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on the radar 2008: florence and the machine - kiss with a fist
2008-06-14 12:00:00
florence and the machine - kiss with a fist [link 2][with a strong voice that throws in some south london affectations, what separates florence welch from the unfortunate kate nash and lily allen's press comparisons is a raw music style that channels blues and rock in one go. if you have time, check out her myspace page and listen to the vocal chops this lady has on offer (especially on the song "hospital beds"!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Kiss , Machine , Florence , Radar , 2008

the brunettes - small town crew (new video)
2008-06-14 11:51:00
the brunettes - small town crew [link 2][there's nothing like a sweet pop song that evokes images of morning dew to start your weekend (images of bike riding in a park also come up... i'm just full of imagination today!). this sweet duo from new zealand released their album structure and cosmetics almost a year ago, but it's never too late to discover gentle loving tunes as good as this.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Small , Town , Crew , Brunettes

ladyhawke - paris is burning (new video)
2008-06-14 01:00:00
ladyhawke - paris is burning [link 2]ladyhawke - paris is burning (alex gopher remix) [link 2][new zealand is in the house! this multi instrumentalist hipster is getting buzz over in the uk after signing to the influential electro dance label modular records. if you go over to her myspace page, you'll quickly discover that she's beyond dance and even sounds a bit like stevie nicks in some rockier tunes. i've included a HOT remix by alex gopher for all you beatheads, it is friday the 13th! enjoy!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Paris , Burning

pussycat dolls - when i grow up (new video)
2008-06-14 00:32:00
pussycat dolls - when i grow up (ralphi rosario remix) [link 2][after a failed solo career, nicole scherzinger returns, with tail between her legs, to the group that made her a worldwide star. there's something still hypnotic about a group of trannylicious ladies who sing and dance their hearts out (can you tell they're one down from the original roster? yeah...i couldn't either). lets hope that their upcoming album will continue to churn out hits for an act that is unfortunately only as good as their last smash. so far, so good.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Pussycat , Pussycat Dolls , Grow , Dolls

live wongie: bon iver - skinny lover (live on later with jools holland) / f
2008-06-12 23:34:00
bon iver - skinny love [link 2][this is a performance by a man who has been heartbroken and found a way to channel it through song. with his album for emma, forever ago garnering some of the best reviews of the year, justin vernon aka bon iver (pronounced like the french "bon hiver") has crafted a raw collection written by a man who disappeared into the woods of wisconsin only to find his soul again. whether it's as poetic as people are making it, bon iver has put out something pretty amazing.] bon iver - flume [link 2][check out this gorgeous performance of yet another gem from his album.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Lover , Live , Skinny , Holland , Jools Holland

sigur ros - gobbledigook (new video) [over 18 version]
2008-06-12 18:57:00
sigur ros - gobbledigook [link 2][please note: not that there's anything wrong with nudity, but i do have to warn you that there are nudies in this video.] [inspired by the photos of ryan mcginley, there's nothing like images of young hipster nudists jumping around happily in the forest. directed by arni and kinski, the big surprise is that wong kar wai cinematographer, christopher doyle, lensed the happy video. then again, for those who know the man, maybe not THAT big of a surprise. great song from the upcoming album Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Version , Sigur Ros

goldfrapp - caravan girl (video premiere)
2008-06-12 18:28:00
goldfrapp - caravan girl [link 2][omg california looks just AMAZING in this video! 3rd single off of the excellent seventh tree album, the song ends in a choir of jubilation that should take away anyone's negative thoughts (unless you're the devil). oh to live by the ocean...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wong iesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Girl , Premiere , Goldfrapp

a fine frenzy - come on, come out (new video)
2008-06-12 18:18:00
a fine frenzy - come on, come out [link 2][i have no clue how acts that fall under EMI records get promoted these days. with the label getting rid of most of their record label heads (wtf indeed!), acts like a fine frenzy are left to fend for themselves in the already saturated world of music. alison sudol deserves better. so in the spirit of promotion and hype, i implore you to not only discover how wonderful this artist is, but go out and get her underappreciated 2007 debut album one cell in the sea now.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Fine , Frenzy , A Fine Frenzy

MGMT - electric feel (new video)
2008-06-12 17:27:00
MGMT - electric feel [link 2][i keep forgetting that these guys are homegrown. maybe it's the fact that they've hit on such a major level everywhere that lil ol brooklyn just doesn't seem like a natural base anymore. if you haven't picked up a copy of their excellent debut yet, then smack yourself in the head then buy here now!UPDATE 6/14: check out this creepy animatronic version by the rock-afire explosion. apparently you can have any song performed by these animals. bizarre! thanks to alfredo for the heads up! http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMusicW orld
More About: Video , Electric , Feel

foals - red socks pugie (new video)
2008-06-12 17:05:00
foals - red socks pugie (henrik schwarz remix) [link 2][back in the beginning of the year, the foals were high on everybody's list of bands to watch in 2008. though i was curious, i found myself not as inspired by their whiney vocals and art rock sounds. i haven't written them off just yet, maybe it's because this hot retro henrik schwarz remix is just plain fabulous. thank goodness for remixes!!!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Foals , Socks

cage the elephant - ain't no rest for the wicked (new video)
2008-06-12 16:14:00
cage the elephant - ain't no rest for the wicked [link 2][this kentucky five piece have released a wonderful lazy anthem that evokes all the southern charm of beck's classic "loser" with an equally catchy chorus to boot. do we love them? well...we're not fawning over them yet, but this is a fun bbq track to blast with a nice cold beer in hand.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Rest , Elephant , Wicked , Cage

mystery jets - two doors down (new video)
2008-06-12 16:07:00
mystery jets - two doors down [link 2][it's as if the 80's never went away when you hear poptastic songs like this! this uk five piece just keep on releasing happy retro songs that fit my summer soundtrack. get their fabulous album 21 here.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Jets , Mystery , Doors

on the radar 2008: bryn christopher - the quest (new video)
2008-06-12 15:55:00
bryn christopher - the quest [link 2][for a 1st single, this is an impressive release. bryn's winehouse-esque vocals not only has a timeless quality, but he also has a tone that sounds like a diva in sequins. reports that his debut album will feature samples from the never before used stax catalog only makes for something even more raw and timeless. i can't wait!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Quest , Radar , 2008

screw damien rice, check out his ex-partner instead: lisa hannigan - lille
2008-06-12 15:32:00
lisa hannigan - lille (demo) [link 2]lisa hannigan - sea song (demo) [link 2][how gorgeous is this demo? currently adding the finishing touches of her debut album, this longtime collaborator of damien rice (adding some of the best vocals to his songs if you ask me) ended her creative relationship with the troubadour under a carefully phrased posting on his site back in march. sounds like she's doing fine without him can't wait to hear new material in the coming months!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Partner , Rice , Check , Screw , Lisa

madonna feat. pharrell - give it 2 me (new video)
2008-06-02 19:28:00
madonna feat pharrell - give it 2 me (paul oakenfold remix edit) [link 2][not sure how long this video will be up (since warner is taking these down like wildfire), but here you have it, the brand spanking new madonna video in which she wears lingerie and hats for 4 minutes. i'm still a total geek during the 'get stupid' breakdown (thank you pharrell!), but as a bonus to my readers, here is the paul oakenfold remix for you beat freaks.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Madonna , Pharrell , Give , Feat

liam finn - second chance (new video)
2008-05-30 20:52:00
liam finn - second chance [link 2][if the surname looks familiar, it's because liam is the son of neil finn (crowded house) and a touring member when the band needs to do international dates. like his father liam also has a knack for songwriting and has crafted a lovely 2007 debut i'll be lightning that has only reached our shores this year. playing every instrument on the album, word is that liam continues his one man band persona when he performs live onstage. hot!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Chance , Liam

on the rader 2008: kerli - walking on air (new video)
2008-05-30 20:49:00
kerli - walking on air [link 2][i first saw this video on perez tv and was drawn into the estonian popstars sound (part esthero part bjork). signed to island def jam, looks like kerli is on the verge of something big, can't wait to hear more!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Walking , 2008

morrissey - all you need is me (video premiere)
2008-05-30 20:31:00
morrissey - all you need is me [link 2][how much did this video cost? it's like they just donned colorful shirts and decided to walk around a back garden for the afternoon. bizarre. the song, is a one week only release that will hopefully refuel our interest in moz before his proper album 'years of refusal' is out in the fall.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Morrissey

on the radar 2008: white lies - unfinished business / death (live on jools
2008-05-30 20:30:00
white lies - unfinished business [link 2][this four piece has the UK blogs buzzing with their confident sound that kind of blends the editors, joy division and the killers filtered through a more popular song structure. i'm a nerd for built up rousing anthems so these guys pretty much had me at their opening chords. doing the festival rounds this summer, keep an eye out as there's a rumored mini-US tour in august.]white lies - death (demo) [link 2][i actually saw this performance on my favorite music show later with jools holland first and was won over by their performance. i definitely like this song better than the 1st single and can't wait to hear what else they have to offer on their upcoming debut.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Business , White , Live , Death , Unfinished

black kids - hurricane jane (video premiere)
2008-05-30 00:43:00
black kids - hurricane jane (demo) [link 2]black kids - hurricane jane (cansecos remix) (webrip) [link 2][jacksonville florida alt kids, with an 80's bend, release a follow up to their UK #11 charting hit "i don't want to teach your boyfriend...". though i'm still not completely won over by their lo-fi pop antics, i can't deny that their songs are definitely catchy as heck. personally i'm feeling their remixes alot more than the originals, which is why i've offered up the cansecos version for you!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Kids , Black , Premiere , Jane

kanye west - flashing lights (vers 3 video premiere)
2008-05-30 00:22:00
kanye west feat raheem devaughn - flashing lights (remix) [link 2][since this is the 3rd version of the video (still not as good as the original), i figured i'd pass on yet another (bootleg?) remix of the song this time with raheem devaughn adding some sulty vocals to the track that is determined to be a massive hit. i love the song already... sheesh!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Kanye West , West , Premiere , Lights

that itunes ad song: coldplay - viva la vida
2008-05-30 00:11:00
coldplay - viva la vida [link 2][as a pre-cursor to their upcoming album of the same name, i'm actually hoping that the album will have more gorgeous tunes like this one than the less than inspiring 1st single "violet hill". though my adoration for this band has waned a bit, this is still a big release for the summer.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Itunes , Song , Vida , Coldplay , Viva

weezer - pork and beans (new video)
2008-05-29 23:42:00
weezer - pork and beans [link 2][this is fast becoming weezer's biggest hit single to date! taken off their upcoming self titled 'red' album, i'm happy that rivers cuomo and co are bringing their self-effacing music back to our airwaves again.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Beans , Pork , Weezer

tapes n tapes - hang them all (video premiere)
2008-05-23 10:31:00
tapes n tapes - hang them all [link 2][it's taken me a bit longer for me to warm up to this tapes'n'tapes release. much is because their last album the loon was so instantly catchy. but after a few listens, this new album (and 1st single) sounds like a band who are moving beyond their hooks to release a mature, confident follow up. go out and buy walk it off now]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Hang , Tapes

usher - moving mountains (new video)
2008-05-23 10:29:00
usher - moving mountains [link 2][ok, i'm probably going to get some hate commentary for this next statement, but i don't hear a song here. all i hear is 'MOOOVING MOUNTAINS' and 'LEAVE ME BE. JUST LEAVE ME BEEEEEE' over and over again with a bit of babbling in between. thank goodness the arrangement of the song by timbaland (both vocal and musical) is interesting and gorgeously layered. taken from the upcoming album here i stand]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Usher , Mountains , Moving

michelle williams - we break the dawn (new video)
2008-05-23 09:47:00
michelle williams - we break the dawn [link 2][i don't want to be rude, but what a completely misguided video for ms. williams. as a true fan of the destiny's child, i truly want them to do great work. but rather than go the natural route and make a great summer lifestyle fun post-party/watch-the-sunrise-in-the-big-c ity, kind of video, someone convinced her to go for a contrived 'tranny hangs with her gay boys' gathering instead. lame! great song, crap video!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Break , Dawn , Williams , Michelle Williams

n.e.r.d. - everybody nose (new video)
2008-05-19 20:21:00
n.e.r.d. - everybody nose (remix feat kanye west, lupe fiasco, crs and pusha t) [link 2][this song may be the most annoying/coolest song of the season, but whatever you think of the track, it does mark the return of N.E.R.D.! after watching their highly stylized video (with a way too meta cameo by lindsay lohan), check out the spankin new kanye west remix that is just killer!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Nose

dance bitch dance: the presets - are you the one (lifelike1's serious remix
2008-05-19 19:37:00
the presets - are you the one (lifelike 1's serious remix) [link 2][the wonderfully hip sydney based modular records pulls out this (now classic) 2005 electro club smash by the presets and revs up interest again with a brand new remix thanks to lifelike. the end result is f**king fabulous!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Won giesMusicWorld
More About: Dance , Remix , Bitch , The Presets

discovery 2008: wild beasts - the devil's crayon
2008-05-19 18:40:00
wild beasts - the devil's crayon [link 2][i'm in awe! upon hearing this song for the 1st time, the soaring theatrical vocals of hayden thorpe swirl into a falsetto chorus only to switch into a ripped up gutteral howl which somehow makes for a perfect blend of random. will this work for their upcoming full album limbo, panto? i'm not quite sure, but at least i've just discovered a unique band that i'll be keeping an eye out over the next couple of months.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Discovery , Wild , 2008

portishead - the rip (video premiere)
2008-05-19 18:29:00
portishead - the rip [link 2][this mellow folk song (featuring beth gibbon's gorgeous vocals) kicks into a retro-electronic tune after 2 minutes and it's just genius really. transforming into something french act air would record, portishead have really reinvented themselves this time around with surprising diverse sounds in their album 3rd. brilliant really!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Portishead