La Roux - Bulletproof  

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La Roux's debut album is now available in North America!!

La Roux are definitely my favourite new band this year and I'm very excited that I'll be seing them perform live on Friday July 31st at El Mocambo in Toronto as part of their North American Tour.

To celebrate all this I give you La Roux's best video yet. It's for "Bulletproof" the third single from their debut self titled album.

Get this track and the album on iTunes today.

And visit their official MySpace page to get all their tour dates.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Working On New Album  

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor has said she would like to release some new material before the year is out.

Speaking to Digitalspy.co.uk, she said "The album's pretty much done - we've got about three quarters of the way through it. I was supposed to have finished it earlier in the year but then I had my baby so my schedule changed somewhat."

Speaking about the direction of the record, she added "If anything the album's going to be a bit more dance and a bit more electro. In the past my albums have featured quite a broad range of genres a bit of indie, a bit of electro but this one definitely feels like it's more dance-centric. I've done tracks with Calvin Harris, Metronomy and Liam from the Sneaker Pimps, which is maybe why!"

If "Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer) " is an indication of what's coming up I'm really looking forward to the new album!

Read the full interview on Digitalspy.co.uk.

Just Jack - The Day I Died  

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Just Jack is one of my favourite male artists because of his unique style and lyrics so I'm very happy that he's got a new video out and a new album on the way.

With a little help from Elton John, Just Jack has hooked up with actor James Nesbitt for the video of his stunning new single "The Day I Died", which was filmed in East London last week.

Elton adopted the role of ‘Casting Director’ for the video after listening to the sentiments of the track, Elton decided that James Nesbitt was the only man for the role.

Jack himself makes a cameo in the video as a paramedic for the finale of the cinematic video.

“The Day I Died”, out August 17, 2009 is Just Jack’s second single from his new album ‘All Night Cinema' to be released August 24th.

Learn more about Just Jack on his official MySpace page.

BoA - Energetic  

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BoA's back with a new track and video.

It's for "Energetic" the third single from her self-titled debut English album. There's a club, there's boys, there's a dance-off... it's definitely energetic!

Get the single and album on iTunes now.

Learn more about BoA on her official MySpace page.

"Report to the dancefloor..."

Little Boots - Remedy  

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Brand video by Little Boots!!

It's for "Remedy" the second single from her debut album 'Hands'. Not my pick for the second single, I would've gone with "Meddle" or "Love Kills" but in my eyes Little Boots can do no wrong. Loving the video, totally suits her style.

Unfortunately the album is not currently available in North America so you'll have to get creative to get it...

Little Boots is also currently on tour and I'll be catching her in Toronto on September 19. Visit her official website to learn more about her and to get her tour dates near you.

Dolly Rockers - Gold Digger  

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There's a brand new girl band going 'round turning the boys upside down!

Meet Dolly Rockers the newest girl band out of the U.K. These girls are badass and their lead single "Gold Digger" is a banging pop hit!

Girls Aloud and The Saturdays better watch out!

Learn more about them on their official MySpace page.

"If looks could kill..."

David Guetta - Sexy Bitch feat. Akon  

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Following his hugely successful lead single "When Love Takes Over" here's a preview of David Guetta's upcoming second single "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon.

Imogen Heap - First Train Home  

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Imogen Heap has a brand new album coming out on August 25th titled 'Ellipse'. Here you can listen to "First Train Home" the first single.

You can purchase the song now and pre-order the album on iTunes.

David Guetta - When Love Takes Over feat. Kelly Rowland  

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I've never been a fan of Kelly Rowland's solo work but I've played David Guetta's 'Pop Life' album a thousand times.

So here's "When Love Takes Over" by world renown DJ David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland.

I wasn't sure about this song at first but it's really grown on me because it's uplifting, it's perfect for a summer/beach party and the remixes are great.

Get the single (with six official remixes) and the video on iTunes.

Single Track Listing:

  • When Love Takes Over (feat. Kelly Rowland)
  • When Love Takes Over (Electro Radio Edit)
  • When Love Takes Over (Laidback Luke Remix)
  • When Love Takes Over (Norman Doray & Arno Cost Remix)
  • When Love Takes Over (Albin Myers Remix)
  • When Love Takes Over (Abel Ramos Paris With Love Mix)
  • When Love Takes Over (Electro Extended)

Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone  

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Here's a recent track by Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris titled "I'm Not Alone".

It's the leading single from his upcoming second album 'Ready For The Weekend'. Look out for the the album's release on August 17th.

His first album 'I Created Disco' was one of my favourite albums of 2007 so I'm really looking forward to his followup.

Learn more about Calvin Harris on his official website.

Madonna To Appear On X Factor?  

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According to reports Madonna is currently in talks to appear on the UK's X Factor talent show later this year.

Last year Beyonce's duet with eventual winner Alexander Burke drew 15 million viewers and it's likely that she will return for this year's show.

Simon Cowell won't stop there as he is keen to sign up more big names for this year's show.

Other stars being lined up to perform include Lady GaGa and Rihanna.

An insider told The Sun: "The last series proved anything is possible when Beyonce performed with Alex. The final got 15million viewers and that is enough to entice the biggest stars on to our stage.

"This year is going to be bigger than ever - we are planning to get the best names in music. Madonna and Robbie (Williams) would be sensational."

Shakira - She Wolf (video preview)  

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Her'es a preview of the video for "She Wolf", Shakira's first single from her forthcoming new album.

The single became available for download worldwide yesterday (July 14th). Look out for the full video soon...

I alreadby bought t single and you get can get it too on iTunes!

Lily Allen - 22  

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New Lily Allen video! It's "22" the third single from 'It's Not Me, It's You'.

Florence & The Machine - Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)  

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There's this new artist I discovered recently and I absolutely love her sound.

She goes by the name of Florence & The Machine and you can watch the video for "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)" the fourth single from her debut album 'Lungs' above.

Her soaring, epic vocals, quirky melodies and self-contained musical world have already won her the 2009 Critics Choice Award at the Brits. Her debut album came out today it's full of beautiful sounds. If you like Imogen Heap and Bjork you'll definitely love Florence.

On her official site the album is described as made of harps, choirs, drums, elevator shafts, bits of metal, love, death, fireworks, string quartets, stamping, sighing, strange electronic wailing, lambs, lions, sick, broken glass, blood, moon, stars, drink, coffins, teeth, water, wedding dresses.. and the silences in between. The songs are full of Gothic imagery, of fairytale flights of fantasy, and although much has been read into her lyrics, Florence says it’s usually simple. “Everything is about boys!” she laughs. “The whole album is about love – and pain. People see my lyrics as crazy, but to me it’s an honest, heartfelt album. I didn't set out to be wacky. I just want it to be emotive.”

Get the single and the two CD album on iTunes now!

Also check out her official MySpace page to learn more about her.

Britney Spears - Radar  

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Check out the video for "Radar" by Britney Spears. The track was the fourth and final single from 'Blackout' but has been re-released as a bonus on 'Circus'.

Get the track and the video on iTunes.

Le Kid - Mercy Mercy  

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Once in a while a nice pop song comes along that just makes you want to dance and smile.

"Mercy Mercy " by Le Kid is just one of those songs.

Le Kid is based in Stockholm, Sweden and is comprised of Anton Malmberg Hård af Segerstad, Märta Grauers, and Felix Persson. I'm really looking forward to hearing more from them and I'm sure I will.

Watch the video for "Mercy Mercy" above.

Read a great interview with them on Don't Stop The Pop and learn more about them on their official MySpace page and blog.

Parralox - Sharper Than A Knife (unofficial video)  

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Here's another really cool electro-pop band I've been listening to a LOT.

Their name is Parralox and they're from Melbourne Australia. This electrifying band is made up of Amii and Roxy on vocals with music by John Von Ahlen.

Watch a little montage video above featuring "Sharper Than A Knife" one of my favourite tracks from their debut album 'Electricity'.

Their single and the album are available on iTunes now.

Also make sure to check out their official MySpace page to hear more of their tracks and learn more about them.