The hum of excitement surrounding Anna Calvi’s self-titled debut album has created something of a ripple effect across Europe. Already gracing magazine covers in France and having garnered elusive 4 star reviews from British music bibles Mojo and Uncut, Anna Calvi looks certain to be one of the year’s breakout stars. The young Londoner was [...]
Amidst bottles and bottles of champagne, Jay-Z announced that his collaborative album with Kanye West, titled Watch The Throne, will be released next week. For any hardcore rap fans, this album is obviously a must buy. It’s almost the equivalent of U2 and The Rolling Stones collaborating on an album…almost. This is not the first time that Jay-Z and Kanye have collaborated, and unless this album does not sell well (which is pretty unlikely), it will most likely not be the last.
Bruno Mars rang in 2011 in style, performing at the Renaissance Hotel in New York City, in a set that featured some of his hottest tracks as well as those of his idols. Notable covers included Prince’s “Kiss” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” which you can see in the video below. In addition to Bruno [...]
The new Kitsuné compilation is called KITSUNÉ PARISIEN! Selected by label head-honcho Gildas Loaëc and Int party hopper/artist ‘André’ Saraiva, it showcases the cream of the new Parisian music scene. No surprise, these two know a thing or two about Paris and music. Loaëc was Daft Punk’s right hand man for fifteen years before founding [...]
Yes, the Aretha Franklin death story is not real. Despite rumors of Aretha Franklin being dead, she is definitely still alive. However, the Aretha Franklin death story is not going away easily.
The Ramones, widely seen as the epitome of punk rock music, are to be honored with a Lifetime Acheivement Award at the Grammy Awards at the 2011 ceremony. Unfortunately, the band’s three founding members (Joey, Johnny and Dee Dee) all passed away before they could be honored with this award. In fact, there is only one remaining member still alive from the original Ramones lineup – Tommy. He, along with the other members who collectively formed The Ramones over the years they were active, will be accepting the award on their behalf when the time for the ceremony is upon us.
If you’re waiting to hear what The Maine’s upcoming digital box set holds, check out the acoustic version of “Saving Grace” below! “Saving Grace” is one of the Maine’s most underrated songs, and the acoustic version of the track is haunting and emotional, with sparse instrumentation and subdued vocals. Listen to the “Saving Grace” acoustic track below!
Teena Marie, who broke barriers as the first successful white act in Motown history, died Sunday. She was 54. Teena Marie was known as the “Ivory Queen of Soul” because of her success in soul music, where her expressive voice and uplifting energy made her a star.
You might have caught that post last week about Paramore having “bittersweet” feelings about their latest album Brand New Eyes, and planning to make it into the studio sometime soon to work on a new album – if not, read it RIGHT HERE. While that still may be the case, it looks like the band will have to do so sans the Farro brothers – Josh and Zac. For those unfamiliar with the band, Josh plays lead guitar and provides backing vocals, while Zac plays drums.
In what could be an early Christmas present for Enrique Iglesias fans, Bloginity is bringing you the premiere of Enrique Iglesias’ “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” video – check it out below! The track features Ludacris and is pretty spicy, so get to watching!
In the span of three short years, Kanye West went from hip-hop beatmaker to worldwide hitmaker, as his stellar production work for Jay-Z led to a major-label recording contract and, ultimately, a wildly successful solo career. West paired his beats with tongue-twisting raps and a self-assured, flamboyant personality. His dapper fashion sense set him apart [...]
DJ Cipha Sounds is a favorite on-air personality in the New York area, but he made plenty of enemies recently with an insensitive comment about Haitian women. However, it sounds as though Cipha Sounds got off easy, as many leaders of the Haitian community were calling for Cipha Sounds to be fired. All of the controversy surrounds a broadcast in which Cipha Sounds said, “the reason I’m HIV negative is because I don’t mess with Haitian girls.”
With the much anticipated release of their 13th studio album ALL YOU NEED IS NOW, British pop legends Duran Duran have stormed straight to #1 on the Pop Download Charts in the UK, US, Canada and Italy within hours of the album’s release today, December 21st, exclusively on the iTunes Store. The 9-track LP, produced [...]
Brooklyn 5-piece Xylos have been gathering fans and praise for their lush, 80s-inspired pop and Monika Heidemann’s intoxicating, otherworldly vocals. Singer/multi-instrumentalist Heidemann, guitarist Eric Zeiler, keyboardist/vocalist Nikki Lancy, bassist/vocalist Jordan Brooks and drummer Chris Berry write sophisticated-yet-playful songs, weaving together lush harmonies, electronic production, and soaring vocal melodies that draw on influences ranging from Kate [...]
Talk about drama! Kelly Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne are no longer on speaking terms after sources reveal they had a huge disagreement which lead to an even bigger argument, big enough to ask the family to hold two different Christmas celebrations ! “Aimee and Kelly haven’t spoken for months after an almighty row. They’ve always [...]
Maroon 5 will be taking center stage at this year’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards as the evening’s house band where they will perform classic hits as well a few of their original songs between awards and commercials. They will also perform in the middle of the red carpet during the live pre-show in addition to [...]
The Lonely Island is back! This time, the legendary group brings in Akon for the hilarious “I Just Had Sex” – check it out in the video below. The Lonely Island’s “I Just Had Sex” video is a star-studded one, with cameos from John McEnroe, Jessica Alba and Blake Lively. “I Just Had Sex” also features the vocal skills of Akon on the hook, just one of many high-profile guests The Lonely Island has had on a track.
In a nod to the way Facebook has changed the online world, Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time Person of the Year. Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, is the second youngest Time Person of the Year; only Charles Lindbergh was younger.
It’s a good thing that Diddy doesn’t really need to make any money from records at this point, because if he were an unknown artist, this isn’t the type of material that would secure a deal.
In our never-ending mission to bring you the best music from every corner of the globe, Bloginity is proud to present the live version of White Lies – “Bigger Than Us.” The epic track is a magical fusion of dance-punk, indie rock and pop that roars along without stopping for breath.
Farmer’s Daughter boasts a modern folk feel and an accessible country vibe, and is a good indicator that Crystal Bowersox’s time in the spotlight is not yet over. Bowersox’s sense of when to allow the band to tag along and when to go solo makes all of the tracks work well, and she doesn’t fall into the trap of trying to do too much or too little. Even if you’re not a fan of country, give Farmer’s Daughter a shot.
All in all, Love Letter has a few absurd moments, but overall, it’s full of classic R. Kelly. Love Letter has a fair amount of sure-to-be hit singles, and features a lot of catchy songs and smooth R&B rhythms. Although every track isn’t the most original, Love Letter finds R. Kelly branching out with success on several tracks and is worth a listen.
All aboard! The debut album, Last Train to Paris, from Diddy – Dirty Money drops today. Comprised of Sean Combs, Dawn Richard, and Kalenna, Diddy – Dirty Money promises to unleash an entirely new sound with Last Train to Paris that will redefine dance music for the new decade. The album features such hits as [...]
In these days of Traktor, Ableton and auto beat synch, anyone can be a Joe Bloggs DJ. You know the sort – Track 1 – beat match, Track 2 – beat match, Track 3 – beat match & repeat for rest of night >> soulless, droid like DJ… CDJ2D2 but without ‘The Force’. The quantum [...]
It looks as though Craig Owens has put the “destroy” in Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows. The singer fulfilled the first portion of his new band’s name in a car accident Sunday, although Owens escaped mostly uninjured. Craig Owens shared the news that his car was totalled, but that he only suffered a cut under his right eye.