MADONNA REVEALS COVER FOR "MDNA"

Courtesy of Madonna's official Facebook page, we now have our hands on the cover for her twelfth studio album, "MDNA"... so, what do you think?

WE LOVE IT!

"MDNA" has a confirmed release date of March 26 worldwide and is available via pre-order when purchasing "Give Me All Your Luvin'", out this coming Sunday, February 5 in Australia.

MATT CORBY SCORES HIS FIRST TOP TEN SMASH WITH HIS "INTO THE FLAME" EP, FEATURING "BROTHER"

Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby has scored himself his first ever top ten smash with his latest EP "Into The Flame". The hunky 21 year-old from Sydney, who originally found fame in 2007 by appearing on Australian Idol, is in for a big year in 2012.

"Brother", the lead single from the EP, has helped the release bullet from #42 to #8 on this week's ARIA Singles Chart. Of course this was no doubt helped by the track achieving the #3 spot on the annual Triple J Hottest 100, which aired this Australia Day across the nation.

Signed to UK indie-pop record label Communion, founded by Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett, Corby remains coy on the lyrics and meaning behind the hit single "It’s kind of one of those songs. It’s really personal which is why there’s a bit of ambiguity. I might just plead the fifth on that one." he tells The [AU] Review.

Triple J quotes "Brother" as "a fresh injection of soulful vocals and bluesy melodies bound together with his unique style of melodic folk" and "arguably Corby’s most assured work to date". And to be honest, we couldn't agree more.

Take a listen to "Brother" below, as well as remixes by Lancelot and Guerre.

"Into The Flame" EP is available today [iTunes]

Matt Corby - Brother by mattcorby

LISTEN TO NEW M.I.A. WITH "BAD GIRLS"

British singer-songwriter M.I.A. is preparing for the release of "Bad Girls", the lead single from her yet untitled fourth studio album due later this year.

The track, which appeared on her "Vicki Leekx" mixtape late 2010, was produced by Danja (Madonna, Nelly Furtado) and is set to have the video release this coming Friday, 3 February.

M.I.A's fourth LP is rumoured to have collaborations with Swizz Beatz, Cataracs and Chris Brown.

Take a listen to the new track below.

M.I.A.- Bad Girls by MusicLevy

KASKADE TO RELEASE "ROOM FOR HAPPINESS" FEAT. SKYLAR GREY AS NEXT SINGLE FROM "FIRE & ICE"

Californian DJ Kaskade is set to release "Room For Happiness" featuring Skylar Grey as the next single to be lifted from his "Fire & Ice" LP.

The track, written by Grey, is a clear fan favourite and an obvious single choice following "Eyes" (feat. Mindy Gledhill) and "Turn It Down" (feat. Rebecca & Fiona).

Kaskade has promised a bag full of hot remixes, previewing the first by Gregori Klosman - which you can listen to below.

"Room For Happiness" will be available from February 7, "Fire & Ice" is available today [iTunes]

Kaskade feat. Skylar Grey - Room For Happiness - Gregori Klosman REMIX PREVIEW by Kaskade

GARBAGE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM "NOT YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE"

Alternative-rock band Garbage are preparing fans for a massive year, announcing the release of their upcoming fifth studio album "Not Your Kind Of People" earlier this week.

The group, fronted by Scottish singer Shirley Manson, have announced that they will be releasing their new LP on their own independent record label, Stunvolume Records.

Whilst a range of track names have been floating around the internet, the only thing we can confirm is that the standard edition of the album will house eleven tracks, and the deluxe edition will house sixteen tracks.

"Not Your Kind Of People" will be the group's first LP since 2005's "Bleed Like Me" which contained the hit "Why Do You Love Me".

LISTEN TO NEW CHRIS BROWN WITH "TURN UP THE MUSIC"

American R&B-pop artist Chris Brown is preparing to release "Turn Up The Music", the lead single to be taken from his upcoming fifth studio album "Fortune".

The track, written by Harvey Mason Jr (Jordin Sparks "No Air") and produced by The Underdogs (JoJo, Jennifer Hudson), is yet another R&B turned dance-pop track similar to "Yeah 3x". Take a listen to the official audio below.

"Turn Up The Music" will be available from February 14 [iTunes]

MADONNA DROPS COVER FOR "GIVE ME ALL YOUR LUVIN'"

Fans of Madonna unite - the undisputed Queen of Pop has dropped the cover for her upcoming single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" feat. Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, the single which is set to be released worldwide this week.

The official press release which surfaced today,

Madonna will be releasing her new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. on February 3rd, three days before her highly anticipated Bridgestone Super Bowl halftime performance, it was officially confirmed by Interscope Records.

"Give Me All Your Luvin'" is the first single from Madonna's upcoming album "MDNA", her 12th studio album and follow up to 2008's "Hard Candy" which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries. The song was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig.

iTunes will offer an exclusive global pre-order of an 18 track Deluxe Edition of MDNA including one exclusive remix from Madonna's new album. The bonus remix will be available from Friday, February 3rd through Monday, February 6th only.

During this time period the album will be available for $9.99 and fans will also receive the digital single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" immediately. This single is also exclusive to iTunes during this limited time. At launch, the offer can be found at www.iTunes.com/Madonna.

The video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'," directed by Megaforce, is football and cheerleader themed - inspired by her upcoming Super Bowl appearance. In an American Idol exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., during IDOL Thursday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The full video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'" will premiere on Madonna's YouTube channel on February 3rd at 9am EST/6am PST. www.youtube.com/Madonna.

MDNA, recorded in New York and LA, reunites Madonna with former collaborator William Orbit ("Ray of Light") who co-wrote and co-produced several cuts on the new album. Other co producers include Martin Solveig, The Demolition Crew, Marco "Benny" Benassi and Alessandro "Alle" Benassi, Hardy "Indiigo" Muanza, Michael Malih and Madonna.

The Golden Globe Award winning song "Masterpiece" from the Madonna directed Weinstein Company film "W.E." which opens in February is also included on MDNA as well as on W.E. - Music From the Soundtrack which is scheduled to be released on January 31st at digital retailers on Interscope as well. The Compact Disc version of the soundtrack is scheduled to be released exclusively at Amazon.com on February 14th. The score was composed, orchestrated and produced by Abel Korzeniowski.

I hope you're all ready for the take over, as this is about to get huge.

KYLIE MINOGUE KICKSTARTS THE K25 ERA WITH "FINER FEELINGS" ACOUSTIC VERSION

Our girl Kylie Minogue has kick-started the "K25" era with a bang premiering an acoustic version of her 1992 "Let's Get To It" single "Finer Feelings".

Minogue asked fans to tweet #k25fans in order for the video to be unlocked, a request that took 25,000 lovers only minutes to do so. The result, a video of Minogue looking absolutely angelic as she purrs the lyrics to the beautiful track.

This is only one of many gifts that the Australian superstar has for us in 2012 - we can't wait to hear what she has up her sleeves next.

Listen to the "Finer Feelings" acoustic version below.

[VIDEO PREMIERE] NICKI MINAJ "STUPID HOE"

Queen of many faces Nicki Minaj has dropped the video for her latest single (be it promotional or not), Stupid Hoe. The song is one of three confirmed new tracks to appear on her 2012 release, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.

The Hype Williams directed clip finds Minaj in a colourful display showcasing everything from zinc-coloured lipstick to big-booty nudity. Watch the full (explicit) video below.

The lead single, Va Va Voom, is expected to premiere February 7 with Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded to be released April 3 [iTunes]

LISTEN TO NEW MIIKE SNOW WITH "PADDLING OUT"

Swedish pop group Miike Snow, made up of Swede's Bloodshy & Avant and US musician Andrew Wyatt, have premiered Paddling Out, the lead single from their sophomore album Happy To You.

After teasing fans with the promo track Devil's Work back in December, Paddling Out premiered on BBC's Radio One last week. In addition to the new single, Miike Snow confirmed the album's cover and tracklist, due to hit shelves March 26.

Take a listen to the fab new single below.



Happy To You album details:

Tracklist:

1. Enter The Jokers Lair
2. The Wave
3. The Devil's Work
4. Vase
5. God Help This Divorce
6. Bavarian #1 (Say You Will)
7. Pretender
8. Archipelago
9. Black Tin Box
10. Paddling Out

LISTEN TO NEW GABRIELLA CILMI WITH "VICIOUS LOVE"

Australian singer-songwriter Gabriella Cilmi is preparing fans for her comeback with the release of of a new track, Vicious Love, taken from her yet-untitled third studio album.

Vicious Love is the first of new material since the 20 year-old lass released her sophomore album Ten two years ago. The album, which gave the star her second UK top ten single On A Mission, failed to impacts charts as successfully as her debut album Lessons To Be Learned.

Unlike Ten, which took it's direction in disco-pop, Viscous Love is a piece of stripped-back folk-style pop. While still showcasing the Melbourne girl's vocals talent, the track is very different to what we've heard before.

We're unsure whether Vicious Love is a planned single or a simple buzz track, none the less, take a listen to the slow-jam below.

[VIDEO PREMIERE] EMELI SANDÉ "NEXT TO ME"

Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé has premiered the video for Next To Me, the third instalment from her debut album Our Version Of Events. The single follows the singles Heaven (UK #3) and Daddy feat. Naughty Boy (UK #21).

Last week Sandé launched a preview of her album online, which you listen to here.

Our Version Of Events will be available from February 10 (Australia) and 13 (UK) [iTunes]

LADYHAWKE REVEALS SINGLE DETAILS FOR "BLACK, WHITE & BLUE"

New Zealand born, UK based singer-songwriter Ladyhawke is preparing for the release of Black, White & Blue - the lead single from the star's much anticipated sophomore album Anxiety.

The track, which will have it's debut on Australia's Triple J on Tuesday 24 January before being available online, was produced by long-time collaborator Pascal Gabriel. The release of the single will be followed by a remix EP which features mixes by Nile Delta, Punks Jump Up and The Big Pink.

Anxiety will be released March 16 and is available for digital pre-order today [iTunes]

BRANDY AND MONICA TEAM UP FOR NEW SINGLE "IT ALL BELONGS TO ME"

After almost fourteen years the vocals of pop-R&B legends Brandy and Monica will reunite in a new track, It All Belongs To Me.

The new jam, produced by Rico Love, will pick up right where The Boy Is Mine left off, “It’s a very soulful R&B song with pop sensibilities,” Love told Rap-Up.com. “I wanted to make sure I made it a classic R&B record, but I definitely wanted to make sure that it had enough appeal to cross over and become a Top 40 record.”

The Boy Is Mine reigned at the coveted top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a massive thirteen weeks, coming in as the second highest track of the year (1998) and the eight highest track of the decade (1990-1999).

Will the new single share a similar success?

It All Belongs to Me will appear on Monica’s upcoming album New Life, due March 6 (US), and Brandy’s as-yet-untitled album, coming later this year.

DARREN HAYES TO RELEASE "BLOODSTAINED HEART" EP FEATURING NEW TRACK "ENDING BEFORE I BEGIN"

Australian pop heart-throb Darren Hayes is set to release Bloodstained Heart in the UK as part of a four-track EP, including the previously unheard/unreleased track Ending Before I Begin.

Preview the new track via Amazon.com

“Bloodstained Heart’ is without a doubt, one of the most important songs I’ve ever made,” says Darren. “The song is a real moment on the album – a moment that was missing previously because it touches such a raw nerve in me I was probably afraid to write it.”

Watch the video for Bloodstained Heart

The Bloodstained Heart EP will be released February 27, with a preorder available now [iTunes]

HAVE YOU DISCOVERED... MOXIIE?

Feel like some fresh new music for 2012? Well, look no further.

MoXiie, a yet unsigned singer-songwriter from New York, has released her debut EP Jungle Pop. Boasting "chants, hints of electro, dub-step, pop and world music" the release, which includes four tracks, is a great way to start the new year.

"I did the whole writer thing, hitting tons of studios in L.A. and New York working with so many producers. I got bored with all the cliques and politics. Being one of hundreds of writers vying for a slot on someone else's project, it felt wrong. It just hit me one day: I have a lot to say…I can write, sing and dance! What the hell am I doing?!" the talented lass quote's on her Facebook page.

And what great advice. Working with producers like Fredro (Jessica Mauboy), Reo (Lil' Wayne) and Jay Deasel (Miranda Lambert), Jungle Pop is an epic masterpiece.

Of the EP, Dancing In The Dirt and Animal are definitely the stand-out tracks, with the latter our clear favourite.

Animal, with it's distinctive drum-beat, sounds like it could be taken straight from Wynter Gordon's debut album With The Music I Die. Not only does MoXiie share a similar vocal range and style, but the track is so polished that if the commercial market got behind the single it could be one of this year's biggest hits.

What's even better? You can grab your copy of the Jungle Pop EP for the price of a tweet - that's all! Visit MoXiie's official site for more details. Alternatively, you can purchase it online [iTunes]

Take a listen to the EP below.

Jungle PoP EP by MoXiiE

LISTEN TO KATY PERRY'S "THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY" ACOUSTIC VERSION

California Gurl and soon-to-be-divorced Katy Perry has released an acoustic version of her latest jam The One That Got Away. The single is the sixth to be lifted from the multi-platinum selling record Teenage Dream.

In what looks to be a last attempt to get the single to the coveted number one spot in the US (it has currently peaked at number three, still an awesome effort), Perry has unveiled the new version, produced by Jon Brion.

Take a listen to the new mix below, available digitally today [iTunes]

PREVIEW EMELI SANDÉ'S "OUR VERSION OF EVENTS"

Scottish singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé has launched an album sampler which allows us to preview her debut album, Our Version Of Events. The fourteen track album includes the singles Heaven, Daddy (feat. Naughty Boy) and the new single, Next To Me.

“Every song needs to be something I’m entirely proud of,” says Sande in a recent documentary about her upcoming debut LP. “It has to be, track for track, a classic album, whether people like it or not.”

Listening to the album sampler, we think she's hit the nail on the head. We can't wait to hear the tracks in full.

Our Version Of Events will be available from February 13 (UK) [iTunes]

GET YOUR DANCIN' SHOES ON: PAUL ZACK'S "DANCE 2012 VOL. 1" PODCAST

It's time to get your dancin' shoes on as local DJ Paul Zack releases his latest music instalment, podcast DANCE 2012 Vol. 1.

The talented DJ and full-time corporate professional, who's been remixing and creating podcasts for some time now, has always had a passion for music, with it remaining a key interest throughout his professional career. "My love for dance music started in the early 90's and I've followed the dance music revolution over the last 20 years..." he quotes on his PodOmatic profile.

As a regular listener and supporter of the Sydney native, Zack's mixes have gotten stronger and more addictive than ever - certainly citing the influences of Moto Blanco, Wayne G, Bimbo Jones, Dave Audé and more.

DANCE 2012 Vol. 1 takes your favourite artists, tracks and remixes and provides a house-thumping, floor-stomping, crowd-pleasing vibe. Featured in this edition are Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Jason Derülo, Katy Perry and more.

Whether you're at home with a vodka, in the gym pumping weights or on the beach catching summer's rays... Zack's podcasts are a must for this year's party tunes.

Take a listen to DANCE Vol. 1 below, and subscribe via Zack's official PodOmatic site.

[VIDEO PREMIERE] STOOSHE "LOVE ME" FEAT. TRAVIE MCCOY

It was a little under a year ago that we brought your StooShe - a three-piece girl group hailing from London. The girls, made up of Alexandra Buggs, Karis Anderson and Courtney Rumbold, had just produced their promo single Fuck Me, which became a viral internet sensation.

Fast forward a few months to August and Warner Music UK signed the trio for a record deal, releasing their official debut single Betty Woz Gone in October.

Preparing to kick 2012 off with a bang, the girls have revamped Fuck Me into the radio-friendly Love Me, replacing the original rapper (Suave Debonair) with US singer/rapper Travie McCoy. Watch the new video below.

We really hope this is the commercial break-through the girls need - the song is great and deserves some chart recognition!

Love Me (feat. Travie McCoy) will be available from March 5 (UK) [iTunes]

THE TINGS TINGS CONFIRM ALBUM RELEASE "SOUNDS FROM NOWHERESVILLE"

English indie-pop duo The Ting Tings have confirmed, after a number of false starts, the release of their sophomore album Songs From Nowheresville. Last October the group released Hang It Up, which now features as the lead single from the LP. The previous single Hands, which was originally listed as part of the tracklist, has now been cut.

"We didn't want to sound like everything else on the radio," the Ting Tings' Katie White tells SPIN about the band's second album, a tight, genre-hopping 10-track collection. "The problem when you have a hit record is that everyone expects the same thing over and over again."

Sounds From Nowheresville is slated for a release on 24 February [iTunes]

Tracklist:

1. Silence
2. Hit Me Down Sonny
3. Hang It Up
4. Give It Back
5. Guggenheim
6. Soul Killing
7. One by One
8. Day to Day
9. Help
10. In Your Life

SOLANGE, JOJO AND CASSIE IN V MAGAZINE'S "POP ROCKS" FEATURE

"2012 is the year pop gets smarter, franker, and less false. As five fearless females prepare to release long-awaited records, punk's guru of glam, mick rock, gives us a glimpse of the revolution."

That's the opening few lines of the current Pop Rocks feature that appears in this month's V Magazine. The magazine, which features Justin Bieber on the cover, showcases five young musical talents in the pop world expecting big things in the coming year.

Featured in the spread are Solange Knowles, JoJo, Cassie, MNDR and VV Brown.

To read the full article and all pictures, visit V Magazine online.

[VIDEO PREMIERE] VANBOT "NUMB"

Swedish pop artist Vanbot has delivered a video for the exceptional album track Numb, taken from her 2011 debut self-titled release. The video features the lass and the artistic work that went into featuring on her album cover.

As a quite a simple clip, it compliments the fabulous pop track. Watch it in full below.

Vanbot's debut LP is available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] KAZAKY "DANCE AND CHANGE"

The boys from Ukrainian electro dance-pop act Kazaky are back with a new video, this time for their latest single Dance And Change.

The clip, in true Kazaky style, features the boys in their signature stilettos as they pump their way through a video that seems to be influenced by not only fashion and choreography, but Tron and fluorescent lighting. Catch the full clip below.


Dance And Change is available digitally today [iTunes]

LISTEN TO NEW ALEXANDRA BURKE WITH "ELEPHANT"

Preview X Factor UK winner Alexandra Burke returns with a new single, Elephant, the lead to be taken from the 23 year-olds sophomore album due this year. The track was co-penned and produced by American DJ Erick Morillo.

Take a listen to the track below. Elephant will be available from March 11 (UK)

Alexandra Burke - Elephant by red101

[VIDEO PREMIERE] STEVE AOKI "LADI DADI" FEAT. WYNTER GORDON

Steve Aoki has premiered the video for Ladi Dadi, taken from the DJ's debut studio album Wonderland. The track features the uber talented Wynter Gordon on vocals.

The video, a take on the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie film Mr & Mrs Smith, has some great action shots which involves Gordon placing her DJ counterpart in some very compromising positions. All this mind you whilst looking absolutely stunning. Watch the full clip below.

Wonderland is available today [iTunes]

SUGABABE AMELLE BERRABAH RECORDING SOLO MATERIAL

What a start to a new year in the land of the Sugababes. First we had recent announcements that Sugababes 1.0 members Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan are in the studio, which has prompted fans to discuss whether a reunion is in the pipeline.

News now surfaces that Sugababes 4.0 member Amelle Berrabah is in the studio recording solo material, working with songwriter/producer Pete Kirtley. The following conversation is taken from the pairs Twitter accounts,

Hey @petekirtley got a cool idea we could maybe start on Thursday!! Can't wait!xxx
— Amelle Berrabah (@Amelle_berrabah) January 10, 2012

@Amelle_berrabah can't wait honey x. Let's knock out the hits
— Pete Kirtley (@petekirtley) January 10, 2012

@petekirtley See u soon! Can't wait 2 finish THE track!xxx
— Amelle Berrabah (@Amelle_berrabah) January 12, 2012

@Amelle_berrabah yep this record is going to be a big hit in 2012! Ssshhhh! X
— Pete Kirtley (@petekirtley) January 12, 2012

@Amelle_berrabah This tune just gets BIGGER and BIGGER!!!!!!!This is gonna blow the f****** roof off! x
— Pete Kirtley (@petekirtley) January 12, 2012

With Heidi Range's latest solo work on Dancing On Ice, the blonde was forced to comment on what the fate of the current line-up is "We haven't got any plans at the moment, but we haven't split up as a band." Range said at a recent ITV press conference. "We're just kind of doing our own little thing at the moment, so we'll see in the future."

Hmm. Pairing that with Berrabah's solo studio work, that spells B.R.E.A.K.U.P. to us. Jade Ewen, where you at girl?

[VIDEO PREMIERE] DEV "DANCING SHOES"

Electro-pop singer/songwriter Dev has premiered the video for Dancing Shoes, yet another gem to be lifted from the stars debut album The Night The Sun Came Up.

The video, inspired by Napoleon Dynamite we're sure, is pretty cute. Watch the clip below.

The Night The Sun Came Up is available today [iTunes]

PREVIEW REBECCA FERGUSON'S "TOO GOOD TO LOSE" REMIXES

Hot on the heels of announcing Too Good To Lose as the second single from her debut LP Heaven, Rebecca Ferguson unleashes a preview of some of the tracks remixes to be launched upon the single's release.

The two remixes that have surfaced so far, one by British DJ Seamus Haji, another the Dukebox team. Haji's remix, true to his dancefloor mayhem, is a commercial stomper that will be filling gay clubs worldwide. The Dukebox remix sees a dubstep take on the track.

Preview both mixes below. Too Good To Lose is scheduled for a release on February 26 in the UK.

Heaven is available today (UK) [iTunes]

Too Good To Lose remixes by Rebecca Ferguson

[VIDEO PREMIERE] PIXIE LOTT "KISS THE STARS"

English singer/songwriter Pixie Lott has unveiled the video for Kiss The Stars, the third single to be lifted from her sophomore album Young Foolish Happy.

The track, co-penned by Phil Thornalley (who wrote Torn, successfully covered by Natalie Imbruglia in 1997), is expected to be the last single taken from the pop stars current LP due to the poor performance of the album. Unlike Lott's debut album Turn It Up, which peaked at #6 and shipped over 600K copies in the UK alone, Young Foolish Happy peaked at #18 and sits at a measly 65K copies sold - lacklustre in comparison by any means.

Watch the clip for Kiss The Stars below.

Young Foolish Happy is available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] NATALIA KILLS "KILL MY BOYFRIEND"

English singer/songwriter Natalia Kills has premiered the video for Kill My Boyfriend, the fourth single to be taken from her debut LP Perfectionist (revised/deluxe edition).

The track, produced by French DJ Junior Caldera, features Ms Kills as she prepares to do-off with her boyfriend so she can be with her new lover. The clip, which will no doubt be classed as controversial (just because she drowns a guy in milk, sheesh); is overall pretty fun and showcases the Cherrytree Records star's exceptional style and fashion sense. Nice work love.

Perfectionist is available today [iTunes]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] MIKE POSNER "LOOKS LIKE SEX"

US singer/songwriter Mike Posner has premiered the video for Looks Like Sex, the lead single from his upcoming sophomore album Sky High.

Released early December in the States the track has yet failed to impact the Billboard charts. Whilst the single is also available here in Australia, the UK won't be able to download the new track until March 4.

Posner seems to be having more success with X Factor UK contestant Cher Lloyd, featuring on her single With Ur Love, which peaked at #4 in the UK and is currently hovering around the bottom end of the top fifty on the ARIA Singles Chart.

Our thoughts on the video? Yeah, but na. Next.

Looks Like Sex is available today (US, Australia) [iTunes]

MADONNA ANNOUNCES TITLE FOR NEW ALBUM "M.D.N.A."

Music superstar and overall legend Madonna has today revealed the title for her upcoming studio album, M.D.N.A. The star confirmed the name whilst appearing on the Graham Norton Show, which was quickly followed by a further confirmation via her Facebook account.

And so the countdown begins...

RIHANNA ANNOUNCES "TALK THAT TALK" FEAT. JAY-Z AS NEXT SINGLE

Bajan pop star Rihanna has revealed that the third single to be lifted from her Talk That Talk LP will be the title track, featuring Jay-Z as guest rapper.

The Stargate produced gem, which features a sample of The Notorious B.I.G's 1997 album track I Got A Story To Tell, is a mid-tempo R&B jam that follows in the footsteps of the album's previous single You Da One.

Is it the best choice for the next single? Maybe not (we're still dying for RiRi to release the other Calvin Harris produced track Where Have You Been), but we're sure it'll be yet another chart smash for the 23 year-old record breaker.

Talk That Talk (LP) is available today [iTunes]

REBECCA FERGUSON CONFIRMS "TOO GOOD TO LOSE" AS SECOND SINGLE FROM "HEAVEN"

The very talented English singer/songwriter Rebecca Ferguson, who came to fame as runner-up in X Factor UK last year, has confirmed that the second single to be lifted from her debut album Heaven will be the track Too Good To Lose.

Ferguson confirmed the news via Twitter:

"Hi #lilangels The next single from the album will be "too good to lose" I've come up with a brilliant concept for the video cant wait! Xx"
— Rebecca Ferguson (@RebeccaFMusic) January 3, 2012

The track, co-penned by Ferguson and Eg White, will be officially released in the UK on February 26. You can listen to a snippet below.

It's also been revealed that Heaven has shipped more than 450K copies since its release on December 5 last year, and that it beat Jessie J's debut record to the title of biggest first-week sales for a debut female artist. Heaven sold 128K units in its first week, ahead of Who You Are, which managed 105K copies in March.

Heaven is available today (UK) [iTunes]

Too Good To Lose by Rebecca Ferguson

TWO SINGLE REASONS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THE BLACK KEYS LATEST ALBUM "EL CAMINO"

US alternative-rock group The Black Keys have been around for a long time, since 2001 actually. In that time the band have delivered seven studio albums, multiple singles; and as of last year they won their very first Grammy (in fact, they won three).

In December the duo, made up of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, delivered El Camino - a return to their blues rock style loved by true Keys' fans. The eleven track LP, which has already featured on multiple end-of-year-charts for 2011, is a must for your collection.

Now, regardless of how enticing their latest studio release is, there are two single reasons you should embrace the boys and listen to The Black Keys latest collection of tunes.

Reason Number One: their lead single from the album, Lonely Boy (video below).

Reason Number Two: their dig at Canadian rock outfit Nickleback in the new edition of Rolling Stone magazine.

"Rock & roll is dying because people became OK with Nickelback being the biggest band in the world," says drummer Patrick Carney. "So they became OK with the idea that the biggest rock band in the world is always going to be shit – therefore you should never try to be the biggest rock band in the world. Fuck that! Rock & roll is the music I feel the most passionately about, and I don't like to see it fucking ruined and spoon-fed down our throats in this watered-down, post-grunge crap, horrendous shit. When people start lumping us into that kind of shit, it's like, ‘Fuck you,' honestly."

Thank you Patrick, I couldn't agree more.

El Camino is available today [iTunes]

LISTEN TO DEMO VERSIONS OF LANA DEL REY'S "NATIONAL ANTHEM" AND "THIS IS WHAT MAKES US GIRLS"

Over the last few days more new material from Lana Del Rey has surfaced online - the tracks National Anthem and This Is What Makes Us Girls. Quicker than you can post it on your Facebook, Del Rey has informed us that the tracks indeed are demo versions that feature differently on her upcoming debut album:

The versions of National Anthem and This Is What Makes Us Girls that have been leaked are demos + sound nothing like they do on the album
— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) January 7, 2012

We love to see the girl quick on her feet! Take a listen to the demo tracks below.

The Born To Die single is out today (Australia) and 22 January (UK). The Born To Die album will be available from 27 January [iTunes]

National Anthem:


This Is What Makes Us Girls:

SKY FERREIRA AS MADONNA IN MARIO TESTINO SHOOT FOR "V" MAGAZINE

Indie pop starlet Sky Ferreira has collaborated with fashion photographer Mario Testino in his latest shoot for V Magazine, the music issue. In the spread Ferreira channels the one and only Queen of Music Madonna.

Out of all the shoots we've ever seen, the young lass channels her majesty like no other. What a fantastic tribute to the icon. You can check out all the pictures at V Magazine online.

In a recent interview with Elle magazine Ferreira tells us she's working with some of the best producers in the market for her upcoming debut album, expected this year:

"I’m working with Jon Brion [Fiona Apple producer] in the new year and possibly recording with Shirley Manson and Greg Kurstin. I’ve been working with Greg since I was like, 15-years-old. This recording process is about making good music and collaboration"

Additionally she talks about releasing a new single this (US) winter - stay tuned for more as we hear it.

LISTEN TO NEW JESSIE J WITH "LASERLIGHT" FEAT. DAVID GUETTA

UK singer/songwriter Jessie J has teamed up with DJ David Guetta for Laserlight, one of the new tracks (along with Domino) to appear on her Platinum Edition of Who You Are.

The isn't the first time Miss Cornish has worked with the French producer as she appears on the track Repeat, one of the better album fillers on Guetta's Nothing But The Beat.

Take a listen to Laserlight below.

Who You Are is available today [iTunes]

LaserLight (feat. David Guetta) by JESSIE J

A POSSIBLE SUGABABES v1.0 REUNION IN THE PIPELINE?

We're not one for spreading rumours here at IS IT BUSH WEEK... after all, we're a a reputable music blog that only reports solid information. On saying that however, this is just too good to pass up.

In recent months, since the demise of Sugababes v4.0 and their last single attempt with Freedom, rumours have been spreading like wildfire across the internet about a possible reunion of the original Sugababes v1.0 - Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy.

One third of the successful British girl band just tweeted the below, which has had fans squealing with delight about the possibilities that it brings to mind:

Hanging out in the studio with @professorgreen and two lovely ladies with bags of talent :-p lol
— Keisha Buchanan (@keisha_buchanan) January 5, 2012

So, are we reading into nothing or are our favourite 'babes making a comeback? Stay tuned for more as we hear it. Would you be as excited about the reunion as us?

LISTEN TO NEW GOLDFRAPP WITH "MELANCHOLY SKY"

Back in December Goldfrapp announced their greatest hits collection titled The Singles, complete with all your favourites like Number 1, Strict Machine and Rocket. Additionally the album will produce two new tracks, the single Yellow Halo and the aptly titled Melancholy Sky.

For fans of the duo, Melancholy Sky sounds like it could taken straight from the group's last studio album Head First. Take a listen to the track below.

The Singles will be available from 6 February [iTunes]

LISTEN TO NEW EMELI SANDÉ WITH "NEXT TO ME"

Scottish singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé's third single to be lifted from her debut album Our Version Of Events will be the uptempo track Next To Me.

Sandé was recently named Critics Choice for this year's BRIT Awards following on from the success of her first two singles Daddy and Heaven, as well as her number one single Read All About It with UK singer/rapper Professor Green.

Our Version Of Events, which we're tipping to be one of the best albums in 2012, will be available from 13 February (UK) [iTunes]

HAVE YOU DISCOVERED... MICHAEL KIWANUKA?

Fresh off his nomination for the BBC Sound of 2012 poll, Michael Kiwanuka is preparing for a big year. Set to release his debut single and album, both titled Home Again, the British musician is possibly one of the next, big exciting things to come out of the UK.

Listing his musical influences as legends Otis Redding, Pops Staples, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and more; the talented young star has also been praised by world dominator Adele, supporting her on her recent tour.

Take a listen to the talented soul musician below with three tracks taken from his Home Again EP.

Kiwanuka's Home Again EP is available today, with the album also available for preorder (to be released 26 March) in the UK. Australian fans can purchase the single from 20 January [iTunes]

Michael Kiwanuka by MichaelKiwanuka

PARIS HILTON TALKS NEW ALBUM OF "PERFECT PARTY MUSIC"

Top socialite, covergirl and music maker Paris Hilton talks to FHM about her return to the pop music world. The star, who covers the January issue of the magazine, talks about her upcoming sophomore album:

"I have a huge passion for house music," she says. "It always has been my passion. I just haven't been able to focus on it, because I have been doing reality TV for so long now."

"It's very modern and very catchy; perfect party music," she says of her sound. "There are just so many great deejays right now. And I should know, I've been to over 100 raves in the past year, so I've heard every type of music."

Hilton's debut album released in 2006, Paris, peaked at #6 on the Billboard albums chart. The lead single Stars Are Blind, a pop-reggae track co-penned by Lady Gaga's mate Fernando Garibay, hit the top ten in multiple countries worldwide.

So, who's excited about new music from the star? Think she can pull it off, again? Let us know.

LISTEN TO NEW SCISSOR SISTERS WITH "SHADY LOVE"

As we mentioned last week, the outrageous Scissor Sisters were preparing to launch into 2012 with brand new material, and here it is, Shady Love.

The track, produced by Boyz Noise and featuring Krystal Pepsy (frontman Jake Shears, Jeremy Lingvall and NYC singer/rapper Azealia Banks), is like no other Scissor Sisters sound before - yet it's unmistakeably Scissor Sisters at the same time.

With Shears throwing in a rap or two ("she gon' vote for Obama and she likes to dance to Madonna"), Shady Love sounds like how we'd expect the group to if they were to move away from their traditional discotheque-pop sound. Get it?

Not wasting any time with premiering the new material yesterday, the sneaky buggars have also dropped the video - which you can watch below. Get your groovin' shoes on!

Shady Love release date TBC.