When I posted about “Future Pop Star” Ella Henderson earlier this month, I was fully aware that she was signed to Columbia Records
Month: July 2014
Amelia Lily to Release New Single, ‘California’ in September
I’ve been a supporter and fan of Amelia Lily since her season of X-Factor but I have to be honest,
Nick Jonas Surprises Everyone with Soulful Debut Solo Single
With the release of his debut solo single, “Chains,” one thing is perfectly clear. Nick Jonas seems determined to put
The Ting Tings Return with Ibiza, Disco-Inspired Third Album
I’m happy to report that The Ting Tings (Katie White + Jules De Martino) are back and in proper
Hot Video Alert: Becky Hill – Caution To The Wind
Becky Hill is a promising new UK talent, whose debut solo single, “Caution To The Wind,” produced by Two Inch
Hot Video Alert: FKA twigs – Two Weeks
Coming at you with a song that’s not really new anymore but one that I’m still obsessed with. I started
Hilary Duff Plots Her Musical Comeback; New Single ‘Chasing The Sun’ Out July 29th
When news broke this week about former Disney star Hilary Duff signing with RCA Records and releasing a new single, I
Jamie Scott To Appear On Conan August 5th; Debut Solo Album Out October 7th
After announcing the title of his debut solo album (My Hurricane) and new label (Virgin Records) earlier this summer, Jamie
Hot Video Alert: Erik Hassle – Pathetic
The last time I posted about my favorite MALE Swedish vocalist, Erik Hassle, was all the way back in April
Jessie Ware Announces Headline Tour Dates; First Single ‘Tough Love’ Out Now
So many emotions going on right now. SO MANY EMOTIONS. If Jessie Ware‘s announcement from earlier this week is ANY
Hot Video Alert: Ella Eyre – If I Go
Big congrats to UK singer/songwriter Ella Eyre who’s single, “If I Go” debuted on the Official UK Singles chart at
Sam Smith Announces New Single
Soulful UK crooner Sam Smith announced his next UK single yesterday following a number of Twitter teases the week before.
Giveaway Alert: Enter to win Racine Carrée from Stromae!
Stromae is a 29-year-old singer/songwriter from Belgium. His most recent single, “Ta fête” was chosen as the official song for
Introducing: Le Youth
It’s only a matter of time before producer Wes James (AKA Le Youth) becomes as big here in America as
Ones to Watch: Allie X
I first read about Canadian-born/Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Allie X in a little sidebar in an issue of Billboard Magazine. After
Hot Track Alert: Slam Dunk’d – No Price feat. Chromeo & AL-P
Well this is a fun one for a Sunday afternoon/evening. Slam Dunk’d is a new project from Arthur Baker, an
Hot Video Alert: alt-J – Hunger Of The Pine
It was a cover Ellie Goulding did of their song “Tessellate” that first introduced me to English indie pop band
High Contrast Recruits Clare Maguire for his Latest Drum & Bass Banger
My adoration for British singer/songwriter Clare Maguire is well documented on this blog. While I first became obsessed with her
Broods Make American Network TV Debut; Announce North American Tour Dates with Sam Smith
BROODS are having a bit of a moment here in America, which OBVIOUSLY makes me happy. Since my last BROODS
Hot Video Alert: Sigma – Changing featuring Paloma Faith
British Drum & Bass duo Sigma only JUST POSTED the audio from “Changing,” their stunning new summer anthem featuring UK
Giveaway Alert: Enter to win GLORIOUS from FOXES!
Foxes is one of my new favorite pop stars to emerge out of the UK in recent years. Her debut
Ella Henderson…Future Pop Star
Ella Henderson is yet another promising talent to emerge from the UK version of The X-Factor. A finalist on the
Hot Video Alert: Majid Jordan – A Place Like This
My bad. When I first heard Majid Jordan on Drake‘s U.S. Top 5 hit single, “Hold On We’re Going
Craig David Is Bringing Sexy Back With Brand New Buzz Track
Sexy, smooth British soul/R&B crooner Craig David has been on my radar since the early 2000s when his debut album,
Laura Welsh Shimmers On Stunning New Pop Anthem
Sometimes you hear a song and it just doesn’t connect. It’s no one’s fault really. I’m busy, my blog isn’t
DnB Duo, Sigma Unveils New Single Featuring Paloma Faith
Last Friday, British Drum and Bass duo Sigma unveiled their new single “Changing” featuring soulful British songstress (and Music Is
Kiesza Makes Her US Television Debut; Hideaway EP Out Now
Last night Canadian singer/songwriter Kiesza performed her international smash hit, “Hideaway” on The Late Show With David Letterman, marking her
Ones To Watch: Stromae
While I’ve been doing my best to ignore all things World Cup related (including that God Awful Pitbull/J-Lo/Claudia Leitte number)
More Moko Please; UK Diva Releases New Retro Soul-House Stunner
Prior to a couple of weeks ago, I hadn’t heard of a UK artist called MOKO. Crazy how OBSESSED I
Broods Announces Debut Album; New Single Out Now
Broods is a singing/songwriting brother/sister duo from New Zealand that I’ve been into since late 2013/early 2014, when their first