Posts Tagged ‘A LIL odd’

By: Maria Ciezak
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

On April 13th I will get a little jump in my step as the sophomore release from MGMT hits the shelves, Congratulations. For the follow-up to the unexpectedly riotously popular Oracular Spectacular, there will be no singles released for the album. This could be a glass half-full situation, for the weight of the hype won’t suffocate this before it comes out. For the album will be a cohesive whole, all for one, and one for all. The lead off track, entitled, “It’s Working”, sums up their career choices, indeed. The boys have taken up hobbies such as surfing while recording in Malibu, which has provided tons of stimulation for the lyrics, as well as listening to Lady Gaga. Strange ways, here we come!!!

Trippy surfing tunes with an electronic beat? Sounds like a formula for a dazed, head-banging batch of enormity, which is why I think MGMT’s Congratulations will be one of the key music classics of 2010. As far as I’m concerned, a second batch of twirly sunglass psych-pop is way overdue. Bring on the strange, for it’s the new black.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

This video is just too cool for school.

It’s also weird but the cinematography is hypnotic and fashion forward.

Coming from Manchester, UK, Delphic is an alternative dance band fusing an indie sound with electronica. The BBC has named the band as one of the top acts to look out for in 2010.

Check out the music video to DOUBT, by Delphic, below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

This made my day!

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An explosion to the ears.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Not really.

But she is working with Bret Michaels of Poison. Cyrus, recently revealed a track she is currently working on, and, well, it’s definitely unexpected.

Says Miley: “Every Rose is a classic and one of my favorites. Bret Michaels and Poison was my very first concert and introduced me to rock and roll. I recently heard the song play and everyone around me starting singing along. It’s a song that everyone knows and loves. I feel like the way the music industry is today really shelters kids and they aren’t exposed to songs as honest and real as this one. Bret and I had a great time in the studio together just hanging out and making music. It was so surreal to have him sit down with his acoustic guitar and walk me through Every Rose and then give me the opportunity to add my own flare and edge to it. Bret is so passionate about music and it shows. I think it is such a rad collaboration because it shows that two artists that seem so different on the outside can come together and organically create something that we are both proud of. I look forward to finishing the song with Bret and John Shanks who is producing.”

Every rose has its thorn and we’re about to get pricked! I kid, I kid.

I genuinely like Miley’s music and I will definitely be seeing her upcoming film, The Last Song, based off the novel by Nicholas Sparks when it is released in April of 2010. The movie was filmed on Tybee Island, near Savannah, Georgia this past summer. You can watch the theatrical trailer, below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

How Alicia Keys kept a straight face during this is beyond me.

Wearing a hoodie with facial expressions only he can manage, Colbert appeared during Alicia’s performance on The Colbert Report and dropped the following lines:

“Shoppin’ mall is close, my community is gated/ My shorties are all private-school educated/ Home theater system, 60-inch plasma. Clean suburban air, much better for my asthma/ Still hit the city, Times Square, keep it real/ Hard Rock Cafe for the appetizer deal/ M&M Store, Disney Store, I’m in heaven/ I own this town from 41st to 47/ Take you to ‘The Lion King,’ that show is fantastic/ Leave half an hour early so I can beat the traffic/ I can get home really fast, driver rocks an E-Z Pass/ Land of cheaper gas and the upper middle class.” <--HA!

Check out the always lovely Alicia Keys performing the New York anthem (with Stephen Colbert), below.

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By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND, CLICKING ON MY SITE EVERY NOW & THEN…YOUR HEART IS TRUE, YOU’RE A PAL AND A BALLER. AND IF YOU THREW A PARTY, INVITED T-PAIN & LIL WAYNE & EVERY HIP HOP STAR UNDER THE MOON, YOU WOULD SEE THE BIGGEST BLING WOULD BE FROM ME, AND THE CARD ATTACHED WOULD SAY, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND.

If you’re having a bad day–be thankful that you didn’t make the mistake of having four senior citizens permanenty inked near your babymaker!

The Golden Girls is, without a doubt, one of my all-time favorite television shows, but DAMN, I am speechless. Who does this? Eh, I guess it’s better than this for a tattoo.

Thank you for supporting BTB. Cheesecake on the lanai? It’s on me!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Rated-R? I prefer PG-13.

I’m a bit torn by how I view this statement. Actually I’m not torn. To be honest, I find it violent and unnecessary. I think the entire record, properly titled RATED-R, was developed around an entire theme: to stir, to shock in a dark & twisted way. I get it, I’m just already over it. Yes, it’s my opinion and I have that choice, I just personally could do without the overuse of violence and sex to get an audience’s attention.

Rihanna is beautiful & a survivor, and although it might be considered less entertaining to most, I think she could’ve released a track of complete and utter empowerment without this idea of triggers from a gun. But, hey, this is the world of entertainment, where shock value and oversexualizing “art” sells–so once again the formula will do the trick and radio and fans will swoon.

Perhaps Rihanna will make a video that will give the song more of an empowering justice. Until then, you can check out the first single, RUSSIAN ROULETTE (co-written by Ne-Yo), below.

DUDE! What is up with that barb wire? Not a fan. Not a fan.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Facebook’s movie (properly titled The Social Network) is set to begin filming this fall. Does anyone else think this sounds as boring as bologna (yes, I just said bologna)?! What’s next? MYSPACE, THE MUSICAL?! <--Hey, I said it here first. I claim first rights.

Nah, in all seriousness, the film may turn out to be quite the catch. It will be directed by DAVID FINCHER (Fight Club, Curious Case of Benjamin Button) after all and will star Justin Timberlake.

Until the film is released, check out this hilarious skit poking fun of the social network, below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Yo Kanye, it’s called karma.

The Kanye West / Lady GaGa FAME KILLS Tour is officially dead. <--Go ahead West, eat a piece of the humble pie. It won't hurt you, my friend.

When I first heard that it was official that West & GaGa were planning a tour together (of course with the word FAME in the title, since that’s all they both seem to be obsessed with), I immediately thought it was a bad idea. At the core, Kanye West & Lady GaGa have two very distinct fan bases. I respect and admire the idea of trying to do something different but in the world of mainstream music, the idea of different isn’t generally well received. These are commercial artists acting as if their contributions to music is on an artistic level with that of someone like Bjork. I have mad respect for artists who are passionate about what they do and this is one thing that I actually admire about West & GaGa, but at the end of the day, what is just as important is a personality behind the passion that isn’t warped, drenched in ego, or douchetastic. And as we all know, Kanye has had a hard time of proving to the world that he’s a “good guy” (as Lady GaGa referred to him recently, claiming he felt horrible about his rude plea for attention when he shit on Taylor Swift’s VMA moment).

According to Rolling Stone, speculation of poor sales may be the reason for the tour’s cancellation.

I think Kanye is an incredible lyricist (that is undeniable) but perhaps this will be a lesson to the rapper–don’t kill someone else’s ego just to blow up your own, because what goes around, comes back around. And in this case, FAME (when it goes to your head) DEFINITELY KILLS.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

With influences including PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, The Distillers, & Nirvana, one may have a WTF moment upon hearing that Marina also quotes Madonna & Britney as being two of her biggest influences. When listening to I AM NOT A ROBOT (see video below) I immediately thought Shakira should be included in this list as Marina’s voice definitely spews a tinge of chick fire. <--Ya know: heart & passion, sultry tales of lost love, an exotic appeal, etc.

What’s more important though is her risk of being unafraid of doing something a bit out of the box. With her black glittered face & red rhinestone lips, one might quickly place Marina in the obscure box by her image alone–one that would never be considered commercial enough to be marketed to the pop music masses. But with the right buzz and PR, Marina could be exposed to radio and hey, if not, she can always blow up your Ipod. It’s clear, that Marina is more about the art of music, instead of the art of being a mainstream success, especially if she has to contrive an image sexualizing her body to sell records.

Have a visual feast for dinner.

Check out the I AM NOT A ROBOT music video by Marina & the Diamonds, below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

BK’s hubby appeared on Oprah recently and discussed some rather interesting topics (The N word, Rihanna). But it all seemed forgettable in comparison to the highlight of the evening, which happened when Jay-Z attempted to teach O how to rap. Man, we love you O but your swagger is swampy. Mad respect for trying though!

Check out a clip of the interview with Jay-Z (featuring a rapping Oprah) below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

I can’t figure out if I think this guy is the coolest person in the world or just a plain ol’ looney toon. Either way, this rocked my face off!

Ever see a dude in a wetsuit playing the guitar with great white sharks?

NO?! Well today is your lucky day, my friends.

Check out The Great White Shark Song by filmmaker, songwriter & shark junky – Andy Brandy Casagrande IV below.

To find out more about Andy, click here.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Chemistry like apple & cinnamon.

Although Utada’s music isn’t exactly the most innovative, it definitely delivers.

“I like smart people, not whether you’re educated or not, just whether you have that spark, that light in your attic.”
–Utada

Check out one of my favorite tracks by the Japanese singer below.

To learn more about Utada’s music click here.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

This made me laugh. Check out the King of Douche interrupting Obama below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

If you’ve ever wanted to sacrifice your hair while drinking Pepsi in memory of Michael Jackon, now is your chance.

I KID!

Kinda.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Cult of Michael Jackson because, well, to be honest I thought it was freaky. And after posting the article the Cult emailed me a press release of the Chapel’s opening events:

“Imagine the strife and wars we could solve if we just straightened up and boogied down,” said Rusel Parish, the artist who is now busily designing the chapel. “The Cult of Michael Jackson transcends thousands of years of hate, war, and spiritual prisons of other religions; and instead brings the world into a new order: one of love, soul, funk and pop. We could end the entire world’s suffering and we could literally blame it on the boogie.” <-- TRUE DAT.

The chapel will open during September and October as a place for believers to come, meditate and pay homage to the King of Pop. The opening will be at 6 p.m. on 9.11.09. Come one, come all. Details are as follows:

Chapel
Figureworks
168 North 6th Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Reception 9.11.09 6pm
Open September/October

Official After Party
We Love MJ
Hope Lounge
10 Hope Street
9.11.09 from 9PM – late
BBQ & Drink Specials 9-11 PM
No cover charge

Visit the Cult’s official website here.