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Sia – The Girl You Lost video
Sia – yes, that’s Sia Furler, of Zero 7 fame – releases the next single from her latest album, Some People Have Real Problems, in the form of the gutsy The Girl You Lost [To Cocaine]. Harder hitting than normal, this marks one of the boldest tracks on the LP and a welcome change of pace from some of the more laidback and brooding material she’s capable of producing. That said, her remarkable voice remains as distinct as ever, but adapts to the more rocky vibe attached to the single.
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Plain White T’s – Our Time Now video
Following the huge success of both Hey There Delilah and Hate (I Really Don’t Like You), Plain White T’s release Our Time Now, the third single to be taken from their Gold certified, top three album Every Second Counts. An upbeat slice of catchy pop-punk that marks yet another step away from the acoustics of Delilah, the song energetically captures the euphoria of a new love, showcasing a more youthful sound and yet another musical side to this American band. The “oh, oh, oh” chorus and infectious central hook should also lower your resistance, no matter how sceptical you’ve been of their charms in the past.
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Goldfrapp – Happiness video
Like its name suggests, Happiness continues the upbeat vibe surrounding Goldfrapp’s new album, Seventh Tree which eschews disco electronics and glam in favour of ethereal ambiance and Gallic-tinged folk. The result is an utterly delightful record that’s all about celebrating the better things in life, such as “love, love, love”. Alison’s vocals are as lovely and dream-like as ever, while the woozy electronics combine with an orchestral element that’s evocative of ‘70s-era Serge Gainsbourg – but deliberately so.
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The Flies – Temptress video
Described as a sultry and seductive blend of David Lynch and Walt Disney, The Flies’ The Temptress is actually a re-release of a track that was first released in 2006. But if you’ve not heard it before, or of The Flies, then it’s a suitably impressive introduction to the band and their eponymous album. Driven by Sean Cook’s devilishly whispered vocals, the track is constructed around some teasing guitar riffs and a genuinely slinky percussion that lends the track a classic soundtrack feel befitting the tempting name of the track itself.
Jack Johnson – Four Minutes video
Hope, the new single from Jack Johnson, is another expert piece of acoustic composition that marries some of the darker lyrics and feelings behind the album with a typically sunshine vibe and sing-along chorus. The riffs, in particular, take on a calypso vibe that’s clearly inspired by Bob Marley, while the lyrics contain musings on loneliness and insecurity that neatly offset the chirpier melodies. It’s a cleverly constructed record that provides fitting evidence of Johnson’s brilliance as a songwriter and musician – that he can raise some serious issues and yet continue to make you feel happy about his music. Check out our exclusive live clip of Jack Johnson performing Hope.
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The Rushes – Four Minutes video
The Rushes are a four-piece band from South London – via Leeds and Birmingham – who exist to make surging melodic rock, with hooks so catchy they border on pop. The songs on the Corners EP seek to combine the musical attack of Muse with the melodic grace of The Police and a little of the complexity of Elbow on occasion. And, to be fair, it’s a pretty decent introduction to what they have to offer. Corners, for instance, is melodic and catchy without really blowing you away. But it does make you want to hear more. And you can find out why by watching the video…
Madonna feat Justin Timberlake – Four Minutes video
Madonna continues to impress with her latest single, 4 Minutes, featuring a collaboration with Justin Timberlake (who really is getting about a bit). Featuring an urgent, funky and utterly pulsating beat, some tick tock cheekiness that’s surely a reference to the Confessions era, and production values from the likes of Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, it’s a dancefloor filler of effortlessly catchy proportions. It’s cool, of-the-moment and utterly infectious. We also like the brass backdrop (a touch of the Ronsons anyone?).
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The Kooks – Always Where I Need To Be video
The Kooks’ first single from Konk is Always Where I Need To Be, a tumbling rocker with a ‘do-do-do, do-do-do-do’ refrain that might just be the catchiest thing they’ve ever done. The eagerly awaited new album from The Kooks is released on April 14. It’s their second album, and the follow-up to their hugely successful 2006 debut Inside In/Inside Out which sold some two million copies worldwide. Explaining how he came to suggest the new album title, guitarist Hugh says: “I just started thinking how cool the studio is, and how much of a part of our sound it is.”
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Radiohead – Nude video
Radiohead release their new single Nude on Monday, March 31, 2008 – the second track to be taken from their In Rainbows LP. It’s an effort that marks a return to Kharma Police-style territory that’s certain to appeal to longtime followers of the band. It’s also evidence of why the new LP has been so well received by fans and critics alike. Check out the video, which features plenty of slow motion effects and stuff.
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Yael Naim – New Soul video
New Soul may be instantly recognisable to anyone that’s seen the new Macbook Air advert, as its being used in its promotion. But the song has been making a big impact globally, thanks to its keen sense of melody, kooky but beautiful vocals and Feist-like nature. Indeed, it’s number one in the American iTunes singles chart, as well as Yael’s native France, and is climbing rapidly on iTunes UK. In truth, it’s the sort of song that just keeps getting better and boasts all manner of musical invention, from the horns and guitars that work well in tandem with each other, to the angelic chorus that marks its conclusion, it’s the sort of musical offering that just keeps getting better and better. The album, Yael Naim is released on March 31
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Gnarls Barkley – Run video
Gnarls Barkley – aka the chart-topping duo of producer Danger Mouse and vocalist Cee-Lo – return with a new single and album in the form of Run and The Odd Couple respectively. As a first taste of what to expect, however, Run proves conclusively that they’ve lost none of the magic that helped them make such a big splash with their St Elsewhere debut. The song energetically combines some funky beats and melodies from Danger Mouse with the ardent gospel vocals of Cee-Lo to create an instant dancefloor-filling classic.
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James Blunt – Carry You Home video
James Blunt returns with another bland, depressing ballad in the form of Carry You Home. Boasting a set of lyrics that include such pearls as “as strong as you were, tender you go, I’m watching you breathing for the last time”, this is another of those brooding You’re Beautiful wannabes that will probably set the lighters waving in concert form (and may well even end up on a TV or film soundtrack). The video was directed by Jake Nava whose critically-acclaimed credits include The Rolling Stones, Natalie Imbruglia, Usher and Dido.
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Snoop Dogg – Sensual Seduction video
Shizzle da rizzle, tha Doggfather is back with his ninth studio album Ego Trippin’, set for release on March 31. Sensual Seduction is set to be the first single release from the album and with its smooth, disco groove is a mere taster of what we can expect from the album. Sensual Seduction sees Snoop flash back to a time when disco ruled, a time when a man could play a melodica keyboard in a three piece white suit and still go home with the all the ladies. On this track, the Dogg continues to do what he does best and push the boundaries of hip-hop, creating a smooth and as the title would suggest, seductive, disco tune with a video to match.
Elbow – Grounds For Divorce video
As the band members began recording the album, their good friend and respected singer songwriter Bryan Glancy died, leaving a shadow over many in Manchester including the Elbow boys. Grounds For Divorce lyrically is affected and inspired by that loss. Whilst other tracks on The Seldom Seen Kid are elegies to a lost friend, the single is about the initial aftermath, the desire to flee the situation, find another life and wipe the slate clean of all the emotional entanglements that come with the death of a close friend. It also rocks – and it’s out on March 10.
Mystery Jets feat Laura Marling – Young Love video
Young Love is an example of Mystery Jets truly outdoing themselves as creators of perfect, harmony driven, edgy pop. Traditionally fronted by Blaine Harrison, this single displays the talents of other players having been written by William Rees (guitar) and Kai Fish (bass). Stepping forward as a second lead vocalist for the band, Will’s lyrics vividly supply the narrative as Laura Marling’s alluring vocals perfectly complement with backing vocals that are playfully reminiscent of sixties doo-wop with a sardonic twist. It’s released on March 10.
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Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly – Find The Time video
Searching For The Hows And Whys, recorded at south London’s Spirit Dance Studios, eclipses the scale and ambition of everything that Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly has done before. In addition to tracks such as Window Of Your Mind and Find The Time, which were road-tested during riotous live shows this year, the album also features a collaboration with long-time touring friend Kate Nash who appears on the track Better Things.
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Girls Aloud – Can’t Speak French video
Girls Aloud release their new single Can’t Speak French on March 17th through Fascination Records. On the single, Nicola, Cheryl, Sarah, Kimberley and Nadine slow the tempo down despite singing they will ‘let the funky music do the talking.’ Together with Xenomania, they cut ‘n’ paste a mix of sounds and styles to create another irresistible pop classic in the making. The CD single of Can’t Speak French will include the previously unreleased song Hoxton Hero.
Juno OST: Barry Lewis Polisar – All I Want Is You video
There seems no stopping the success of Juno at the moment – and deservedly so. Having taken America by storm, this clever indie comedy, from director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody, the music to the film is now creating an internet sensation. The Juno soundtrack is rapidly becoming the best-selling album on the iTunes Music store, having sold in excess of 75,000 copies before it’s even physically available in stores (it’s released in the UK on January 21, 2008). Check out this video, of Barry Lewis Polisar’s excellent All I Want Is You.
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Lenny Kravitz – I’ll Be Waiting video
It Is Time For A Love Revolution is Kravitz’s first new album release in over three years; the record is a thunderous rock ‘n roll call-to-arms, featuring a universal blend of soul, funk, and jazz grooves and the undeniable anthemic lyricism that’s been his trademark from day one. The first single to emerge from it is the sweeping ballad I’ll Be Waiting.
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Katie Melua – If The Lights Go Out video
It Is Time For A Love Revolution is Kravitz’s first new album release in over three years; the record is a thunderous rock ‘n roll call-to-arms, featuring a universal blend of soul, funk, and jazz grooves and the undeniable anthemic lyricism that’s been his trademark from day one. The first single to emerge from it is the sweeping ballad I’ll Be Waiting.
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Panic At The Disco – Nine In The Afternoon video
One of the most anticipated releases of the year, Panic At The Disco are back with their album Pretty. Odd. due for release in March. The first single to be taken from the album is the catchy Nine In The Afternoon, due for release on March 17, which you’ve probably heard by now because it’s getting played everywhere! It also contains a rather strange video, which you can see right here!
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Sheryl Crow – Love Is Free video
Grammy award winning artist Sheryl Crow returns with Love Is Free, the rollicking first single to emerge from her new album Detours. The album itself marks Crow’s first collaboration with producer Bill Bottrell since their Tuesday Night Music Club breakthrough and his presence is evident right away. Love Is Free is a genuinely upbeat record, fuelled by a crisp, lovely central guitar riff and a rousing central vocal from Crow.
Duffy – Mercy video
Duffy is possibly the most exciting prospect for next year. Her ascent from the Llyn Peninsula to 2008’s pole position continues on February 25 when the 23-year-old artist releases her rapturous new single Mercy. A statuesque soul gem propelled by rich, torch song vocals, it’s the second track to be taken from the eagerly anticipated debut LP Rockferry, March 3, and seals a dynamic arrival.
Laura Marling – Ghosts video
Following the release of the highly acclaimed My Manic And I EP, Laura Marling continues to underline her talent with first single proper in the form of Ghosts. The song is a genuinely enchanting tale of young lovers haunted by the memory of lost love (“these are the ghosts, the ghosts that broke my heart before I met you”), the grief suffered (“he says I’m so lost… not at all well”) and the refuge found in friendship (“we were just lovers crying on each other’s shoulder”). The song also starts simply and builds with beautiful precision to include xylophone, fiddle and percussion as the tale reaches its crescendo. In fact, it’s the track’s biggest strength: as it ensures that any early, easy comparisons to the style of Norah Jones or Katie Melua are quickly banished come the end of the record.
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Jack Johnson – If I Had Eyes video
Jack Johnson continues to progress as an artist with If I Had Eyes, the excellent first track to emerge from his forthcoming new album, Sleep Through The Static, due out on February 4, 2008 (through Brushfire/Island Records). The distinctly laidback vocals are, on this occasion, augmented by the similarly trademark acoustic guitar licks – and, most crucially, a somewhat more urgent sensibility. The song is a sad lament about the failure of a relationship that’s given a little extra spike thanks to some hitherto unused electric guitar moments. That’s not to say Johnson has gone all rock, but it does suggest he’s moving forward and finding new ways to add to his wonderful sound.
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Kano feat Damon Albarn – Feel Free video
After two years away from the charts Kano has reclaimed his throne as king of street savvy pop with his top 15 album, London Town in September. Now fresh from his sold out UK tour, Kano gets set to release follow up single Feel Free. As one of the highlights off the new album it was only right that Feel Free was released as the next single. A collaboration with Damon Albarn, this epic dub’n’beats number also stars a kids choir from Kano’s old school, where his mum still teaches. During the recording Kano was amazed at Albarn’s creative spirit: “He’d play an amazing classical piece on piano then pick up some £2 keyboard for kids and start messing about – which is where a lot of the sounds came from.” The single is out on December 10.
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Queens of The Stone Age – Make It Wit Chu video
Queens of The Stone Age finally release one of the standout tracks from their Era Vulgaris LP – and possibly one of the finest records of their distinguished career. Make It Wit Chu is a song that showcases the quieter, more restrained side of the band – and it feels all the better for it. The song is actually a re-recording of the Desert Session favourite that replaces Mark Lanegan’s vocals with Josh Homme’s own.
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The Chemical Brothers – Salmon Dance video
Salmon Dance, a kooky but hopelessly catchy offering that just gets better and better the more you hear it. It’s the sort of gleefully playful offering that would probably go down a storm at a children’s tea party (so long as you don’t listen to the words), as well as on the club scene (across several genres). Fatlip provides a rap that mixes impossibly cute with bad-boy swearing, while the info-mercial snippets are reminiscent of Lazy B in his prime.
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Maroon 5 – Wake Up Call video
Maroon 5 attempt to move away from the soft-rock image of songs like She Will Be Loved with the pumped up Wake Up Call from latest album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long. Featuring an explosive video in which Adam Levine and co cavort with semi-clad, busty ladies and carry out murder most foul, the song itself also employs an urban-style electronic sound that seems influenced by Justin Timberlake’s Future Sex/Love Sounds material. It actually works really well for them!
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Plain White T’s – Hey There Delilah video
The new Plain White T’s single Hey There Delilah is currently a Top 3 smash in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in America and is lifted from their stunning new album Every Second Counts which is riding high in the Billboard Top 40 album chart, achieving gold status and selling over 100,000 copies to date. The band are currently on a 22 date tour of the US and are planning to tour the UK in August and September starting with performances at the Reading and Leeds festival. Later this year they will be special guests on the Fall Out Boy US tour which begins in October. Hey There Delilah has already been added to the Virgin Radio playlist and remains the number one downloaded track on iTunes US for July.
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Brinkman – Change It video
Brinkman will release their new single Change It on July 30, 2007 through His Master’s Voice, resurrected especially for the band. The single follows their recent limited edition debut for the label, I Wish. Change It is a shining example of what to expect from Brinkman this year. Quintessentially English, it’s a perfect guitar-pop song: short, sweet and ready to stalk you throughout the summer.
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Josh Pyke – Private Education video
Excellent Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke continues to impress with Private Education, the second single to emerge from his brilliant Memories & Dust LP. It’s a crafted, honed song that reveals new layers with each listen and which is slightly more straight-forwardly rocking than Middle Of The Hill, its cracking predecessor. Pyke’s vocal style is easily engaging and his ability to tell a story within a song utterly enthralling
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Biffy Clyro – Folding Stars video
Folding Stars is the new single from Biffy Clyro. It’s released on July 16 through 14th Floor Records and will be the third single to be taken from their acclaimed album Puzzle, which debuted at number two in the UK Album Chart. The single will also feature new B-sides Coward and A Headline. Both previous singles to be taken from Puzzle, Saturday Superhouse and Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies, charted inside the Top 20. Expect this heartfelt track to do the same!
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Fountains of Wayne – Someone To Love video
Do you remember the cheeky, smash hit 2003 track Stacey’s Mom? Who can forget it! Well, after a long silence broken only by the 2005 release of the b-side compilation Out-Of-State Plates. Fountains of Wayne return with the richly-textured Traffic And Weather, which further demonstrates the musical range, wit, and eye for narrative detail that have become their trademarks. The lead single is Someone To Love and it boasts another cracking video. Check it out here…
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Unkle – Burn My Shadow video feat Goran Visnjic
UNKLE return in emphatic fashion with new single, Burn My Shadow, taken from the imminent third album, War Stories. The song features former front man of The Cult, Ian Astbury, on lead vocals and boasts a stunning video, featuring ER‘s Goran Visnjic as a man who wakes up to find that he has only minutes to live.
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Paul McCartney – Dance Tonight video
Forthcoming Paul McCartney single Dance Tonight is a genuinely shimmering song built around a thumping backbeat and some genuinely enchanting mandolin. It’s a sparkling effort that really gets into your head and refuses to budge for all the right reasons – and it features an excellent video from French maestro Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) that stars Natalie Portman.
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Mr Hudson & The Library – Ask The DJ video
Hotly-tipped newcomers Mr Hudson & The Library release a new single in the form of the utterly engaging Ask The DJ. Packed with the musical originality that helped breakthrough hit Too Late Too Late stand out, Ask The DJ offers an endearing blend of smooth beats, vocal harmonising and excellent electronics. It’s catchy chorus is certain to get your feet tapping and people singing along with its central thrust of “what tune is this? I like it?”
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Robyn – Konichiwa Bitches video
Robyn is the pint-sized atom bomb dosed on electric and dispensing wisdom in three-minute modernist pop bulletins on the post-adolescent condition – or so claims her PR. Her latest album, Robyn is a collection of ultra-concise pop moments spearheaded by first single Konichiwa Bitches, a signature tune comprised of over pixellated hip-pop beats, finger-clicking backdrops and sassy observations. Vocally, Robyn unloads like a manga Missy Elliott but it’s a fun offering that bodes well for the approaching LP.
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Bat For Lashes – Prescilla video
Fur & Gold is the stunning debut album from Bat For Lashes, aka former nursery school teacher Natasha Khan that was released last year and formed one of its highlights. Inspired by tales of Joan of Arc and a particularly vivid dream, Natasha set about crafting an album of exquisite beauty – one that haunts and captivates in equal measure. Current single Prescilla is built around some rousing hand-clap beats and more layered instrumentation that seems to work in perfect accompaniment to Natasha’s tender vocals – the chorus, in particular, is genuinely inspiring.
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Fort Minor feat. Holly Brook – Where’d You Go? video
Fort Minor has just released the video for its new single, Where’d You Go featuring the singer-songwriter Holly Brook, who has toured with Fort Minor through the US and Australia. The video poignantly portrays the feelings experienced by people missing loved ones, expressed by Mike Shinoda in the verses and the heartrending emotion of the chorus sung by Holly Brook.
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Louis XIV – Pledge of Allegiance Audio/video
Released on a limited edition shaped picture disc, Pledge Of Allegiance/The Hunt is the latest sexy effort from San Diego retro-rockers Louis XIV. Taken from the band’s excellent debut album, The Best Little Secrets Are Kept, this hip, edgy performer is driven by a really cracking bassline and some ultra-sexy lyrics. You can see the incredibly sexy video here…