Video Premiere: Boy George – “King Of Everything”

Jared Braden — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 22:02:01 +0000

Boy George has finally released a music video to accompany his new single “King Of Everything.” The song is the first single to be lifted from his forthcoming studio album, This Is What I Do, which is scheduled for release on October 28th courtesy of his own record label (Very Me Records) in partnership with Kobalt Label Services (KLS).

This Is What I Do, his first new album of original material in 18 years, was written by George and longtime writing partners John Themis, Kevan Frost and Richie Stevens. The LP will also feature guest spots from DJ Yoda, Kitty Durham of Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Scottish guitarist Ally McErlaine of Texas, Dreadzone’s MC Spee and Nizar Al Issa.

“King Of Everything”, which is out now on iTunes, is about a wife-beating boxer trying to make amends with his victim. Check out the music video.

Single Review: Berlin – “It’s the Way”

Jared Braden — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:55:23 +0000

Pioneering synth pop band Berlin is back with a brand new studio album titled Animal. Unfortunately, Berlin opted to release the ballad “It’s The Way” as the first single from the album. Weighed down by dated, sappy production, it is the absolute weakest track on the new LP. “It’s The Way” has potential, and lead singer Terri Nunn has never sounded better; but the lifeless production makes the song feel void of any real emotion. This song could have been good, but the arrangement and production doesn’t let it come anywhere close to its potential. From the band that brought us one of the greatest ballads of the 80s (Take My Breath Away), this is a huge disappointment.

On a more positive note, for the most part, Berlin’s new album, Animal, is fantastic. It also appears Berlin has chosen “Animal” as the next single. That’s a step in the right direction. Take a listen to “It’s The Way” and a remix of “Animal” below.

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Video Premiere: Boy George – “King Of Everything”

Single Review: Berlin – “It’s the Way”