Introducing Najwa Mahiaddin (@najwamahiaddin)

Malaysian R&B/soul singer Najwa Mahiaddin is widely known as an artist with exceptional musicianship. Just recently she performed at the “Dimanakan Ku Cari Ganti: Satu Indiepretasi” event, commemorating the contributions of iconic Malaysian artist P. Ramlee to the national culture. A student at the International College of Music, Najwa’s been delighting Malaysian audiences for years […]



Audio Dax Release New Track, ‘Make Noise’

Indie hip-pop duo Audio Dax, are currently on tour supporting their latest project, The Annexation. They duo sent us over a brand spanking new track called “Make Noise” to share with you guys, hope you enjoy it, I am. enjoY! Audio Dax – Make Some Noise



Logan Lynn (@LoganLynn) – I Killed Tomorrow Yesterday

Portland’s finest indie-electronic musician, Logan Lynn, is back with a new record. I Killed Tomorrow Yesterday was produced by Bryan Cecil and is much more darker than his previous release, From Pillar to Post. That, and it sounds as if it were sent here straight from 1985. The synthpop sound suits Lynn’s voice well and […]



Welcome: Rumer

Did Karen Carpenter just come back from the dead? I didn’t think so. But upon listening to 31-year-old Rumer‘s song, “Slow”, you’d wonder if some freak-of-nature comeback didn’t just occur. The extremely talented British singer-songwriter, real name Sarah Joyce, and her brand of soul have caused her to become a new sensation in her native […]



Katy Perry’s Too Hot for Sesame Street

Katy Perry’s guest appearance on Sesame Street, which was to air in a few months, has been scrapped by the show’s producers. Reason: parents were upset about her revealing dress. Show producers should’ve caught this one early on and I’m not convinced Katy brought along her own wardrobe for this show, so… Watch the clip […]



We No Speak Americano “Dance” Video

Our YouTube video of the week is set to “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP. Dancers Suzanne Cleary and Peter Harding of Up and Over It choreograph a “tap” dance to it, no feet involved. You fist pumpers out there have something to strive towards.



The Black Rabbits EP, alt/pop-rock with texture

The Black Rabbits self-titled EP hints at a sound best described as lackadaisical, with alt/pop-rock drums carrying  loose instrumentation, vocal melodies fitted snugly between. This group is distinct in its ability to mix moods, showcased especially in the track “Hypno Switch”, with dark lyrics balanced against a bouncy chorus that is easily hummable. The EP, […]



Video: Example – Last Ones Standing

UK Emcee, Example, has pushed out the video to “Last Ones Standing,” the follow up to his previous single “Kickstarts.” Make sure to check out Example’s new album, Won’t Go Quietly, for some more stellar pop gems. enjoY! Example – Last Ones Standing (Doctor P Remix)



Vintage Lady GaGa – Stefani Germanotta

Before Lady GaGa there was Stefani Germanotta, a brunette student at New York University. Here she performs two original pieces for Ultraviolet Live, NYU’s talent show. She ended the night at third place, but that’s OK – Lady GaGa is the number one pop artist in the world right now. No traces of “little monsters”, […]



Yuna – Raya Oh Yeah

Singer-songwriter Yuna released this super cute video of her song, “Raya Oh Yeah”, about the Muslim holiday Eid-ul Fitr (“Hari Raya Aidilfitri” in Yuna’s native Malay language). Timely, given Hari Raya is TODAY! Hari Raya Aidilfitri, friends! Eid Mubarak! Check it out.



Jamiroquai – White Knuckle Ride

“White Knuckle Ride”, the lead-off single from Jamiroquai’s upcoming release Rock Dust Light Star, marks the first commercial release from the UK pop-funksters since 2005’s Dynamite, as well as the first new material since the termination of Jay Kay’s epic 8 album contract with Sony Records.  Now signed with Mercury/Universal, the band says they’re feeling invigorated […]



Look @ Shakira Perform – At Age 11!

Oh my. An 11-year-old Shakira performing at the Colombian version of Star Search. What’s appalling is how much of a performer she is then and how, um, adult-like her expressions and demeanor are. Don’t wanna say that she’s trying to be sensual cos that’d be bad, after all, this is her 11-year-old self. And some […]



David Gray – Foundling

Singer-songwriter David Gray released a double-album last month entitled, Foundling. Just over a year after releasing his last full-length album, Foundling includes a disc of new material and a disc of previously unreleased songs. In usual Gray style, the album is stunning in its composition and execution; Gray’s strong and emotionally-charged vocals are enough to […]



Aaliyah’s Memory, Nine Years Later

“We Need a Resolution” video, the first single off of Aaliyah’s third and final album, Aaliyah. I was 15 years old on August 25, 2001 when I, like many others, learned of the untimely death of R&B singer and actress, Aaliyah. She had just released her third album, Aaliyah, one of the best and most […]



@TaioCruz Releases New Video for ‘Dynamite’

Taio Cruz, the Akon of the UK, has released a video to his latest single, “Dynamite” The track comes after the hit “Break Your Heart” which tore up the charts in the US. The track is quintessential Top 40 pop and I love it! Stay tuned for Mr. Cruz’s The Rockstarr Collection, a selection of […]



Gaelle – Falling

I first came across Haitian-American songstress Gaelle on MySpace four years ago and she has since become one of my all-time favorite singers. Her 2004 debut release, Transient, is a classic – a collection of twelve songs, each displaying Gaelle + Co.’s solid musicianship. This album isn’t held together by one big-name producer who creates […]