Damn, I nearly forgot how good she is!

Though I don't love this arrangement of Bette Midler's The Rose, the compilation of the Gay Men's Chorus and LeAnn Rimes is simply stunning.  I sincerely forgot just how amazing her voice is, thanks to the media's depiction of her over the past few months.  She reminds gay youth everywhere that It Gets Better.  There are not many country singers who will stand up for gay rights, for fear of harming their career.  LeAnn doesn't seem to care about that - and just gets real.  By far one of the best voices of this generation.

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Since You've Been Gone...We've Missed You!

Oh Kelly Clarkson, how we've missed you.  This is what you do best.  Write a sappy song, express your emotions and get us to ball our eyes out.  Recently at A Night For Hope, Kelly introduced her new song to the audience, You Still Won't Know What It's Like.  It hasn't been confirmed but we strongly believe this will be on Kelly's upcoming new album.  Kelly even gets a little teary eyed towards the end of the song.  Though we've enjoyed 2010 as the year of dance-pop, I have a feeling next year will slow down a bit and remind us of music with substance.  Expect to see some changes on Wonky Pop next year!

You haven't seen the ghost that I've seen 

You haven't lived enough to know what I mean

Thanks Mark B. for the tip!  

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Preview: Avril Lavigne "What the Hell"

Though you gotta wait until January 7th of next year for Avril Lavigne's latest new single to be available, preview a short clip of What the Hell here.  Nothing new here - same Avril style - upbeat, angry, poppy.  It's good to see Avril is back.

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Watch: Natalia Kills behind the scenes "Mirrors"

Get inside the head of Natalia Kills with this great minute and a half clip of the behind the scene footage from her hot single Mirrors.

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Listen: September "Me & My Microphone"

Sweden will be kicking off the new year early with their after Christmas release of September's fourth studio album, Love CPR.  Hopefully the US will be able to taste this deliciousness shortly after the New Year.  As if Ace of Base (old school style) was reincarnated, Me & My Microphone is an infectious new dance jam by the bleached blonde pop star.  It's headed a bit more in the club direction than her previous release, Resuscitate Me, but nonetheless a great song.

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Download: Gabriella Cilmi "Defender"

I gotta be honest... the past few days, been feeling quite uninspired and unmotivated.  Can you tell winter is here?  I'm even living in a place where the snow will never fall (though if it ever does, I'm outta here!) and the temperature rarely drops below 50 degrees.  Even still, it's nearly the end of the year and like most, I'm just exhausted.  Christmas vacation please and thank you!  And on that awkward note, download this fantastic remix of Gabriella Cilmi's Defender.  Maybe you will feel motivated to shake that fat ass of yours!  I was!


In case you missed the embedded link, DOWNLOAD the remix here.

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Let's Smoke All Night!

Ok, so this is a REALLY weird new (ish) offering from Liz Phair. The album is hit and miss for me, though I do appreciate her experimentation. My favorite from Funstyle, Smoke, starts out like a silly skit put to bass but then changes it completely with a super catchy chorus. Bang! Bang! sounds like something Massive Attack wishes they recorded for their Mezzanine album. Definitely worth a listen.

Liz Phair "Smoke" by thegreydahlia

Liz Phair "Bang! Bang!" by thegreydahlia



Also, check out this underrated track from her oft maligned (but VERY worthwhile) self titled album from the days of yore:

07 Little Digger by thegreydahlia

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Alesha Dixon is Turning Up the Radio - Live!

Two things about Alesha Dixon's performance from the 5:19 Show.  One, she sounds incredible live - no lip-syncing here.  And two, always have back up vocalists who sound worse than you - she needs to replace these guys because they almost ruined Radio for me.


...ok maybe three things.. she also looks stellar!

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Video Premiere: Adele "Rolling In the Deep"

Adele looks simply beautiful in her video premiere of Rolling In the Deep.  Someone please get a contractor to her house stat!

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Video Premiere: Dev "Bass Down Low" ft. The Cataracs

The last few videos I've seen lately have not been so great.  Disappointing really.  But the latest one from Dev & The Cataracs really caught my eye.  It's simple yet so freakin' clever.  And it has me falling in love with Bass Down Low even more!  The eye candy that is The Cataracs also helps keep your attention (as well as their vocals).

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Video Premiere: Natalia Kills "Mirrors"

It's finally here!  The video premiere of the amazing Natalia Kills Mirrors.  Comparisons to Lady Gaga will most definitely cease after watching this.  Check it out!

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Download Exclusive: Natalia Kills "Mirrors" (FrankMusik remix)

Is the suspense killing you yet?  It's definitely killing us!  Natalia Kills is finally releasing her debut album in March of 2011(Cherry Tree Records) - can we fast forward please?  We're excited to tell you that Natalia has been selected as our Flavor of the Month for all 31 days of December!  Expect the Q&A shortly (I know some of you are anxious to hear it- we're still editing and preparing it.  We want it to be perfect for NK).  In the meantime, download this exclusive remix by FrankMusik of Kills first single Mirrors.  And come this Thursday, expect to see the co-directed video by Kills herself!  Read the official press release below!

This fall has been quite the whirlwind for burgeoning Cherrytree artist Natalia Kills; the reigning Queen of dark pop and all things debaucherous as of late. Having completed her first national tour in the US with Robyn this week, her live performances received rave reviews from critics across the board as she performed exclusive material from her forthcoming album to US audiences far and wide. 'Perfectionist' is due March 2011.


Ms. Kills also recently completed her (soon-to-be unveiled) video for her current single 'Mirrors' produced by Akon and Martin "Cherry Cherry Boom Boom" Kierszenbaum. The scenes and concept behind the video for this killer hit is the brainchild of Natalia Kills herself. Always keen to explore some of the demons that may drive/distract the perfectionist within us all: "Love, Sex, Control, Vanity," - are all re-occuring themes Natalia covers throughout 'Perfectionist'. Money, Death, & Revenge are also touched upon as Natalia shows a vulnerable side with tracks such as 'Free' a tongue in cheek ditty about being broke (penned by Kills when she was waiting tables having made the jump from London to Los Angeles) and 'Heaven' the touching ballad written for her grandpa who helped raise her as a child.


Between touring with Kelis and Robyn, and performing at this years CMJ Festival, Natalia also collaborated with British electro-pop musician and producer Frankmusik in the studio for a new track to be included on Frankmusiz's new album expected to drop Spring '11.

DOWNLOAD Mirrors here.

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Video Premiere: Robyn "Dance Hall Queen"

Robyn is showing her true colors in the video premiere of Dancehall Queen.  The reggae-ska infused jam will have your head bobbing and bootie shaking.  Check out the new video below!

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Listen: Natalia Kills "Love Is a Suicide" & "Wonderland"

I know I know I know... I still owe you guys the recent Q&A we have with the incredibly insightful Natalia Kills.  I'm in the middle of bumble-land Connecticut and will be getting it on the blog early next week.  In the meantime, check out the amazing Love Is A Suicide by Natalia.  I can tell you her next single has not been chosen yet- it's really up to you, her fans, to decide what it should be.  Leave your comments below and let Natalia know whether Love is a Suicide or Wonderland should be her next single!

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Watch: Nicki Minaj "Fly" ft. Rihanna + ass grab

One of my favorite tracks off of Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday is Fly featuring Rihanna.  The two ladies recently united for a Pink Friday fan concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.  This video is too dang cute.  Now we just need to get this song released as a single, and maybe Rihanna will really break some major records!

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Streakin' - Natalia Kills & Robyn TONIGHT

Going bonkers and totally excited about the Natalia Kills & Robyn concert tonight at the Warfield in San Francisco.  Not only will this concert get any gay to piddle on the carpet, it's going to be epic!  We'll also be chatting with Natalia Kills pre-show -- watch for our Q&A, photos and review of the show tomorrow!  For those of you in SF, there are still tickets available thru the steep-fee site Ticketmaster.

Natalia Kills - Break You Hard

Robyn - Indestructible

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Introducing: Tove Styrke

I cannot thank Sweden enough for bringing Tove Styrke into the music world.  The second runner up in Swedish Idol 2009, 18 year old rising star Tove recently released her debut self titled album.  Her first single Million Pieces didn't top the charts as hoped by Sony Music however, her second single White Light Moment is sure to gain her some attention.  The 80's-dance-infused track will have you bouncing off the walls, so try to contain yourself if you're still at work.  Of course the States are being deprived of such great music once again so our only source to get her album is via Amazon or Legalsounds.  Hopefully she'll take off and we'll see a release in the States early next year.  Take a listen below of her live performance of White Light Moment at this season's Sweden Idol and a teaser of Chaos.


CHAOS! TEASER from Sony Music Entertainment Sweden on Vimeo.

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Watch: Christina Perri "Black + Blue"

After being featured on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance, Christina Perri was given a home at Atlantic Records.  Her heart wrenching single Jar of Hearts, which was birthed from her recent divorce, went on to selling more than 100,000 copies.  Released on November 9th of this year is her first EP, The Ocean Way Sessions, an incredible heart-filled and vulnerable five track album that will have you going deeper into the world of Christina.  With a softer approach like Ingrid Michaelson, honest lyrics like Sara Bareilles and an edge like KT Tunstall, Christina is bound to put out an incredible debut album.  Are you just as anxious as us?

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Video Premiere: Kesha "Animal"

By far my favorite track Kesha has ever released, Animal still follows suit to her previous dance hits, but is a more powerful house anthem and less of a club banger.  One of the best videos she has released to date.  Check it out below!



PS, don't forget to purchase your tickets for her first headlining tour ever!

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Listen: Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna "Fly"

I haven't quite jumped on the Nicki Minaj bandwagon.  In fact, I've been pretty resistant.  Maybe I'm still disappointed that no one was feeling Nicki when Christina featured her on Wohoo.  Or maybe I'm still upset over her sampling Annie Lennox in Your Love.  Whatever the reasons, I am lifting the band on this native Queens, NY rapper and giving her a second third chance.  I don't believe in posting music I don't like (although I will admit sometimes it is necessary to mock/point out a really bad song) and Fly is definitely not a bad song.  Featuring who's that chick Rihanna, Fly is a song about the empowerment of women.  According to Nicki, it speaks about flying, soaring high in the face of every single adversity that comes your way.  I am pleasantly surprised by Nicki's Pink Friday album and even becoming a fan.  Well, my girl Missy ain't around so I got no choice!  What do you think of Fly?

   

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