Ever wanted to hear Right Said Fred's 'I'm Too Sexy' mixed with the worst bits of the Black Eyed Peas and Flo Rida? Yeah? What the hell is wrong with you? Ignoring all that, here's your opportunity, it's the new single by the Sugababes and it's called 'Get Sexy':
This band - though not this current incarnation - have been responsible for the following singles; 'Overload', 'Freak Like Me', 'Push The Button', 'About You Now' and a couple of other well above average pop songs. This new offering would have been rejected by the Pussycat Dolls for being too generic and you can't get much worse then that now can you readers?
Friday, 10 July 2009
Florence of Arabia
The other night Musick was witness to an EXCLUSIVE (open to anyone) gig for the launch of Florence & The Machine's new album, Lungs. The EXCLUSIVE (open to anyone) gig was held at the Rivoli Ballroom, which looked a little something like this:
It was like a whore's boudoir, only cleaner and less pungent.
Florence and her machine were in good form and I think the following photo goes some way to capturing the magic she was able to produce onstage:
Amazing.
There was also a bit near the end where she arched her back and nearly went into a crab position, which is better then La Roux and Little Boots combined and is probably why she got a Brit award and they didn't. We very nearly captured that moment in this photo here:
Wow. And you thought we were only good for tossing out a few words hither and dither. As you can see, we're pretty amazing photographers too.
It was like a whore's boudoir, only cleaner and less pungent.
Florence and her machine were in good form and I think the following photo goes some way to capturing the magic she was able to produce onstage:
Amazing.
There was also a bit near the end where she arched her back and nearly went into a crab position, which is better then La Roux and Little Boots combined and is probably why she got a Brit award and they didn't. We very nearly captured that moment in this photo here:
Wow. And you thought we were only good for tossing out a few words hither and dither. As you can see, we're pretty amazing photographers too.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Lightning strikes thrice?
Remember when the Arctic Monkeys were like The Beatles or something? Getting mobbed at supermarkets, selling records by the lorry load, receiving plaudits for tying their laces. We like them, don't get it twisted, but it seems odd remembering how doolally everyone went. After all that Last Shadow Puppets malarkey, Alex Turner and his band of (not so) merry men are back with a new single, entitled 'Crying Lightning'.
The album, Humbug, was produced by Josh Homme from QOTSA and James Ford from Simian Mobile Disco, and from the swampy, bass-heavy dirge* that is 'Crying Lightning' we're assuming Homme had the reigns for this one. It sounds a bit non-descript first time round, there's no real chorus as such, and it's not as instant as all those old ones, but it gets better second time round. Nice pick 'n' mix-themed lyrics too. He's, like, a real poet, isn't he?
* in the nicest possible sense of that word.
The album, Humbug, was produced by Josh Homme from QOTSA and James Ford from Simian Mobile Disco, and from the swampy, bass-heavy dirge* that is 'Crying Lightning' we're assuming Homme had the reigns for this one. It sounds a bit non-descript first time round, there's no real chorus as such, and it's not as instant as all those old ones, but it gets better second time round. Nice pick 'n' mix-themed lyrics too. He's, like, a real poet, isn't he?
* in the nicest possible sense of that word.
Monday, 6 July 2009
New Musick Monday
There's very little need to rake over the trauma of the results of this week's chart positions. As has been widely reported both here and elsewhere, Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' was beaten to the number 1 spot by a track called 'Evacuate The Dancefloor' by Cascada. Investigations are currently underway and the chart police hope to have some answers soon. For the time being, all we ask is for your patience during these traumatic times. Elsewhere, La Roux's debut album shifted around 60,000 copies to enter at number 2, cementing her place at the top of the 'fingers-crossed-at-least-one-of-these-new-for-2009-acts-sells-some-records' league.
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Lungs by Florence & The Machine
We're going to be honest right here and say we had huge reservations about Florence & The Machine. 'Kiss With A Fist' felt a bit too studied and mannered, whilst the image and the interviews created a kind of caricature of 'kooky'. Luckily, we're usually very wrong about most things, and Lungs is a fantastic debut that gets better with repeated listens. From the lush, harp-drenched 'Rabbit Heart' to the vein-popping emotion of 'Girl With One Eye' to the pure pop of 'Hurricane Drunk', it's an album that will surprise, enthrall and annoy in equal measure. Plus, she's brilliant live.
BOGLE ALL THE WAY TO THE SHOP AND STEAL A COPY
Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do by Major Lazer
For those not familiar with the concept behind Major Lazer, allow us to enlighten. Major Lazer is a one-armed Jamaican commando who battles the forces of darkness in a zombie war, whilst also running a night club. Said night club specialises in fusing dancehall with electro, or reggae with surf guitars, R&B with house, etc, etc. It's an intoxicating listen. In reality, the album is the work of producers Diplo and Switch, who have previously worked with acts like M.I.A, Santigold, Spank Rock and Tricky. Unlike the recently released N.A.S.A album (another producer-lead enterprise complete with starry line-up), Major Lazer have created an album that doesn't take itself too seriously. It also features some beats Missy would giver her left arm for (soz Missy. Call me yeah, we need to talk about that money you owe me).
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'Shark In The Water' by V.V. Brown
Sometimes a simple, summery pop song is all it takes. 'Shark In The Water' is V.V. Brown's third single, and is the kind of three minutes that make you think, "wow, this would sound brilliant on the radio". Unfortunately, most radio stations seem to disagree, which given the bilge they do play is frankly astonishing. Brown has recently ranted at this mystery via Twitter, which at 140 characters only, somewhat inhibits her disbelief. Then again, "what the fuck" is only thirteen characters long and seems to sum it up.
BUY THIS
Lungs by Florence & The Machine
We're going to be honest right here and say we had huge reservations about Florence & The Machine. 'Kiss With A Fist' felt a bit too studied and mannered, whilst the image and the interviews created a kind of caricature of 'kooky'. Luckily, we're usually very wrong about most things, and Lungs is a fantastic debut that gets better with repeated listens. From the lush, harp-drenched 'Rabbit Heart' to the vein-popping emotion of 'Girl With One Eye' to the pure pop of 'Hurricane Drunk', it's an album that will surprise, enthrall and annoy in equal measure. Plus, she's brilliant live.
BOGLE ALL THE WAY TO THE SHOP AND STEAL A COPY
Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do by Major Lazer
For those not familiar with the concept behind Major Lazer, allow us to enlighten. Major Lazer is a one-armed Jamaican commando who battles the forces of darkness in a zombie war, whilst also running a night club. Said night club specialises in fusing dancehall with electro, or reggae with surf guitars, R&B with house, etc, etc. It's an intoxicating listen. In reality, the album is the work of producers Diplo and Switch, who have previously worked with acts like M.I.A, Santigold, Spank Rock and Tricky. Unlike the recently released N.A.S.A album (another producer-lead enterprise complete with starry line-up), Major Lazer have created an album that doesn't take itself too seriously. It also features some beats Missy would giver her left arm for (soz Missy. Call me yeah, we need to talk about that money you owe me).
DOWNLOAD THIS
'Shark In The Water' by V.V. Brown
Sometimes a simple, summery pop song is all it takes. 'Shark In The Water' is V.V. Brown's third single, and is the kind of three minutes that make you think, "wow, this would sound brilliant on the radio". Unfortunately, most radio stations seem to disagree, which given the bilge they do play is frankly astonishing. Brown has recently ranted at this mystery via Twitter, which at 140 characters only, somewhat inhibits her disbelief. Then again, "what the fuck" is only thirteen characters long and seems to sum it up.
Air o soul
For some French duo Air are simply the Moby it's OK to like. For others, their seminal album Moon Safari is the soundtrack to many a lazy Sunday morning, eating french toast and reading The Observer. For a minority of people, follow-up 10,000 Hz Legend was actually the point they got interesting, and the promise that forthcoming album, Love 2, means a return to Moon Safari-esque swoonsome pop may be a disappoint for these lonely few.
Anywho, they're back and are offering up the first fruits of their labour for free! The fools, has the recession not reached France? This is called 'Do The Joy' and is apparently not the actual first single, but rather a taster for what's in store come October. So, what is in store? Well, there's shimmering keyboards, vintage synths, a heavily treated vocal and the general sense that Air's beating heart exists below a pane of perspex.
You need to click here to enter your email to then get a code, which you'll need to put into a box on the iTunes store and then download the song. Alternatively, you can just buy it for 79p and get on with your life.
Anywho, they're back and are offering up the first fruits of their labour for free! The fools, has the recession not reached France? This is called 'Do The Joy' and is apparently not the actual first single, but rather a taster for what's in store come October. So, what is in store? Well, there's shimmering keyboards, vintage synths, a heavily treated vocal and the general sense that Air's beating heart exists below a pane of perspex.
You need to click here to enter your email to then get a code, which you'll need to put into a box on the iTunes store and then download the song. Alternatively, you can just buy it for 79p and get on with your life.
What about the elephants?
The death of Michael Jackson seems to have brought out the worst in some people. Not only do we have to endure rolling news coverage in which Jean from Tescos gets asked what she thought were the reasons behind his alleged addiction to prescription drugs, but there's also the tabloid headlines ('Jackson buried without his brain' was the low point of today's coverage). What about the music, man? Well, thankfully Jackson's hits are still taking up a fair amount of space in the UK top 75. Unfortunately, the great British public chose to buy the new single by Cascada as opposed to 'Man In The Mirror', preventing Jackson from having a posthumous number 1, for now at least.
But, what does this magnum opus sound like I hear you cry? Surely, it's some kind of pop classic to deny 'Man In The Mirror'? Well, it's not, it's this:
It's Lady GaGa for people who find the real thing that bit too complex. Cheers guys.
To make matter worse, one of Vampire Weekend and some other dude have joined 'forces' as Discovery. It's basically a way of creating modern-day R&B but in an ironic, too-clever-by-half kind of way. You probably won't understand it to be honest. Anyway, they've covered the Jackson 5 classic, 'I Want You Back'.
It's too early for Jackson to be turning in his grave, surely?
But, what does this magnum opus sound like I hear you cry? Surely, it's some kind of pop classic to deny 'Man In The Mirror'? Well, it's not, it's this:
It's Lady GaGa for people who find the real thing that bit too complex. Cheers guys.
To make matter worse, one of Vampire Weekend and some other dude have joined 'forces' as Discovery. It's basically a way of creating modern-day R&B but in an ironic, too-clever-by-half kind of way. You probably won't understand it to be honest. Anyway, they've covered the Jackson 5 classic, 'I Want You Back'.
It's too early for Jackson to be turning in his grave, surely?
Thursday, 2 July 2009
High voltage
On Monday, in a rage, Musick twittered (yuk!) something almost rude about the lovely Björk, which, as anyone that knows us will understand, is not a common occurrence. The reason for our ire? She keeps bloomin' postponing the release of her new 2xCD, 2xDVD box set type thing, Voltaic. It was first mooted last year, then was due out in May, then June and now it's next Monday. Having risked dehydration on a tube to Covent Garden and then marched into Fopp expecting to be greeted with some deluxe artwork and gorgeous live songs, we were instead faced with the salty tang of disappointment.
But, fear not, because a guardian angel came to our rescue and SENT US A COPY! FOR FREE! EXCLUSIVE! Well, we do help out with something TOP SECRET in order to earn such luxuries, but if we told you we'd have to kill you. Needless to say, it was all worth the wait in the end.
Here's the brilliant 'Who Is It' taken from the Paris show that makes up one of the DVDs. Please note expensive-musical-instrument-fans that Damien Taylor from Björk's band is using a Tenori-on. Put that in your pipe and smoke it Little Boots.
Special.
But, fear not, because a guardian angel came to our rescue and SENT US A COPY! FOR FREE! EXCLUSIVE! Well, we do help out with something TOP SECRET in order to earn such luxuries, but if we told you we'd have to kill you. Needless to say, it was all worth the wait in the end.
Here's the brilliant 'Who Is It' taken from the Paris show that makes up one of the DVDs. Please note expensive-musical-instrument-fans that Damien Taylor from Björk's band is using a Tenori-on. Put that in your pipe and smoke it Little Boots.
Special.
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