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the bpa - seattle (feat emmy the great) / toe jam (feat david bryne & dizze
2008-11-03 19:51:00
the bpa feat emmy the great - seattle [link 2][LOVE THIS SONG!!!]the bpa feat david bryne and dizzee rascal - toe jam (stanton warriors mix) [link 2][musician/dj norman cook (aka fatboy slim) returns under the new alias of the brighton port authority. as usual norman isn't letting on too much about the collaborative project, but what we do know is that besides the artists featured above, ashley beedle, iggy pop, jack penate and martha wainwright are all rumored to be in on the project. can't wait to listen to this album! BTW, i'm totally digging this stanton warriors remixed version of toe jam which heavily features dizzee's awesome rapping over a hot groove.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Seattle , Great , David , Feat

beyonce - if i were a boy / single ladies (new videos)
2008-10-16 21:54:00
beyonce - single ladiesbeyonce - if i were a boy[ok, my last posting of beyonce got taken down, so i'm going to repost with no links except the official beyonce youtube site just in case you can't see these videos. love these songs, but not enough to be taken off the net, so enjoy! ;)]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMus icWorld
More About: Videos , Beyonce , New Videos , Single , Ladies

britney - womanizer (new video)
2008-10-12 10:06:00
if video doesn't play, try this official linkbritney - womanizer (teenagers remix) [link 2][britney is baaaack! AND she reteams with her 'toxic' video director joseph kahn on this naughty HOT comeback clip. not much more to add to the impending britney invasion (new album circus drops dec 2 with the mtv doc 'for the record' airing on november 30th) except welcome back and please don't eff it up.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Britney

fleet foxes - he doesn't know why (video premiere)
2008-10-01 20:46:00
fleet foxes - he doesn't know why [link 2][i love the organic approach to music these guys have (which is also why their self titled album is easily one of my favorites of the year). in their latest single, there's something so wonderfully rural and 70's about it all (can't defend that comment too much, just a feeling).]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Won giesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Fleet

lykke li feat bon iver - dance dance dance (live performance)
2008-10-01 20:23:00
lykke li feat bon iver - dance dance dance (live) [link 2][taking on a certain blogotheque live performance quality, lykke li convinced the boys of bon iver to lend a musical hand while she bounces around a fountain. oh the wacky world of indie music!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Performance , Dance , Live , Feat

katy perry - hot n cold (video premiere)
2008-10-01 20:06:00
katy perry - hot n cold [link 2][at first i kind of wrote katy off as a one hit wonder, but upon listening to her debut album one of the boys again, i realised that there are a few really good pop songs up her homo friendly girl kisser sleeves. case in point this new single! with a video that has a lovely retro hue and is uber catchy thanks to max martin (p!nk, kelly clarkson), i'm really glad that this quirky lass is getting the chance to be a quirky kind of pop star. yeah katy!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Cold , Katy , Premiere , Perry

anthony and the johnsons - another world (video premiere)
2008-09-30 23:55:00
antony and the johnsons - another world [link 2][title track taken off the upcoming another world EP, it's the return of everyone's favorite transgender torch singer antony! after guesting on loads of albums these past two years, i'm just excited that new material is coming our way. this is a nice tease!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Premiere , Anthony

alicia keys & jack white - another way to die (video premiere)
2008-09-30 23:23:00
alicia keys & jack white - another way to die [link 2] [i've had this track in my inbox for a week and my gut feeling about this theme song for the upcoming 007 movie, is that it's all over the place (and not in the good way). it's trying to be funked up, but it just sounds weirdly messy and soul less. which is a shame since i'm a huge fan of both artists. is this theme song indicative of what to expect from the upcoming 007: quantum of solace movie? i hope not!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Alicia Keys , White , Premiere , Jack

keane - spiralling (video premiere)
2008-09-28 20:56:00
keane - spiralling [link 2][tom chaplin and co are back with the 1st single from their upcoming new album perfect symmetry. embracing a more synthesized and guitary sound this time around, the days of the shoegazing keane are behind them; welcome a poppier rock version 3.0! is it just me or does this track sound almost "chinois" in some parts? care to comment on the song?]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Keane , Premiere

girls aloud - the promise (video premiere)
2008-09-26 05:34:00
girls aloud - the promise [link 2][with girls aloud member cheryl making the x-factor must see tv in the UK, the release of "the promise" feels like perfect timing for her group to return. the song itself is not their usual brand of hot mess and instead a catchy 60's inspired pop ditty that you'll be able to sing along to in minutes. as for the video... um, fire the makeup people stat! the ginge one looks like a horror movie extra!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Girls , Girls Aloud , Premiere , Promise

ANOTHER 10: jennifer hudson, colin munroe, solange, danity kane, jazmine su
2008-08-25 09:15:00
jennifer hudson feat young jeezy - spotlight (remix) [link 2][how can i talk about jennifer hudson without being overly fanboy? ok... i can't! at this point, i'm just plain curious about anything this oscar (future grammy) winner has up her sleeve. with her upcoming album due for release in a few week, i can only assume that the rest will be as fabulous as this ne-yo/stargate production.]colin munroe - sunday bloody sunday [link 2][after successfully taking on kanye west's flashing lights, colin returns with his quirky banjo infused cover of a U2 classic. it's adorable and teases us for his upcoming mixtape that he's scheduled to release soon. i have yet to hear his personal work, but if these two versions are any indication, i'm sure i'll be just as happy with his original content!] solange - sandcastle disco [link 2][you gotta give it up to solange for releasing tracks that not only pay tribute to the 60's girl groups but also throw in a modern spin to the mix. that kind ...
More About: Jennifer Hudson , Jennifer , Danity Kane , Solange , Hudson

10 song POP catchup: james morrison, ne-yo, keri hilson, rihanna, one repub
2008-08-23 18:32:00
a good song is a good song. whether it's through grammy award winners or a flat out boyband, these following 10 acts have found themselves a 4 min ditty that just plainly entertains. it's been a great summer for pop tunes and these are some of the highlights. james morrison - you make it real (myspace tv performance) [link 2] [he's back! one of my favorite soul singers from the UK finally returns with a new batch of songs from the highly anticipated upcoming album songs for you, truths for me. wanna hear more from the album? go check out james' myspace page where he posts a snippet of another track called "once, when i was little".] ne-yo - miss independent (remix feat lil wayne, jay-z and kanye west) [link 2] [i knew that this song was a massive hit a month back when i was crossing houston and two young girls were jamming to this chorus blasting out of their car. it was their total connection to the lyrics that made me appreciate this track even more. sometimes that's all...
More About: Rihanna , Song , Keri Hilson , James , Keri

10 song catchup: vampire weekend, fleet foxes, duffy, adele, coldplay, noah
2008-08-23 05:14:00
it's been a wonderfully strange busy summer for me careerwise and in the process, i am the first to admit that wongie's music blog has suffered along the way (ok, we basically stopped posting for two months). hopefully with fall coming, i'll be able to deal with some much needed time management and have this site back up and running regularly. if you've missed me, then here's a quickie treat of some gems that i've been in love with the past few months. more of these big postings to come this weekend, so come back again will ya! vampire weekend - cape cod kwassa kwassa [link 2][can you believe that we're already on single #4 off their self titled album? currently wowing them across the pond on the festival circuit, i can't wait to hear new material (fans post on youtube please!). want more vampire weekend, check out the awesome blog pretty much amazing for a lovely cover of fleetwood mac's classic song "everywhere"]fleet foxes - white winter hymnal [link 2][i can honestly li...
More About: Song , Weekend , Coldplay , Vampire , Noah

song of the week: santogold - lights out (new video)
2008-08-13 04:11:00
santogold - lights out (remix) [link 2][I LOVE THIS SONG!!! is it just me of does this sound like something that should be on 'the breakfast club' soundtrack? santogold nails it again with this extremely catchy ditty from her wonderful self titled debut. definitely my song of the week.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Song , Week , Lights

kylie minogue - the one (freemasons remix) (video premiere)
2008-08-11 20:46:00
kylie minogue - the one (freemasons remix) [link 2][she's baaaack! whether you want to allude that comment as my first post in about a month, or the fact that kylie has returned to our monitors with a hot video, is up to you. the truth is that 'the one' has always been one of my favorite tracks off her X album and if the freemasons remix will bring her back to the charts, then so be it.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Kylie Minogue , Remix , Premiere , Kylie

she and him - why do you let me stay here (new video)
2008-07-14 14:22:00
she and him - why do you let me stay here [link 2][though a majority of the zooey deschanal and m ward (aka she and him) album, volume one, was recorded between los angeles and portland, it took a performance in austin texas' sxsw to make them official. paying homage to the music that influenced the duo, she & him are currently touring the US with their retro pop sound. it's taken me awhile to warm up to them (for personal issues against zooey), but i'm now a fan.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video , Stay

hot remix: solange - i decided pt 2 (freemason radio mix) (new video)
2008-07-13 09:14:00
solange - i decided pt 2 (freemason radio mix) [link 2][solange knowles (aka beyonce's baby sister) has always had the fortune to run to the beat of her drum. taking baby steps as an actress and releasing under the radar music, it looks like solange is finally ready for her closeup. the 1st single off her album sol-angel and the hadley st. dreams is not only produced by the neptunes, but is a surprising doo-wop soul tune with minimal background music. i wasn't a big fan of the initial mix, which is why i'm so happy that the freemasons brought the kind of chords that the song really needs. now, i love this tune! can't wait to hear what else solange has in store for us!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesMu sicWorld
More About: Video , Radio , Remix , Solange , Freemason

pop fix: the saturdays - if this is love (new video)
2008-07-13 08:58:00
the saturdays - if this is love [link 2][the UK have the corner on fabricated girl groups. somewhere amidst the mediocre choreography and oversinging, there are a few acts that have managed to shine (sugababes and every now and then, girls aloud). well... the saturdays are looking to fill the current void of chart topping girl groups and so far my reaction is kind of 'eh' to their attempt. but then again the fact that they've sampled yazoo (yaz to all you US folks) is reason to showcase just this once.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Love

death cab for cutie - cath (new video)
2008-07-13 06:27:00
death cab for cutie - cath [link 2][i have more than a few friends who are totally enamoured with death cab's current album narrow stairs, but i have yet to latch on to any of their songs for my playlist. but for those of you who love this ben gibbard penned track, enjoy!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Death , Cath , Cutie

naughty naughty: mylene farmer - degeneration (new video)
2008-07-13 02:08:00
mylene farmer - degeneration [link 2][one of the biggest selling stars of france returns with the 1st single off her upcoming album point de suture. embracing a total electronic sound, mylene continues to prove that her quirky style still remains au courant after 22 years. add to the fact that the video is one literal cluster f**k and you've got a nice return to the french charts.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Farmer

gonzales - working together (new video)
2008-07-07 04:49:00
gonzales - working together [link 2][canadian by way of berlin, then paris, rapper/composer/singer, gonzales returns to our playlists with his latest album soft power. the collection is actually a borderline tribute album to the soft rock tracks gonzales listened to during the 70's and 80's, though i'm not quite sure what this current single should remind me of. nevertheless, it's fun and catchy.]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Gonzales , Working

broken social scene presents kevin drew - safety bricks (new video)
2008-07-07 04:15:00
kevin drew - safety bricks [link 2][though broken social scene co-founder, kevin drew, got everybody from that band to play on this album, he's definitely still calling spirit if a solo release. interestingly enough, each member of the band will get their chance to release solo albums as the broken social scene presents series will showcase their individual talents over time (brendan canning's album 'something for all of us' will be out later this month). how cool are these canadians? very!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Social , Safety , Presents , Scene

la blogotheque presents: bon iver - lump sum / skinny love
2008-07-04 16:12:00
bon iver - lump sum [link 2]bon iver - skinny love (live) [link 2][as you know, i've been quite the fan of bon iver these past few months. the surprising thing is that i discovered his music as a live artist (via live performances on tv and youtube) as opposed to my usual route of hearing the music via myspace/articles/downloads. it's rare to love an artist live and then go back to listen to the studio versions of songs afterwards. anyway, the blogotheque folks continue to perpetuate my live love of justin vernon and his pals as they perform two sessions (a total of 6 performances!) for the website. awesome!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wong iesMusicWorld
More About: Love , Presents , Skinny , Lump

(gimmicky) video of the week: pop levi - semi babe (part 1/2) (new videos)
2008-07-03 10:17:00
pop levi - semi babe [link 2][totally gimmicky but follow the instructions of these two videos and you'll get to hear this cute summer ditty by uk avant pop artist pop levi. the instuctions are easy: click on the left video first quickly pause it then click play on the right video pause that too rewind the right video to the beginning click play for the left video (you'll see a countdown start) once the countdown hits midnight (or zero), play the right video sit back and enjoy honestly, i'm more fascinated by the cueing of the videos perfectly than the song itself, but heck, at least he got my full attention for 3 min 22 secs whole heartedly!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld
More About: Video , Videos , New Videos , Week , Levi

on the radar 2008: little jackie - the world should revolve around me
2008-07-03 06:42:00
little jackie - the world should revolve around me [link 2][remember imaani coppola? about 10 years ago, the kooky neo soul singer had a minor hit with legend of a cowgirl only to be lost in the shuffle of being at a major label soon afterwards. well, it looks like imaani is back and this time she's collaborating with the talents of programmer/producer adam pallin in the form of little jackie. the duo have crafted a fun album filled with motown references filtered through catchy catchy pop. check out their latest single that's just begging to be soundtracked for the summer!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: The World , Radar , Jackie , 2008

jay brannan - housewife (new video)
2008-07-03 06:39:00
jay brannan - housewife [link 2][i am not in the habit of showcasing artists just because he or she is 'out', in fact, i tend to avoid music that blatently caters to the LGBT market (if i never hear a song about 'one day we'll be free...', it won't be soon enough. puke!) so in the case of singer/songwriter/actor jay brannan i have to give it up to him for releasing a strong collection of songs that not only speak to me personally but is broad enough to not paint itself into a corner. do i secretly want to be someone's housewife? you'll never know! if you like what you hear, go and get his album goddamned now (only $9.99 yo!)]http://feeds.feedburner.com/WongiesM usicWorld
More About: Video

lil wayne - a milli (video premiere)
2008-07-03 05:38:00
lil wayne - a milli [link 2][i usually don't pay any attention to boastful rap, but this vocal hook line is HOT! like SCORCHING hot! as his song claims, lil wayne managed to sell a million copies of his highly anticipated album tha carter III in the first week (biggest 1st week sales of 2008) and looks to continue his hot streak with this killer jam. i'll allow the boasting this time around, but luckily the rest of the album is more than that!]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongies MusicWorld
More About: Video , Lil Wayne , Premiere , Wayne

estelle - no substitute love (new video)
2008-07-02 09:05:00
estelle - no substitute love [link 2][as much as i like this 3rd single (heck it even comes with a george michael "faith" reference!) from the album shine, i'm keeping my fingers crossed for a roots down version with just simple harmonies and guitars on the mix. oh, and somehow project runway christian siriano ended up in the video along with kelly rowland. weird!] want more, check out another version of this song performed live on my favorite music show on the planet, later with jools holland!http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongi esMusicWorld
More About: Video , Love , Estelle

nocturnal discoveries: tristan prettyman, justin nozuka, charlotte sometime
2008-06-30 08:59:00
because i've practically been living in a hotel for the past two weeks, my viewing habits before i crash these nights have been with VH1's nocturnal state. not only do they show music videos (what!!! on tv?!!) but their playlist is actually interesting enough for me to discover new acts. the following three have been my favorites before i go to sleep: tristan prettyman - madly [link 2] [i seem to have a self imposed information brain fart when it comes to singer/songwriter/surfer chick tristan prettyman. the biggest mistake is that i kept on thinking that she was aussie singer missy higgins with a new single (hey, give me a break, it was usually 3am when her video would come on). then just when i thought i knew who this singer was, i couldn't find ANY information online for tristan PERRYman. it's like an information wall that i've finally overcome. thank goodness cause her album hello is not bad at all.] justin nozuka - after tonight [link 2] [fans of this blog know tha...
More About: Charlotte , Justin , Discoveries , Tristan , Nocturnal

the ting tings - shut up and let me go (new video)
2008-06-30 00:28:00
the ting tings - shut up and let me go [link 2][i can say this cause i've been a fan of the group since december, but there's something cheerleader-ish about the songs of the ting tings don't you think? thank goodness katie white and jules de martino are hotties, if not, i would have placed them on my 'bored now' train awhile ago...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wongie sMusicWorld
More About: Video , Shut , Shut Up , The Ting Tings