Invasion
A new track of PCD – member Ashley Roberts leaked on the net a few days ago. The last couple of days there have been a lot of rumours on the future of the Pussycat Dolls. Founder Robin now confirmed that the PCD are not breaking up and that there will be a 3rd album.

NEW MUSIC: Asia Nitollano - Blackout

DOWNLOAD // Blackout
Asia Nitollano is the winner of the contest “The search for the next doll”; She performed twice with the Pussycat dolls, before she left them to pursue a solo career. This track leaked earlier this week.

OUT NOW: August 06, 2009

POP+NATION INTERVIEW: Lauren Christoff!

LAUREN CHRISTOFF
Visit: MySpace, YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter

Buy (iTunes): Lauren Christoff - Won't Stop *SINGLE
NOW PLAYING // Til The Pages Fade

1. How would you describe yourself for someone who hasn't heard of you before?
I'm the little blonde girl who can really surprise people with the depth, soul and power of my voice. I like to think I am a "mash-up" of different genres.... if that could even exist! :)

2. Your debut single, "Won't Stop" is a pop stomper, are you contented on how it sounded?

I’m more than happy with it!! When I first heard the beat, I visualized a crowd reacting just as I had: you can’t help but smile and be intrigued. Plus, it definitely gets you on your feet! The chorus was infectious! You can’t help but sing along. I’m very fortunate to have created a single that people have reacted so well to.

3. It stated on your MySpace that you have a large influence from soul artists, what will we expect on your debut album?
I’m attracted to strong meaningful vocals found in soul and r&b artist's songs. On my debut album "Revealed", I’ve explored those two specific genres when creating some of my slower ballads, and kicked it up when needed in the more fast-paced tunes. My songs will make you think. Plus music wise, we’ve done some beautiful harmonies. Basically, i just love having fun and I wanted my debut album to reflect that... something you can listen to from start to finish.

4. Can you compare yourself to top pop artists of today? If yes, who is it and why so?

I’d say I’m a bit of a hybrid between Christina Aguilera's R&B influence and the musicality of Justin Timberlake. I play piano and love to compose, and would be flattered to be compared to those two artists... hopefully Justin reads this! *blush*

5. Do you have Musical Identity, so that people would easily recognize your music? Something like "Oh! That must be Lauren Christoff's!"
I'm still exploring this aspect, due to the fact that my music is so diverse. With the singles that have come out already, the hooks that have been written to be really catchy! As for the moment, I'd say the hooks are what are defining my musical identity. Once the CD comes out, you'll start to hear truly what my style is all about.

6. If given the chance, which DECEASED POP LEGEND would you like to collaborate with?
Sadly, one of my favorite artists of all time is under the “deceased pop legend” heading now. Old family videos show me as a 3 year old dancing around to Michael Jackson’s “Black and White”, or screaming in my room to “Thriller”! Doesn’t everyone know the Thriller dance? As an adult now, his soulful expressions in tunes such as “Man in the Mirror” have inspired some of my own song writing. To collaborate with such a musical genius would have been a dream come true.

7. What is MUSIC for you?

It is difficult to describe “what is?”. It just is. Music is like breathing to me.
Since being introduced to the music business a couple of years ago, I’ve realized what its like to create an album, and trust me it hasn’t been easy! Writing music, and hoping people will connect with it emotionally on some level has been something I’ve continued to grind away at! But hopefully, my intimate connection with music with come across in my songs. I don't like my music to take itself too seriously, nor do i want to be categorized as too much of a "bubble gum pop" artist... which is why i took time to create an album that has a bit of everything... I'm really happy with it.

8. How do you like the direction music is headed in right now? Do you like it or is it something you want to change?

I LOVE how the Indie music scene is impacting the industry with such force, its quite literally sweeping the nation! In Canada alone, we have artists such as Lights, Bedouin Soundclash, Ill Scarlett, and Kim Davis making waves. Success stories such as theirs give hope to those, like me, who are trying to make a name for themselves. Its amazing to be able to look up to these artists and learn from them.

9. Besides music, what other things can Lauren Christoff do?
I’m currently a student full time at Ryerson University in Toronto ON, going towards getting my Bachelor of Arts degree. My free time consists of obviously recording, being around the people I love, and like your typical girl, I love going out with friends! There’s always somewhere new to discover I find, and my city never leaves me bored. Life’s an adventure!

10. How do you want to be perceived by music fans 15 years from now?

I hope 15 years from now I am still rocking out and creating music for all ages! I’m still a young thing, there's a long way to go from here!

POP NEWS: Esmee Denters' Voice Lesson & Acoustic Preview

ESMEE DENTERS' VOICE LESSON
(and a sneak peak at the acoustic version of 'Outta Here')

Talented songstress Esmee Denters takes us behind the scenes as she prepares to head back into the studio. Watch as Esmee puts in a quick warm-up session with her vocal coach, Dave Stroud, before laying down the vocals for an acoustic version of her single 'Outta Here'

POP NEWS: Taylor Swift Joins Forces With BAND HERO

MUSIC SENSATION TAYLOR SWIFT JOINS FORCES WITH BAND HERO™ FOR THE ULTIMATE FAMILY MUSIC GAMING EXPERIENCE
Fans of All Ages Will Sing and Play Their Way to Superstardom with the Chart-Topping Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist This November.

Fan Sweepstakes Will Award Tickets and Opportunity to Meet Taylor Swift in Person

Santa Monica, CA – August 4, 2009 – Taylor Swift, global music sensation and best selling artist of 2008, will ascend an all-new virtual stage this November in Band Hero™, the ultimate party game featuring a wide assortment of today’s popular hits and most recognizable pop anthems, created by Guitar Hero® and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). Budding music stars, their families and friends, will all live their musical fantasy on the Band Hero stage, playing as Taylor Swift or alongside the singer/songwriter and guitarist, as she performs her smash-hits “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me” from her latest album Fearless as well as “Picture to Burn” from her self-titled debut record.

“Anything that encourages people to pick up an instrument and play, I’m fully behind. And, I’m really excited about Band Hero, because not only are fans getting to play my songs, but I’m actually in the game,” said Swift. “There are so many awesome things that go into being in Band Hero, like getting to customize my band to look like my touring band, and it’s so cool for people to feel like they are experiencing one of my concerts. This is one of the closest things out there to going to see me perform!”


Taylor Swift and Band Hero will award 20 lucky fans the opportunity to see a Taylor Swift Concert and four of those fans will win the opportunity to meet Taylor Swift in person. Watch for more details on this sweepstakes this summer at www.bandhero.com

“Taylor Swift’s impressive rise to the top of multiple music genres, along with the broad appeal of her songs, makes her a great example of the type of experience we are bringing to music fans with Band Hero,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Guitar Hero. “We’re thrilled to announce her as the very first of several playable in-game artists and showcase her many talents in our game.”

This November, family and friends will come together to ascend the virtual stage and rock their way to superstardom with Band Hero. Brought to you by the makers of Guitar Hero®, one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, Band Hero features the hottest chart-topping hits from everyone’s favorite acts including Taylor Swift, No Doubt, Lily Allen, The All-American Rejects and Jackson 5. Headlined by some of the biggest names in music as in-game artists and playable characters, Band Hero is the ultimate party game where players of all ages will be able to experience the signature, easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master Guitar Hero gameplay. Band Hero allows fans to create the band they always dreamed of using any combination of guitar or drum controllers and vocals, providing rockers and performers of all ages the chance to experience and interact with their favorite music.

POP VS A-POP

DOWNLOAD // Kary NG - Fear

You know that feeling you get when you hear a song, that “I heard this song before feeling.

Today I had one of those again. I was listening to an Asian artist I discovered yesterday and toward the end of the album there was this song that caught my attention.

I hadn’t heard the intro of the song and couldn’t place it but then I played it again and I knew for sure.

We all know Stacie Oricco’s “Strong Enough” right? This Hong Kong based pop rock singer Kary NG covered this song on her second album “In control”. The song itself got the title “怕 (Fear)”.

You be the judge. Which version you like best?

NEW MUSIC: Lights - Saviour

DOWNLOAD // Saviour
Here's the first single released in the Canada by Lights, and the first single released from her debut album, The Listening. The song is a poppy, keyboard-driven new wave number and is the first Lights song to feature prominent Auto-Tune. I think this song could grow on my beside 'Ice'. And I wonder how she handle her breath while doing that verse...

COMMENTS / THOUGHTS?

MEET: Gin Wigmore!

GIN WIGMORE
Genre: FolkRock / POP/ Alternative
Visit: OfficiaSite, MySpace, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, iLike
Buy (JB Hi-Fi): GIN [EP]

"She's something between Duffy meets Kerli, meets Lenka, meets Lily Allen..."

"Discuss Here"

GIN's BIO
Once you’ve heard Gin sing, you won’t forget the name.
For the uninitiated, here are the basics on the sublimely talented Gin Wigmore. Gin is 23, a Kiwi, a gifted songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and she sings like you’ve never heard anyone sing before. Gin was born in Auckland, lives in Sydney and has just recorded her brilliant debut album, Holy Smoke, in Hollywood’s famed Capitol Studios.

Gin created Holy Smoke with Mike Elizondo as her producer [Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor, Eminem, Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5] and with The Cardinals as her backing band [as in the very same Cardinals from Ryan Adams & The Cardinals]. Cardinals’ guitarist Neal Casal has described Gin as “unquestionably one of the most exciting new artists to emerge in many years. Her songwriting is at once diverse, intelligent, melodic, and soulful. Her voice is raw and emotional, with phrasing far beyond her years. Her debut record is a fully realised statement of intent, promising a great career ahead.”


If you’ve already heard Gin Wigmore sing, a lot of those questions answer themselves.
Personally, Gin has always felt she’s had a sort of guardian angel – or rather a team of guardian angels – guiding her through the formative years of her music career.

In late-2007, Gin signed to Island Records in Australia, the local label’s first ever signing. In 2008, she released her critically-acclaimed debut EP, Extended Play, which featured “Hallelujah”, as well as another epic ballad, “These Roses”, alongside celebratory tracks such as “SOS” and “Under My Skin” – songs that left a lasting impression on anyone who heard them.




On the back of the EP, Gin started touring extensively through Australia and New Zealand. Aside from her own shows, Gin was invited to play support act on Australian tours by Pete Murray and Sparkadia. In New Zealand, she performed on an arena tour alongside John Mellencamp and Sheryl Crow.

“I wanted all new songs,” Gin says. “I’m in a new chapter of my life. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the last five years so my songs on this record, the majority belong in this new chapter of life, so they show a whole new side to me as well.”

NEW MUSIC: Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor (Acoustic)

DOWNLOAD // Evacuate The Dancefloor (Acoustic)
Cascada come up with the acoustic version for her hit single 'Evacuate The Dance Floor'. The song remain upbeat and you could pay attention more to the real melody itself as the 'Just Dance' look-a-like tunes vanished.

NEW VIDEO: Lenka - Trouble Is A Friend

POP NEWS: Sharon Corr - It's Not A Dream

Following her sister, Andrea Corr, now it's time for Sharon to start her solo career. Her first single called 'It's Not A Dream' will be release this August! Below is the Album Art for her single.

In July 2009, Sharon was voted into first place in the Ms Twitter UK competition. Check out her page and follow her! Below, you could listen to her single. I know it's in Low Quality, but it's pretty good to check.

POP COVER: Aubrey O' Day - Party All The Time

DOWNLOAD // Party All The Time
Here's a cover of Eddie Murphy's 'Party All The Time' (back to 1985) from former member of Danity Kane, Aubrey O' Day. Have a listen and what do you think?

NEW MUSIC: Beverly Knight - Money Back

DOWNLOAD // Money Back
Leak song from Beverly Knight's upcoming album: 100% called 'Money Back'. She's an R&B singer and her album will hit stores in September 7th. What do you think?

COMING OUT IN AUGUST 2009!

NEW VIDEO: Bat For Lashes - Sleep Alone

NEW MUSIC: Queen Latifah ft. Mary J Blige - People

DOWNLOAD // People
NEW Song from Queen Latifah featuring Mary J Blige called 'People'. This song would be feature on her album 'Persona', which will hit stores in August 25th

OFFICIAL COVER + Tracklisting: Beverly Knight - 100% (2009)

Tracklisting:

1. Beautiful Night
2. Breakout
3. In Your Shoes
4. 100%
5. Every Step
6. Soul Survivor ft. Chaka Khan
7. Turned to Stone
8. Bare
9. Square Peg
10. Gold Chain
11. Money Back
12. Painted Pony
13. Too Much Heaven ft. Robin Gibb

In Stores September 7th

OUT NOW: Frankmusik - Complete Me (2009)

DOWNLOAD // Complete Me
In Stores Now In UK

NEW VIDEO: Natalie Imbruglia - Wild About It

STREAMING: Bandslam Soundtrack

David Bowie - Rebel Rebel


Aly Michalka - Amphetamine

NEW MUSIC: Cobra Starship - You're Not In On The Joke

DOWNLOAD // You're Not In On The Joke
Yet another NEW song from Cobra Starship! An American pop rock band created by former Midtown bassist/lead vocalist Gabe Saporta. The members consist of lead vocalist Gabe Saporta, guitarist Ryland Blackinton, bassist Alex Suarez, Nate Novarro on drums and Victoria Asher on keytar, all of whom provide backing vocals. The band is classed generally as pop punk with the synth sounds of New Wave and synthpop. This song would be appear on their album which will release in August 11th.

NEW MUSIC: Akon ft. BoA - Beautiful

DOWNLOAD // Beautiful
A new version featuring South Korean pop singer BoA is expected to be released in Japan on August the 5th this year under the title Freedom+2, the version will include BoA's vocals (also in English) in place of Colby O'Donis' and will include the rap by Kardinal Offishall. This version is exactly the same as the original song and as such is not a remix.

PREVIEW: Big Bang - Bringing You Love

What do you guys think?

NEW MUSIC: Muse - Uprising

DOWNLOAD // Uprising
'Uprising' is a song by English alternative rock band Muse, due to be featured on their 2009 fifth studio album The Resistance. The song is also due to be released as the first single from the album, on 3 August 2009.

Today's POP: Kaci - Crazy Possessive

DOWNLOAD // Crazy Possessive
'Crazy Possessive' is a change of genre for Kaci. The song, like many other hits in 2009, has a standard synth-dance sound, using synth heavy dance beats, 80's synthpop and electro synths as well as modern synths of dance music.'Crazy Possessive' is a moderately fast electro-dance song composed in the key of A major with 136 beats per minute. The tempo is set in common time. The songs lyrics tells not to mess with her boyfriend and back off or there will be consequences. It has been posted a Popjustice Song of the Day and on KTU Nation

BONUS TRACK: Ashley Tisdale

DOWNLOAD // Guity Pleasure Bonus Tracks
I know I'm late for posting this, but it's better than doing nothing right? I'm not too impressed with both of the songs. Both still got the all new Ashley's stuff. It's worth a download if you collecting all the pieces from Guilty Pleasure bonus track here and there. What do you think? Like it or not?

MEET: Katia!

KATIA
Visit: MySpace, FaceBook, iSound

KATIA's BIO
A classically trained pianist who remains one of the youngest vocal soloists ever to perform with the Russian Philharmonic, New York-based singer-songwriter Katia has a pop music style as unique as her background.

Songs like her debut single "Girl Like Me" reveal her classical melodicism within a pure pop context, in which her lyrics-about the "day-to-day stuff that girls go through," she says in typically engaging perfect English-are nailed by her beautiful but insistent singing voice.

Ten years old at the time of her highly publicized performance with the Russian Philharmonic, the St. Petersburg native, who is now sponsored by the Baldwin piano company, came to America shortly thereafter.

She has studied music on her own ever since, absorbing along the way influences ranging from Madonna to Norah Jones-both of whom, incidentally,have been mentioned among artists whom Katia evokes. Indeed, renowned producer David Kahne was so impressed by Katia's talent that he offered to produce "Girl Like Me" in between recording projects for Paul McCartney and Sting.

But Katia has attracted other noteworthy collaborators as well for her debut EP, which is also titled "Girl Like Me." Steve Greenwell, notorious for his work with Joss Stone, Vic Flowers, a producer and musician whose credits include Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, have assisted on the production side; producer/engineer Tony Maserati (Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, Jason Mraz) did the mixing. The EP release is due in August, but Katia will continue her busy schedule up through then and beyond.

She has already written and performed the end-title song for "The Bleeding," a horror film starring Michael Madsen and Armand Assante that is slated for release later this year. She also sat down in May for a 40-minute interview/performance segment on the Internet's cutting-edge BreakThru Radio site. And she has been invited to perform at a Make a Wish Foundationbenefit in New York in October. And of course, she is playing regularly with her band of like-minded musicians in numerous locations in her home base.

MEET: Amber Lily!

AMBER LILY

Visit: OfficialSite, MySpace, Twitter
DOWNLOAD // Amber Lily - End Of The Day

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AMBER'S BIO
Amber Lily was born to Eric and Maria Solberg on January 18, 1997 near Los Angeles, California. She has lived most of her life with her family and 2 dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Amber is a talented young actress, singer and dancer-- a real triple threat! From her first talent show at the age of 5 to today, she has had a passion for entertaining people. Although she's equally at home on a stage, on screen, or in front of a band, Amber first learned to express her talents through singing and is already an accomplished musician. Her debut album was released in 2008 with 9 original songs, all written or co-written by Amber. Today, Amber Lily is a rising star- working with Hollywood's top agents and producers on the next phases of her career.

When not performing or practicing, Amber enjoys being a hard-working 7th grade student. Her dogs Sugar and Casey always keep her entertained, and she loves shopping with her friends and watching movies.

No more Krezip

The end of one of Holland's most successful bands almost passed me by with out knowing it. It was only by accident that I tuned in to a Dutch Channel last night where I discovered the final concert that the band will ever give.

After 10 years Krezip is no longer together. The band became famous through their first single “I would stay” and even though it had been quiet around them for some time in the past they never left their fans’ minds, which was obvious at the goodbye concert, where people were crying at the end of the night.

Krezip has released their final album and DVD, sweet goodbye, a live album of ther final concert

DOWNLOAD // Sweet Goodbye

NEW MUSIC: Tania Christopher - Double Dare

DOWNLOAD // Double Dare
Discover Tania Christopher through her MySpace & YouTube. She contribute one of Step Up 2 soundtrack together with Young Craze and her song 'Just Like You' is totally awesome! Only it need more promotions so that people would recognize her world wide! Here's her newest song called 'Double Dare!' that sounds pretty amazing to my ear. What do you think? Watch the video for the song below

NEW VIDEO: Elize - I Can Be A Bitch

OUT NOW: OST Wizards Of Waverly Place

DOWNLOAD // OST Wizards Of Waverly Place
In Stores 4th August!

NEW MUSIC: Alexa Vega - The Way It's Gonna Be

DOWNLOAD // The Way It's Gonna Be
Another new song from Alexa Vega. Still sounds the same like the previous two. I see that Alexa's voice improving from time to time and I like these kind of POP

NEW VIDEO: Ayumi Hamasaiki - Sunrise

NEW VIDEO: Miss Montreal - This Is My Life

OUT NOW: Jessie James (2009)

DOWNLOAD // Jessie James
*In Stores 11th August*

NEW VIDEO: No Angels - One Life

OFFICIAL COVER: Miley Cyrus - The Time Of Our Lives (EP)

In Stores 31st August

OFFICIAL COVER + Tracklisting: Jessica Mauboy - Been Waiting

In Stores 21st August

CD Tracklisting:
1. Running Back ft. Flo Rida
2. Been Waiting
3. Burn
4. Used2B
5. Empty
6. Because
7. To The Floor
8. Time After Time
9. Back2U
10. Up/Down
11. Let Me Be Me
12. Breathe
13. Been Waiting (Champion Lovers Remix)
14. Do It Again
15. Chinese Whispers
16. That Girl
17. Running Back (ft. Flo Rida & Israel)
18. Burn (Jason Nevins Remix)

DVD Tracklisting:
1. Running Back Music Video
2. Burn Music Video
3. Been Waiting Music Video
4. Because Music Video
5. Burn Live at the Australian Idol Grand Final 2008
6. Medley (Running Back and Been Waiting) Live at MTV Australia Awards
7. Up/Down Live at The Chapel

NEW VIDEO: Shakira - Loba

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