Just in case you didn't capture this, last week Robyn took to Radio One Live Lounge to perform her latest single from the Body Talk series, Call Your Girlfriend[VIDEO]. Additionally Robyn covered Coldplay's new single, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.
Note: As per usual, Robyn is as refreshing as a glass of sparkling water. That is all.
Just in case you didn't capture this, last week Robyn took to Radio One Live Lounge to perform her latest single from the Body Talk series, Call Your Girlfriend[VIDEO]. Additionally Robyn covered Coldplay's new single, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.
Note: As per usual, Robyn is as refreshing as a glass of sparkling water. That is all.
21 June 2011
It's hard to think that it was years ago (six in fact) that I fell in love with Be Mine! It was released as the first single off an album that now sits in my collection as one of the best albums of all time - Robyn's eponymous 2005 release.
Now, we get an opportunity to listen and love that song all over again, sampled in US electronic/rapper Rye Rye's latest single - Never Will Be Mine. The single will be the first off her debut album, Go! Pop! Bang!, to be released across the US summer.
It's a good working of the number, in fact, I'd even go as far as saying as I enjoy the track. The best part - Robyn features in the video!
The single is not yet available in Australia, however you can browse Rye Rye's digitally library which includes some work with fellow electronic/rapper MIA[ITUNES]
It's hard to think that it was years ago (six in fact) that I fell in love with Be Mine! It was released as the first single off an album that now sits in my collection as one of the best albums of all time - Robyn's eponymous 2005 release.
Now, we get an opportunity to listen and love that song all over again, sampled in US electronic/rapper Rye Rye's latest single - Never Will Be Mine. The single will be the first off her debut album, Go! Pop! Bang!, to be released across the US summer.
It's a good working of the number, in fact, I'd even go as far as saying as I enjoy the track. The best part - Robyn features in the video!
The single is not yet available in Australia, however you can browse Rye Rye's digitally library which includes some work with fellow electronic/rapper MIA[ITUNES]
17 June 2011
Swedish Queen of Ultimate Cool, aka Robyn, has released the video for her latest single to be taken off 2010's brilliant Body Talk series, Call Your Girlfriend.
The video features Robyn dancing, singing and rolling around the floor (!) in an abandoned warehouse with a colourful lightshow, for nothing but effect of course. It's very simple, yet very effective. Actually, I think I've found myself loving everything Robyn does... clearly she can do no wrong.
One point though, I think we're ready for some new Robyn now. Let's get that moving. Thanks very much.
Call Your Girlfriend can be purchased digitally today via the Body Talk album [ITUNES]
Swedish Queen of Ultimate Cool, aka Robyn, has released the video for her latest single to be taken off 2010's brilliant Body Talk series, Call Your Girlfriend.
The video features Robyn dancing, singing and rolling around the floor (!) in an abandoned warehouse with a colourful lightshow, for nothing but effect of course. It's very simple, yet very effective. Actually, I think I've found myself loving everything Robyn does... clearly she can do no wrong.
One point though, I think we're ready for some new Robyn now. Let's get that moving. Thanks very much.
Call Your Girlfriend can be purchased digitally today via the Body Talk album [ITUNES]
16 May 2011
Oh my - I have been meaning to write about these boys for so long, I almost feel guilty for not sharing their music with you! Forgive me, please? How about I tantalise you with their funky, electro sounds?
Leo Tarring & Antony Edwards make up the very talented duo known as LectroLips. Their indie-electro-pop sound is ripe, clever and somewhat cheeky. For me their name essentially provides a great definition of their music - electro pop honey that sits wonderfully on your lips.
If you're a fan of artists like Robyn, Röyksopp, Empire of the Sun, La Roux, etc - then these boys are for you.
You can listen to all of the boys brilliant work via their Soundcloud page (40+ tracks to listen to!); but below I have my favourite piece - Voyeur.
Oh my - I have been meaning to write about these boys for so long, I almost feel guilty for not sharing their music with you! Forgive me, please? How about I tantalise you with their funky, electro sounds?
Leo Tarring & Antony Edwards make up the very talented duo known as LectroLips. Their indie-electro-pop sound is ripe, clever and somewhat cheeky. For me their name essentially provides a great definition of their music - electro pop honey that sits wonderfully on your lips.
If you're a fan of artists like Robyn, Röyksopp, Empire of the Sun, La Roux, etc - then these boys are for you.
You can listen to all of the boys brilliant work via their Soundcloud page (40+ tracks to listen to!); but below I have my favourite piece - Voyeur.
Some two months ago I announced that Robyn would be releasing Call Your Girlfriend as the follow up single taken from her complete Body Talk album. Additionally, we had our hands on the Kaskade and Sultan & Ned Shepard remixes.
Today, I bring you the cover of single release, along with the dubstep Feed Me remix (posted on Robyn's soundcloud page). For your listening pleasure, enjoy.
Some two months ago I announced that Robyn would be releasing Call Your Girlfriend as the follow up single taken from her complete Body Talk album. Additionally, we had our hands on the Kaskade and Sultan & Ned Shepard remixes.
Today, I bring you the cover of single release, along with the dubstep Feed Me remix (posted on Robyn's soundcloud page). For your listening pleasure, enjoy.
Not only did I just stumble upon the greatness than is Vanbot and provide you with her brilliant debut single, Make Me, Break Me; but now I provide you with the follow up to that single, Lost Without You.
Lost Without You invokes the same heart strings as Robyn's Dancing On My Own. Oh, bless. Pure pop sadness and love that makes you wanna dance and cry at the same time. Why do the Swede's get it right every time?
'Cause I never lose... I'm lost without you. Oh, bless.
Not only did I just stumble upon the greatness than is Vanbot and provide you with her brilliant debut single, Make Me, Break Me; but now I provide you with the follow up to that single, Lost Without You.
Lost Without You invokes the same heart strings as Robyn's Dancing On My Own. Oh, bless. Pure pop sadness and love that makes you wanna dance and cry at the same time. Why do the Swede's get it right every time?
'Cause I never lose... I'm lost without you. Oh, bless.
Oh - you know I love my new music, especially when said new music is as good as this. I'm talking about a track called Make Me, Break Me by Ester Ideskog, otherwise known as Vanbot.
Vanbot, yet another talented artist from the land of the Swedes, sounds a lot like a cross between Robyn and La Roux - the vocals of our other Swedish princess complimented with the pop-synth sound of Elly Jackson's group. Essentially, nothing short of a pure pop sensation.
On launching her debut single, in a recent interview with Pop in Stereo Vanbot cites some of her musical influences as Goldfrapp, Royksopp, Empire Of The Sun, The Chemical Brothers, Robyn, and Crystal Castles - clearly no surprises there.
Make Me, Break Me is taken from Vanbot's debut album which will be released globally in mid-April. Check out the audio below, and stay tuned for informaition on this new bundle of joy as I get it!
Welcome, Vanbot.
Purchase Make Me, Break Me digitally today [ITUNES]
Oh - you know I love my new music, especially when said new music is as good as this. I'm talking about a track called Make Me, Break Me by Ester Ideskog, otherwise known as Vanbot.
Vanbot, yet another talented artist from the land of the Swedes, sounds a lot like a cross between Robyn and La Roux - the vocals of our other Swedish princess complimented with the pop-synth sound of Elly Jackson's group. Essentially, nothing short of a pure pop sensation.
On launching her debut single, in a recent interview with Pop in Stereo Vanbot cites some of her musical influences as Goldfrapp, Royksopp, Empire Of The Sun, The Chemical Brothers, Robyn, and Crystal Castles - clearly no surprises there.
Make Me, Break Me is taken from Vanbot's debut album which will be released globally in mid-April. Check out the audio below, and stay tuned for informaition on this new bundle of joy as I get it!
Welcome, Vanbot.
Purchase Make Me, Break Me digitally today [ITUNES]
14 March 2011
For a land that hands out pretty crap weather year in year out, it produces some pretty amazing talent. Of course I'm talking about the dreary land of the United Kingdom. Apart from providing us with such visual and vocal beauties like Adele and Marina Diamandis (Marina & the Diamonds); it seems as though the UK has another princess waiting for us to embrace. That princess is Clare Maguire.
The 23 year-old from Birmingham, England, was recently announced by the BBC as one of the top five in the BBC Sound of 2011 list as being one of this years most promising artists.
Her sultry, brooding voice compares her to the likes of Sian Evans (from Kosheen) or Sharleen Spiteri (from Texas). Clare's debut album, Light After Dark, was released late February and achieved top ten status in the UK - a great feat for a any artist breaking into the industry with their debut album.
The Last Dance, Clare's second single to be lifted off the album, is her most successful single to date. Emotionally it's a strong track, and for me it calls upon the same heartstrings as Robyn's Dancing On My Own... powerful... it leaves you wanting more as the song finishes. Clare wrote the number after music legend MichaelJackson's death, in response to unjust comments from the media about his life.
Whilst I'm yet to finish listening to the album in it's entirety, from what I've heard so far it certainly is a strong, mature album - and something very different to what we're experiencing globally right now in the world of pop music. This is nothing like Ke$ha, Rihanna or Beyonce. We're talking more Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox or even Chrissie Hynde.
Love, love, love what I hear. What a breath of fresh air.
Purchase Light After Dark digitally today [ITUNES]
For a land that hands out pretty crap weather year in year out, it produces some pretty amazing talent. Of course I'm talking about the dreary land of the United Kingdom. Apart from providing us with such visual and vocal beauties like Adele and Marina Diamandis (Marina & the Diamonds); it seems as though the UK has another princess waiting for us to embrace. That princess is Clare Maguire.
The 23 year-old from Birmingham, England, was recently announced by the BBC as one of the top five in the BBC Sound of 2011 list as being one of this years most promising artists.
Her sultry, brooding voice compares her to the likes of Sian Evans (from Kosheen) or Sharleen Spiteri (from Texas). Clare's debut album, Light After Dark, was released late February and achieved top ten status in the UK - a great feat for a any artist breaking into the industry with their debut album.
The Last Dance, Clare's second single to be lifted off the album, is her most successful single to date. Emotionally it's a strong track, and for me it calls upon the same heartstrings as Robyn's Dancing On My Own... powerful... it leaves you wanting more as the song finishes. Clare wrote the number after music legend MichaelJackson's death, in response to unjust comments from the media about his life.
Whilst I'm yet to finish listening to the album in it's entirety, from what I've heard so far it certainly is a strong, mature album - and something very different to what we're experiencing globally right now in the world of pop music. This is nothing like Ke$ha, Rihanna or Beyonce. We're talking more Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox or even Chrissie Hynde.
Love, love, love what I hear. What a breath of fresh air.
Purchase Light After Dark digitally today [ITUNES]
6 March 2011
Hold up Robyn lovers! Just when you thought we'd seen the last of our Swedish beauty (considering she pretty much owned 2010) out comes the news that our dear Robyn will be releasing Call Your Girlfriend (one of the five new tracks taken off the last Body Talk release) as a single.
The single release, set for May (apparently, according to BangOn), will include remixes from Sultan & NedShepard and Kaskade - which are both below for you to preview. I'm loving the direction of both remixes, but the Sultan & Ned Shepard mix takes the cake for me at present. Can't wait to hear them in full!
Stay tuned for more single details as I get them.
Robyn's Body Talk series is available digitally today [ITUNES]
Hold up Robyn lovers! Just when you thought we'd seen the last of our Swedish beauty (considering she pretty much owned 2010) out comes the news that our dear Robyn will be releasing Call Your Girlfriend (one of the five new tracks taken off the last Body Talk release) as a single.
The single release, set for May (apparently, according to BangOn), will include remixes from Sultan & NedShepard and Kaskade - which are both below for you to preview. I'm loving the direction of both remixes, but the Sultan & Ned Shepard mix takes the cake for me at present. Can't wait to hear them in full!
Stay tuned for more single details as I get them.
Robyn's Body Talk series is available digitally today [ITUNES]
It seems like it was only yesterday that I was blogging my love for Danish hottie Medina's latest track, Addiction (well, yeah, it was four weeks ago...). Before I can even begin to get sick of that number, BANG, out comes Medina with her latest single, Gutter.
Gone are the days of brunette-ville, the clip features Medina in a gorgeous blonde do. She lays on a bed, dances in a garden, and climbs up walls (?) in another great pop-cum-club-cum-pop track that'll have you dancing around your bedroom. Gutter reminds me a lot of Robyn's Dancing On My Own, the same heart-broken number that makes you want to cry and dance the disco all at the same time. Love it. Enjoy.
It seems like it was only yesterday that I was blogging my love for Danish hottie Medina's latest track, Addiction (well, yeah, it was four weeks ago...). Before I can even begin to get sick of that number, BANG, out comes Medina with her latest single, Gutter.
Gone are the days of brunette-ville, the clip features Medina in a gorgeous blonde do. She lays on a bed, dances in a garden, and climbs up walls (?) in another great pop-cum-club-cum-pop track that'll have you dancing around your bedroom. Gutter reminds me a lot of Robyn's Dancing On My Own, the same heart-broken number that makes you want to cry and dance the disco all at the same time. Love it. Enjoy.
13 January 2011
PART III, THE FINALE
And so, here it is - the Top 10 Singles as assessed by me; the music-driven, ass-swinging, blog-loving Jimmy Steele. Can I tell you how hard it was to get this list to a Top 50, let alone a Top 10? 2010 was truly blessed with so many tracks that really outshone previous years in regards to music. Pure quality I tell you, pure quality.
There have been a few key standout artists this year too... but I think that's anotehr blog post entirely - let's get into the countdown!
10. NOT GIVING UP ON LOVE // Arvin van Buuren vs Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Miss Ellis-Bextor teamed up with our favourite Aussie models/DJs, Nervo, to pen this brilliant track, which also includes the girls on backing vocals. Yet again, do my Nervo girls deliver!
Not Giving Up On Love was released as the lead single off Armin's 2010 album, Mirage, and will also feature on Sophie's fourth studio album, Make a Scene, which will be released in this coming April. Armin debuted the track in his A State of Trance podcast in August.
Whilst the single didn't fair that well chart wise (excluding Poland where it went to #1 - random); it certainly made a presence on the club scene globally.
Miss Ellis-Bextor, with her sassy vocals and classy style, oozes sex 'n' love in this video. Also, she kinda makes me jealous lounging on that boat in the video clip (grrr), which was shot in Ibiza, Spain (double-grrr).
Purchase Not Giving Up On Love digitally now [ITUNES]
9. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND // Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
Some of you may argue that this track really should have been featured as a 'best of 2009' - well... bite me.
The ode to one of America's most well-known cities is really, one of the stand-out tracks of this decade. Alicia Keys belting out...
"New Yoooooooork...concrete jungle where dreams are made of... there's nothing you can't do..."
...sends chills down my spine and makes me wanna grab that credit card and book my one-way flight now.
Alicia and I had a good year in 2010 actually - this is her third appearance in the countdown (with tracks Un-Thinkable and Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart making earlier appearances)... I gotta say, her Elements of Freedom album clearly was one of the best albums of the year.
Purchase Empire State of Mind digitally now [ITUNES]
8. BELIEVER // Freemasons feat. Wynter Gordon
Oh bless. What an amazing combo - the boys from Brighton, England; and New York's princess, Wynter Gordon. I'm not really sure what else to say here except for...
Get your ass into gear and start grooving!
Believer was released earlier in the year to the UK/Australia markets, however only in the last month has it been released in the US. A huge club smash in the UK and Europe over summer, I'm expecting it to do the same over the US in the coming weeks/months.
Also, this is Wynter's second appearance today with Dirty Talk coming in at #26... oh how we love Miss Gordon!!!
7. SHAMPAIN // Marina & the Diamonds
Welsh/Greek Goddess, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, or as you may know her, Marina & the Diamonds; is clearly one of 2010's precious gems.
Her debut album, The Family Jewels, is a piece of pure indie pop heaven... really, it's hard to fault any of the tracks on the album. So much so, this is Marina's third appearance in my Top 50 of 2010 (Hollywood at #19, Oh No! at #32)!
I was lucky enough to see Marina perform just recently in Sydney in a show performing at The Factory Theatre. Her performance - vocally and stage-presence wise - was really hard to beat. It was hard not to be captivated by her aura on stage... one word to describe the night - WOW.
The Shampain video, with it's Thriller-like choreography, wind machine blowing leaves and overall beauty of Miss Diamandis, clearly is one of the best clips of 2010.
Acapella was Kelis' opportunity to embrace a market in which we knew she'd reign - and boy did she do that. The lead track from her fifth studio album, Flesh Tone, was co-penned by Kelis and produced by David Guetta; and paved way for what was received as one of the best albums of 2010.*
*according to me of course
The colourful and energetic video was a collaboration between fashion photographer John "Rankin" Waddell (Germany's Next Top Model photographer), and director Chris Cottam. It's vibrant, effective and provides the buzz that the track needs - a great, great film clip.
In addition to Acapella, the album spawned three other singles - 4th of July (Fireworks), Scream and Brave.
So here we have Robyn, her second appearance in my countdown (no surprise there) with Hang With Me. In 2010 Robyn released three EPs, titled the Body Talk series. All three were released within a six month period, with Hang With Me featuring on the first and second editions.
On the first edition Hang With Me is a slow, soulful acoustic ballad. A beautiful number really... however it wasn't until it got a little bit of treatment and appeared on the second edition did it really hit the mark. The single gave Robyn her fifth top five number in her native Sweden... hmmm, what was her forth...? Stay tuned!
The second track to be lifted off Gaga's infamous The Fame Monster EP, Telephone is pure pop brilliance. Originally written by Lady Gaga for none other than Miss Britney Spears (for her Circus album), once rejected, Gaga decided to own the track and pursue Beyonce for the additional part. Great move girl.
Telephone featured one of the most anticipated video clips of all time. The video, shot by the creative genius that is Jonas Åkerlund (who directed Gaga's Paparazzi), featured Lady Gaga and Beyonce in a range of designer outfits that played out in a number of different scenes.
The video, available in 'clean' and 'explicit' versions, is just over nine minutes and thirty seconds in length, and as of today, has had more than 100,000,000 views on YouTube. Un-fucking-believable!
What has been claimed by critics* as Kylie's best track in years, Get Outta My Way was a clear reminder that Miss Minogue still has it. Oh yes she does. Whether it's the video with those gold shoes, the striking poses or the brilliant chair choreography - she still has it.
*those critics being me and a whole lotta gay men globally
The second single off the Aphrodite album (clearly a life saving album, thank you Stuart Price), unfortunately didn't receive the chart success it deserved, however it still is, without a doubt, one of Kylie's best songs EVAH (big call, I know).
Ex-Siren (remember those girls - come on, think about it... Sarah-Marie from Australia's Big Brother... I'm So Excited... Oh God, yes, that was Zoe Badwi) has been around the Aussie club scene for some time now. She's partnered with TV Rock and delivered In The Moment and Release Me over the last couple of years - clear club numbers that everyone loves.
Move forward to 2010, grab yourself an Amy Pearson penned track, Denzal Park on production and BANG - you have yourself a surefire hit. Freefallin' is nothing but brilliant... picture it now... gay men throwing their hands up in the air like they just dont' care. Oh bless. Cause I'm freeeeeeeeeefalllin...
Dancing On My Own was unveiled to the world in June - the synth love ballad, with Robyn's unique vocals oozing heartache and betrayal, instantly won me over the moment I heard it. And, funnily enough, I wasn't alone worldwide.
The track went to #1 in Sweden - Robyn's first ever hit to the top in her homeland. Additionally, it achieved top ten in many countries across Europe, including the UK. It was the lead track off the three-part Body Talk series and certainly gave us a great taste of the excellence that was yet to come from the following EPs.
The video, with Robyn's awkward yet mesmerising moves, is a reminder of what it feels like when a love is not reciprocated. Painful, beautiful, indulging.
Robyn - you really are a talented artist. Much love.
And so, here it is - the Top 10 Singles as assessed by me; the music-driven, ass-swinging, blog-loving Jimmy Steele. Can I tell you how hard it was to get this list to a Top 50, let alone a Top 10? 2010 was truly blessed with so many tracks that really outshone previous years in regards to music. Pure quality I tell you, pure quality.
There have been a few key standout artists this year too... but I think that's anotehr blog post entirely - let's get into the countdown!
10. NOT GIVING UP ON LOVE // Arvin van Buuren vs Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Miss Ellis-Bextor teamed up with our favourite Aussie models/DJs, Nervo, to pen this brilliant track, which also includes the girls on backing vocals. Yet again, do my Nervo girls deliver!
Not Giving Up On Love was released as the lead single off Armin's 2010 album, Mirage, and will also feature on Sophie's fourth studio album, Make a Scene, which will be released in this coming April. Armin debuted the track in his A State of Trance podcast in August.
Whilst the single didn't fair that well chart wise (excluding Poland where it went to #1 - random); it certainly made a presence on the club scene globally.
Miss Ellis-Bextor, with her sassy vocals and classy style, oozes sex 'n' love in this video. Also, she kinda makes me jealous lounging on that boat in the video clip (grrr), which was shot in Ibiza, Spain (double-grrr).
Purchase Not Giving Up On Love digitally now [ITUNES]
9. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND // Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
Some of you may argue that this track really should have been featured as a 'best of 2009' - well... bite me.
The ode to one of America's most well-known cities is really, one of the stand-out tracks of this decade. Alicia Keys belting out...
"New Yoooooooork...concrete jungle where dreams are made of... there's nothing you can't do..."
...sends chills down my spine and makes me wanna grab that credit card and book my one-way flight now.
Alicia and I had a good year in 2010 actually - this is her third appearance in the countdown (with tracks Un-Thinkable and Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart making earlier appearances)... I gotta say, her Elements of Freedom album clearly was one of the best albums of the year.
Purchase Empire State of Mind digitally now [ITUNES]
8. BELIEVER // Freemasons feat. Wynter Gordon
Oh bless. What an amazing combo - the boys from Brighton, England; and New York's princess, Wynter Gordon. I'm not really sure what else to say here except for...
Get your ass into gear and start grooving!
Believer was released earlier in the year to the UK/Australia markets, however only in the last month has it been released in the US. A huge club smash in the UK and Europe over summer, I'm expecting it to do the same over the US in the coming weeks/months.
Also, this is Wynter's second appearance today with Dirty Talk coming in at #26... oh how we love Miss Gordon!!!
7. SHAMPAIN // Marina & the Diamonds
Welsh/Greek Goddess, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, or as you may know her, Marina & the Diamonds; is clearly one of 2010's precious gems.
Her debut album, The Family Jewels, is a piece of pure indie pop heaven... really, it's hard to fault any of the tracks on the album. So much so, this is Marina's third appearance in my Top 50 of 2010 (Hollywood at #19, Oh No! at #32)!
I was lucky enough to see Marina perform just recently in Sydney in a show performing at The Factory Theatre. Her performance - vocally and stage-presence wise - was really hard to beat. It was hard not to be captivated by her aura on stage... one word to describe the night - WOW.
The Shampain video, with it's Thriller-like choreography, wind machine blowing leaves and overall beauty of Miss Diamandis, clearly is one of the best clips of 2010.
Acapella was Kelis' opportunity to embrace a market in which we knew she'd reign - and boy did she do that. The lead track from her fifth studio album, Flesh Tone, was co-penned by Kelis and produced by David Guetta; and paved way for what was received as one of the best albums of 2010.*
*according to me of course
The colourful and energetic video was a collaboration between fashion photographer John "Rankin" Waddell (Germany's Next Top Model photographer), and director Chris Cottam. It's vibrant, effective and provides the buzz that the track needs - a great, great film clip.
In addition to Acapella, the album spawned three other singles - 4th of July (Fireworks), Scream and Brave.
So here we have Robyn, her second appearance in my countdown (no surprise there) with Hang With Me. In 2010 Robyn released three EPs, titled the Body Talk series. All three were released within a six month period, with Hang With Me featuring on the first and second editions.
On the first edition Hang With Me is a slow, soulful acoustic ballad. A beautiful number really... however it wasn't until it got a little bit of treatment and appeared on the second edition did it really hit the mark. The single gave Robyn her fifth top five number in her native Sweden... hmmm, what was her forth...? Stay tuned!
The second track to be lifted off Gaga's infamous The Fame Monster EP, Telephone is pure pop brilliance. Originally written by Lady Gaga for none other than Miss Britney Spears (for her Circus album), once rejected, Gaga decided to own the track and pursue Beyonce for the additional part. Great move girl.
Telephone featured one of the most anticipated video clips of all time. The video, shot by the creative genius that is Jonas Åkerlund (who directed Gaga's Paparazzi), featured Lady Gaga and Beyonce in a range of designer outfits that played out in a number of different scenes.
The video, available in 'clean' and 'explicit' versions, is just over nine minutes and thirty seconds in length, and as of today, has had more than 100,000,000 views on YouTube. Un-fucking-believable!
What has been claimed by critics* as Kylie's best track in years, Get Outta My Way was a clear reminder that Miss Minogue still has it. Oh yes she does. Whether it's the video with those gold shoes, the striking poses or the brilliant chair choreography - she still has it.
*those critics being me and a whole lotta gay men globally
The second single off the Aphrodite album (clearly a life saving album, thank you Stuart Price), unfortunately didn't receive the chart success it deserved, however it still is, without a doubt, one of Kylie's best songs EVAH (big call, I know).
Ex-Siren (remember those girls - come on, think about it... Sarah-Marie from Australia's Big Brother... I'm So Excited... Oh God, yes, that was Zoe Badwi) has been around the Aussie club scene for some time now. She's partnered with TV Rock and delivered In The Moment and Release Me over the last couple of years - clear club numbers that everyone loves.
Move forward to 2010, grab yourself an Amy Pearson penned track, Denzal Park on production and BANG - you have yourself a surefire hit. Freefallin' is nothing but brilliant... picture it now... gay men throwing their hands up in the air like they just dont' care. Oh bless. Cause I'm freeeeeeeeeefalllin...
Dancing On My Own was unveiled to the world in June - the synth love ballad, with Robyn's unique vocals oozing heartache and betrayal, instantly won me over the moment I heard it. And, funnily enough, I wasn't alone worldwide.
The track went to #1 in Sweden - Robyn's first ever hit to the top in her homeland. Additionally, it achieved top ten in many countries across Europe, including the UK. It was the lead track off the three-part Body Talk series and certainly gave us a great taste of the excellence that was yet to come from the following EPs.
The video, with Robyn's awkward yet mesmerising moves, is a reminder of what it feels like when a love is not reciprocated. Painful, beautiful, indulging.
Robyn - you really are a talented artist. Much love.
Well it's been a week or so since I've blogged (apologies team), and gee has a lot gone on!
Princess Robyn premieres the video clip for her latest installment, Indestructible, off the final part off her Body Talk series (final album cover below). The track will be the third single lifted from the three-part showcase, and most of you would recognise it as an acoustic version featured on the Body Talk Pt 2 album.
I love the drinking straws (you'll see, watch the clip) - I'm picturing queues of people at local supermarkets everywhere trying to create the same outfit. Well, maybe not, but I still love it.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 · by
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Well it's been a week or so since I've blogged (apologies team), and gee has a lot gone on!
Princess Robyn premieres the video clip for her latest installment, Indestructible, off the final part off her Body Talk series (final album cover below). The track will be the third single lifted from the three-part showcase, and most of you would recognise it as an acoustic version featured on the Body Talk Pt 2 album.
I love the drinking straws (you'll see, watch the clip) - I'm picturing queues of people at local supermarkets everywhere trying to create the same outfit. Well, maybe not, but I still love it.
13 October 2010
Seems like it was only a day ago that I was talking to you about Robyn and her next single, Indestructible... oh that's right, 'cause it was. You heard it here first - Robyn will releasing Indestructible as her third and final single from the Body Talk album series.
Posted on her Facebook profile just minutes ago:
The third and final installment of the Body Talk trilogy is approaching! Indestructible will round off Robyn's single releases for the year at the end of November! More album info is coming very soon, stay tuned!
Pow! All I can say is, can't wait for the next album. Additionally, if the Max Sanna & Steve Pitron remix of Indestructible is anything to go by, I can't wait for the full remix list as well.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 · by
JimmySteele
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Seems like it was only a day ago that I was talking to you about Robyn and her next single, Indestructible... oh that's right, 'cause it was. You heard it here first - Robyn will releasing Indestructible as her third and final single from the Body Talk album series.
Posted on her Facebook profile just minutes ago:
The third and final installment of the Body Talk trilogy is approaching! Indestructible will round off Robyn's single releases for the year at the end of November! More album info is coming very soon, stay tuned!
Pow! All I can say is, can't wait for the next album. Additionally, if the Max Sanna & Steve Pitron remix of Indestructible is anything to go by, I can't wait for the full remix list as well.
12 October 2010
Squeal!
I'm not really sure how else I'm meant to react here... Princess Robyn has delivered yet another fine moment of dance-pop heaven on this brilliant remix of her acoustic track Indestructible (taken from Body Talk Pt 2). This version I've managed to score is remixed by none other than two wonderful boys - Max Sanna and Steve Pitron.
Apparently this is not the finished, polished version; however I've been led to believe Indestructible will be released as Robyn's next single off the Body Talk series of albums. No "official" word yet, but will certainly post when I know more.
For now, bask in the glory that is Robyn. Oh, much love.
I'm not really sure how else I'm meant to react here... Princess Robyn has delivered yet another fine moment of dance-pop heaven on this brilliant remix of her acoustic track Indestructible (taken from Body Talk Pt 2). This version I've managed to score is remixed by none other than two wonderful boys - Max Sanna and Steve Pitron.
Apparently this is not the finished, polished version; however I've been led to believe Indestructible will be released as Robyn's next single off the Body Talk series of albums. No "official" word yet, but will certainly post when I know more.
For now, bask in the glory that is Robyn. Oh, much love.
I seriously think this girl can do no wrong. She's kooky. She sounds brilliant. She'll tackle anything. AND she produces some of the best pop songs ever.
Take the below - a cover of the Alicia Keys track Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart for iheartradio in the US. Abso-fucking-lutely brilliant.
Ahh. Bless 'er. Love, love, love.
Robyn is about to release the second part of her Body Talk album series in the coming weeks. If you have your hands on Body Talk Pt 1 you'll agree when I say Robyn is one of the most talented individuals of this decade. Body Talk Pt 2 doesn't fail to impress either. It's sharp, sexy and speaks to all of Robyn's strengths.
The official video for Hang With Me (lead single from Body Talk Pt 2) was released last month. I've shared this before on my Facebook page, but here it is again for all my lil Bushbies...
And just in case you are still yet to believe me - here's the final proof and evidence on why you should heart Robyn as much as I do: the All Hearts Tour across the US and Europe with fellow goddess, Kelis.
The below video is a medley of Caught Out There (Kelis), Konichiwa Bitches (Robyn), Push It (Salt 'n Pepa), and Buffalo Stance (Neneh Cherry).
Now tell me you don't love her. I frickin' dare you.
I seriously think this girl can do no wrong. She's kooky. She sounds brilliant. She'll tackle anything. AND she produces some of the best pop songs ever.
Take the below - a cover of the Alicia Keys track Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart for iheartradio in the US. Abso-fucking-lutely brilliant.
Ahh. Bless 'er. Love, love, love.
Robyn is about to release the second part of her Body Talk album series in the coming weeks. If you have your hands on Body Talk Pt 1 you'll agree when I say Robyn is one of the most talented individuals of this decade. Body Talk Pt 2 doesn't fail to impress either. It's sharp, sexy and speaks to all of Robyn's strengths.
The official video for Hang With Me (lead single from Body Talk Pt 2) was released last month. I've shared this before on my Facebook page, but here it is again for all my lil Bushbies...
And just in case you are still yet to believe me - here's the final proof and evidence on why you should heart Robyn as much as I do: the All Hearts Tour across the US and Europe with fellow goddess, Kelis.
The below video is a medley of Caught Out There (Kelis), Konichiwa Bitches (Robyn), Push It (Salt 'n Pepa), and Buffalo Stance (Neneh Cherry).
Now tell me you don't love her. I frickin' dare you.
5 September 2010
There are only a few voices on the club scene that you instantly recognise when you lose yourself to the beats on the floor. Unique vocals that bring a big smile to your face, and before you know it, you have yourself singing and dancing away like you're 16 years old again in your bedroom, all alone, and possibly naked.
Some of those vocals belong to big, power-house divas. Others to more unique, softer and not so 5-octave-range lasses. If we think about some of the successes (not necessarily chart-wise) over the past couple of years we think of Inaya Day, Kelis, Robyn, Luciana, Crystal Waters, Haley... the list could go on.
One however stands out of the crowd for me - Nadia Ali.
Most of you would know her as the vocal talent behind the group iiO. From 2002-2005 iiO filled our ears with joy with hits such as At The End, Smooth, Runaway, and of course their global smash hit Rapture (which went top 10 in most European countries, top 5 in the UK and Australia).
Since then Nadia released a solo album, Embers, in late 2009. For me, the album is one of the best albums of the last year - soothing vocals and great sounds that take you on a journey through the albums 13 tracks. Crash & Burn was released as a single in late 2008, the lead in to the album, which for me was a great starting point.
Nadia has since released the singles Love Story and more recently, Fantasy - all with a great selection of remixes (as you can imagine).
Move forward to today. Nadia is set to release a 3-part album series called The Queens of Clubs. Each album will be titled after a different 'stone', the first of which called the Ruby Edition. The albums are due out over the next 4 months, with remixes of all her album tracks plus additional tracks in which she's featured over the course of the last year (Better Run with Tocadisco, Try with Schiller both feature on the first album).
And lastly before I head off, Nadia has featured on a brilliant track with Chris Reece titled The Notice. It's a great house number, once again she delivers her smooth and sexy vocals. I've included the clip for you below to enjoy.
If you haven't purchased Embers as of yet, do yourself a favour and click on the iTunes link (found here) and grab it now! I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Much love.
There are only a few voices on the club scene that you instantly recognise when you lose yourself to the beats on the floor. Unique vocals that bring a big smile to your face, and before you know it, you have yourself singing and dancing away like you're 16 years old again in your bedroom, all alone, and possibly naked.
Some of those vocals belong to big, power-house divas. Others to more unique, softer and not so 5-octave-range lasses. If we think about some of the successes (not necessarily chart-wise) over the past couple of years we think of Inaya Day, Kelis, Robyn, Luciana, Crystal Waters, Haley... the list could go on.
One however stands out of the crowd for me - Nadia Ali.
Most of you would know her as the vocal talent behind the group iiO. From 2002-2005 iiO filled our ears with joy with hits such as At The End, Smooth, Runaway, and of course their global smash hit Rapture (which went top 10 in most European countries, top 5 in the UK and Australia).
Since then Nadia released a solo album, Embers, in late 2009. For me, the album is one of the best albums of the last year - soothing vocals and great sounds that take you on a journey through the albums 13 tracks. Crash & Burn was released as a single in late 2008, the lead in to the album, which for me was a great starting point.
Nadia has since released the singles Love Story and more recently, Fantasy - all with a great selection of remixes (as you can imagine).
Move forward to today. Nadia is set to release a 3-part album series called The Queens of Clubs. Each album will be titled after a different 'stone', the first of which called the Ruby Edition. The albums are due out over the next 4 months, with remixes of all her album tracks plus additional tracks in which she's featured over the course of the last year (Better Run with Tocadisco, Try with Schiller both feature on the first album).
And lastly before I head off, Nadia has featured on a brilliant track with Chris Reece titled The Notice. It's a great house number, once again she delivers her smooth and sexy vocals. I've included the clip for you below to enjoy.
If you haven't purchased Embers as of yet, do yourself a favour and click on the iTunes link (found here) and grab it now! I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Much love.
1. Lady Gaga - Applause
2. Annie - Back Together
3. Ricki-Lee - Come and Get in Trouble...
4. Monsieur Adi / A*M*E - What's Going On
5. JAY Z / Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
Some two months ago I announced that Robyn would be releasing Call Your Girlfriend as the follow up single taken from her complete Body Talk album. Additionally, we had our hands on the Kaskade and Sultan & Ned Shepard remixes.
