U.K. synth-pop veterans Erasure will release “Reason” on November 24th as the second single from their new album, The Violet Flame, out now via Mute. The 9-track EP single includes the new b-side “Die 4 Love” plus remixes of “Reason” by Parralox, Carter Tutti, and JRMX.. The release also features the Jochen Simms remix of “Dead of Night” and the GRN ... Read More »
Black Taxi Releases “Final Days” Lyric Video
Black Taxi have released a lyric video for “Final Days,” the lead single off their new studio album, Electroshock Death Grip. The band recorded the album, which is their third full-length release, at No Shame Labs in New York City with producer Jacob Wagner. ”Electroshock Death Grip is our first full length album since 2011, the band recently told Diffuser.fm. ... Read More »
Stars To Release “No One Is Lost” On October 14th
Canadian synthpop group Stars — Amy Millan, Evan Cranley, Patrick McGee, Chris Seligman and Torquil Campbell, with Chris McCarron — will release their seventh studio album, No One Is Lost, on October 14th via ATO records. For the new album, Stars inherited the Mile End rehearsal space last December above the now defunct, Royal Phoenix nightclub in Montreal. The album ... Read More »
New Music: Take That – “These Days”
Take That will release their seventh studio album, III, on December 1st via Polydor. The album, their first since Jason Orange announced he was quitting the group, will be spearheaded by the Greg Kurstin produced single “These Days,” out November 23rd. The track is a nod to the sound that defined their early years, an out-and-out feel good pop smash that ... Read More »
Streaming: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Covers New Order’s “True Faith”
Pop diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been covering New Order’s 1987 hit “True Faith” live for a while now, but today we can hear it in all its studio glory. Just like Kylie’s recent cover of “Bette Davis Eyes”, Sophie has recorded the song for BBC Radio 2′s Sounds of the 80s compilation CD. New Order released “True Faith” in 1987 ... Read More »
Video Premiere: Geo Louis – “Him”
New York-based pop singer Geo Louis has premiered the music video for his new single “Him.” The clip that accompanies the song was inspired by Geo’s experience with a closeted actor. After moving to Los Angeles, Geo realized there were so many gay artists and actors who still felt threatened by the entertainment business to lead straight lives. After ending ... Read More »
Enter to win Heart On My Sleeve from Mary Lambert!
Out singer/songwriter Mary Lambert, perhaps best known for her work with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on the song “Same Love”, will release her debut album, Heart On My Sleeve, on October 14th by Capitol Records. Ahead of the release, I am giving away three (3) copies of the album. To enter, simply fill out the form at the bottom of ... Read More »
New Music: Charli XCX – “London Queen”
22-year-old singer/songwriter/artist Charli XCX has released “London Queen,” a new wave inspired track off her forthcoming album, Sucker, out December 16th. The track features production work from Justin Raisen, who is known for his work with Kylie Minogue and Sky Ferreira. From releasing her dark-pop record “True Romance” in 2013 to a wealth of critical acclaim, Charli has toured the ... Read More »