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scarlett johansson - falling down (video premiere)
2008-04-30 08:48:00
scarlett johansson - falling down [link 2] [though ms johansson sounds like dreck, you gotta give it up to a girl who's willing to stick her neck out by doing a full album of tom waits covers, then manages to convince david bowie to contribute to her 1st single! damn yo! the pretty arrangement totally reminds me of 4AD stuff from the late 80's/early 90's. it's just too bad that the video is just a camera following her around as she shoots two fashion spreads. it's all very strange if you ask me (and not in a good way)... btw, if you can't see the video try this link instead.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wong iesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Scarlett Johansson , Premiere , Johansson , Scarlett

the ting tings - that's not my name (new video) / that new ipod ad song - s
2008-04-28 21:59:00
the ting tings - that's not my name [link 2]the ting tings - that's not my name (soul seekerz dirty vox dub) [link 2][FINALLY, the follow up to the awesome 'great dj' song, which ironically is the song that introduced the ting tings to many folks in the first place. no issue here since 'that's not my name' still gives me happy vibes 5 months after the fact! with their debut album we started nothing coming out in may, 'great dj' being featured as the free song of the week on itunes (starting tomorrow!) AND they provide the song to the new ipod campaign, looks like the ting tings are onto big big tings this summer! (sorry couldn't resist)]the ting tings - shut up and let me go (live) [link 2][now if you want to get the single for this fun new ipod ad, go to itunes here]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Ipod , Song , The Ting Tings

lykke li - so far so gone (the black cab sessions / acoustic live version /
2008-04-28 19:59:00
lykke li - i'm good, i'm gone [link 2][as you know i'm a big fan of the blogotheque take away concert series, and recently a friend tipped me on yet another spontaneous concert series called the black cab sessions in which artists perform songs in the back seat of a london black cab (everyone from spoon to the kooks have done one song on this series). this time, they got swedish hipster lykke li to give a rousing performance of her latest single. gosh, i just love these flash gig-type performances!][like that? now check out this acoustic live version of the song recorded back in january with guests robyn (!!!), adam & bebban (shout out louds), daniel (the concretes), lars (laakso) and mikael (hjalmar). further proving that everyone in sweden seems to know each other!][and since i'm showing every version of this awesome song, i might as well offer up the great new video in which our lykke coughs up some fine dance moves!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Acoustic , Black , Live , Version , Sessions

guillemots - falling out of reach (video premiere)
2008-04-28 17:45:00
guillemots - falling out of reach [link 2][how cool is it to get sir ian mckellen to be in your new video? according to an interview with sky news, ian discovered the band through a young relative of his. check out his reason to get involved with the video:"I heard about this video for the new song, which I really like and I happen to have nothing better to do, and it's quite near home, so I dropped in, and here I am."awesome! the album red is out now in the uk and released here in may.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Reach

ne-yo - closer (video premiere)
2008-04-27 06:45:00
neyo - closer [link 2][my thing about the talented r&b singer songwriter neyo is that on my ipod, i'm a big fan. his brand of r&b is not only extremely easy on the ears, but very nostalgic and emotional. it's when i see him on stage or on video that i kind of have to remind myself that i'm a fan. first of all, the man is no michael jackson (so really, don't try to dance like him). plus, he attempts to be some kind of stud muffin which just doesn't work (no, REALLY doesn't work). so why hype the guy? as i said, i honestly like listening to his music. if only we lived in a radio era again...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wong iesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Closer

pop song of the week: rihanna - take a bow (video premiere)
2008-04-27 06:25:00
rihanna - take a bow [link 2][part of the re-issue of her platinum (only?!) selling album good girl gone bad, this ne-yo/stargate penned production is just a perfect pop song (if you ask me). with dramatic lyrics and a hot new haircut, i can't wait to hear what other new gems they'll be adding onto this already brilliant collection.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/W ongiesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Rihanna , Song , Premiere , Week

jamie lidell - another day (new video)
2008-04-27 06:24:00
jamie lidell - another day [link 2][i'm always surprised that a soul artist like jamie lidell belongs to a dance/techno label like warp records. but there jamie belongs as he releases yet another quirky collection of tunes that balance old skool soul mixed in with modern influences. his latest album, jim, works surprisingly well and though i've had it for ages, i'm only discovering how much of a gem this album is. hopefully this single will convince to be doing the same!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
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blast from the past: amy winehouse - f**k me pumps
2008-04-27 05:46:00
amy winehouse - f**k me pumps (mylo remix) [link 2][with ms. winehouse dealing with personal drama over the weekend, i figured i'd reminisce about the days when the only drama she had was the fact that the word 'f**k' was featured the title of her single. oh the good ol days! happy weekend folks!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Pumps , Amy Winehouse , Blast from the Past , Past , Blast

david jordan - move on (baby j remix) (video premiere)
2008-04-24 08:01:00
david jordan - move on [link 2][there is something so completely late 80's about uk artist david jordan that i can't quite pinpoint what it is about him that piques my curiousity. maybe it's the fact that he happily rides the vague sexual preference train or that his music is kind of happily old skool. if you can put words to describe what i'm feeling, can you please tell me?]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Baby , Remix , Jordan , Premiere

OMG! This bitch is going to the Madonna Roseland gig!!!!
2008-04-24 07:43:00
Madonna Hard Candy Hong Kong teaser trailer[i didn't think i'd have a chance in hell, but my friends over in HK and Singapore came through for me and I'M GOING TO THE MADONNA ROSELAND SHOW on the 30th!!!! i now have a week to get acquainted with the album tracks and yes, i'll be posting photos right after the show!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Madonna , Bitch

alicia keys - teenage love affair (video premiere)
2008-04-24 07:12:00
alicia keys - teenage love affair [link 2][with over 3 million units sold in the US alone, alicia returns with another wonderful single from her album as i am (there's at least 2 more singles!). the video, which is an homage to the spike lee classic school daze, not only captures scenes to a t, but it continues the beautifying of alicia keys... damn, does ms. thing look really amazing these days!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Love , Alicia Keys , Premiere , Alicia

video of the week: david ford - go to hell (new video)
2008-04-24 06:58:00
david ford - go to hell [link 2][OH MY GOD! you just have to watch this! in conjunction with the US release of his album songs for the road, david shot this AMAZING one take performance of his song 'go to hell'. it's just friggin fabulous and i'll just leave it at that.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Ford , David , Week , Hell

jose gonzalez - teardrops (video premiere)
2008-04-23 08:31:00
jose gonzalez - teardrops [link 2][i can't believe it's taken this long for jose gonzalez to release this massive attack cover version. one of the highlights of jose's live performances since 2006, gonzales added it to the track listing for his 2007 album in our nature and FINALLY put it out in 2008. btw, don't you dig the 70's inspired animation? i sure do!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Jose Gonzalez , Jose

live wongie: adam arcuragi (la blogotheque / takeaway concert)
2008-04-23 08:30:00
adam arcuragi - sin is just an old archery term [link 2][once again the amazing la blogotheque take away concert series gets an artist to perform live at a spontaneous setting. this time, singer/songwriter adam arcuragi gets coerced in performing in and around the flea markets of chelsea (home turf yo!) and as you can see, the results are truly beautiful. adam's rich rootsy voice and sweet harmonies match perfectly whether in a car or in an open space (see below). i'm a new fan (thank you la blogotheque!) if you like what you hear, be sure to check out adam's upcoming ep soldiers for feet mid may.] adam arcuragi - bottom of the river[if you want to see more of adam and co., check out another performance over at la blogoteque]one more lil gift, check out WNYC's profile of adam arcuragi (including two performances) http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMusicW orld
More About: Concert , Live , Adam

captain - keep an open mind (new video)
2008-04-23 07:46:00
captain - keep an open mind [link 2][my fellow blogger mate xolondon is a big fan of this band and i never really understood it until now. not only are the london quintet back with new material, but their first single sounds very much like prefab sprout (and that is a GOOD thing!). now that i've exposed my age, get over the shock and go out and discover/enjoy these two wonderful acts this week.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Open , Mind , Captain

duffy - warwick avenue (video premiere)
2008-04-23 06:33:00
duffy - warwick avenue [link 2][according to fansites, the original video had duffy walking around warwick avenue with balloons and red boots, instead we get an almost one shot of duffy crying. kind of calculated and distracting, especially when she doesn't wipe that mascara tear that smudges her face halfway the video. love the song though.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Avenue , Duffy

just cause they're so darn cute: pitchfork tv presents - vampire weekend pe
2008-04-23 00:20:00
vampire weekend - campus [link 2][check out this piece that pitchfork tv did when vampire weekend recently went to their alma mater of columbia university and performed a few songs with a trio from juillard. whenever i see them, i just want to pinch their cheeks!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Cute , Presents , Weekend , Vampire , Vampire Weekend

those diamond is forever ad songs: landon pigg - falling in love at the cof
2008-04-22 23:46:00
landon pigg - falling in love at the coffee shop [link 2][how can you resist this? it's sweet and simple, swoon worthy and well... appeals to the sap in me. add to the fact that i saw this ad awhile back and finally realised that i had the track hidden in my vast collection for a few weeks! having been featured in greys anatomy and touring with gavin degraw, it was the attachment to the de beers diamond ad that finally allowed landon pigg to make a musical impression. now go on and enjoy this gentle lovely song. sigh... oh and if you want to see the full video, check it out here.]cat power - how can i tell you [link 2][now, this cover of the cat stevens song actually doesn't exist. cat power only recorded 30 seconds and well... it's all in the ad.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Songs , Love , Forever , Diamond

amy macdonald - poison prince (video premiere)
2008-04-22 23:43:00
amy macdonald - poison prince [link 2][though this single had a limited release last year, it looks like the powers that be have deemed it strong enough for a new push; along with a brand new video! i have a quiet appreciation for amy macdonald. maybe it's something about her deep alto voice and folky brogue that just keeps me discovering gems from her every few months. the album, this is the life, is out now and well... it's really good.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Prince , Poison

the myspace leak: lily allen
2008-04-21 23:15:00
lily allen - i could say [link 2][one can be forgiven in forgetting the fact that just over two years ago, lily allen was a newbie singer using the reach of myspace to get her music to a wide range of fans (heck, the album wasn't even out until late spring, and by then everyone could sing along to her songs). fast forward to 2008 and a mini train wreck later, lily is going back to her roots and giving her fans a taste of what's to come. definitely eschewing the reggae-lite for more electronic pop fare, these songs are actually quite good. hopefully we can rediscover and fall back into 'like' with this gal in the coming months.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Myspace , Lily Allen , Lily , Leak , Allen

reeemix for the weekend: the ting tings, kanye west, justice, sam sparro, l
2008-04-19 06:45:00
maybe it's the fact that spring has officially hit NYC and i'm just gearing for a bit of a boogie, but definitely check out these new takes on some familiar songs that you can use to get ready for your weekend! enjoy!the ting tings - that's not my name (tom neville remix) [link 2]kanye west - flashing lights (diplo remix) [link 2]justice - dvno (la riots remix) [link 2]sam sparro - black and gold (sanna and pitron mix) [link 2]lupe fiasco feat matthew santos - superstar (acoustic) [link 2][this is for those of you who get ready for the weekend with some good ol' chill music ;)]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMus icWorld
More About: Kanye West , Justice , West , Weekend , Kanye

kylie minogue - all i see (video premiere)
2008-04-18 09:59:00
kylie minogue - all i see (radio edit) [link 2][as promised here is kylie (yet again!) with the official video for her single. um...unfortunately it kind of sucks. argh, does she WANT to fail with this release?! as a fan, i can only promote so much!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Kylie Minogue , Premiere , Kylie , Minogue

sia - the girl you lost to cocaine (video premiere)
2008-04-18 07:17:00
sia - the girl you lost to cocaine [link 2][omg sia is one CAH-RAY-ZEE gal! she's always been a nutter, but now she brings all her incarnations via a cindy sherman-esque video performance piece. i love it!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Lost , Girl , Premiere , Cocaine

natasha bedingfield - pocketful of sunshine (video premiere)
2008-04-17 21:23:00
natasha bedingfield - pocketful of sunshine [link 2][i'm weirdly fascinated by this song only because it's pretty much a chorus repeated over and over again with a bridge thrown in for measure. i don't get it, but from a commercial standpoint, it's ripe for some ad campaign for tampax or some kind of feminine hygiene product. this will probably end up being a massive hit. bleh!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Natasha Bedingfield , Sunshine , Premiere , Natasha

can't get this outta of my head: jesse mccartney - leavin'
2008-04-17 06:55:00
jesse mccartney - leavin' [link 2][oh yes, i listen to jesse mccartney. actually it's this totally catchy song that has me singing along to it on a daily basis. the fact that it's a jesse mccartney tune is kind of an unfortunate reality, but i'm not a perfect pop song hater! upon doing some research, this song is actually co-written by the dream ("umbrella") which is probably why it grabs you so instantly. oh and two other reasons why i'm thawing on jesse, first, he co-wrote "bleeding love" and secondly, um... this video is borderline kiddie porn! (that's a pretty ballsy image makeover if you ask me)]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Jesse , Head

video of the week: bon iver - wolves (act 1 & 2)
2008-04-16 04:49:00
bon iver - wolves (act 1 & 2) [link 2][i'll let the press notes explain why i've chosen this as the video of the week:Directed by Matt Amato for The MassesFilmed on location in Fall Creek, WisconsinJanuary 2008This is by any description, a project that almost never happened. Rushing to get to Wisconsin for fresh snows and still frozen air, Director Matt Amato arrived in Eau Claire, hometown of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, in late January. In the midst of warming up after a long journey and excitedly telling Justin about all the projects he had on the horizon, Matt received a phone call. One of his best friends had suddenly and tragically passed away. All logic and reason were thrown out. Nobody knew what to do. Matt didn't know whether to stay or go, or how he would even manage to get back to the airport in his state of shock. Justin just tried to stay calm. Between a flurry of phone calls and attempting to contact some of Matt's family to accompany him home, night fell. Almost by...
More About: Video , Wolves , Week

sweet discovery: kings have long arms feat candie payne - big umbrella
2008-04-16 04:17:00
kings have long arms feat candie payne - big umbrella [link 2][what a cute song! of course i knew candie payne from her collaboration with mark ronson last year, but the sheffield based guise of adrian flanagan is definitely new to me. so imagine my surprise to read that 'kings have long arms' have already recorded with philip oakey (human league) but also members of the smiths! looks like i'll have to do some back logging of this act soon.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Discovery , Sweet , Umbrella , Arms , Long

live wongie: colin meloy - we both go down together (live performance)
2008-04-14 23:28:00
colin meloy - we both go down together (live performance) [link 2][with his live album, colin meloy sings live!, just out, i thought i'd give you a teaser of what to expect when you go and check out the wonderful decemberists lead singer on his solo tour this season (if you can get a ticket, i heard it's sold out in some cities!).] 4/15 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre4/16 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg4/17 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg4/21 Chicago, IL Park West4/22 Milwaukee, WI The Pabst Theater4/23 Madison, WI Barrymore Theater4/25 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall4/26 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre4/28 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Theatre4/29 Santa Cruz, CA The Rio Theatre4/30 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore5/2 Seattle, WA Showbox5/3 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroomhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Performance , Live , Colin

death cab for cutie - i will possess your heart (video premiere)
2008-04-14 23:10:00
death cab for cutie - i will possess your heart (album version) [link 2][i'm really on the fence with this comeback single by death cab for cutie (don't quote me, but it kind of sounds like a sub-standard coldplay track. plus the fact that the album cut is 8 minutes long is just kind of self involved for my own tastes). apparently influenced by heavy metal and the band brainiac, the new album, narrow stairs, sounds like it'll be a real test for their rabid fanbase. oh well, the video is lovely though.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Heart , Premiere , Death , Cutie

song of the week: ingrid olava - only just begun
2008-04-14 21:55:00
ingrid olava - only just begin [link 2][from the confines of her apartment in oslo, norway, comes singer/songwriter ingrid olava. creating quite a buzz back home with her lush melodies and intimate vocals, the debut album juliet's wishes is surprisingly a confident collection by such a new young talent. thanks to vegard for the heads up!]want more? check out a recent live cover that ingrid did of adele's chasing pavements below:http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
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