Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Paramore "Ain't It Fun" Gets The Choreographed Treatment

"Ain't It Fun" did wonders for Paramore this year, scoring them another major radio hit and their first U.S top ten single. Aside it from being a satirical look on growing up, it's also a great reflection on your youth as well, shown here in this video featuring Maryland dance crew Tito Boyscouts.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

HyunA "Red"


HyunA never fails to deliver a solo bop. Getting past the ridiculous of "Bubble Pop" allowed to me to genuinely enjoy "Ice Cream" and her Trouble Maker singles as well. So I don't feel bad at all for saying "Red" is the most addicting K-Pop song of 2014.

Porter Robinson "Flicker"

Porter Robinson's "Worlds" will more than likely be my favourite electronic driven release (if Calvin Harris doesn't release). "Sad Machine" and "Lionhearted" were both good for what they were: downtrodden melancholy and cinematic EDM. "Flicker"...

Thoughts About Hilary Duff''s "Chasing The Sun"

Hilary Duff's return to the music scene is finally a reality after constant rumours, speculation and teases by the "Lizzie McGuire" star herself over the past seven years. Here are a few thoughts I have about "Chasing The Sun":

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Jessie Ware "Share It All"

"Share It All" is a deluxe track from Jessie Ware's anticipated sophomore set "Tough Love", proceeded by the single of the same name.

Jay Park "Nana" (feat. Loco)

The last Jay Park song that I was fully invested in was "Joah" back in April of last year. The others he's dropped between then ("I Like 2 Party", "Metronome", "Taekwondo") didn't do much for me or his Last.Fm plays. His newest,  "Nana" is produced by frequent collaborator Cha Cha Malone and features fellow AOMG member Loco.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Troye Sivan "Happy Little Pill" (Updated)

Australian actor and YouTuber Troye Sivan put fans in frenzy a when he announced he was releasing his debut self-titled EP in August. Being the person that he is, Troye shared the full audio to the first single, "Happy Little Pill" two days before its official release date.

Gorgon City "Unmissable" (feat. Zak Abel)

Gorgon City already scored two hits this year, including the #1 single "Ready For Your Love" with MNEK. "Unmissable" is the third offering from their debut "Sirens", coming in October and is arguably the best of the three songs.

SISTAR and Infinite Board The Mediocre K-Pop Train With "Touch My Body" and "Back"

July was looking like it was going to redeem the current banal state of K-Pop this year. Girls Day, B1A4, Dynamic Duo and Nu'Est dropped more than adequate tunes for my ears to genuinely enjoy. And then SISTAR and Infinite's comebacks happened...

Banks "Beggin For Thread"

Banks's highly anticipated "Goddess" LP will be here sooner than you know it and with a good majority of the tracks out now, the LA-based singer dishes out another in the form of "Beggin For Thread".

Pharrell "Come Get It Bae" Music Video

"Come Get It Bae" was chosen as the second American single after the positive response it got from fans during his performances on SNL and The Voice (and because "Marylin Monroe" was not a good choice as a follow-up, let's be honest).

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Dynamic Duo & DJ Premier "AEAO"

Another huge step for Korean music. Dynamic Duo have caught the attention of famed American hip-hop producer DJ Premier and collaborated.

Rizzle Kicks "Tell Her" (Official Music Video)

A few weeks ago, Rizzle Kicks debuted their new single "Tell Her" via an Evian ad/promotional video with tennis star Maria Sharapova. Good thing that wasn't the actual video. The duo shared the official visuals for the song today.

Alexandra Stan "Dance"


After testing the waters with her K-Pop influenced single, "Cherry Pop", Alexandra Stan returns to a radio-friendly sound with her newest song, "Dance".

DJ Fresh "Flashlight" (feat. Ellie Goulding)

Ellie Goulding is still milking the "Halcyon" era for what it's worth...sort of.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Nu'Est "Good Bye Bye"

Hey YO! Nu'Est is back! On a (insert producers name here) track! MAKE SOME NOISE!

B1A4 "Solo Day"

B1A4 are on their second comeback of the year after releasing their first album and winter midtempo track, "Lonely" back in January.

Girl's Day "Darling"

The month of July is redeeming the state of the K-Pop scene in 2014. First f(x) deliver the genre bending madness that we've been yearning for with "Red Light" and now Girls Day serve some sun tinged realness with the summer single "Darling".

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Shift K3Y "I Know"

Shift K3Y scored his first top five hit with "Touch" earlier this year and is eyeing the #1 spot with his second release "I Know".

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Album Review: Example "Live Life Living"

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Live Life Living
Epic Records

"Playing In The Shadows" was the darkest that Example has been and unless he hits rock bottom, he will ever be. "The Evolution of Man" was the less appreciated sequel, telling the tale of a man on the mend. "Live Life Living" is the third and final chapter of the trilogy: one of reintegration living life to the fullest, but dangerously straddling the line that started the trilogy, as heard on "Take Me As I Am".

Fifth Harmony "Bo$$"

Fifth Harmony have officially arrived with their ode to big dreams and independence, "Bo$$".

Foxes "Glorious" Music Video

Foxes is trapped in a "Stepford Wives/Pleasantville" type country club in the video for "Glorious".

Monday, July 7, 2014

Example "10 Million People"

I have been enjoying Example's "Live Life Living" a lot more than I thought I would, to the point that I have grown to like the previous flop singles that aren't "One More Day". One of my personal faves from the album is the spiritual sucessor to the aforementioned "Day", "10 Million People".

f(x) "Red Light"

Not f(x), the neglected little sister of SM Entertainment, outdoing Girls Generation and EXO in the comeback game this year.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Hyomin's "Nice Body" Is Disappoinment To Say The Least...

With Jiyeon's "Never Ever" being a somewhat interesting song, but overall a strong concept, Hyomin's solo debut was looking to trump hers with the multiple picture teasers, a 19+ M/V and Brave Brothers produced title track.

The Madden Brothers "We Are Done" Music Video

"Cardiology" came out in 2010 and Joel Madden is getting his coins from the Australian version of "The Voice". A GC album is currently in the works, but in the meantime, Joel and twin brother Benji have formed a side project and released a single, "We Are Done" with its parent album "Greetings From California" to come in the fall.