Category: Pop
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If you’re celebrating 420 today, or simply like mature but irresistible pop music, you’re in for a veritable treat with Bostonian Adam Jensen’s intoxicating new gem, “Marijuana Breath.” “So kiss me with your marijuana breath / I can be a cure for loneliness,” he sings, like he’s reaching out to save someone. A friend who…
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After a couple of mainstream pop radio hits with their previous and self-titled album, anyone could have predicted that Paramore’s first single from their new album After Laughter would be tailored for radio. Well, that’s exactly what we’ve got here: Paramore with a lovely pop melody, especially catchy beats, and an infectious chorus that you…
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“Hide and Seek” by Sam Levin is a wonderful folk-tronic tune that mixes acoustic guitars and electronic beats with vocals that split the difference between pop and folk. There’s a playful element to the song that reminds me of Ben Lee’s music. I’m also reminded of Ben Folds and, to a lesser degree, Regina Spektor.
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interview by Michael McCarthy My introduction to Maximo Park was an unusual one. I was – and am – a big Natalie Imbruglia fan and there was an mp3 of this new band called Maximo Park covering her song “Shiver” on one of the fan sites. I almost didn’t download it because I knew it…
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Fake Shark is the new project from frontman Kevvy Mental, who has produced for Carly Rae Jepsen and Kat Von D, among others. “Heart 2 Heart” hails from the pop rock band’s upcoming full-length album, Faux real, which is due out on May 26th via Light Organ Records. It’s an uppity, catchy little pop song…
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It takes a good minute before Elohim starts singing on her new track, “Skinny Legs,” but it’s such an electronic voyage that you won’t really mind. Sure, it gets better when she adds her vocals, but it’s just fine leading up to them. I’ll admit this isn’t even close being as catchy as most of…
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Just when you thought Gigi Rowe was only good for retro-tastic, dance-pop magic, she pulls a bright, shiny love dove out of her hat, surprising us all. I had no doubt that she was capable producing a touching ballad, having interviewed her last December and gotten to know her as a well-rounded individual, but I…
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Today Lana Del Rey announced that her forthcoming album will be titled Lust for Life. Like the Iggy Pop song! Surely, that’s got to be a nod to Iggy. Everyone knows that song. There’s no way Lana just came up with that on her own without knowing about the Iggy Pop song. Here’s the photo…
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Good news! Saint Etienne, long one of my favorite pop groups on the planet, will be releasing a new album this June and they’re doing a U.S. tour. Check out the info below. I am very excited about this. Saint Etienne Announce US Fall Tour New Album Home Counties, Out June 2nd On Heavenly Recordings Listen…
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Jon Lambousis is a songwriter / producer /guitarist based in Melbourne and Athens. Re-Arna is a singer / songwriter based in Melbourne and Los Angeles. Together they have crafted one of the most silky smooth, hypnotic dance pop songs I’ve heard in a while. I love its throbbing beats and seductive vocals. Indeed, it is…
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“Moon In Your Mouth” is the third song released from Goldfrapp’s forthcoming album Silver Eye, which drops next Friday on the 31st. To my ears, it’s a sonic orgasm. I’m a big electro-pop junkie and it just doesn’t get better than this. I’ll admit that I was disappointed with Goldfrapp’s last album, but I think…
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Interview by Michael McCarthy I do so many interviews that I sometimes forget who I’ve interviewed already. This has a lot to do with my memory problem, but the fact that I’ve interviewed at least 100 people in my life doesn’t help me keep things straight. Likewise, most of the people I interview do so…
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Co-written with Gotye and Milosh (of RHYE fame), this one is the best song I’ve heard so far this month. Kind of takes your breath away. So trippy and intoxicating. I can’t write anymore because my words wouldn’t do it justice. Just listen and feel. J.Views, how did I ever live without you?
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INNA has been a major fixture on the club scene since around 2009 and has released approximately a dozen red hot singles, and a handful of smashing albums as well, including last year’s killer self-titled full-length. Her songs are always club-ready, and they usually climb the to the top of the dance charts, but she…
