Posts Tagged ‘Pop’

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: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

“Love me some Kelly Clarkson! She doesn’t forget the words like those other pop assholes.”

— BiggerThanBeyonce’s Very Own Maria Ciezak

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Stripper Poll: Who else is ONLY watching the Super Bowl for Madonna?!

Madonna has unveiled the titles to the 15 songs to be included on the Deluxe Edition of her much anticipated new album, MDNA.

- Girls Gone Wild
- Gang Bang
- I’m Addicted
… – Some Girls
- I Don’t Give A
- Turn Up the Radio
- Give Me All Your Luvin’
- B-day Song
- Superstar
- I’m a Sinner
- Masterpiece
- Falling Free
- Love Spent
- I Fucked Up
- Beautiful Killer

Deluxe edition of the album is currently available for pre-order from iTunes as of 6am PST / 9am EST TODAY!

Teaser + the just-released music video for Give Me All Your Luvin’ below.

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: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

The countdown to the Grammys has begun, and Fuse wants to send one lucky winner + a friend to the 2012 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on February 12th! Not only will you go to the Grammys, you will get to walk the red carpet and attend the official Grammy after party! If that’s not good enough, every week a Grammy Nominee Music Pack will be given out as well!

In order to do this Fuse has introduced Grammy Takeover Monday’s. Tune in to Fuse every Monday to see an all-day takeover for a 2012 Grammy nominated artist. Takeovers will feature artists from Hip Hop legends Lil Wayne and Eminem to R&B goddesses Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. While watching look for the special code at the bottom of the screen, once the code is presented go to http://Insider.Fuse.tv to enter that code for your chance to win!

The next “Grammy Takeover” will air Monday, January 30th starting at 6AM on Fuse TV. With artist Chris Brown as the focus this week, this is one takeover you won’t want to miss.

Enter every week to increase your chances of winning!

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: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Opening her debut performance at Radio City with Dark Side, Kelly Clarkson stood behind a sheer curtain that flashed a negative light of images and words — all tabloid fodder surrounding her professional career and personal life. The one word in particular that stood out the most, in bold red letters, was the word FAT. It was a touching moment to open the show in such a vulnerable way, in a way that most certainly fits the theme of Dark Side – a way that has lead everyone in the audience to feel connected to her, to cheer her on with a force to be reckoned with. Kelly Clarkson not only represents the girl next door who can rip a song a new one, she also represents a piece of all of us — that part of us that’s human and f*cking normal and real. This is why we, as fans, and as people, love and cling to Kelly Clarkson.

To keep it brief, after the show I updated my personal Facebook with this:

“On a high from Kelly Clarkson’s show. She was bloody amazing! I especially loved her cover of Florence + The Machine’s ‘Heavy In Your Arms’ — goosebumps! Vocally the best show I’ve seen in quite some time. Oh yeah, and Fancy herself (Reba McEntire) was in the audience. I will definitely be seeing her again. Unf*ckingbelievable!”

That pretty much sums up the show, except I did leave out the fact that besides her huge pop records, she also performed a cover of Etta James’ hit I’d Rather Go Blind (as a tribute to the iconic singer’s recent passing), and a wonderful rendition of My Man, taken from the huge Broadway favorite Funny Girl.

But since Kelly’s ballads have always hit home runs in my eyes, those particular numbers stole the show in my opinion. Below you will find an acoustic, stripped-down version of the angst-ridden Never Again, the beautiful rendition of Florence + The Machine’s Heavy In Your Arms, and a lovely ballad that Kelly wrote to help the children of Africa entitled You Still Won’t Know What It’s Like.

Get ready to feel your heart skip a beat.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

To be blunt: KDrew’s sh*t is infectious. It’s the type of sugary pop that gets stuck upon first spin and tosses and turns in your head while you sleep at night. And the new track One is no different.

In the just-released video for the song, the Jersey gangsta finds himself careening through the streets of New York City on his final night of life; a life that doesn’t seem to invoke much stress besides making sure his pretty girlfriend doesn’t lose her marbles (since the world is ending and all that jazz). Just a typical Saturday night in the city, really. Y’all know how bitches be dramatic!

Anywho, the song is taken from KDrew’s Free Volume 2 EP. So far, KDrew has released three self-produced EP’s, all infectious as crap (I can’t say this enough, so repeating it here), showcasing his talent as a singer/songwriter/producer.

Check it!

TGIF, betches.

Oh! And while you’re at it, check out my interview with KDrew HERE.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

I’ve been wanting to share this for awhile but never knew when the moment was right. Today feels right.

2 years or so ago, I asked a close friend about how he felt when Obama was elected and I remember his exact words because they moved me so much: “You know when you’re a kid and you’re told you can be anything you want to be when you grow up? Well, being black, I knew that was a lie because I could never be President. But then Obama showed up and he changed all that.”

Today we celebrate more than equality. We celebrate the freedom to choose.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

So, I just finished watching the new chick flick, New Year’s Eve, and it was super cute. Judge me all you want, I really don’t care. Talk to the hand cuzthafacedontgiveadamn!

Anyways, the reason I am posting this is because during the opening credits, I almost exploded with excitement to hear Ian Axel being played. Yup, I had one of those loose cannon popcorn moments.

Ian was the first artist I interviewed on this blog. His music is incredibly genuine and honest and it just warms my heart to know his fro is rising to new levels. I knew the minute that I first stumbled upon Ian that he was destined for baller status.

Support Ian Axel.

Support quality indie artists.

Support us, dammit. No, really. Get a tattoo or something.

[Related Post: In-Sight Dance Company's Original Ballet Feat. The Music Of Ian Axel]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Lesson of the day, cumquats!

Fact: This is how Lana Del Rey got her name.

Lana Turner + Ford Del Rey. Very hipster-y, of course.

That’s it, kids. See, learn something new every damn day if you read BTB!

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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

Welcome back, kiddo.

“It really is a dream job, and it’s really cool. I do stop and keep it all in perspective. This is pop music, and it’s not f*cking brain surgery. I mean, some of it’s serious…but some of it’s just really fun dance music. And I’m wearing eight pounds of makeup because I f*cking want to. Why not?”

–Adam Lambert

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

I throw on my cowboy hat, lace bodysuit, and kick it Shania Twain style. (That’s a joke, people. I don’t own a cowboy hat.)

Speaking of, I’m gonna need a new Shania album STAT!

Someone get on that.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Get yo ass back home!

After hit single Stereo Hearts featuring Adam Levine, Gym Class Heroes have continued the winning collaboration streak with Neon Hitch in Ass Back Home, the second single off the boys’ latest album, The Papercut Chronicles II. The song/video speaks on that bitch we like to call “long-distance relationship”. Yeah, you know the one!

In his own words: “‘Ass Back Home’ is all about trying to keep a relationship going while we’re all out on the road all the time. The song was actually inspired by Matt’s [Gym Class Heroes' drummer] relationship with his girlfriend and realizing why he is so zen on the road.”

This track’s golden. Watch the just-released video below.