Breakthrough British artist Laura Mvula took to Radio 1’s Live Lounge today, unveiling Pink hit Try as her Live Lounge cover of choice.
Take a watch of the video – nothing fails to impress us when it comes from Miss Mvula – cracking cover!
Christina Aguilera previews ‘We Remain’ from Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack
After announcing the impressive lineup mere hours ago, Republic Records have previewed Christina Aguilera’s contribution, We Remain from the forthcoming ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ soundtrack.
The anthemic pop-ballad sure sounds like a big radio hit already. We can’t wait to hear what’s to come from the new movie’s accompanying album.
New music: Charli XCX – ‘SuperLove’
After weeks of teasing, Charli XCX has premiered her new single SuperLove. The unveiling of the track, the first from the artist’s forthcoming second album, coincides with the star hitting Wembley Arena for the London leg of her UK tour.
Watch the fun, electro-pop video and let us know your thoughts. We’re liking it, so far anyhows!
Coldplay, Lorde, Sia, The Weeknd, Christina Aguilera lead ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ soundtrack
After the recent unveiling of Atlas, Coldplay’s addition to the forthcoming Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack, Republic Records have announced a whole host of big names for the full movie piece, including Christina Aguilera, The Lumineers and Lorde. Check out the press release below; we can’t WAIT to get our hands on this new album!
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Republic Records today announced a powerful, star-studded lineup for the soundtrack to the motion picture The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, mixing established music icons including seven-time Grammy® winning band Coldplay, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, and Grammy Award winning Christina Aguilera, along with some of the hottest Billboard chart topping newcomers in the music business.
Also top-lining this exceptionally talent-rich collection are The Lumineers, whose self-titled debut album achieved platinum sales status in the US, Canada (3x), UK, Ireland and Australia and Gold in Germany and France, with their hit single “Ho Hey” selling over 4.5 million single downloads in the US. Lorde, whose debut single “Royals” just made her the first female artist to top the Billboard Alternative Songs chart since Tracy Bonham in 1996, will also be featured on the soundtrack.
Multi-platinum alternative rock band Imagine Dragons, whose 6x platinum selling song “Radioactive” was dubbed “the biggest breakout of the year” by Rolling Stone magazine; UK singer / songwriter Ellie Goulding whose recent release Halcyon Days includes platinum singles “Anything Could Happen” and “I Need Your Love;” Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Sia, whose recent collaborations “Titanium” with David Guetta and “Wild Ones” with Flo Rida were both featured in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hits; pop indie duo Phantogram, who have collaborated with Big Boi, graced the cover of Filter Magazine, and who will release their debut album this fall; and platinum-certified Icelandic folk collective Of Monsters and Men, which became an international presence with the ubiquitous single “Little Talks,” contribute tracks as well.
Acclaimed Brooklyn rockers The National, much buzzed about Nashville-based artist Mikky Ekko, the artist The Weeknd, and award-winning singer-songwriter Santigold round out the white-hot The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack, which has already seen its first release, Coldplay’s “Atlas,” debut at #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Songs chart. “Atlas” marks the first-ever motion picture soundtrack contribution written and recorded by Coldplay.
The soundtrack will be available in stores and through all digital retailers on November 19, 2013 just before the film opens worldwide on November 22, 2013. Right now, the album can be pre-ordered via the film’s official online store. Those who pre-order the soundtrack by October 27th will have an opportunity to have their names printed on an exclusive The Hunger Games: Catching Fire poster (while supplies last). All pre-orders unlock an instant download of Coldplay’s “Atlas” as well.
The unveiling of the film’s soundtrack today celebrates the 9-week mark in Lionsgate’s “TickTock” countdown campaign which reveals exciting new developments each week through The Hunger Games Explorer leading to the worldwide release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Fans are encouraged to engage online to join the countdown excitement leading up to the highly anticipated second film not only by visiting The Hunger Games Explorer but also by using #TickTock9 across all social media this week.
Tracklisting
“Atlas” – Coldplay
“Silhouettes” – Of Monsters and Men
“Elastic Heart” – Sia (ft. The Weeknd & Diplo)
“Lean” – The National
“We Remain” – Christina Aguilera
“Devil May Cry” – The Weeknd
“Who We Are” – Imagine Dragons
“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” – Lorde
“Gale Song” – The Lumineers
“Mirror” – Ellie Goulding
“Capital Letter” – Patti Smith
“Shooting Arrows At The Sky” – Santigold
“Place For Us” – Mikky Ekko
“Lights” – Phantogram
“Angel On Fire” – Antony and the Johnsons
The first Hunger Games partnership between Republic Records and Lionsgate yielded the Grammy Award-winning, chart-dominating The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond executive produced by T Bone Burnett.
The album hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 on its release with sales over 175,000, making it the first soundtrack to top the chart since November 2009. It was the best-selling soundtrack of 2012, the fastest selling soundtrack ever at iTunes, and was certified gold by the RIAA shortly after its release. The album earned a Golden Globe Award nomination and three Grammy Award nominations, and its first single, Taylor Swift’s “Safe & Sound” featuring The Civil Wars, won the 2013 Grammy Award for “Best Song Written for Visual Media.”
New music: Daley – ‘Look Up’ (Prod. by Pharrell Williams)
Manchester lad Daley has premiered his new single Look Up, produced by Pharrell Williams.
Take a listen to the official audio above; now hurry up Daley, give us an album already!
New music: Gary Barlow – ‘Let Me Go’
Gary Barlow has unveiled his new single Let Me Go, the first release from the Take That star’s forthcoming new solo album.
The folk-inspired track is Barlow’s first new piece of solo material since the 13 year-old Twelve Months, Eleven Days.
It’s all go for the Take That members at the moment; Robbie Williams’ forthcoming new LP Swings Both Ways is set to hit shelves on 18th November, followed by Barlow’s new material one week later on 25th November. Take That have also confirmed they will be reuniting again in January to record a new album.
Check out the new track and let us know your thoughts.
Justin Timberlake premieres ‘Blindness’ and ‘Electric Lady’
With his forthcoming new album The 20/20 Experience: 2 of 2 currently streaming over on iTunes before its official release, Justin Timberlake has premiered two new tracks that do NOT appear on the general release of the album.
The tracks, Blindness and Electric Lady will appear in the Target Exclusive version of the album, set to land on Monday.
However, we’ve managed to get our hands on the two songs; take a listen below:
Justin Timberlake – ‘Blindness’
Justin Timberlake – ‘Electric Lady’
R&B girl group Eternal set for comeback
90s R&B girl band Eternal are set to reunite for the next series of ITV2’s The Big Reunion.
According to reports from The Sun this morning, the UK group, made up of sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett, Kelle Bryan and Louise Redknapp, have already signed on the dotted line. However, fans may be dismayed to hear that the return will be as a 3-piece only after Louise turned down the chance to reappear with her former bandmates.
The ITV2 show has been confirmed to return for eight new episodes next year, which will be followed by a 15-date arena tour in May — with three more episodes showing the gigs in September. Boyband A1 are also rumoured to have agreed a comeback for the reality show, following in the footsteps of 5ive, Atomic Kitten, Liberty X, 911, Blue, B*Witched and the Honeyz.
More as we hear it.
New music: Tanika – ‘Bad4U’
Rising UK artist Tanika has unveiled her debut single Bad4U. Produced by Stagedoor FM-favourite MNEK (can the man do no wrong?!), Bad4U follows Tanika previous effort, debut EP The Thoughts of Love.
The 23 year-old South Londoner has been working hard over the past year, grabbing the attention of some of the UK’s industry heavyweights, including some fantastic live performances with SBTV and BBC 1Xtra, along with appearing on Naughty Boy’s new album Hotel Cabana.
Tanika’s album, due for release next year, includes collaborations with the likes of StarGate, Naughty Boy, Craze & Hoax, Mojam and more; if this is the sound we’re going to expect, then we can’t wait!
Hit the play button and let us know your thoughts!
New music: A$AP Rocky ft Rihanna – ‘Fashion Killa’
The hotly-anticipated new video from A$AP Rocky, Fashion Killa, has been unveiled.
Featuring Rihanna on light background vocal duties, as well as a video cameo too, Fashion Kill was premiered earlier this evening on fashion site GQ.
Some great bars there from A$AP Rocky over a superb beat, makes this one hell of a hip-hop track!