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Lady Gaga unveils return to the charts with ‘Artpop’

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US singer/songwriter Lady Gaga has confirmed her return to the charts, with new single and album – both titled Artpop.

Whilst the artist’s direction hasn’t been confirmed, it’s likely we’ll be hearing some material VERY shortly – the single is due for release on 19th August.

Meanwhile, eager fans can head over to iTunes on 1st September to pre-order the new album, expected to land 11th November.

The news follows the artist’s publicised abandonment of Twitter, removing all tweets post-February. She is a strange little one this Gaga…

We’ll update you once we hear any further word on Artpop.

Lady Gaga unveils return to the charts with ‘Artpop’

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US singer/songwriter Lady Gaga has confirmed her return to the charts, with new single and album – both titled Artpop.

Whilst the artist’s direction hasn’t been confirmed, it’s likely we’ll be hearing some material VERY shortly – the single is due for release on 19th August.

Meanwhile, eager fans can head over to iTunes on 1st September to pre-order the new album, expected to land 11th November.

The news follows the artist’s publicised abandonment of Twitter, removing all tweets post-February. She is a strange little one this Gaga…

We’ll update you once we hear any further word on Artpop.

Dizzee Rascal drops ‘I Don’t Need A Reason’ lyric video

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Fresh from a critically acclaimed performance at Glastonbury’s main stage and a top 5 hit featuring Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal switches the styles and releases to radio, I Don’t Need A Reason, from his new studio album, The Fifth.

Employing top hit writer Jean Baptiste (Madonna, Chris Brown, Will.i.Am) on the buttons, Dizzee lets loose and delivers an unrelenting, uncompromising bass driven summer smash.

I Don’t Need A Reason, with its catchy refrain see’s Dizzee going at it alone droppin hook and verse showcasing trademark flows and electric delivery.

The Fifth is the first album release from Dizzee since signing a multi-million pound worldwide deal with Universal and for his new album he has flipped his own script, forsaking the familiar comforts of his South London studio for a walk on the wild side through the platinum disc-lined hallways of the best producers on the planet. Features on the album include Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Will,I.Am, Angel, Sean Kingston and Robbie Williams.

Take a watch of the I Don’t Need A Reason lyric video below:

Laura Mvula unveils touching video to ‘She’

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There’s no stopping Laura Mvula at the moment. Fresh from her two massive appearances at Glastonbury (on both the Pyramid and The Park stages), the British soul singer/songwriter has unveiled a beautiful visual accompaniment to her new single She, taken from stellar album Sing To The Moon.

Much like the track itself, the video is simply wonderful. Check it out below:

New Music: The Reflex remixes Michael Jackson’s ‘Rock With You’ – free download

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Could this be the greatest Michael Jackson remix ever? We certainly think so.

British producer The Reflex has turned his attentions to Michael Jackson’s iconic hit Rock With You, taken from 1979 album Off The Wall. Utilising some funky disco riffs, akin to some current Daft Punk, the remix is simply divine. Unlike other remixes that surface, The Reflex’s rendition keeps the soulfulness of the original, whilst selecting specific stems, re-edits and then reworks to produce something so funky you’ll not want to stop dancing.

Check it out below and check out the free download too – we can’t stop playing it!

Justin Timberlake teases ’20/20 Experience’ sequel and new track ‘Take Back The Night’

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Justin Timberlake has teased more information to the follow-up of his chart-topping album The 20/20 Experience.

In the new video (below), the singer also performs 15 seconds of album-track Take Back The Night.

We’re excited. Take a watch below; The 20/20 Experience vol 2 is set to drop on 30th September.

Mutya Keisha Siobhan announce first full live show

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Mutya Keisha Siobhan have confirmed they are to play their first headline gig at London’s Scala on Thursday, August 1st.

The exciting announcement comes days after they debuted their highly-anticipated new single ‘Flatline’ to critical acclaim. Written by the girls and produced by Dev Hynes, ‘Flatline’ has already been streamed over 175,000 time online.

Described by Billboard as “one of the most immediately affecting pop singles of 2013”, The Guardian proclaims Mutya Keisha Siobhan’s “vocal ad-libs so on point everyone else might as well just give up”. Pitchfork adds that they “sound melancholy but powerful, and entirely, boldly un-self-conscious of Dev Hynes’ immaculate production.”

12 years since their last full show together, the original Sugababes promise fans a show not to be missed as they perform hits and brand new tracks alongside their live band.

Mutya Keisha Siobhan’s brand new single ‘Flatline’ is available to pre-order on iTunes now ahead of it’s September 1st release.

Tickets for Mutya Keisha Siobhan live at Scala go on sale this Friday, July 12th at 9am priced £12.50 (subject to booking fee). 16+ show (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult).

Kanye West speaks over leaked ‘Black Skinhead’ video

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After sending the blogsphere into a frenzy last night, it turns out that the leaked Kanye West Black Skinhead may not actually be the real deal.

Taking to Twitter moments ago, the US rapper, whose latest album Yeezus has divided opinion, made the following statements:

True to West’s word, we’ve removed the video from the initial post; we’ll keep you updated once the ‘official’ one breaks.

Robin Thicke covers Icona Pop’s ‘I Love It’

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Man-of-the-moment Robin Thicke took to Radio 1’s Live Lounge yesterday and picked an unusual one for his Live Lounge cover…. Icona Pop’s massive global smash I Love It.

Going down the whole husky-acoustic angle, the US R&B singer/songwriter performed a completely stripped-down version of the generally upbeat pop track.

Watch the performance below as well as his live cover of infamous summer anthem Blurred Lines.

Robin Thicke – I Love It (Live on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge)

Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines (Live on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge)

CHVRCHES cover HAIM’s ‘Falling

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If not one of their most career-defining releases, US band HAIM have had their lead track Falling covered by label-mates CHVRCHES.

The performance on last night’s BBC Radio 1 ‘Live Lounge Late’ places a VERY intriguing spin on the track. Whilst we’re massive fans of the original over her at Stagedoor, to us, nothing will ever beat the Duke Dumont remix (which you can hear here), released in April.

Listen to CHVRCHES’ cover below anyhow and let us know your thoughts: