Posts Tagged ‘A LIL odd’

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.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Droppin’ it like it’s hot since 1897.

Check out the Funky Fresh Senior Choir below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

If you’re a loyal follower of BTB (thank you btw) you should know that I have a thing for sweet blonde country crooners (see below). And one of my favorites has just returned.

Carrie Underwood’s new track “Cowboy Casanova” was co-written by Underwood with Brett James, who wrote Underwood’s hit “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” and Mike Elizondo, who, get this–is most known for his work with Eminem, Jay-Z and Dr. Dre. WHAT IN THE HELL! I definitely DID NOT see this one coming. Major kudos to Underwood!

Underwood has also written material with R&B singer Ne-Yo & pop hitmakers Max Martin and Kara DioGuardi.

“Play On” will be released on November 3rd. You can listen to the just-released track here.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Early in 2009, I did a write-up on LIGHTS–the quirky, hypnotic singer/songwriter from Canada who’s single DRIVE MY SOUL made my life complete at the time. And now she’s out with a brand new track / video that’s gorgeously off-center.

The night is deafening when the silence is listening
And I’m down on my knees and I know that something is missing.
Because the back of my mind is holding things I’m relying in
But I choose to ignore it because I’m always denying them.

I’m a bit of a manic when it’s not as I plan it
Cause I start losing my head and then I get up in a panic
Remember when we were kids and always knew when to quit it
Are we denying a crisis or are we scared of admitting it?

I don’t want to know

I just want to run to you
And break off the chains and throw them away
I just want to be so much
And shake off the dust that turned me to rust
Sooner than later I’ll need a saviour
I’ll need a saviour

Stunning lyrics. Sweet vocals. Check out the video to SAVIOUR below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

British singer/songwriter Jack Peñate is out with the video to his new single Pull My Heart Away, which was filmed in Jordan last month.

A little strange but I really like this song! Check out the video to PULL MY HEART AWAY below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

A ZOMBIE LOVE STORY SET TO INDIE ROCK! Brilliant.

This video is gross and weird but 110% original. And for that, it gets my seal of approval.

Husbands & wives who make music together, stay together?

Check out the video to I’M CONFUSED by the husband/wife duo from Montreal below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

B’s man has a new album! The Blueprint 3 (due to drop this fall) will feature collaborations with MGMT, Kid Cudi, Rihanna, and Drake.

From Justin Timberlake to Jay-Z, the BROOKLYN (shout out!) boys of MGMT are becoming victims of pop love. And not just pop music love but pop culture love. The track TIME TO PRETEND has already appeared on the tweentastic GOSSIP GIRL & the UK’s hit series SKINS. It won’t be long until they’re as overplayed as MIA’s Paper Planes.

MGMT has been in the studio as well working diligently on their new album, “Congratulations”, expected to be released in early 2010.

Check out my favorite MGMT track, TIME TO PRETEND (as heard on Gossip Girl) below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Get ready for A POP SONG EARTHQUAKE!

One new track rumored to be on Madonna’s upcoming Greatest Hits Collection is a feisty pop banger, a track by the name of REVOLVER featuring none other than the current King of Hip Hop Lil Wayne.

Check out the demo to Revolver (NOT Madonna or Lil Wayne’s vocals) below.

I HONESTLY CANNOT GET THIS SONG OUT OF MY HEAD.

Let’s pray that M actually records this single because in my opinion it has the potential to be MASSIVE.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Trace Cyrus (Miley’s emotastic bro, see below) is a member of the band METROSTATION. I dig Miley. I dig Metrostation. But when it was announced on Miley’s glitter bombed website that she would be touring with her brother’s band I immediately said–WHAT THE HELL?

Will an arena filled with 12 year olds (AKA Hannah Montana wannabes) be thrilled when a bunch of skinny dudes with facial piercings get on stage and rock out with their tatts out? HMMM, I’m gonna have to say no to that one!

Check out METROSTATION’s huge hit SHAKE IT below.

Metro station "shake it" @ Yahoo! Video

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Forbes recently exposed their infamous list of the 100 Most Powerful Celebs. Beating out Oprah (who has held the #1 spot on more than one occasion) this year is Angelina Jolie.

1. Angelina Jolie
2. Oprah Winfrey
3. Madonna
4. BEYONCE

5. Tiger Woods
6. Bruce Springsteen
7. Steven Spielberg
8. Jennifer Aniston
9. Brad Pitt
10. Kobe Bryant

To check out the full list, click here.

My only question–

How the hell did Dr. Phill beat out Britney Spears? (Phil is #12, while Spears is #13 on the list) Clearly this list is a little scatterbrained.