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Wednesday 30 May 2012

Karmin - Brokenhearted

New-kids-on-the-block Karmin AKA Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan came to the attention of L.A. Reid's Epic label last year after posting very successful covers of Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" and Nicki Minaj's "Superbass" onto YouTube. "Brokenhearted" is the first offering from the US Pop duo's introductory EP "Hello". Produced by Ke$ha, Katy Perry and Jessie J collaborators Cirkut and Dr. Luke, the track is a supremely catchy and slick slice of electro-pop, complimented by Heidemann's Ke$ha-style rapping abilities and a huge chorus that you'll no doubt be singing for quite a while! "Brokenhearted" has already hit the top 20 in the US, Canada and New Zealand and I predict big things for this track in the UK top 40 in the months to come! Enjoy :)

Monday 28 May 2012

Loreen - Euphoria (Sweden Eurovision 2012 Winner)

On Saturday night Sweden managed to pick up 372 points with "Euphoria" by Loreen and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. Not long after, the track rocketed up iTunes charts across Europe, where it currently sits at the top in no less than 10 countries, including the UK. A huge, euphoric dance track with many a hands-in-the-air moment, the track was overwhelming favourite from the start, and received the most 12 points ever. If the radio and TV stations pick this up and support it, I can see Loreen charting very highly on the UK top 40 this weekend. Enjoy!

Florence + The Machine - Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix)

Florence + The Machine are about to release the 5th single to be taken from their second album Ceremonials, which hit No. 1 back in October last year. "Spectrum", with its soaring vocals and anthemic chorus has already received the bootleg treatment from many DJs including Avicii and David Guetta. Now, for its official release, the track has received the remix treatment from none other than in-demand producer Calvin Harris, turning it into a huge club tune with a house-influenced piano riff. This is an absolute tune people - so enjoy!

Thursday 17 May 2012

Stooshe - Black Heart

New-kids-on-the-block Stooshe are about to release the second single "Black Heart", to be taken from their debut album "Swings & Roundabouts". The soulful girl-group with attitude who "bring a different edge to pop" (Mistajam) first hit the UK charts back in March with their provocative debut single "F*** Me/Love Me" featuring Gym Class Heroes rapper Travie McCoy. "Black Heart" is a little bit more vulnerable and restrained and shows off the soulful vocals of the trio. The track features an anthemic chorus and a retro Motown-style backing track accompanied with some luscious strings. Overall a very classy number that I predict will do big things in the UK chart in the months to come! Enjoy!

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Aiden Grimshaw (X Factor 2010 Contestant) - Is This Love

Can everyone remember the rather unique performer Aiden Grimshaw from X Factor 2010? Well he's back and well and truly ready to be launched into the pop world! After signing with RCA, the Simon Cowell alumnus is about to release his debut single "Is This Love" taken from his debut album "Misty Eye", to be released on August 13. Far away from the bubblegum pop and mainstream releases from other contestants such as One Direction, JLS and Olly Murs, Grimshaw has come up with arguably the best lead single to come from an X Factor contestant. The track shows off his soaring vocals and profound lyrics whilst the backing track, a piano and synth driven thumping Drum & Bass-esque beat accompanies the dark alternative-style promo. Enjoy!