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The XX – Romy Mix [Free Download]

// June 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Ok we get it, The XX are on the brink of being mainstream and becoming one of the top bands in the industry. There self titled debut could be considered a classic by some, they sell out countless venues around the world and almost a year later, we’re still throwing up posts as if everything mentioned above never happened. Romy Madley Craft (vocals) has put together a mix of eclectic tracks over at The Pop Manifesto. Head over and get your freebie mix, link is below.

Romy’s XX Mix- The Pop Manifesto

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Wamue Ft. Jessica Tonder| Paths [Audio]

// May 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Jessica Tonder, our Fresh Face for ’09 has returned with apparently a new sound and a new direction. “Paths” teams her up with Wamdue for a magical track where Tonder showcases her best Feist-like vocals. Gone is the Trip-hop vibes we were introduced to and it seems like “the little girl who had her robot” has decided to go on this new adventure alone. Regardless, it still sounds as refreshing as ever. Welcome back Jessica, you surely were missed. Have a listen to the track below.  Kudos to our peeps over at the couch sessions for the heads up.

Wamue Ft. Jessica Tonder- Paths

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Kelis| ‘In For The Kill’ (La Roux Cover) [Video]

// May 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Kelis is set to release her latest album ‘Flesh Tone‘ next week. Until then check out this unusual cover of La Roux’s “In For The Kill.” A bit more mellow than the original but it absolutely works.

Hussle Club| ‘Loose Tights’ [Audio]

// May 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Hussle Club resurfaces with some new material, in case you’re out of the loop, we suggest you get back in. Prince Terry and crew are creating quite a buzz, buzz that will lead to hopefully them landing on a proper label. Very reminiscent of early N.E.R.D days, only thing is…….. we have an actual band this time who play real instruments. “Loose Tights” is below.

Hussle Club- Loose Tights

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Sunday Girl| ‘Four Floors’ [Video]

// May 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Sunday Girl a.k.a Jade Williams (No Debbie Harry references) is about as new as this post, apparently she hails from a small town outside London called Broxbourne. Maybe it’s the airy vocals on her first outing and great pop song ‘Four Floors’ that’s got us in awe, or maybe just maybe we see that a year from now, she might be a pretty big deal. Let the countdown begin for this to be your newest face you adore in 5…4….3….2….1, visuals are up below.

The Good Natured| ‘Your Body Is A Machine’ [Video]

// May 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Sarah Macintosh (The Good Natured) releases the visuals from her video “Your Body Is A Machine.” We spoke of the current Westminster talent a couple months back [here] expect this new face to generate much buzz when her single surfaces on July 5th.

Marina and the Diamonds| 3OH!3′s Starstrukk Cover [Video]

// April 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Marina and the Diamonds stopped by Radio One to brilliantly perform the cover of 3OH!3′s “Starstrukk.” Visuals are up above, “The Family Jewels is available now.

Lonelady| “Intuition” La Session Performance [Video]

// April 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Lonelady stops by La Session to brilliantly perform “Intiuiton” from her fascinating debut “Nerve Up” which is in stores now. The Mancurian artist is definitely one of the more bright spots of 2010 so far.