Happy-Go-Lucky Band & The UK's Next Female MC

NMU News:

• Lady's Gaga's next single is 'Paparazzi', the third taken from her UK number 1 album 'The Fame'. Watch the ever eccentric Gaga in her artistic video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQJ9Vi8GLok
• Dipdive is the social networking site of choice for Black Eyed Peas who have not only just uploaded their next video for 'I Gotta Feeling', but have also streamed 6 other new tracks of their's that are on todays release of 'The E.N.D.'. Following this, 3 of the tracks have also been released on iTunes.
• Fourth and possible final singles from their current albums are to be released from Kings of Leon (NMU 19/8/08)- 'Notion' and The Saturdays (NMU 6/8/08)- 'Work', which are both available to download now.
  

Chart Update: (chart ending 13/6/09)

Black Eyed Peas' 'Boom Boom Pow' makes its second switch with Dizzee Rascal for the number 1 spot as Dizzee's 'Bonkers' goes back to number 2. The number 3 spot however is taken by the highest new entry- Kasabian with 'Fire'. Other action in the top 10 comes from the Keri Hilson ft. Kanye West & Neyo track 'Knock You Down' that moves up 6 places from 12 to 6. Empire Of The Sun's popularity is rising as 'We Are The People' is the highest mover this week, going up 12 places from 26 to 14.

In the fight of two young male soloists for number 1 this week Paolo Nutini celebrates his win with 'Sunny Side Up', an improvement of 2006's number 3 album 'These Streets'. Daniel Merriweather should be pleased with 'Love & War' though that reaches a place behind. 'Passione' by Paul Potts is the other new entry in the top 10 at 5. Empire Of The Sun also make the highest leap in the album chart, up 10 places from 29 to 19 with 'Walking On A Dream'.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week


Miike Snow- Animal
www.myspace.com/miikesnow
Pop, Alternative, Electronic

This week's song of the week comes from Swedish trio Miike Snow who have previously dabbled in more pop than you would have first believed. From producing new singer Daniel Merriweather's debut album 'Love & War' (released last week), to Christian Karlsson & Pontus Winnberg of the band sharing an Oscar for penning the Britney Spears track 'Toxic' under their duo alias Bloodshy & Avant. Producing for Kylie Minogue and Madonna are the other notable achievements of Bloodshy & Avant, proving this band has great creative potential. Named after the Japanese director Takeshi Miike, Andrew Wyatt is the third member to complete this indie/pop band. The song has a distinctive opening with the echoing chymes and horns that repeat through the song and to duplicate this effect are the wavering smokey vocals, intertwinned at times with the chattering of drums. This is a positive sounding song that is complemented by a 45 second piano section that joins in by continuing the pulsing melody accompanied by a delightful hum. Similar singwriting and happy-go-lucky vocals can be compared to that of Vampire Weekend for who they have remixed a song found on their myspace. Other songs found on their self titled debut album are similar pleasing, melacholic, electronic funk making for an enjoyable listen. Miike Snow's debut album was released last month on 12th May. 'Animal' was first released 17th February but with recent plays on Radio1 a re-release looks possible. (Special thanks goes to Musical Musings For The Masses for this suggestion).
An unofficial video for 'Animal' can be seen below:


Have a listen to the electronic Miike Snow remix of the Vampire Weekend song 'I Stand Corrected' here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVVf6t5fmp0


New Artist
Mz. Bratt
www.myspace.com/brattonline
Hip/Hop, Grime, Electro

There has been a lot of breakthrough male MC's in the charts at the moment including Tinchy Stryder (NMU 23/12/08), Chipmunk and Ironik, but to prove there are female MC's out there just as good is East London's Mz Bratt. At only 17 this spirited rapper has more charisma and clever rhymes than a lot of artist's twice her age. Her biggest exposure to date was through T4 talent show 'Music-Cool' where she stood out as one of the most passionate and creative artists on the programme. One of her myspace tracks 'Future's Bright' has clocked up over a million listens and she is keen to remix the work of other fellow urban artists like Jazmine Sullivan (NMU 19/8/08) and Tinchy Stryder (NMU 23/12/08). Her debut single 'Who Do You Think You Are?' is a hip/hop, electro club track featuring a heavy synth bassline and a smacking beat. Bratt's sharp London accent can be noticed as she effortlessly turns over the lyrics on a song about refusing a guy's flirtatious advances. It's obvious major record lable Universal are playing safe with her first release by producing a record the masses will enjoy in the clubs, so it seems Mz Bratt's unique style will shine through on later releases. The song can be compared to a similar effort from Lisa Mafia who also made a feature on a club track 'Bad Girl (At Night)' last year. Mz Bratt's debut single 'Who Do You Think You Are?' is to be released 13th July.



The making of 'Who Do You Think You Are?' can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgxGDjQoxxo

Recent iTunes Uploads:
Laura Izibor- From My Heart To Yours
Magistrates- Heartbreak
Oasis- The Shock Of The Lightning (Video)

A Musical Mau5 & A Diamond in the Rough

NMU Update:

• Coldplay have decided to release a full album worth of new tracks this week, which is available free from their website www.coldplay.com.
• In the bid for a better chart position, 'Jump In The Pool' by Friendly Fires (NMU 31/8/08) has been re-released.
  
• Surprisingly, Steve Appleton's 'Dirty Funk' (NMU 7/5/09) did not enter the top 40 singles chart. A re-release of the song or a second single in the future is sure to give the singer the success he deserves.
• Soul legend Chaka Khan is still going strong as she is set to release a new single with the help of Mary J. Blige. See the behind the scenes footage for the video to 'Disrespectful' here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb1_6suMrRA
  

Chart Update:
The Black Eyed Peas have made a welcome return to the singles chart by hitting the top spot this week with club track 'Boom Boom Pow'. In the top 10, 'We Made You' by Eminem goes up from 7 to 4, whilst Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake 'Love Sex Magic' goes down from 6 to 10. The highest riser is the new Soulja Boy Tellem ft. Sammie song 'Kiss Me Thru The Phone', which rises fourteen places from 30 to 16. The other two new entries slipping into the top 40 this week is album track 'Beautiful' by Eminem at 38 and a return is made from Bill Withers at 40 with soul classic 'Ain't No Sunshine'.
Album chart top 10 highlights include punk rockers Green Day shooting into the number 1 spot with '21st Century Breakdown' while new releases come from Maximo Park 'Quicken The Heart' at 6 and Jim Reeves' 'The Vert Best Of' at 9. Alesha Dixon has had a good week with single 'Lets Get Excited' going 25-13 and album 'The Alesha Show' 27-12.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week


I Remember- Deadmau5
www.myspace.com/deadmau5
Dance/Trance

Granted this song has been around for a while, but it is a good song and Deadmau5 clearly deserves the hype. You will be hearing a lot more from this Canadian DJ as his popularity grows and not just because of his cool name. With a leet five for the s that ends his name, this can also be found in his record label 'Mau5trap'. He wears a light up mouse head on stage, naturally, and has an array of impressive dance tracks meaning a Deadmau5 gig is a definite treat. He really knows how to work a crowd and none more so than with his new single along side Kaskade, 'I Remember'. This song is more of a chilled out approach for Deadmau5 featuring soothing vocals over synths and a pulsing bassline. The opening chymes take you off to a dreamy world before the soft singing sends you into a trance coma. Listening to this song will conjure up imaginations of a lively, alcohol fused crowd filling a festival in the summer air. A scene not unfamiliar for the DJ and happening all over the world at his shows this summer including his set at Creamfields. 'I Remember' is the start of Deadmau5's attack on the mainstream and bigger singles are bound to follow. 'I Remember' is out to buy and download now. See the exciting short film video below:



Deadmau5 recently performed a crowd pleasing slot at Radio 1's Big Weekend: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bigweekend/2009/artists/deadmau5/


New Artist
Marina & The Diamonds
www.myspace.com/marinaandthediamonds
Pop/Alternative

Another new '& The' artist but this singer should be anything but overlooked. Flatteringly, Miss Marina tells us it is the fans who are The Diamonds. There is a lot of theatrical type women out there in the charts at the moment but it's Marina's creative songwriting and nack for a piano hook that makes her stand out from the other Nash's and Florence's. Influences of Kate Bush run arife in her punchy lyrics and fluctuating vocals that range from deep trembles to harmonic highs. Just like her myspace friend Little Boots, Marina is making a similar strong build up before any album release. Backing from the BBC should mean Marina & The Diamonds is a sure fire succes with performances at Radio 1's big weekend and a live lounge session on Radio 2, whilst Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephen's is raving about his fellow Welshman. Festivals featuring an appearance from Marina this summer include Glastonbury, Underage fesitval and Bestival where she's sure to cause a stir. Marina & The Diamond's second EP 'The Crown Jewels' is released on 1st June through Neon Gold Records. The artistic video for previous captivating first single 'Obsessions' can be seen below:



Marina writes her own blog that can be found at: http://marinaandthediamonds.blogspot.com/

Recent iTunes Uploads:
Bloc Party- Signs (Armand Van Helden Remix)
Enter Shikari- Take To The Skies
Marina & The Diamonds- Obsessions

André 3000's Protégé & A Dirty Funker

NMU Update

• Florence And The Machine's (NMU 31/10/08) highly anticipated debut album will get its release this Summer on 6th July.
• 'Magnificent' is U2's (NMU 24/01/09) second release from 'No Line On The Horizon' and has been released this week.
• The next single and video from Asher Roth (NMU 24/01/09) features Cee-lo from Gnarls Barkley on a track called 'Be By Myself', found on his debut album 'Asleep In The Bread Isle' out now.
  

Chart Update
Making a second week as the number 1 single, Tinchy Stryder (NMU 23/12/08) has worked his rhyming magic on another record conveniently named 'Number 1'. This time he is lent a hand by fellow UK rap trio N-Dubz. 'Going In For The Kill' by new 80's inspired duo La-Roux stays put at number 2 followed at number 3 by another UK rap entry. 'Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer)' is the highest new entry courtesy of Ironik & Chipmunk. The Maccabees are the only other new entry into the single chart this week with 'Love You Better'- 36. Asher Roth (NMU 24/01/09) is currently at number 27 with 'I Love College'.
Spanning a career of over 40 albums, Bob Dylan knocks Lady Gaga off the top spot in the album chart with 'Together Through Life'. Consequently of Dylan's return, The Enemy's second album 'Music For The People' does the best it can to reach number 2. Pink's 'Fun House' makes the highest move up the top 10 from 10 to 6.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week

Dirty Funk- Steve Appleton
www.myspace.com/steveappleton
Pop/Acoustic/Funk

Uplifiting could sum this song up in one word. Sang by a 19 year old from Surrey, this pop tune is sure to enter high up the charts with its energetic chorus and thumping beats. In the video you'll see Appleton has gone for a surfer type look with his straggy hair and casual wear at a lively party, everyone having fun. Stick to just the listening and it's certainly the scene this song creates in your head. The song starts off with the uptempo strum of a guitar followed quickly by a high beep and kicking of drums that instantly captures you for a full listen. Appleton's mellow vocals float on the chords of the guitar with ease as choppy lyrics make up the verses and when the anticipating transition to the chorus is made a helpless sing along is demanded. With a release date in May there couldn't be a better time for this track as it effortlessly begs the awakening of Summer sunshine. 'Dirty Funk' is out to download and buy on CD now.



Also check out his King Of Leon cover of 'Use Somebody': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boe7dXp6deE

New Artist
Janelle Monae
www.myspace.com/janellemonae
Pop/Rock/Soul

Don't be put off by her current myspace background where she looks slightly pained but be tempted by NME who call her music 'slick futurism' in the current issue. Not the only vent of futuristic claim about this lady, her myspace says she sounds like 'a runaway android' and her music features an orchestra of chirpy, unsual sounds. The soulful Monae enters into the pop scene with a boundful of celebrity fans including Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and Outkast. 'Enchanting' praises André 3000 who's rapping other half Big Boi first featured Monae on his album. Monae hails from Kansas City where her charisma and artistic flair was allowed to nurture and it is 2009 with her upcoming album 'Metropolis' that Monae will flourish. The music you will hear from her is funky, experimental, and refreshing to the ears. See the impressive video for 'Many Moons' in the form of a short film below.
Whilst a UK single release is yet to be publicised, the album 'Metropolis' is due 24th August 2009.



Janelle Monae also features on the collaboration 'Open Happiness': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTk5dRytUI8&feature=PlayList&p=D7A85485F30677F4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=33

Recent iTunes Uploads:
The Mummers- March Of Dawn (iTunes single of the week)
Rod Thomas- Same Old Lines
Ercola- Ercola

Mega Band Return & The Next White Rapper

NMU Update
The Brits have awarded Florence And The Machine (NMU 31/10/08) the Critics Choice Award 09. Following in the footsteps of 2008 winner Adele, 2009 is sure to be a very successful for the band fronted by the amazing singing talent of Florence Welch. She will collect the award at the show on 18th February.
'Walking On Air' by Kerli (NMU 30/7/08) has now clocked up over two and a half million views on youtube.

Chart Update
Previous Song Of The Week (NMU 31/10/08), 'Day 'N' Night' by Kid Cudi (Crookers Remix), shot into the charts at number 2 last week and remains there for a second week. Cudi finally gets the gratification of a successful release some three months since its first radio airplay. 'Take Me Back' by Tinchy Stryder feat. Taio Cruz (NMU 23/12/08) has launched up the chart from number 39 to 3 this week after its second week of sales. Creating the pop media frenzy of the moment however is Lady Gaga who stays put at number 1, making it her third week. Her next single 'Poker Face' is creeping slowly up the charts, up four spaces to 26 this week on downloads alone. The top 10 is likely to see host to the song in the near future with a full release.
In the album chart, new 80's influenced band White Lies celebrate a number 1 as the first new act of 2009 to achieve the feat. Anthony & The Johnsons' fifth EP 'The Crying Light' at 18 and Seasick Steve's 'Dog House Music' at 37 are the only other new entries this week.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week


U2- Get On Your Boots
www.myspace.com/u2
Rock

The band dubbed 'the best in the world' by Rolling Stone make a long-awaited welcome return after a surprsingly long 5 years. Record Of The Week for Radio 1's Sara Cox, the rockers have already created a division in opinions. Is the comeback single good enough?
Most notable in this song is the encapsulating, chugging guitars, throbbing bassline and choppy lyrics about forgetting your worries and having fun. The song has a similar tempo and bassline to 'Vertigo', the first single off the previous album 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb', yet unfortunately lacks the same sort of impact. Staying true to form though is the more than experienced and highly creative Edge on lead guitar, bringing the unique U2 riff. Although this song might not standout on their reported upcoming tour, it will ofcourse still sound good live. Everything they produce always does. You can see U2 give a come back performance of the song as they open The Brit Awards on 18th February, which will no doubt be show-stopping and a highlight to the show. 'Get On Your Boots' is out to download from 15th Febraury and gets it's physical release the next day. The new album 'No Line On The Horizon' follows 2nd March. A video to accompany the song has not been released as of yet.




New Artist
Asher Roth
Hip Hop/Rap/Soul
www.myspace.com/asherroth

Out to proove he's the best white rapper since Vanilla Ice and Eminem is 23 year old Pennsylvanian Asher Roth. Comparisons to Eminem can go slightly further as Asher's expressive rap accent draws upon similar American slurred pronounciation. Signed after he was found rapping in his dorm room by producer friend Scooter Braun, he has now been snapped up by big guns Universal. Top Hip Hop A-listers have lined up to hear his music and he's not afraid to tell us on his myspace that Ludacris, Akon, and even Jay-Z rate him well. Asher's first single 'I Love College' finds him reminiscing fondly about his college days claiming 'I love drinking, I love women, man I love college'. Predictively, the song will gather a big following from both current and past students who can relate to the typical events he recalls of his college days. Whether Asher Roth can succeed in convincing traditional lovers of rap with his music is slightly shady, but with catchy chorus' and relatable, flowing lyrics it seems quite certain the majority will be won over. His first single 'I Love College' is already gaining him US fans but is yet to be accompanied by its own music video as yet. Future international release of his work has not been confirmed, but UK airplay is likely to be heard sometime this year.




Recent uploads to my iTunes:
Lady Gaga- Poker Face
TV On The Radio- Halfway Home
Little Boots- Stuck On Repeat

UK Rap/Dance & Big Star Collaborators

EXCLUSIVE
U2 are returning in March 09, it's official. The world conquering Irish four-piece will return 2nd March with their 12th studio album 'No Line On The Horizon'. Five long years will have passed since the band's last new material, the 9 million selling How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb from 2004. Go to www.u2.com to stay updated with all the regular news of upcoming U2 releases.

Chart Update
It comes without a surprise that X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's 'Hallelujah' is this years Christmas number 1. Internet download campaign attemps to get Jeff Buckley's version the title and stop the yearly X Factor guarentee failed to beat the pop hungry masses. Buckley moves to number 2, whilst the original by bankrupt Leonard Cohen raches 36. Peter Kay's mickey take female persona Geraldine is the second highest new entry at number 5 with Gary Barlow penned track 'Once Upon A Chrsitmas Song'. Beyoncé gains a second song in the top 10 after an amazing joint X Factor performance with Alexandra Burke, as 'Listen' goes in at number 8 meeting 'If I Were A Boy' at number 4.
Take That's 'The Circus' and Leona Lewis' 'Spirit' stays at number 1 and 2 respectively in the album chart, being two of the biggest sellers of the year. Gaining fifteen places at number 9 with 'I Am Sasha Fierce' is Beyoncé, whilst Fall Out Boy's new album 'Folie A Deux' makes a dissapointing entry at number 39.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week

Tinchy Stryder ft. Taio Cruz- Take Me Back
www.myspace.com/tinchystryder
Hip Hop/Dance/Garage

UK rap has wilted somewhat this year, but to prove a different case for the next is Tinchy Stryder. Coming straight out of London with a vengance, the Universal Records rapper is here to make name for himself as the 'Star In The Hood' (title of his 2007 album). 'Take Me Back' is arguably Tinchy's most commercial friendly single to date, and gaining a place on the Radio1 B-List could also mean it'll be his most successful. In this song about needing his ex girlfriend back in a relationship that went wrong he takes hold of rapping the verses. Tai Cruz on the otherhand, sings the repetitive chorus not dissimilar from his own single 'Come On Girl' in a robotic voice. Rhythmic synths catch the listener along with a melody demanding dancing at high volume. The electronics feature highly in his music while he ventures into garage, grime and bassline territory in his other songs. Tinchy Stryder can be seen supporting N-Dubz end of March and throughout April on their UK tour, whilst 'Take Me Back' is out from 19th January 2009.



New Artist
N.A.S.A.
www.myspace.com/nasa
Hip Hop/Dance/Experimental

It is without a doubt that N.A.S.A. (North America/South America) has to be one of the front runners for 2009's hotly tipped. A mighty duo of Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon will blast 'Bazilian Funk' onto the music scene next year, boasting a bigger collaboration lineup than Mark Ronson and Timbaland of 07. Take first UK single 'Gifted' for example, not only does it feature Mr 'post-modern' Kanye West but also the indie likes of Santagold and Lykke Li. Both who made a fiery attempt to inject originality into the charts this year. If the mighty hook of the verses in this song don't capture you simply from the star studded features, the space age interludes certainly will. These fella's are not afraid to let loose of their experimental creativity, and have managed to concuct a genre hopping plathora of seventeen ear-grabbing tracks for the album. Talking about not holding back, it appears they embrace strong political views with images of George Bush and Saddam Hussain amongst other controversial characters, appearing in the video for 'Money'. Demonstrating the need for music with meaning, they highlight the world's greed and selfishness in our global society. N.A.S.A. is sure to be heard tearing up the clubs in the new year. The debut album 'The Spirit of Apollo' will be released on 17th February 2009.



Recent uploads to my iTunes:
The Prodigy- Invaders Must Die
The Ting Tings (BBC Radio 1)- Shutup And Let It Snow
Vampire Weekend (BBC Radio 1)- A Punk (Live from Maida Vale)

Top Club Track & A Highly Tipped Songstress

Chart Update
Number 1 in the singles top 40 this week is Girls Aloud with 60's inspired 'The Promise' after a well publicised performance on XFactor. Second highest new entry is NMU (3/10/08) featured 'Infinity 2008'- Guru Josh Project at number 3 this week. Bloc Party slip in at number 39 with 'Talons' (NMU 16/09/08).

Rock legends AC/DC managed a mighty number 1 album spot in a total of 29 countries, reflecting a dedicated fanbase still going strong. 4 other top 10 new albums starting the Christmas rush come from Sash's 'Best Of', Sugababes, Katherine Jenkins, Leon Jackson. Kaiser Chiefs commendably settle for number 2 with their third Mark Ronson produced album 'Off With Their Heads'.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week

Kid Cudi- Day & Night (Crookers Remix)

www.myspace.com/kidcudi

Hip Hop/Alternative/Rap

Already becoming an underground hit on the dancefloors, Day & Night (Crookers Remix) is currently circulating Radio 1Xtra's B List and is highly anticipating a Radio1 crossover. When a live strobe light accompanies the track breakdown that includes a manifesting alarm loop in a club, urban dancers are set alight to pulsating beats and 'whomping' bassline electronics. The original track by US rap outift Kid Cudi about a 'lonely stoner' has clocked up over a million listens on his myspace for this song, whilst the remix transforms it from a laidback cruise to a spark of energy. This new rapper boasts similarities with both Kanye West and Lil Wayne and aims for a crossover of genres. Guitars, drum and bass, and catchy samples all feature in Kid Cudi's music. A release date for the Crookers Remix of Day & Night is yet to be announced.

New Artist

Florence And The Machine
www.myspace.com/florenceandthemachinemusic
Indie/Punk/Soul

This voice will hit your soul. Emotional, dramatic and powerful are a few words to describe this new sound hailing from South London. Florence And The Machine make music so captivating they beg to be seen live, a potential festival stand out. It is expected this band will be all over the summer festivals of 09. Your first listen of this band was possibly from an advert for channel 4's new music channel '4 Music' with 'A Kiss With A Fist' (see below). Songs suggest a stripped down folk-indie sound with energetic drums, keyboards and guitars that accompany lead singer Florence Welch's powerful swoons. Florence And The Machine are currently on a UK tour including an acoustic set at the intimate Union Chapel in London for Jo Whiley curated 'Little Noise Sessions'. References can be made with the edgyness performance of Cat Power, the catchy rhythms of Feist, and Ida Maria who is also part of the progressing new punk wave. Next single 'Dog Days Are Over' is a happy clappy feel-good sing along to be released through Moshi Moshi Records on 1st December 2008. An album is yet to be confirmed.

Recent Uploads to my iTunes:
Bloc Party- Intimacy

Crazy P- Stop Space Return (iTunes Single Of The Week)

Joss Stone- Governmentalist

Re-energised Dance Tune & A Raggae Blondie

Chart Update
Kings Of Leon rule the music charts this week, staying for a second week at the top of the singles chart with 'Sex On Fire' (NMU 19/8/08) and match it in the album chart with the release of their excellent fourth album 'Only By The Night'. New singles 'You Make It Real' by James Morrison and 'Girls' by Sugababes are the highest new entries in the singles chart at position 7 and 8 respectively. Kanye West's surprise single release 'Love Lockdown' goes in at number 16 on downloads alone and is sure to climb higher.
Rihanna refusing to leave the album chart moves a place higher to number 2, whilst Pussycat Dolls, Bette Midler, McFly and David Gilmour all make a new entry in the top 10.

This week I bring you...

Song Of The Week
Guru Josh Project- Infinity 2008
www.myspace.com/gurujoshproject
Electro/House/Techno

First previewd by Pete Tong on Radio 1, this is the next club stomper to take over the club scene. Infinity was originally released in 1990 and became a worldwide smash and now in remix form is once again hitting the dance top 5 in home turf Germany. This may not be a big sing along tune like other successfull dance tunes i.e. 'Love Don't Let Me Go'- David Guetta vs. The Egg, but it's in the pulsating synths and heavy beats that this song finds its greatness. Similar synths can be found on other songs but are used far more effectively here with a choppy rhythmic effect. Horns throughout help keep a euphoric feel as if you are having the time of your life in Ibiza. The usual convention of dance videos has been taken on here with a sexy girl dancing around intertwined with various clips from a recent DJ headline slot from Guru Josh Project at a huge venue. Infinity 2008 is sure to reach the top 10 here in the UK and is released on 27th October.

New Artist
Ava Leigh
www.myspace.com/avaleigh
Reggae/Ska/Pop

Here to bring something fresh, new and exciting to the music scene is Ava Leigh. Ava Leighis a blonde bombshell from Chester specialising in the genre of reggae. First heard on the 'Next' Summer catologue advert last year, she sang a delightful cover of 'Mas Que Nada'. Then later came debut single 'Mad About The Boy' in September 2007 about confusion with a love interest, which unfortunately failed to set the charts alight. Now back for another attack on the charts, she brings her next single 'La La La'. Steel drums keep a carribean theme and a steady bass guitar keeps the pace laid back yet fluid, whilst Ava's strong voice rolls and holds notes well. True to the genre the video is set in a typical jamaican village with sepia colour insinuating the tropical weather and urban city feel. 'La La La' is out through Virgin Records on 27th October.

Recent Uploads to my iTunes:
Kings Of Leon- Only By The Night
Foals- Antidotes
Vampire Weekend- Vampire Weekend
The Chemical Brothers- Brotherhood