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Crookers – Royal T (feat. Roisin Murphy)

Jul 29

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Crookers


To piggyback off of Wes’ post yesterday, here is another track from Crookers featuring the original Lady Gaga, Roisin Murphy. This song is just so cool. I’m not sure what to say about it…it’s completely all over the place, schizo pop at it’s finest. The song can be divided up into different sections but all have a similar theme running through which could be construed at the chorus. When the track hits 1:05 Roisin and company completely shift and lose it, it’s the coolest thing I’ve heard in a long time. I thought of this song being played during a runway show, but apparently Viktor & Rolf beat me to it. Anyway, this song may be a bit “out there” for some people but if you like this type of music it’s a must have for your collection. Enjoy!


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Dragonette – Our Summer/Volcano EP

Jul 28

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Happy Wednesday everyone! Need a little something to power through the hump? Well I have the answer, and its brand spankin’ new Dragonette. Martina and the boys continue to prove exactly why they are one of the absolute best bands in the world.  The summer EP of just two tracks, ‘Our Summer’ and ‘Volcano’, is refreshing and fun summer electro-rock goodness.

‘Our Summer’ – Gritty, sexy perfection that Dragonette is best known for.

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‘Volcano’ – Pure summer disco indulgence. Where are my roller-skates and hot pants??

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Like what you hear? Then head over iTunes and get the new EP, or even better come support them at the R&R Hotel on August 15th!

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Crookers feat. Yelle – Cooler Couleur

Jul 27

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Wow, been sitting on this one for some time now. Lost in the flurry of summer fun, work craziness and God knows what else since May.

All-star Producer/DJ duo ‘Crookers‘ have put together an album rightfully titled “Tons of Friends”. On it you will find at least a dozen different artists lending talent to their debut album of original work. My favorite has to be the collaboration with French electro-pop star Yelle entitled ‘Cooler Couleur’. Full disclosure I am a HUGE Yelle fan and would probably like any track including her.

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Robyn – Hang With Me (video)

Jul 26

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Here is Robyn’s newest single ‘Hang With Me’. It is simple and follows her promotional tour to London, including her performances in London at G-A-Y and summer festivals.

It is beautiful in its simplicity, letting the lyrics speak.

“And if you do me right/I’m gonna do right by you/And if you keep it tight/I’m gonna confide in you”

I cannot wait to see her in just a week!

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HURTS – Wonderful Life (video)

Jul 24

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A video from Hurts, ‘Wonderful Life’, has just hit the interwebs. Simple and striking a beautiful meld of fashion, art and great filmmaking. Enjoy the new single, which gets official release on August 23.

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Lissie – Pursuit Of Happiness (KiD CuDi cover)

Jul 23

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Lissie



To close out the work week I’m bringing you a great cover of my favorite KiD CuDi song, “Pursuit of Happiness”. She does an amazing job here (no doubt the tequila shot helped out a bit) with crystal clear vocals and a great interpretation. She owns the song, really gets into it and makes it sound like she understands what is being said. I don’t need much else from a cover. And it has one of my favorite lyrics of the year, “Everything that shines ain’t always gonna be gold | I’ll be fine once I get it | I’ll be good”. Well, this shiny song is definitely gold.


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Olly Murs – Please Don’t Let Me Go (video)

Jul 23

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Well hello summer! Olly Murs is the runner up from last years X Factor in Britain, for those who don’t what it is, think American Idol, but infinitely better.  A little something perfect to help carry you through your Friday work day, and hopefully off to lounge somewhere pool/beach side.

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Robyn – Hang With Me

Jul 21

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Robyn Hang With Me



This song was on Body Talk Pt. 1 in its acoustic form, but she remakes it here to be a bit more radio friendly and opens the flood gates for remixes to pour in. This is also going to be the lead single off Body Talk Pt. 2, out on September 6th. Hope you enjoy it, she’s killing it this summer!


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Hurts – Illuminated (Live Version)

Jul 21

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So just a quick post, the day job has gotten decidedly crazy this week. But here is a new clip from the guys of Hurts. I won’t say too much other than these two are something special. I will let the hauntingly beautiful song speak for itself.

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So…

Jul 19

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Some sh*t went down with my template last night. This is what the site will look like for a few days while I try to fix it. That’s all…carry on…