Tracks...

Tracks time again - a rather diverse one.

This lot includes the usual mix of commercial/uncommercial recent tracks, including not one but two fantastic videos from Goldfrapp, the latest from my new French fave Indila, the latest video from the fabulous Lana Del Rey, the Kazaky boys etc. Considering it is the middle of summer (despite the complete lack of it over here, at least weather wise), it seems that a lot of the music coming out this time around is rather laid back but the likes of Martha Wash are here to try and fix that.

As always, hope you'll find something to enjoy here.

Tracks...

It's that time again - a bunch of tracks that I am currently listening to (although some of these were actually released a year or two ago). Enjoy!

Tracks...

It's been a while since I posted a batch of new/recent tracks that I'm enjoying these days. As always, it is a mix of the fabulous, the tacky and everything in between. Enjoy!



PS: a shout out to the fabulous Jon over at Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle, who drew my attention to some of the artists. Do check out his excellent blog!

A Perfect Contradiction...

Paloma Faith has announced a new album.

A Perfect Contradiction will be released on March 3. It is trailed by her new Pharrell-produced single "Can't Rely On You" which will be released on February 23.

The new album, which is her third,  it the follow-up to 2012's Fall to Grace, which peaked at number two in the UK and has since been certified double platinum.

Let's Dance...

Paloma Faith has revealed that she is working with Plan B and Pharrell Williams on her third studio album.

The singer told the Daily Star that the record will be more uplifting than its predecessors.

"I'm sick of being miserable. I'm in the studio now with the attitude of, 'Screw the hard stuff, let's dance'. That sums up how the album is sounding. I can't wait to play the new songs live so I can see people having a good time at my concerts rather than crying at all my emotional stuff." 

Speaking about her collaborators, the 32-year-old added: "Plan B is amazing and inspiring. He's so precise and focused and so dedicated that he makes me doubt myself. I'll think, 'Am I really committed to my job compared to him?' I justify it to myself by saying, 'Well, he doesn't spend as long as I do on artwork. Working with Pharrell is just a dream come true as I've been a fan for years."

Faith released her debut album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? in 2009 and followed it up with Fall to Grace in 2012. Both have since gone double platinum in the UK.

Albums Of Past And Future...

With a new year comes new music. And while I don't think it is any secret that I did not find 2012 to be a particularly exciting year in music, there were still some good albums coming out. Here is a quick look at 10 of the ones I was most excited about in 2012:












Sadly, there were not many others that peaked my interest. But new albums from Madonna, Sandra, PSB and Kylie in the same year is a treat!





Now, a quick look at what to expect in 2013:

HURTS - Exile - 11.03.13
SUEDE - Bloodsports - March 2013
DAVID BOWIE - The Next Day - March 2013
THE WANTED - Third Strike - March 2013
CHER - TBA - March 2013
DEPECHE MODE - TBA - March 2013
SARAH BRIGHTMAN - Dreamchaser - April 2013

We can also expect new albums from Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, Diana Vickers, Lady Gaga and Dido. There have been rumours about new albums from Janet Jackson and Dannii Minogue as well, but let's see what happens...

Here is a taste from few of these upcoming albums (the Suede song is being offered as a free download and is not the first single from the album).

Tracks...

It has been a while since I last posted some new/recent songs that I like. And it continues to be rather hard to find songs that I really like. But here are a few:



(I only post tracks with actual music videos/TV performances, so songs like the brand new one from Cher will be included when the video comes out)

Tracks...

I am sorry about the lack of updates recently, I have been (and continue to be) quite busy these days.

There has been pretty long time since I uploaded a batch of new tracks that I like. And there is a simple reason: there just haven't been that many! 2012 is going down as one of the most uninspired music years ever. But, there are still some treats to be found and here is a collection of some of my favorite tracks over the past few months:



(Thankfully, in the almost complete absence of good, upbeat pop music I have been having a great time over the last few months with a musical discovery that I will post about soon)

Tracks...

I must say that this summer has been very low on interesting tracks - and I have already posted most of them previously. Here are however a few recent ones that I like (for camp value, except the one from Paloma which I think is a very good track).

Fall To Grace...

The cover of the new Paloma Faith album (standard and the 2CD deluxe editions), out on May 28th. Love it!





The first single from the album, "Picking Up The Pieces", debuted at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Faith's highest charting single in the UK to date and her first Top 10 single.

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Fall To Grace...

Paloma Faith will release her second album Fall To Grace on May 28th.

She sais: "The new album has taken on a very cinematic mood. I am very excited to introduce my new sound into the world. Working with Nellee Hooper (Björk, Madonna) has been really inspirational".

Fall to Grace will be preceded by the single "Picking Up The Pieces" on May 20th.

I liked her first album a lot, so I will be picking this one up for sure. There will be a 2CD deluxe edition available along with the standard edition.