Girl Fire, Pop | Lyric Lincoln — Bodies
Posted by jeffwbaird on November 9, 2014
It is really hard to make smart pop music. The charts will always be predominantly filled by recent successors within familiar tropes: body braggadocio (“All About That Bass”, “Anaconda”); hater-denouncement (“Shake It Off”); dehumanization of women (“Animals”); relationship turbulence (“Stay With Me”) — I could go on; but when I hear a song that is smart, that contains a semblance of wisdom — I know that it’s something special.
“Bodies”, the first single from Lyric’s upcoming project, Garden of Even, was produced by Jonathan Buscema and is every bit as memorable and upbeat as those aforementioned. It feels and sounds like a traditional pop song, and yet it reads like the work of an established, eloquent songwriting talent, leaving the listener (as I believe all great art does) mentally engaged and aware throughout the existential track.
This is only our first taste of Lyric Lincoln — a budding NYC singer, songwriter, and model — but with a first release like this, she’s definitely got my attention.
Pop, Tour, Videos | Timeflies Tuesday – Don’t Stop Believing
Posted by Grubeats on November 6, 2014
It’s not a party unless you sing along to a little Journey. With that being said, sometimes Journey doesn’t tickle your dancing fancy and you just want to turn up. Fortunately for you, Timeflies have done the work for you and amped up Journey’s classic, “Don’t Stop Believin'” and mashed it with some free bars.
Speaking of turning up, have you copped your tickets to see Cal and Rez live on tour this fall?
#AfterHoursTour details & tickets HERE
Pop | Calvin Harris ft. Big Sean – Open Wide
Posted by VMan on October 27, 2014
Calvin Harris just dropped another single “Open Wide” featuring Big Sean off his upcoming album Motion, and after 1 listen, this collaboration is ace! Both going through public break ups, it’s obvious who they’re taking shots at, and it’s about time we get an anthem for the men, this women power thing is cool, but it’s time us dudes empower ourselves as well. This track is HOT, it’s a must listen!
“Turned flat chests, into mountains” – Big Sean
Exclusive, Pop | FNT PREMIERE: Quinn – Never Done This
Posted by VMan on October 23, 2014
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“Never Done This” is the first track off Michigan State University’s own Quinn’s upcoming EP Change Of Scenery, which is the follow up to his acclaimed mixtape Shlup. Blending electronic music with soul vibes, think Jon Bellion meets Hoodie Allen in an organic manner, Quinn speaks his mind and heart over an ayokay produced beat, who captured the moment and composed some real soul music with this one, I’m def vibing to it, this is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Quinn – Never Done This
Girl Fire, Pop, Videos | Melanie Martinez — Carousel [Music Video]
Posted by jeffwbaird on October 15, 2014
After ending her run on The Voice in the show’s third season, semi-finalist and now 19-year-old singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez said that her primary objective was to express who she was and touch people’s hearts. Just a year later, she’s set to reach many more; her Dollhouse EP from earlier this year was critically-acclaimed, its lead single garnered over eight million views, and now her second single, “Carousel”, has both been listed as one of Spotify’s most viral tracks and was recently featured in the promos for American Horror Story: Freak Show. As of this afternoon, “Carousel” has gotten a visual treatment as well, and for an artist who cares as deeply about her aesthetic and brand as Melanie does, you know this is a must watch. The song was written and produced with the help of the NYC-based duo Kinetics & One Love—who have been her closest collaborators while recording her new album—and features the same kind of stirring, hip-hop-inspired production and breathy, commanding vocals that we’ve come to expect from Melanie of late. Do yourself a favor and check this video out now, and keep yourself updated with the links below.
Girl Fire, Pop | King Deco — Ocean [Lyric Video]
Posted by jeffwbaird on October 15, 2014
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I’ve said this before, but King Deco is an incredibly special talent. Too rarely do I come across a pop songstress who has all the vocal power and polish of a radio heavyweight, yet with a thoughtful aesthetic and resonant lyrics. Building off the success of her last EP, Tigris, Deco released a lyric video for “Ocean”, my favorite song from the project. It’s a heartfelt and thoughtful song that addresses her choice to leave her family in Jordan, where she was raised: “Am I really wrong now?/My family condemns me/But it’s empty in that city of sand.” As a writer, aided by the assistance of NYC writing/production team Kinetics & One Love, she has that essential skill of turning her personal stories into something accessible for others, and extremely poignant. The song was produced by Cobra Starship guitarist Ryland Blackinton and One Love, and is equally mesmeric and cinematically produced as anything we’ve seen come from her camp thus far. Take the time today to watch this compelling new visual from one of pop music’s brightest newcomers.
Pop | Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love
Posted by BIGLIFE on October 3, 2014
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Clean Bandit took the summer, and never gave it back. With their latest hit, “Real Love”, they’re poised to take the winter as well. Jess Glynne’s soulful vocals make the track, with incredible writing and infectious melodies that give “Real Love” the potential to be a radio smasher.
Purchase: Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love