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MAD PROPS – 12/04/18

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Short and sweet, but here are some reviews nonetheless!! SINGLES Sasha – Ouch! U.K. – Folk Pop Release Date: November 29, 2018 With an eerie organ sound starting this song, one wouldn’t expect this one to take such an infectious turn. Catchy is as catchy does and well, London singer-songwriter Sasha is damn catchy throughout Ouch!. It has Alice In Wonderland feels without feeling too overtly odd (because we all know how weird of a turn that can take sometimes). The chorus is something to marvel at, with your “arms wide open”, as her lyrics state. And while she sings … Continue reading MAD PROPS – 12/04/18

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Violet Cold

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Colorfully, Collectively Versatile Azerbaijan  |  Experimental Do you ever listen to artists that refuse to conform to any specific genre? Ones that can bend and break boundaries of genres at the snap of their fingers? It’s probably not very often that you come across musicians quite like that. While there are several musicians and bands out there holding claim to the “experimental” genre, I find few appealing to my ears due to them being SO FAR OUTSIDE THE BOX… my ears, my mind just can’t tolerate their music usually. But, Violet Cold? He’s a whole other animal. INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTS: Formed … Continue reading Violet Cold

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LATE NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS – 1st Edition

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Late Night performances in the U.S.A. often showcase some amazing global artists or bands you may have never heard of or ones that you’d never have imagined would grace our TV screens over here. From Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, to Stephen Colbert and James Corden… I’ve picked out some of my favorites and hope you enjoy them just as much as I did.   Christine and the Queens ft. Dâm-Funk: Girlfriend France | Art Pop Not your run of the mill performance because this one is complete with dancing!! All the while singing, of course… quite impressive. Loving the … Continue reading LATE NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS – 1st Edition

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SPOTLIGHT: NEW ZEALAND

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The country without a continent, New Zealand is a place full of natural, eye-popping wonders, an accent that is pretty dreamy and a music scene that has blossomed in big ways during the past two decades or so. And no, we’re not just talking about Lorde. May is known as Music Month in NZ, formed as a way to promote the creation of music by native kiwis, and my, oh my, has it worked! Here’s a short run down of some of my personal favorite NZ artists and bands.   ALIEN WEAPONRY Thrash Metal Sounds like… a modern-day warrior cry … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: NEW ZEALAND

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THIS JUST IN: Music News 05.06.18

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We present to you, the latest installment of recent headlines in foreign music below… After 35 Years, New Music From Legends! Sweden | Pop Yep, the rumors are true – ABBA is united together and in the studio again after their hiatus 35 years ago! Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha last made music together as a group around the end of 1982,and despite solo projects, musicals galore and even a museum dedicated to them, many fans have felt a void for decades without new music from them as the supergroup. But alas, dry those tears and rejoice! There are plans … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 05.06.18

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THIS JUST IN: Music News ft. Lena Katina & Serj Tankian!

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Some global music news from around the globe for the week of December 3rd… Enjoy!   Former t.A.T.u. Member  Releases New Single Russia | Pop Lena Katina, one half of the famous Russian electro-pop group t.A.T.u., dropped a new single titled Silent Hills on November 22nd that almost blew past our radar. But have no fear – we gave it a listen for you and well, WE REALLY DIG IT. The past material released by Lena was decent, but this latest effort of her’s is pretty spectacular. Subtle at first, the instrumental-driven chorus  of Silent Hills drives the song and … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News ft. Lena Katina & Serj Tankian!

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THIS JUST IN: Music News 11.13.17

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Here is your weekly dose of music news from my desk to your’s! F(x)’s Amber Liu Featured in SUPERFRUIT Music Video South Korea/U.S.A. | Pop A welcome gift was given to K-Pop and U.S. pop fans alike in the form of the fantastical new song and music video by the group SUPERFRUIT. If you’ve never heard of them, you would most likely recognize them at least. They make up half of Pentatonix – Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying and make super bubbly and fun pop music. Their latest adventure via song includes the delightful K-Pop singer and rapper Amber Liu, … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 11.13.17

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THIS JUST IN – Music News 09.13!

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Electro Duo FEMM Releases 3 singles Today, 09.13 Japan | J-Pop A post shared by FEMM (@femm____) on Sep 12, 2017 at 8:11pm PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js The Far East Mention Mannequins have been busy since the release of their last song Do It Again back in May of this year. RiRi and LuLa covered two popular J-Pop songs in this latest musical endeavor – one being My Revolution by Misato Watanabe (1986) and Konya Wa Boogie Back by Kenji Ozawa (1994). The third track, Falling For a Lullaby, is an original song of their’s and has the heaviest electronic beats of all three. … Continue reading THIS JUST IN – Music News 09.13!

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Special Promo Releases by Global Artists!

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From Mexico’s Clubz to Aussie Tash Sultana, there are a bunch of artist promos going on in their merch stores online! I mean, who doesn’t want some extra goodies while supporting their favorite band? Nowadays, artists are scraping for dollars to make awesome, fun and cool products for fans and I think that is beyond considerate and sweet. I remember going to a Puffy AmiYumi (JPN) concert in college and being heartbroken that they sold out of t-shirts so quickly. Well, with opportunities like this now, you don’t have to worry about that! Below are a few promos currently running … Continue reading Special Promo Releases by Global Artists!