FRANKMUSIK RETURNS WITH FREE DOWNLOAD: "FAR FROM OVER (EP)"

It's been a while since we've heard form 27 year-old British singer/songwriter Frankmusik - whilst we had "Fast As I Can" released late last year, anything else proper from the star was back in 2010/11 with his "Do it in the AM" album.

Jumping straight into the new year with a fresh start, the "Confusion Girl" singer has revealed his new four-track EP, aptly titled "Far From Over." The release features the lead single "Map," which had it's video premiere online yesterday.

"Far From Over" feels very much that, far from over - if anything - it feels like a return to what made his debut album "Complete Me" so wonderful in the first place.

You can listen to the four tracks plus watch the "Map" video below. Once you've done that, grab your copy of the EP for free via Frankmusik's official site.

FRANKMUSIK PREMIERES NEW DEMOS FOR 2012, INCLUDING "AUSTRALIA" AND "ONE MILE"

English electro-pop singer-songwriter Frankmusik, real name Vincent Frank, has premiered a series of demos on his Soundcloud page. The "Better Off As Two" singer has uploaded six new tracks, including an acoustic demo of a song titled "Australia."

Frankmusik's sophomore LP  "Do It In The AM" failed to match the success of his debut release "Complete Me." The demos below certainly sound similar to the Vincent Frank we fell in love with on his earlier material - could the singer's next album possibly be a return to that sound?

Take a listen to the demos below and share your thoughts.

[VIDEO PREMIERE] Frankmusik feat. Colette Carr // No ID

No ID is the third single lifted from Frankmusik's second studio album, Do It In The AM. The track, which was released digitally last week, features fellow label mate Colette Carr on vocals.

The video for the single is a Grease inspired event - complete with their own version of the T-Bird jackets, but of course they feature the Cherrytree Records logo.

No ID is available digitally today, with Do It In The AM available from 26 September (UK and US only) [iTunes]

Preview Frankmusik's album Do It In the AM, new single with Colette Carr

After releasing The Fear Inside and Do It In The AM, Frankmusik is preparing for his album release by teasing us with his latest single No ID, featuring fellow label mate Colette Carr.

Listen to the track below.

Frankmusik - "No I.D." feat. Colette Carr by Interscope Records

In addition to the above I've managed to get my hands on a preview of the Do It In The AM album which gives us seven and a half minutes of pure, pop pleasure. Listening to the mix it reminds me of how outstanding Frankmusik's debut album (Complete Me) really was. I'mery, very excited about the upcoming release.

Listen to the album preview below.

Frankmusik - Do It In The AM (Album Mashup) by Interscope Records

The full track listing for the new release is as follows:

1. We Collide
2. No ID feat. Colette Carr
3. Do It in the AM feat. Far East Movement
4. No Champagne feat. Natalia Kills
5. Footsteps
6. Wrecking Ball
7. Running
8. Brake Lights
9. Struck by Lightning
10. Ludicrous
11. Blame It on Me
12. Cut Me Down

Do It In The AM will be released 26 September [iTunes]

[THOM'S TOP TRACKS] May 2011

May - what a month! After lots of walks along the Bondi-Coogee cliffs, on the beach, in the park... Thom has finally delivered his top tracks for the month. And, if I do say so myself, what a selection of fine material.



Thom after a long walk down the beach with Daddy Dave. Long day!

MAY

Frankmusik feat. Far East Movement

Do It In The AM

[VIDEO]

Vanbot

Lost Without You

[AUDIO]

Beyoncé

Run The World (Girls)

[VIDEO]

The Saturdays

Notorious

[VIDEO]

Jennifer Lopez feat. Lil Wayne

I'm Into You

[AUDIO]

[VIDEO PREMIERE] Frankmusik feat. Far East Movement // Do It In The AM

I swear. I've never had flashbacks like that before. Never. I've never even had a drop of alcohol. Or been to a party. Look at my halo. Innocent. Pure. Angelic. So many words to describe my inner being... my pure self. I can't relate to Frankmusik in his clip for Do It In The AM at all. Nooooooo. Never.

Purchase Frankmusik's Do It In The AM featuring Far East Movement digitally today [ITUNES]

[FRESH RELEASE] Frankmusik feat. Far East Movement // Do It In The AM

Very excited. Very, very excited actually. Below you get the opportunity to listen to Frankmusik's latest offering - the follow up to Fear Inside, taken off his much-anticipated second album, Do It In The AM. The single of the same name features fellow Cherrytree Records label mates - Far East Movement.

Frankmusik first came to light in 2008 with his debut single, In Step. Following he released the singles 3 Little Words and the UK top 30 hits Better Off As Two and Confusion Girl. His debut album, Complete Me, was released in 2009 and achieved a top 20 status in the UK.

All good and dandy you might say. But, for me Complete Me is one of the best musical pop offerings evah. EVAH. Big call.

So he returns! Hence the "very excited" statement earlier. Take a listen to the new track below, you like?
Whilst we wait for Frankmusik's latest digital release, do yourself a favour and purchase Complete Me online [ITUNES]

Frankmusik - Do It In The AM feat. Far East Movement by Interscope Records

[FRESH RELEASE] Garçon Garçon // Stay in Touch

Garçon Garçon!

Who on earth are Garçon Garçon? Well, you'd be talking about two sexy Sydney boys by the name of Nick and Nathan. The boys (to quote their Facebook fan page)...

"... (combine) new wave synths with a unique '80s feel and a dash of blatant pop, Garçon Garçon write intelligent songs with catchy hooks. Coming from different musical worlds of classical and punk rock, the duo conjure a sound as complex as it is podium busting."

Nice. For me the boys remind me of a raw Cut Copy. All fresh and young, with that 80's-synth feel that makes my heart skip a beat. It's just like when I heard Frankmusik or Grum for the first time. Love, love, love.

Garçon Garçon's debut single, Stay in Touch, was released only last week. I'm very excited about their first release, and it's great to see these boys get some decent press (see: DNA Magazine, SX Magazine, TimeOut Magazine).

Me - do I like? Yes. Me - do I approve? Yes. Me - will I be following these boys until their new EP (aptly titled "EP") comes out? Yes.

Should you be doing the same? Yes. I think we'll be hearing a lot more from these beautiful Sydney boys - look out!

Read a very good interview with the boys on Coco: Ideas [SITE]

Purchase Stay in Touch digitally today [ITUNES]

Gold! Drive... straight through the night...

Yesterday I blogged about one of my favourite artists of 2009, Frankmusik, and it reminded me that I'm yet to blog about one of my favourite artists of this year - Grum.

Grum, aka Graeme Shepherd, is an electonic outfit from the UK. His music is full of sexy 80's beats that remind you of a trashy 80's TV show mixed with the flavour of now... very similar to Mylo or a less-housey version of Calvin Harris.

You'll be familiar with his club hits, Heartbeats and more recently Can't Shake This Feeling. Grum's debut album, also titled Heartbeats, was released worldwide in May and it a definite for any music collection.

One of my personal favourites off the album is Through the Night, so you can imagine I was super excited to see a video made for this single, featured below. I could sit here and explain the concept to you, but I think it's better if you just watch it. All I can say is, pure gold.

Enjoy!

TAKE A MOMENT. SIT DOWN. RELAX. TAKE IT IN.

 
As if this song is not one of the greatest songs of 2010, along comes Frankmusik (aka Vincent Frank) with an acoustic version as a tribute to the fallen Charles Haddon, who died after a performance in Belgium last month.

Charles Haddon was of course the lead singer of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, and the song I'm referring to is Dance The Way I Feel.

This version, with Frankmusik's vocals, sends a chilling feeling down my spine. It gives me goose bumps every time I listen to it, and that's quite often as I just can't stop!

If you've never heard of Frankmusik - check his music out. He released his debut album, Complete Me, in 2009, and he writes/produces cheeky synthpop music that you'll love, especially if you're fans of artists like Grum, Goldfrapp or Mylo. Check out his official site here for more info!