Posts Tagged ‘Electronic’

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Madonna owned that stage like a motherf*ckin’ boss!

Honestly, this was the best halftime show in…I dunno, ever?!

Besides the sweet notion of dedicating her performance to her father, a man of Midwestern values who she says is the reason behind her work ethic, my favorite quote from Madonna’s Super Bowl Press Conference was when a young man asked M if she had any advice for artists young in their career.

This was her response:

“If you don’t believe in what you’re doing and you don’t have passion for what you’re doing, quit right now — because anything worth having and accomplishing is gonna be hard. And there’s gonna be a lot of people trying to bring you down or tell you that you can’t, so have faith in yourself — that’s number one — and number two: Don’t take anything personally.”

–M

Press conference + halftime extravaganza below!

By: Maria Ciezak
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Okay, so I may be a little late on this, but I am a recent supporter of UK duo The Big Pink. Back in 2009, the group released their debut album A Brief History of Love, which I wish I had given more attention to, but hey, that’s the beauty of music — it’s never too late to give your ears some foreplay. (Their sophomore release, Future This, is now on my to-do list.)

I am currently focusing on the strike with lead single Stay Gold. It has a hip hop drum pattern with a little electro feel. Song Facts explains that the song’s title is a phrase meaning “keep true to yourself” or “preserve your innocence,” which was originally used in Robert Frost’s 1923 poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay.

Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell drop the hazy pathos and opt instead for slick beats and a trip-hop edge. I could listen to this on repeat for days! On to the rest of the album!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Chris Brown has dropped his first single off his much anticipated new record, Fortune, and the track definitely bangs the club. Properly labeled Turn Up The Music, the release is an infectious party jam that demands us to crank the volume, bitch!

Written and produced by The Underdogs (the pair that brought us Breezy’s sexy Take You Down), Turn Up The Music is heavily influenced by synth and electro jungle beats; comfortably at home in the center of the dancefloor.

Check it!

By: Maria Ciezak
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Brooklyn duo, Chairlift, have grabbed my attention and body-slammed me to the ground with their new single I Belong In Your Arms. The oh-so-talented Patrick Wimberly (drums, bass, keys, and production) and untouchable Caroline Polachek (vocals, synth) dispense not only inordinate contagious songs, but also provide the backdrop of a modern landscape of hooks and beats in the productions. This track is so buoyant and intimate, with an 80’s electro-pop feel. Their album Something was just released and I cannot wait to spin it in its entirety.

WHERE BROOKYLN AT?!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

A piping hot new single by Miike Snow has emerged onto the internetz. Oh, happy day! Paddling Out is the lead single off the Swedish indie electro-pop group’s sophomore effort Happy To You (available in stores and digitally on March 19th via Columbia Records).

Jam + Happy To You tour dates below.

Mar. 24 ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL – MIAMI, FL
Apr. 10 PARAMOUNT – SEATTLE, WA
Apr. 11 ROSELAND THEATER – PORTLAND, OR
Apr. 12 FOX THEATER – OAKLAND, CA
Apr. 14 COACHELLA – INDIO, CA
Apr. 21 COACHELLA – INDIO, CA
Apr. 24 TERMINAL 5 – NEW YORK, NY
Apr. 27 ELECTRIC FACTORY – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Apr. 29 HOUSE OF BLUES – BOSTON, MA
May 01 SOUND ACADEMY – TORONTO, ON
May 02 METROPOLIS – MONTREAL, QC

Paddling Out by miikesnow

By: Caitlin Hoffman
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Who’s ready to get their party on? Don’t fret if you’re new on the club scene. Blood On the Dance Floor has all the equipment necessary for a bring-the-house-down bash. They are a yummy mix of emo pop and dubstep. Yes, they mostly channel pure cheek and trance melodies. You may not be able to listen to them lest you’re raving it up or partaking in substances that we’ll leave unnamed. They’ve got enough songs to last the night, and then some.

I will always be a sucker for bands that deliver heavy messages in their tunes. But in these troubling times, escapism is a valid element as well. We will always need songs that help us smile and get up and dance, especially on those low days.

It surprises me that they’re not signed yet.

Their fashion sense is chic, unique, and screams counter culture. They definitely have room to grow, but what band doesn’t?

Blood On the Dance Floor is recruiting. Bring your own glow sticks.

I leave you with my favourite song of theirs, Find Your Way. It delivers a serious message in between razzle-dazzle instrumentals. They talk on gay rights, how messed up the world is, and how each individual has the power to fix things.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Today marks BTB’s thousandth (yes, thousandth!) post! So to celebrate, I thought it felt necessary to post something that would mesh with what inspired the site’s creation to begin with, and that is shining the spotlight on quality independent artists.

Also, since it’s a mini celebration, it kinda helps when there’s free music involved…

Sexy Jersey pop prodigy, KDrew, has dropped his Free Volume 2 EP for FREE mp3 download. The second of seven consecutive self-produced EP’s, Free Volumes 1-7 presents KDrew’s swagger as singer/songwriter, producer, and performer.

He will be releasing five more EP’s on the first of each month through May 1st of 2012.

His music is like Pringles… once you pop! Lame description but whatevs.

Freakin’ love some KDrew!

Oh yeah, check out my exclusive interview with the dude himself, HERE.

KDrew Free EP Vol. 1&2 by KDrewMusic

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

ROB BRAYL: Ok, first things first. That shirtless pic of you in the Yankee’s hat has an old skool Marky Mark Calvin Klein vibe going on. How would you describe yourself, sound and image for those unaware?

KDREW: That picture shows more of the fitness side of me which played a huge role in my life. But on the other hand I guess my image is a little more rock when I’m fully clothed. [Laughs] I have a ton of sides to me, which definitely translates to my music.

RB: I understand that, like Lil Wayne, you tend to swing it in the studio? Do you always go in to record without lyrics in mind?

KD: Pretty much. I like to get caught up in the moment whenever I’m making a track. I never say, “Hey, you have to go into the studio at 1:15 and write a ballad about unicorns and fairy dust.” [Laughs] Sometimes it will be 4 in the morning and I’ll feel like making a dubstep record. So I just break out my laptop and start working. I guess I just go with the flow.

RB: I’ve gotta say that I love your music — it’s got a very commercial appeal that I think will go far. Has radio been supportive? I know radio can be a bitch to break.

KD: Thank you very much. Some stations have definitely been supportive and to this day still are. The other ones that haven’t jumped on my music yet hopefully will in the near future. But as hard as radio is, it’s just one piece to the puzzle. Sometimes people make it their number one priority to get on it. You gotta just make music for yourself and fans, everything else will come after that.

RB: Last album you purchased.

KD: ‘Mylo Xyloto’ by Coldplay.

RB: I see that you’re a huge Michael Jackson fan (join the club!). Was he your first inspiration for starting music? Also, can you moonwalk? Just curious!

KD: Michael was definitely one of the many influences I had growing up. I was raised around all different types and styles so I hope people can really hear that in my music. Every once in a while when I go to the store I’ll moonwalk there. Great cardio.

RB: How sad are you that Justin Timberlake hasn’t recorded a new album in 5 years? Your stuff is right up his alley BTW.

KD: I wouldn’t say sad. I would say more eager to hear what he’s been conjuring up in the studio. Whenever he comes out, his music becomes a style. So I understand as an artist why he hasn’t put anything out. He’s smart though for waiting.

RB: Any new projects you’re currently working on? Upcoming shows?

KD: I’m always working on new projects so you never know when you might be hearing a record I wrote or produced. Currently I’m working with a hip hop artist who’s really dope. Also I’m trying to get a bunch of my dubstep and house records finished so I can put them out. Show-wise I’m sporadically doing them all over the country. But soon I really wanna sit down and plan a tour or even hop on someone else’s.

RB: This might be a tough one, but what’s your favorite track you’ve ever recorded?

KD: Truthfully, every song I do is probably my favorite. I put so much time and energy into each one that to say I have a favorite would be unfair to the rest of my songs!

RB: Finally, thanks for talking to me, yo! Give us something random to end this interview on.

KD: Thank you for having me and I like turtles. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are great and I want to go skydiving.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Spinning a tale of abuse, drugs, and self harm, Rihanna has released the music video for her new dancefloor smash We Found Love. The undoubtedly visual feast has caused quite a stir among the internet with regards to the clip’s darker content. Directed by Melina Matsoukas (Hard, S&M, Rude Boy), the explosive video shows the story of two young people fueled by their toxic passion for drugs and for each other. British model/boxer Dudley O’Shaughnessy (who, let’s face it, looks obviously similar to Chris Brown) plays Rihanna’s lover in the clip.

This video is incredible on the artistic front, and perhaps her best work yet, but I find myself thinking that the latest additions to Rihanna’s music catalogue seem to spit out a message that’s a bit lost when it comes to genuine HEALTHY relationships.

I can’t be the only one? It’s a bit depressing…

Regardless, the song is pop gold and the video equates to one fierce vomiting streamers experience.

Watch the just-released clip below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Sunday Girl (AKA Jade Williams) has written for a whole host of impressive collaborators with tracks on albums by Martin Solveig, Rusko and Booka Shade. Her skills in the pop-writing department are currently in demand from the likes of Deadmau5 and none other than the very Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue. So needless to say, the material she creates for herself is just as stellar.

The new single, Love U More, takes Sunday Girl’s music into a more commercial arena, meshing heart with dance pop, creating an undeniable appeal. The track was recorded in Club Ralph in London with producer Mark Ralph (Ana Calvi, Hot Chip, The Two Bears).

Now signed with Polydor, Love U More marks a fresh start in the run up to Jade’s debut album, which is set to drop early in 2012.

Sunday Girl has also made a solid name for herself in the fashion world over the past year, which has invited the interest of Firetrap who approached her to design her own AW11 collection for the label. This exclusive range will be available from early October and is already being worn by a host of celebs including: Fearne Cotton and Rihanna.

Watch the super sweet and super chic video for Love U More below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

The More You Know!

Girls, listen up. You can’t always add “sexy” to every Halloween costume and make it work. Example: What are you? Oh, I’m an aborted fetus. A SEXY aborted fetus! See. It ain’t always cute. Please take note and save yourself the embarrassment of looking unsexy.

Hope no one thinks my sense of humor is insensitive. Just trying to be a good samaritan and help a few ho-bags out! Please don’t bitchslap me. Thanks.

Speaking of ho-bags…

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

My favorite track from the new Lights album.

This song’s perfection wrapped in pretty poetics.

‘Nuff said!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Smashing the repeat button with a bottle of lube!

Swedish pop tart Agnes Carlsson is out with the music video to her new single Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, the first release from her upcoming fourth studio album. Co-written by Agnes, the sound of the track follows the electronic dancefloor heels of her smash single Release Me.

Says Agnes: “I write a lot about love and relationships. For better or worse. I love powerful music, as the music approaches the great feelings, and nothing is bigger than love. It’s the greatest thing in the end.”

If the vibrant lube-y description above didn’t make it apparent, I LOVE this song. Bittersweet Europop goodness!

Watch the kaleidoscopic video (directed by Mikeadelica) below.

[Related Post: Agnes Breaks Up On The Dancefloor]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

OBSESSED!

BTB favorite, Lights, has released the second single from her upcoming album, Siberia, due out October 4th. Toes is a magnetic track fueled with an electronic pulse.

The full track listing for Siberia:

1. Siberia
2. Where the Fence is Low
3. Toes
4. Banner
5. Everybody Breaks a Glass
6. Heavy Rope
7. Timing is Everything
8. Peace Sign
9. Cactus in the Valley
10. Suspension
11. Flux and Flow
12. Fourth Dimension
13. And Counting …
14. Day One

Cannot wait for October 4th to roll around!

Check out the official music video for new single Toes below.

[Related: Lights Trips Over Hip Hop, Drops 'Everybody Breaks A Glass']

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

[Myself, Heidi Klum, & Jessica Brasfield of Le-Mos]

Fashion’s Night Out in NYC is no joke! At the beginning of the night, my mantra was simple: As long as no one gets stabbed in da eye with a high heel, all is well.

Highlights:

-L’Oréal Paris spraying so much hairspray I could’ve sworn that if a cig was turned in the wrong direction someone’s ass would’ve been tickled. And by tickled, I mean torched.
-Seeing DJ Pauly D in SoHo. For real, I think you could crack an egg on that hairdo of his. It’s harder than a 2×4. Wait, that didn’t sound right.
-Meeting Heidi Klum!!!
-The original ‘Back to the Future’ car on display at Nike. I mean, how awesome is that? Uber-awesome. Duh.

Ok, back to Heidi for a second…

Yeah, oddly enough we met Heidi at QVC’s party! Who knew QVC would have the coolest party tonight?! Who knew QVC even had parties? Not I! But for real, it was swanky, chic and hella fun. Kathy Griffin was there, too. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to meet Kathy as she was busy being a ham with the press (go fig).

My only beef is spotting Marina & the Diamonds and watching her disappear before I could say hello. She was in attendance at Beth Ditto’s set at MAC Cosmetics. I’ve been writing about her long before she developed a buzz for herself and her music and I just wanted to tell her that. I love her work. Oh well, next time!

All in all, a night of epic proportions (but mainly size zeros — next year, someone needs to hand out deep fried twinkies)!