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5 Song Friday…Spring Fever

Mar 4

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Oooh well look at that, spring seems to be teasing us this past week. The sun is out, temps are slowly on the rise, though I am sure winter is not done with us yet, the early symptoms of spring fever are back again. So lets welcome Spring and the burst of sun induced energy.

Sky Ferreira‘s latest track ‘Sex Rules’ is the perfect lead off song, nouveau-80′s amazingness that hits all the right spots.

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Alexis Jordan dropped her debut album this week and ‘High Road’ is the highlight. Perfect angry girl dance music and has been on repeat for most of the week. I dare you not to strut to this.

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Frankmusik has been releasing tracks and EP’s in a build up for his second album, and his Daft Punk tribute ‘Our Discovery” is the perfect upbeat popblast for spring.

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Christian TV delivers a pulsing, grinding and sexy club anthem with ‘Love2Baby’.

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Alesha Dixon and Roll Deep together might be giving us the British version of ‘Like a G6′ with ‘Take Control’ but I really don’t care. Driving bass and an addictive dance beat, what is not to like?

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Sky Ferreira – American Dream

Jan 5

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If you have at all been to C&B over the past six months you know very well who Sky Ferreira is; one of the brightest lights in the pop universe. Her debut album has unfortunately been delayed, which means we all will have to wait to hear more from her. Luckily a track from the album has leaked, ‘American Dream’ is a Frankmusik produced track that has the haunting melodies and sound Frankmusik is brilliant at and paired with Sky’s crisp voice is something very lovely.

This only make me want more from Sky and Frankmusik.

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Best Songs of 2010

Dec 31

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It is that time of year again. The “Best Of” season, the best singles, best album and best artists of the year. The lists are all over the internet, magazines and TV shows. I am sure that everyone of these lists use very scientific calculations and means to decide their rankings, and the list below is no exception. I used various facts, figures and statistics to compile my list of top 25 songs of 2010. (Who am I kidding, this is all opinion based somewhat on my musical whim, fancies and other highly unscientific reasons.)

You may ask why 25? Well first Josh and I tried to create our top ten lists, and well this was an utter failure on all accounts. It was impossible to whittle down our favorites to just ten. And twenty, too easy, lets add five more into the whole mess and together you will get the top 50 songs as seen by C&B.

After the Top Ten, number order really loses nearly all meaning, just an FYI.

1. Alphabeat – DJ (I Could be Dancing)

This is hands the best song of 2010. ‘DJ’ is what Pop music should be, infectiously fun, campy, and really doesn’t take it self too seriously. With a perfect tip to 90′s Euro dance-pop and something all their own, Alphabeat is something special in the world of Pop music. ‘DJ’ has done more to make me smile this year alone than maybe any other song.

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2. Robyn – Hang With Me

Robyn truly one of music’s most masterful writers, my good friend DJ MAJR sums it up the best, “[Robyn] is catchy without being vapid.” Honest, sincere and beautiful, Robyn is able to tell a story like very few in music can.

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3. HURTS – Better Than Love

From Theo’s enthralling voice, to rich full synths that ebb and flow creating a whirlwind of sound, to brooding lyrics that cut straight through it all, ‘Better Than Love’ is a song that stands out from everything else in Pop.

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4. Example – Kickstarts

Completely new and unique is the way to describe ‘Kickstarts’ and anything Example creates. ‘Kickstarts’ really is an endearingly sweet love song about the highs and lows of every relationship; expertly paired with explosive beats and high energy synths that are the perfect embodiment of all the excitement love brings. Plan and simple its quite brilliant!

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5.  Kylie Minogue – Get Outta My Way

Her want to live to the fullest and her lust for life is contagious and passed through her music to everyone who listens to it. ‘Get Outta My Way’ is no exception, full of spunk and sass with that ever present exuberant joy.

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6. Japayork – Teenagers

For me there is a visceral reaction/connection to this song that I feel every time the chorus hits. The urge to escape; to leave the problems, pain and strife of the world behind and enjoy the now. Revel the moment you are in, to love life and the people you are sharing it with.

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7. Penguin Prison – The Worse It Gets

Penguin Prison has created the perfect musical embodiment of the yearning I get to leave the noise of the world behind and get away from it all.

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8. Chew Lips – Slick

Cool synth beats paired with piano chords and deep bass that build excitement through the whole song. Tig’s voice perfectly floats over the beats telling the story of memories and life gone by.

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9. Goldfrapp – Alive

Disco is alive! Glam and glitter. I would say more but it would only cheapen it.

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10. Bright Light Bright Light – Love, Pt 2.

‘Love Pt. 2′ overwhelms you with the carefree exuberance that comes with realizing you are able to feel love’s faint flutter in your heart again.

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11. Florence and The Machine – Dog Days Are Over

12. Joe McElderry – Real Late Starter

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13. Cassette Kids – Spin

14. Delphic – Doubt

15.  Moneypenny – Destroy

16. Gorillaz – Doncamatic

17. Aeroplane – Without Lies (ft. Sky Ferreira)

18. Sia – I’m In Here

19. Katy Perry – Teenage Dream

20. Frankmusik & Computer Club – Losing Streak

21. The Ting Tings – Hands

22. Kaskade – Fire In Your New Shows (ft. Dragonette)

23. Ellie Goulding – Lights

24. Lights – My Boots

25. Hyper Crush – Keep Up

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Work! – Fall Gym Mix Tape

Nov 21

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We at C&B take the health and well-being of our readers very seriously. As the holidays approach so do those dreaded holiday pounds. To help keep off those pesky pounds during holiday frivolity we are happy to offer Work!, our first Fall Mixtape. Thirty tracks sure to motivate you to put down that turkey leg and head to the gym (Or at least get up and dance). Enjoy!

01. Kaskade – Fire In Your New Shoes (Feat. Dragonette)

02. The Ting Tings – Hands

03. Girls Aloud – Something Kinda Ooooh

04. Robyn – Stars 4-Ever

05. BG5 (The BeachGirl5) – Scratch

06. Example – Girl Can’t Dance (Radio Edit)

07. The Saturdays – Karma

08. Hyper Crush – Kick Us Out

09. Kylie Minogue – Aphrodite

10. Moneypenny – Cool & The Gang

11. Sneaky Sound System – I Want Everything

12. Florrie – You Wanna Start Something

13. Sugababes (with Keisha Buchanan) – Thank You For The Heartbreak

14. Katy Perry – E.T.

15. Blake McGrath – Relax

16. Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World)

17. Japayork – Teenagers

18. Just Jack – Doctor Doctor

19. Starsmith – Give Me A Break

20. Christian TV – When She Turns 18 (LA Riots Remix)

21. Far East Movement – Like a G6 (Feat. Cataracs & Dev)

22. Martin Solveig – Hello (Feat. Martina of Dragonette)

23. Rihanna – S&M

24. Cheryl Cole – Promise This

25. Don Diablo – Animale (Feat. Dragonette)

26. Jessie J – Do It Like A Dude

27. Ke$ha – We R Who We R

28. Sky Ferreira – Obsession

29. Kylie Minogue – Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)

30. Ocelot – Beating Hearts

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Sky Ferreira – Obession (video)

Oct 6

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Here is the vidja kids for Sky Ferreira‘s debut US single ‘Obsession‘. Not sure the Michael Madsen connection, but love it none the less. ‘Obsession’ has recently appeared as the soundtrack for the music video teaser for the 2nd season of the as the CW melodrama ‘Vampire Diaries‘.  Not too shabby for someone just about old enough to start voting.

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Sky Ferreira – One (The Remixes)

Sep 22

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Sky Ferreira, aka my musical obsession of the summer, is going to be a pop force to reckon with, mark my words. Her first single ‘One‘ has all the makings of a smash hit. Fresh to the interwebs are its remixes. Now you all know by now where I stand on remixes of songs I truly adore, so the fact I am sharing a remix EP, means I really adore the original. There are some good remixes on this EP, adding the tempo, playing with mood and feel of the original.

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Sky Ferreira – Obsession

Aug 20

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Sky Ferreira is set to release her first US single ‘Obession’soon, after ‘One‘ is released in the UK on the 23rd. ‘Obession’ is producer by Ryan Tedder and has his very familiar touch to it, infusing it with a rock quality, that in someways reminds me of P!nk. My complete and under fascination with Sky only continues

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Aeroplane – Without Lies ft. Sky Ferreira

Aug 4

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There is something incredibly seductive about the collaboration between DJ duo Aeroplane and pop-starlet Sky Ferreira. ‘Without Lies’ brings to life the seductive world of lies and innuendo with witty lyrics, brilliant vocals and a blissfully bouncy bassline.

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My budding fascination and musical obsession with Sky Ferreira is only getting more and more intense.

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Weekend Pregame Part 2: Sky Ferreira – One

Jun 4

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Collaborating with Swedish hit making power duo Bloodshy & Avant, the classically-trained Sky Ferreira may well have a worldwide hit on her hands. Undeniable catchy and fun ‘One’ seems be inspired by the robo-infused music of Robyn. Whatever the inspiration, ‘One’ is just what I need to take me into the weekend.

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For an added bonus here is a taste of Sky’s very Lily Allen-esque take on Dr. Dre.

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Sky definitely has a few tricks up her sleeve. I am very interested to see what she creates next.



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