A quick update for you with a couple of tracks from trusted music sources. Tim, who provided the basis of a recent post, offers up a track from Tove Lo for listening. “Habits (Stay High)” is another female-driven track that fits in well with his previous selections. If you liked the previous round of picks, definitely check this one out, or just listen above. Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
New Michael Jackson track: “Love Never Felt So Good”
When it was announced that multiple albums were on the way featuring music from the unreleased vaults of Michael Jackson, I was a bit worried. Further was the fact that they were going to modernize the songs (a concern, if you recall the album that followed The Notorious B.I.G’s death). The first fruits of this, “Love Never Felt So Good,” has been released in advance of the album “Xscape,” and it’s pretty good.
YouTube has everything: Fleetwood Mac documentary
I previously shared my giddiness about the “Rumors”-era Fleetwood Mac line-up finally reuniting in full and touring. It’s sparked a round of music sales of the act, and people are definitely paying attention as the group begins recording music and preparing to tour. Yet for almost 20 years Christine McVie wasn’t part of the act, and in 2003 “Say You Will,” the most recent studio album by the four other group members, was released. Continue reading
Required listening: Swing Out Sister’s ‘Shapes and Patterns’
Seeing Swing Out Sister live last year was one of the shows I was most excited to get to see; I’ve enjoyed the musicianship and quality of the act for decades, and it was a wish that finally came true (the fact that it happened on my birthday made it even more fun for me). Continue reading
Music other people like: Lily Allen, Jhene Aiko, SZA, Broods
For the latest edition of music other people like, I feature selections recommended by my co-worker, Tim, who has been passing along some awesome selections lately. The choices include a new entry from Lily Allen, who’s been featured here recently, and a few artists of which I was previously unaware. Continue reading
Kylie fundraiser leads to preview of new song ‘Crystallize’
I’ve already explained here the struggle I’ve had with parts of Kylie Minogue’s new album, “Kiss Me Once,” so of course now she has to mess with me even further by releasing a 15 second sample of a song co-produced by Scissor Sisters’ member BabyDaddy, “Crystallize.” Continue reading
Robyn & Royksopp preview new track ‘Monument’
Last summer, I wrote here about Annie’s return to recording after a long absence, reuniting with collaborator Richard X to put out a 5-song EP of new music. It appears Robyn is following a similar pattern, with the announcement of an EP as a collaboration with a duo she has a long history with, Royksopp. Continue reading
Postmodern Jukebox takes on Ellie Goulding’s ‘Burn’
I know I just posted about Postmodern Jukebox last month, but I’m really getting into what they’re doing to transform pop hits into another era. I also think the pairing of singers, era and tune is getting stronger as they move along; their take on Ellie Goulding’s “Burn” is particularly inspired. Continue reading
Calvin Harris returns, in spring, with ‘Summer’
Awhile back, when Calvin Harris was charting with “Feel So Close,” while at the same time seeing success with productions sung by other artists, he said in an interview that the days of him singing solo were over. Thankfully, he backed off that statement, as new song “Summer” is poised to be another huge anthem for him. Continue reading
The Bird and the Bee reappear, with help from Matt Berninger
I missed this one initially when it came out in February, but better late than never: While The Bird and the Bee have been working towards an album that may see the light of day this year, a new track surfaced on the “Endless Love” soundtrack, featuring additional vocals from The National’s Matt Berninger. Continue reading