Avril Lavigne has a simple description for her upcoming live production: “It rocks,” Lavigne said during a recent teleconference. “It’s very much me, but just the next level. And it’s exciting because the reason why I wanted to bring in more [dancers] and I got a new band and added more players to it is because I wanted more energy on stage.” No comment here. I can take this. This could be a good thing…
The danish synth pop duo The Raveonettes are at the center of the indie/electronica scene this week, once with the release of their latest record “Lust Lust Lust”; a return to their roots, reminiscing the dirtier sound of their 2002 debut Whip It On. Fuzzy, darkish, simmering, shimmering and reclusive, Lustx3 brings back the retro girl groups from a few decades ago and surf guitar outfits, in rock’n’roll. Lust Lust Lust is out now via…
It was clear from the very start, when we saws Goldfrapp’s video for its latest single A&E, that the duo have strayed a bit from the electro sound, that defined them in Black Cherry and Supernature. The same goes with the rest of Seventh Tree, Goldfrapp’s upcoming record, set for a release next week (February 26th). Some believe the record sounds a bit boring and too poppy. I disagree, I’m quite digging it actually; it’s…
Aimee Anne Duffy, more known after her stage name of Duffy, is a Welsh soul singer, that’s been getting a lot of attention, thanks to her impressive vocals. Her sound reminisces a sweet era of music, when music was a way of life, but with a modern touch, thus resulting in a interesting eclectic mix of retro and contemporary music. She began songwriting at the tender age of 10, influenced by artists who’s music raised…
Artist name: Morcheeba Album name: Dive Deep Label: Echo/Ultra Gender: Electronica/Pop/Soul/Trip-Hop Release date: February 19, 2008 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: www.morcheeba.net The mid 90’s saw a new genre of electronica to surface, namely the cult phenomenon of trip-hop, that characterized itself through a eclectic blend of downtempo electronic music and hip-hop. Among representative trip-hop groups to emerge from the mid 90’s scene were Massive Attack, Bjork, Portishead and of course [tag]Morcheeba[/tag]. The later formed by brother…
Artist name: Hot Chip Album name: Made In The Dark Label: EMI Gender: Electronic Indie/Pop Release date: February 4, 2008 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: www.hotchip.co.uk The electro pop Londoners from [tag]Hot Chip[/tag] have always struck me as your typical smart asses and I simply love them for that. Their awesome blend of smart and humorous knack has always made them terribly appealing to me and since their epic 2006 breakthrough, The Warning, I’ve been a fan….
What seemed a fantasy a while a go, now has a very good chance of happening. Obama actually has a good chance of winning the elections, because he has won the hearts of so many people and he is enjoying the support of more and more important and popular people. He was also helped by the Internet community, whose importance has been undermined by other candidates. We all remember Obama girl and despite the fact…
[tag]Missy Higgins[/tag], the talented singer, that shocked all of Australia with her stunning debut is now ready to release her sophomore record, titled “On A Clear Night” in the US as well, after it first debuted in Down Under last year. The album retains the same irresistible melodies and piercing lyrics, which made The Sound of White, Australia’s best selling album in 2005, however, with a new spin, thanks to a improved production by Mitchell…
While many people would (and probably should) claim that the Beatles are the best band, most aliens would definetly disagree. But the fab four are going to become radio stars in a whole new way, and this is why.On Monday, NASA will broadcast the Beatles’ song “Across the Universe” across the galaxy to Polaris, the North Star. This is the first beaming of a radio song by the space agency directly into deep space and…
The pioneering dance-rock stars, [tag]The B-52’s[/tag], are set to explode once again on the scene, with their first studio album in sixteen years, set for a March 25 release date, titled “Funplex.” Thus, the influential band, who bridged a gap between punk and new wave with a sound that was uniquely their own, along with producer Steve Osborne (New Order, Happy Mondays, Doves, KT Tunstall) have created a new album, that intendeds to be as…
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