Two years after The Infadels first hit the pop scene with their debut LP, the British outfit finally releases new music in anticipation of their forthcoming sophomore record "Universe In Reverse." Head over to their web site to download a guilt-free MP3 of their new track "Play Blind" to get a taste of their new record.
Hip Swedish clothing retailer H&M has launched a special Fight Against AIDS fashion line that features clothing designs from popular artists who support this important cause. A quarter of the proceeds from each sale goes towards charity.
On my way to Houston last night, I was reading an article in the Weekend Edition of the Wall Street Journal about a new book by Jane Buckingham, titled What's Next. It is a collection of essays from "pop culture achievers" about the trends they forecast for the future. The story made me think about some of the hot new trends we can expect for popular music in the not so distant future.
Master producer Glenn Ballard wasn't joking when he said in an interview that Anouk can "shred with the best of 'em" but also has a "wonderful melodic gift."
Canadian crooner Mark Huculak released a few new tracks on his MySpace page, including the gut wrenching ballad "She Cries." The tracks show off what a remarkable talent Huculak is. Not only because of the song's poignant lyrics, but also because of Huculak's ability to use his voice to convey and stir up an emotion with listeners.
After recording a bunch of demos, Heads We Dance went into the studio and recorded three new tracks with none other than award-winning producer Simon Gorgerly. Not too shabby for an emerging electro-pop outfit from Leeds, England.
Rob Diament was right when he reminded us what a gifted songwriter Alanis Morissette is. He previewed her entire new album at Guy Sigsworth's studio in London and wrote about it here.