Song of the Week - Melancholy Sky

Please tell me you've heard of Goldfrapp. They are one of the strangest, yet most genius, groups out there right now. With their ever-changing sound, they always leave you wondering what style they will be coming out with next. That is exactly why I love them so.

Melancholy Sky is a very mellow track, keeping to the bare minimal. The only time the song picks up is during the chorus, but even then it is still a very laid back track. The light back track and the haunting lyrics paint a beautiful picture. The lyrics are a depressing ode to a very messed up relationship, as she realizes that it was not her fault by the end of the song.

The song is left somewhere in between Goldfrapp's first two albums. The first being a very airy and mellow sound and the second being a tribute to 80's synthpop, this new song fits snugly in between the two. The slow jam may not be for everyone, but it has an undeniable beauty to it, and can be a nice change from songs that demand you get crunk in the club.

You can buy the song on iTunes. Please do so. I want more Goldfrapp!

Aubrey O'Day For Celebrity Apprentice

It's no secret. Back in the day, I was a huge fan of Danity Kane. I even subscribed to their ghetto phone service where they would call fans with pre-recorded messages of their group updates. Every mix CD I made in 2008 had "Damaged" on it. Then they broke up. I thought that was that, and apparently it was, for everyone except Aubrey.

I was really excited when I heard that Aubrey was getting her own TV show -- that is until I heard it was on Oxygen, a network that I sadly do not get in my area. The show was one of the most popular on the network, and despite only being six episodes long, drew a lot of attention to the singer. She released a single along with the show, "Automatic" (Which can be bought on iTunes), and she continued to release a lot of material on the viral field as opposed to through retailers.

Now, Ms. O'Day is in the spotlight again as she was announced for the cast of the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. Yes, I know I'm a bit late on this news, but I don't keep up with reality TV outside the realm of drag queens, so give me a break. The show is set to premier on February 12, 2012. Other notable stars appearing in the new season are Clay Aiken, Cheryl Tiegs, and a personal hero of mine, George Takei. That means there is a lot of reasons to watch this year.

My hopes are that her appearance on a major network again will give Aubrey the push to release more solo material. She has been talking up an album for quite some time now, but not release date, or even tentative period has been announced, leaving a lot of fans to wonder what is going on. Another theory is that the new material may be tied to a new season of "All About Aubrey", her Oxygen show.

According to her fanbase on Twitter, she is going to be holding an online announcement (most likely via Ustream) to cover topics and concerns from her fans. Hopefully I will be able to attend and get some info on her upcoming music. For now, we will just have to wait. At least we still have our old Dantiy Kane albums to get us through the hard times. What? I'm the only one?

Hyper Crush "Night Wave" Preview

I am confident that Hyper Crush is one of the greatest bands of all time. They have just the right amount of cockiness and attitude to back up their sick music, as well as having one of the hottest chicks ever as their lead singer (Ok, so they are all attractive in their own way). "Night Wave" is going to be their first album out in a long time. They recently announced a release date, and now they've brought us a video with a whole lot more info.



(Warning: Lots of cursing)

Hyper Crush are calling their fans to go out and buy the album. They have given out a lot of free tracks in the past (I remember getting "Maniac" for free from their site when it first came out) and now they are asking for everyone who has supported them to spend just eight dollars on iTunes and preorder it. This video offers some enticing tidbits for you to pre-order it, too.

First up, they sample random bits of songs. Only a couple of the songs have identifiable lyrics to them ("Chrome Pipes" "Cheap Thrills" and "Bad Boyz" are the only ones I could make out). The songs were lower quality because it was being played on their computer and recorded by an external camera, so no HQ previews yet, but what was heard was impressive. Call me crazy, but I'm pretty sure I heard some dubstep in there. I'm going to try and not be scared by that.

If you do preorder the album on iTunes and send the band a picture of your receipt, they will send you a physical copy of the album. I, for one, am taking them up on this offer. I love holding a disk in my hands as opposed to the new digital age, so any time I can swipe up a physical copy of anything I'm digging, I go for it.

The last small tidbit in the video was a few shots of what the video is going to look like for "Werk Me". For not being on a major label, their video is going to be totally amazing. I mean did you see Holly's ass? Ok, I think I might be turning straight. I've heard of pop music making someone feel gayer, but straighter? This is all too new for me. I need to take a break before I loose my mind.

Preorder "Night Wave" on iTunes. If you do, they'll send you a physical copy. No joke.February 7. 2012. Done now.

Helping XELLE Fund "Hologram"

It's rare that I get preachy on my blog (hah!) but I really have to lay it on you, guys. If I can spare the money, so can you. XELLE is one of the hottest rising groups in pop music, and they are promising us a spectacular video for their newest single "Hologram". There's just one little problem: They need a little more money... Well if you consider 6K a little, then yeah.

Ok, so the entire six thousand isn't on your shoulders (and actually, nearly half of that has already been donated), but even a little goes a long way, plus you will be rewarded for your efforts. They are offering prizes to people who contribute even a little. Thank You's range anywhere from a mention on the site, to credits in the video, and for the extreme donators, an appearance on screen in the video itself.

The girls have continued to hint at what the video will be like, but they won't even give me the details! They keep saying that it is going to use an untapped medium, as well as have a story and a few cameos sprinkled in. I, for one, and extremely pumped about this video. They have said they hope to get it out by March. That leaves them a small window of time to get this thing done, and if I know my girls, they're gonna get it done and get it done right.

What's even better is anyone who donates $20 (That's less than I spend a month on iTunes. Is there rehab for that?) will get a special bonus video for another XELLE song before anybody else. You get the joy of knowing you were part of something huge and get rewarded for it with even more music. Where is the negative to that?

I guess I'm done begging for now. I feel very passionate about these girls and their talent. You can donate any amount of money to their RocketHub account.

Album Review - The E.P.

My love for Chelsea Korka knows no bounds. From reality TV, to the Paradiso Girls, to her new solo career, I have had my eye on this lady, and I'm so glad that she has finally released her own music. And what's even better is it's very good. She teased us for over a week with these songs, but it was totally worth it. Allow me to delve into "The E.P." by Chelsea Korka.

Song of the Week - Set You Free

I don't really have an excuse for myself this time. Not much has come out the past two weeks in the music world, and when something like this comes out, it's hard to ignore. Don't judge me, everybody, but this track is by 3OH!3.

This group is one of the most inconsistent of the more mainstream acts I follow. They flop back and forth between hip hop and electronic pop, making it hard to target their exact fanbase. Every once in a while, they release a single that balances the two perfectly making me unable to hate them. "Set You Free" is one of those songs.

I'm not exactly sure what it is about this group that attracts me, or anyone for that matter, but they have a certain charm to them, and their pop stuff if pretty catchy. Now that they are in the public eye, as opposed to being hipstrer cred, fans are putting a lot of pressure on them to make stuff closer to their first album. Going by the album's most popular single "Don't Trust Me", I'd say that they are going in the right direction.

If you really want to, I guess you could buy the single on iTunes. I'm gonna go now. I feel a little dirty.

New Years Resolutions? Think Again!

Ok, so it is kind of a bad pun. I didn't get a chance to blog about Kwanza Jones's smash song "Think Again" because it was already out for a while by the time I got my blog revamped and ready to present to the masses. I just wanted to make one last post this year, showcasing this amazing song and video, because when the album comes out, this very song will be completely different!



2012 is going to be an amazing year. I already have a lot planned for the new year including interviews, an exclusive new song preview, some new reoccurring features, and guests posts (both friends writing for my blog and me writing for others). It's gonna be a busy year and I hope everyone continues to to support me in my efforts to spread the love and joy of pop music to every corner of the universe -- before I take it over, that is.

On a side note, I am taking a mini-vacation this weekend. I threw this post together quickly (obvious, no?). But never fear, I will return Monday with the Song of the Week. I hope you all have a great New Year's Eve and New Years Day. Don't drink and drive and stay safe both physically and sexually! Love you guys!