Song of the Month - Nausea Nostalgia

So in case you haven't noticed, the Song of the Week segment has been tossed out of the window. For many reasons, I have decided to go with a monthly segment instead of a weekly one. Now, every last day of the month I will be hand picking a song that I feel is the best of the best for that month. This will make the UCAs much more precise as well as up the stakes for everyone involved. So here is January's entry: Kids Without Instrument's hot track "Nausea Nostalgia".

I may have done a story about these two less than a week ago, but when I looked over the new crop of tracks for this month, nothing stood out more than this unique duo. It combines the best parts of artists like Black Kids and Gotye into one amazing package. The vocals may not be perfect, and the music may be a bit odd to those used to popular tracks, but it all meshes together so well.

The song is about remembering an old relationship and deciding whether to let it go or try and move on. Both the male and female vocalists seem to be wanting the same thing, but are having trouble communicating this to one another. The title alludes to this, without being the focal point or the hook, which is a bit of a refresher while still not going as far as Panic at the Disco or Cobra Starship had done.

Wanna know what is the best part about the song? It's free. I have never knocked on free music. Even if you don't like it, nothing was lost. Putting music out for free is not only a great way to gain fans, but also a gesture from the artist showing that they are not just in it for the money, but also for the sake of art.

You can grab the track for free on their Facebook page. Don't forget to "like" them, too! And also, take a moment to look at the re-vamped rules for Song of the Month. The limitations are much more relaxed, allowing for many more people to submit their music. Click on the "Suggestions" tab to get started!

Interview: April Kae Keeps The Hits Coming

April Kae may still be new, but with one solid hit heating up the indie pop scene, and another one just released and ready to shine, she definitely is going nowhere but up. Recently she and I sat down and spoke about her budding career, including her status as a role model as well as the big start of her career -- her stint on American Idol.

RuPaul's Drag Race Recap - RuPaullywood Or Bust

So the time has come yet again. Another season of Drag Race is here, and I have mixed emotions. Prior to watching the episode, I hadn't had high hopes for it, for obvious reasons, but after seeing it (as well as how my top and bottom predictions performed) I have to say that it may be a bit better than I had expected. Well, let's not waste any time, shall we?

Site News: Drag Race Updates And Disclaimers

I didn't know if I should even "go there" and post something like this, but after all the insanity that was Drag Race Season Four, I think it needs to be said. I am going to take a moment to discuss with you my reasons for saying what I say and doing what I do. Consider this your warning.

Where should I begin? First of all, I have to say this, and make it very clear. When I read a queen, it is almost always in good fun. These are people on a television show. Unless you are their friend or have met/worked with them, you really have no business judging them. I write for your entertainment and to be funny, so when I say something like "...and that wig looked rancid!", it is merely to get a laugh out of a few people, not to say that said performer is bad at what they do. They did make it on the show, after all, and that has to say something if they were picked out by Ru herself.

That brings me to my first major point. Any rude comments said out of malice or hatred will be removed. Period. I put up with some very rude people last season, and I won't do so again. I don't care if you can't stand a queen. Go ahead and tell me why, but if one cannot convey their opinions without degrading someone else, the comments will have to be taken down. This is for the good of not only myself, but for the queens themselves.

Secondly, I have to bring up something that has put me under fire recently. Yes, I do find much of the casting this season to be very suspicious. I will do my best to put these feelings aside and keep in mind that it is just a TV show, but this can be hard to do. As a human being I have my own opinions, and I will do my best to convey them in the most civilized way possible. If I don't fawn over your favorites or judge them more harshly than you think I should, don't get too offended. We are all coming into the show with our predetermined thoughts. I originally didn't agree with the casting of already famous Chad Michaels being cast last year, but she completely changed my mind. If you really have faith in your fave, give me a few episodes. Maybe I'll change my mind.

Lastly I want to say that this is a spoiler free zone. Occasionally information is spread around, most of which makes it's way to me, but I will not be posting about anything that has not aired on Logo yet (hence why I haven't put up my review of the first episode even though the full episode minus the elimination has been on their website). I didn't have a problem with fans posting spoilers or rumors in the comments last year, and I appreciate your courtesy. 

Thank you all for your support. Drag Race has been a big part of TOTU from day one, and will continue to be as long as it stays on the air. I hope that I can keep the laughs going this year in my reviews, and I can't wait to hear what you guys think of my oddball take on things again. Tomorrow will kick off the first of my reviews, to which will hopefully stay on schedule this season.

New And Hot - Kids Without Instruments EP

The talent of young people these days amazes me! The duo known as Kids Without Instruments are both under 21 (19 and 20 to be exact) and they are already out there making music that is not only good but compelling, too. They've had a busy year so far -- and we are only one month in! Check out the their debut video "Nausea Nostalgia" below.



The video is definitely a departure from what people are used to seeing this way. The video is less action and more artsy, which is nice to see from time to time. The colors and slow movements fit the vibe of the already trippy feeling song quite well.

The duo, already on the same record label as chart topping artist Gotye, are billed as being a young Cristal Castles, but I honestly find myself relating them much more closely with Black Kids. They have two vocalists as well as very unconventional vocals. They also write very mellow electronic sounding music, which is a lot harder than it sounds.

Another really positive spin to come out of this group is that it feels like music is finally moving away from the superficial. I hope this duo falls in the footsteps of Adele and Beth Ditto (Lead singer of Gossip) pushing past the boundaries of body image in popular music.

The news of the video comes doubled (thanks to my extreme tardiness) with the release of their new self-titled EP. This release features "Nausea Nostalgia" as a track. The opening track "Stardust" and the closer "Don't Let Go" are definitely the standout tracks for the entire work. The kicker? This EP is free to download on Soundcloud! Check out the playlist of all six tracks below and let me know what you think!

Colette Carr Asks "Why Are You Leaving"

So what if I'm bad at predicting things? I often times state my opinion, which turns out to be completely wrong in the end. So what? I'm still hot. No, we aren't talking about Luciana today, we are going to talk about Colette Carr some more. Don't roll your eyes at me! There can never be too much cCarr! Check out the video for her new track "Why Are You Leaving" featuring Kev Nish from Far East Movement.



Can we take a moment here to talk about how gorgeous Colette looks in this video? I mean she always looks good, but here we really see how pretty she can be when she's dolled up. She has been in the spotlight making a name for herself for a good while now, and seeing her all-grown-up was a bit of a shock at first. The only word that comes to mind is "gorgeous".

As for the video, it is a pretty simple set up wherein cCarr is walking about town looking for her lover who has abandoned her and having to deal with the emotional void he's left. While not a lot of action actually occurs over the course of the shoot, it does feel very emotionally charged by being so well tied in with the subject matter of the song. It may not be as energetic as "Back It Up" or as career changing as "Primo", but it does have a strong standing for itself and leaves an impression.

What I really enjoyed was being able to isolate a member of Far East Movement. I haven't followed them closely over the years, so I hadn't seen what each one was capable of on their own. Many people may not know who Kev Nish is just by his name, but his flow is distinctively FM, and with the right push, this song and video have the potential to allow Kev to sway from the pack mentality of being in a musical group from time to time and allow him to shine on his own again.

Exclusive Permiere - Holly Elle's "Predator"

The time has come! Remember when I said I was going to get the scoop on Holly's new EP? Well she and her team contacted me and asked if I would like to premiere her new track "Predator". Of course I hopped right on that -- and what is better is that this isn't just a thirty second clip -- You are getting to hear the whole song two weeks before it's February release!

The song is in a much more modern pop direction than the previous material we've heard, and adds a much harder edge to this pop diva. Already the winner of the 2012 Universal Conquest Award for EP of the Year, what I've heard out of this release exceeds even the quality and enjoyability of the last. Check out "Predator", the lead in single for her new EP "Leopardess", for yourself!



The EP is due out on all online retailers February 5th. Keep an eye out on her Facebook page for even more exciting news on the EP in the near future! Like it? Love it? Comment below and share the love.