Album Cover: Miguel – ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’

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Miguel unveils the artsy cover for his sophomore album, Kaleidoscope Dream. Following the release of his micro EP Kaleidoscope Dream: The Water Preview, he will release his second EP Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview to iTunes on September 11.

Due October 2, the follow-up to his 2010 debut All I Want Is You features 11 tracks including the single “Adorn” and production from Salaam Remi, Pop & Oak, and Jerry Wonda.

“It’s definitely a progressive album,” the 25-year-old singer told Mina SayWhat. “I would describe it as being progressive in the sense that I’m taking a lot of my more alternative influences and incorporating them.”

See the tracklisting below.
1. “Adorn”
2. “Don’t Look Back”
3. “Use Me”
4. “Do You…”
5. “Kaleidoscope Dream”
6. “The Thrill”
7. “How Many Drinks?”
8. “Where’s the Fun in Forever?”
9. “Arch & Point”
10. “Pussy Is Mine”

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Mika: Origin of Love Cover and Tracklisting

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Release Date
UK - 8th October, Everywhere else - 17th September.

Tracklisting

Standard:
1. Origin of Love
2. Lola
3. Stardust
4. Make You Happy
5. Underwater
6. Overrated
7. Kids
8. Love You When I'm Drunk
9. Step With Me
10. Popular Song
11. Emily
12. Heroes
13. Celebrate Feat. Pharell Williams
14. Make You Happy (Miami edit)

Deluxe (2nd Disc):
1. Celebrate (acoustic)
2. Origin of Love (acoustic)
3. Kids (acoustic)
4. Love You When I'm Drunk (acoustic)
5. Overrated (acoustic)
6. Elle me dit
7. Tah Dah
8. Stardust (Benny Benassi mix)
9. Celebrate (Rivera remix)

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FLORENCE WELCH INVITES HARRY STYLES TO DO SOME BACKING VOCALS

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Following on from his escapades at Reading Festival this weekend, Harry Styles seems to have bagged himself a job offer from Florence Welch - if he's not too knee deep in clunge busy with the ladies to accept it.

Harry was hanging out with Florence and her Machine backstage at Reading, before he watched their set from the side of the main stage.

"Flo sang What Makes You Beautiful as her warm-up song in tribute to him," a source told The Sun,

"She told him if he ever wanted to sing backing vocals with the band on stage, he was more than welcome.”

There we go Haz, if you're finding times are a bit hard and money's getting tight - what with the daily struggles of trying to get your band played on the radio or a major label to pay attention, Florence has a tidy offer for you.

We can imagine him in some long floaty sleeves for her next video already...


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Pet Shop Boys: 'Pop music is very ego-driven these days'

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Pet Shop Boys have branded modern pop music "very ego-driven".

The electro duo, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, send up the self-obsessed approach of today's chart stars in 'Ego Music', a track from their new album 'Elysium'. The song features tongue-in-cheek lyrics such as "I am my own demographic, what does that say about me?" and "In a sea of negativity, I am statue of liberty, that's why people love me".

When asked whether the song was inspired by Lady Gaga, Tennant told Attitude: "It's not specifically about Lady Gaga, it's about the modern pop star. Pop music is very ego-driven these days. The modern pop lyric is like a diary almost. In other words, people don't imagine, they just say what it is... A lot of lines [in the song] are direct quotes from what people say in interviews. 'I am my own demographic' is a direct quote."

Tennant also claimed that today's pop artists are only able to present their thoughts in a very literal fashion. He added: "If you look at the lyrics that Boy George wrote in Culture Club, or even Adam Ant and Gary Numan - 'Are Friends Electric?' - and compare that, or 'Karma Chameleon' with a contemporary pop song, they don't have the artistry or the imagination or the sense of metaphor. It's like it hasn't even occurred to anyone to have that."

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MTV gives good reviews to Mariah Carey's Triumphant

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Mariah Carey reached deep into her visual catalog for her just-released "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" video.

The boxing-themed clip features classic MC fashion looks — a body-hugging gown or two, a shimmering Vegas-ready mini and, of course, an abs-baring top with matching skirt, all in shades of gold.

The Nick Cannon-directed video(no wonder) follows the story of a young fighter (Meek Mill) as he enters the ring with his promoter (Rick Ross, wearing chinchilla) and his ring girl (Carey) by his side. As the two sit front row cheering him on, along with DJ Khaled (who, unlike Meek and Ross, isn't actually featured on the track), Meek attempts to take down his competition one right hook at a time.

As the video closes out, Meek is, well, triumphant over his competition, knocking out his opponent, much to the delight of his pals. In the end, the video is really all about Carey, who stands alone in the ring in her barely there skin-tight get-up, singing about overcoming adversity, while glitter falls from the ceiling.

The video was shot last month in New York City. The song is the lead single off her next studio album, due next year. It was co-produced by longtime Carey collaborator Jermaine Dupri as well as Bryan-Michael Cox and features collaborators like Mill and the Bawse himself.

"Meek adds an excitement, a newness to the record that is pretty rare right now," Carey said in a conference call with reporters earlier this month. "Working with Ross and Meek on the same record was incredible. Obviously, Ross is a star and everybody loves him. I'm a fan of his music. I really, really wanted to work with him. I love the tone of his voice. I think the contrast of his voice and mine would be something special. I always like to do collaborations that people might think are different."

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cher lloyd reveals american "sticks + stones" album cover

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Rita Ora Scores Her Third UK #1 Single

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Rita Ora has scored her third Official Number 1 single today (Sunday, August 19) with new track How We Do (Party) debuting at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.

The 21-year-old singer - who was signed by Jay-Z to his Roc Nation record label - is undoubtedly the breakthrough artist of the year. After making her chart debut back in February guesting on DJ Fresh’s single Hot Right Now, Rita returned to Number 1 in May with her own track - R.I.P. FT Tinie Tempah - and today she’s done it all over again with How We Do (Party). All three tracks have broken the 100,000 sales barrier during their first week on sale.

“I can't believe I'm the first artist this year to have three Number 1 singles in a row!” Rita told OfficialCharts.com. “It’s really inspiring, I really appreciate all the support I've been getting from my fans and the media. This is already the best year ever!”

Rita’s debut album, ORA, will be released on August 27.

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The Killers Cover NME + Battle Born Tracklist

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Deluxe edition
Carry Me Home
Flesh And Bone (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
Prize Fighter

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Christina Aguilera TWEETS about shooting her ALBUM COVER PHOTOSHOOT today!

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Taylor Swift tops iTunes in 25 countries, on track for record digital sales

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"Country-pop singer Taylor Swift has shot to the top of iTunes in 25 countries with her new single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and is poised for a record digital sales debut on next week's Billboard chart.

The song went to the top of iTunes in the United States just an hour after it was released on Monday, and has since reached No. 1 in Australia, Canada, Brazil, Finland and 20 other nations."

"Released on Monday night, the song is reportedly heading to first-week downloads in the 600,000 range, which would make the breakup anthem the fastest selling song ever by a female artist. (Lady Gaga currently holds that record with “Born This Way,” which was downloaded 448,000 times in its first frame.)

There’s one song Taylor probably will probably not outsell, though: “Right Round” by Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha, which sold 636,000 songs in a single week in 2009. Still, if she climbs past Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend,” which moved 521,000 editions in its first week, she’ll have the second-best sales week in digital history. Not too shabby."



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Soundgarden confirm their comeback album will be released in November

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Soundgarden have confirmed that their long-awaited comeback studio album will be released in November.

The grunge veterans, who split up in 1996, last released an album in that same year and have been working on its follow-up since they reunited in 2010.

Speaking to Rolling Stone about their new album, guitarist Kim Thayil promised that the band's as yet untitled new LP will be "little weird". He also confirmed a release date of November 12 in the UK and November 13 in the US for the record.

Asked about the album, Thayil said: "It re-establishes that we still rock, we're still heavy, and we're still a little weird." He also confirmed that tracks titled 'Blood On The Valley Floor' and 'A Thousand Days Before' will appear on the record. Speaking about the latter, Thayil described it as "a little Indian thing and some chicken-pickin. We call it 'country and eastern.'"

Earlier this year, Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell told NME that the band's follow-up to 1996's 'Down On The Upside' would "pick up where they left off".

He said of this: "We have an album coming out in the fall. It's kind of hard to describe, it's sort of picking up where we left off. There's a lot of different feels on the album. We're a band where every single member contributes music so that makes it very diverse. It's a very rich album with a lot of different moods to it."

He continued: "I'm looking forward to putting out a whole album, where you get a collection of songs. We're an album-orientated band, so I look forward to getting into long-form listening. That seems to have disappeared over the last 10 years, people seem to know be more into one song at a time."

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Kendrick Lamar Teams With Lady Gaga For September Single

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One Direction fanzine's Caroline Flack article sparks sexism row

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A One Direction fanzine has been criticised after it featured a "voodoo doll" of TV presenter Caroline Flack who dated one of the band's members, Harry Styles.

One Direction & Friends dubbed Flack, who presents ITV2's The X Factor spinoff, The Xtra Factor, an "old woman" and "foul mistress" who spends her time reading hate mail and looks like a goat.

The US magazine featured a picture of Flack with pins sticking out of her, highlighting her so-called "crows' feet" and "dirty blonde dye job".

It criticised the 32-year-old for dating Styles, who is 18, saying "date boys your age, not your shoe size" and added: "Note: zero engagement rings. Because no one wants to be with her."

Irish TV and radio presenter Conor Behan said on Twitter: "This article for One Direction fans slating Caroline Flack is hideously sexist and has gone viral for obvious reasons."

 

Others used Twitter to describe it as "pretty disgusting and immature" and "astoundingly horrible". Another added: "Where THIS is deemed appropriate in a fan magazine aimed at young female One Direction fans."

The One Direction magazine, published by Topix Media Lab, is described on iTunes as the "greatest magazine dedicated to the greatest band in the world".

New York-based Topix Media says it manufactures "best in class mass market consumer magazines".

Its titles also include Celebrity Astrology, Reality Stars – Where Are They Now? and A Tribute to TV's Greatest Judges.

Its website says it has a team "comprised of the most talented editors, writers and designers in the magazine industry".

The One Direction article, published earlier this year, began: "Never before have 1D fans united in greater numbers than to share their 'feelings' for Caroline Flack, the old woman who dated Harry Styles."

"She was the host of England's The X Factor where 1D got their break. But today she spends her time reading hate mail. So to help you, here's voodoo doodoo Caroline."

The X Factor returns to ITV1 on Saturday, with Flack due to appear at a launch event for the show on Thursday.

A spokeswoman for One Direction said the magazine was not an official band magazine.

Topix Media had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publication.

Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project which highlighted the article on Twitter, said: "It is hugely irresponsible to print things like this in a magazine which is aimed at young women who are extremely vulnerable to the influence of the media.

"It reinforces hugely damaging gender stereotypes and the idea that it is socially acceptable for women to be judged purely on the basis of their looks, that it is absolutely disgusting if you dare to have a wrinkle.

"It also reinforces the idea that women should prioritise men and boys above all else and particularly their relationships with each other and their own self-esteem."

She added: "It also utterly ignores Harry Styles' participation in the relationship. On a wider level this is already a huge problem in the treatment of high-profile relationships, constantly focusing the blame on the woman and abusing people on social media."

 

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Timbaland and Missy Elliott deny any role in posthumous Aaliyah album

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Two of Aaliyah's best-known collaborators have denied they will play any role in the late singer's forthcoming album, helmed by Drake. Timbaland and Missy Elliott "will not be participating" in the posthumous LP, they said on Monday, despite recent claims by the project's label, Blackground Records.


"Although Missy and Timbaland always strive to keep the memory of their close friend alive, we have not been contacted about the project, nor are there any plans at this time to participate," Mona Scott-Young, Elliott's manager, said. "We've seen the reports surfacing that they have been confirmed to participate but that is not the case. Both Missy and Timbaland are very sensitive to the loss still being felt by the family, so we wanted to clear up any misinformation being circulated."

Last week, Drake unveiled a new single, Enough Said, incorporating his own raps and an unreleased vocal by Aaliyah, who died in 2001. The song was produced by his longtime associate, Noah "40" Shebib. Blackground, which was founded by Aaliyah's uncle, confirmed an entire album is in the works, executive-produced by Drake and Shebib. "The idea [is] to release new music for her die-hard fans, and also reintroduce her music to a new generation that doesn't really understand how much influence she has [had]," Blackground's Jomo Hankerson, Aaliyah's cousin, told Billboard. Shebib is "heavily involved" with the music, he said, and Drake will appear on several more songs. (There's SO much wrong with this!!!!!)

Immediately, fans were asking about Elliott and Timbaland. The two musicians were crucial to Aaliyah's best-known album, 1996's One in a Million, and have been outspoken defenders of her legacy. In a radio interview, Timbaland said he had not been approached by Drake or Blackground. But Hankerson insisted both artists were in talks with the label. "A lot of [it] is still up in the air, but I can tell you that Timbaland will definitely be involved," he said. "Missy will definitely be involved."

Or maybe not. Instead of joining up with Drake and Shebib, Elliott and Timbo seem to have allied themselves with Aaliyah's brother, who has opposed the record. "There is no official album being released and supported by the family," Rashad Haughton wrote on Facebook . "We have nothing but love and respect for [Aaliyah's] memory and for her loved ones left behind still grieving her loss," Elliott and Timbaland said. "Tim and I carry Aaliyah with us every day, like so many of the people who love her. She will always live in our hearts."

Aaliyah was 22 when she died in a plane crash in the Bahamas. After three albums and seven top 20 singles, her first posthumous LP, I Care 4 U, reached No 4 in the UK.




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MUSIC NEWS- Six comebacks the world needs right now

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The Chinese zodiac got it wrong -- 2012 is not the Year of the Dragon, it's the Year of the Comeback.

Granted, the music scene seldom lacks artists trying to claw back to the toppermost of the poppermost. But lately, there are so many on the comeback trail it needs a passing lane.

The most recent offenders, of course, are The Spice Girls. For those who missed it, Ginger, Scary, Dopey, Curly and Tinky-Winky emerged from their Austin Powers freeze-drying chambers to ask us what we really really want for the umpteen millionth time at the Olympics closing ceremonies (what I really really wanted? To see those cabs they were riding explode).

The Spice cadets are hardly unique, sadly. We've already seen comebacks this year by everyone from Neil Young and Crazy Horse to The Tea Party, Stone Roses and Refused. And there's plenty more due this fall, thanks to new albums from No Doubt, Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado, Ben Folds Five, Aerosmith, Soundgarden, Platinum Blonde and others.

As usual, though, the artists you'd actually like to hear from again never seem to show up. Here are six comebacks that really would spice up our life:




ABBA

Last Heard: Dancing off into the sunset after 1981's The Visitors, their own personal musical Waterloo.

Why We Need Them: To add some melody to modern EDM, which often displays all the musicality of a malfunctioning dial-up modem.

Key to Success: Fitting into their old costumes.

Likelihood: Poor. In 2000, they famously turned down a $1 billion to tour. So unless Bill Gates or Warren Buffet is upping that ante, we're SOL.


David Bowie

Last Heard: Ziggy ditched fame and embraced his golden years after his Reality album in 2003.

Why We Need Him: Because he's David Freaking Bowie -- and last time we checked, no one has even come close to replacing him.

Key to Success: Just show up and sing, dude. That's all we ask.

Likelihood: Poor. Bowie is rumoured to have battled health issues since going into seclusion/retirement/whatever. So don't hold your breath for the return of the thin white duke.


Justin Timberlake

Last Heard: Making with the freak-freak on 2006's FutureSex/LoveSounds -- unless you count SNL digital shorts like D--- in a Box.

Why We Need Him: It's time for some XY-chromosome posters to counterbalance the estrogen wave of RiRi, Katy, Carly Rae and Bieber.

Key to Success: Three words -- Bring. Sexy. Back.

Likelihood: Fair. As recently as last week, JT denied he was working on a "crazy" new album. So you know he totes is.


OutKast

Last Heard: On the eclectic and inconsistent Idlewild soundtrack back in 2006 -- though Big Boi and Andre 3000 have touched base on a cut or two since.

Why We Need Them: Because neither one of these codependent geniuses seems able to close successfully on his own.

Key to Success: Whatever the heck they were on when they made masterpieces like Stankonia and Speakerboxx/The Love Below.

Likelihood: Unknown. Neither seems especially opposed to the idea -- or particularly enthused about it.


Triumph

Last Heard: Plunging over the Edge of Excess in 1993 -- though Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore are on good terms.

Why We Need Them: To lay some CanCon power-trio might on the line against all those aging American rockers.

Key to Success: Levine's moustache. Oh, and enough pyro to scare Rammstein.

Likelihood: Good. They reunited at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2008 (the CD/DVD is out Aug. 28).


Fugazi

Last Heard: Settling things after The Argument in 2001.

Why We Need Them: To save punk rock from being diluted and sold to Hot Topic once and for all.

Key to Success: Reconnecting with the passion and intelligence that fuelled post-hardcore manifestos like Repeater and Red Medicine.

Likelihood: Possible. Though it sure won't be for the money -- the Washington punks were famous for their $5 tickets and $10 albums.



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ALANIS Morissette debuts 'Havoc', reveals US tour dates, and more

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If you (like me!) were coming of age in the '90s, just as important as your Z.Cavs, Wigwam socks, and baby tees was your Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill CD. From You Can’t Do That on Television through to her 17-year music career, complete with Grammys, a Golden Globe nom, and Juno awards galore, Alanis rocks. In the four years since her last album, she's gotten married, given birth to her son, and written and recorded her latest album Havoc and Bright Lights, out August 28. And today, I have the pleasure of bringing you her brand-new song “Havoc,” which shows off a softer side of Alanis. Introspective, thoughtful, and unwavering, she says “'Havoc' refers to the challenges and consequences of taking responsibility and recovering from different addictions.” Listen here while you read on about all her latest obsessions!




My current obsessions are: Hope Gillerman essential oils. Rag and Bone jeans. Grenache red wine.
The movie I know every word to is: Grease
The album I listen to non-stop is: Eric Hutchinson and Gotye
The first concert I ever went to was: Jane Siberry when I was 10 years old
The book I am obsessed with is: Diamond in Your Pocket by Gangaji
My most perfect meal is: Quinoa, Kale, Beans, Garlic Tahini, Sprouts. With hot sauce on the side.
My most perfect cocktail is: A dirty martini, light on the dirty. Or any martini at the Duke hotel in London
The website I am obsessed with is: innerbonding.com and hsperson.com
The vacation spots I am obsessed with are: Fiji, Maldives, Big Sur
The items in my closet I am obsessed with are: My collection of purses--latest, the Louis Vuitton collaboration with Sophia Coppolla, my Sergio Rossi, Valentino and Dior heels
The TV show I’m obsessed with is: Breaking Bad
My favorite person to follow on Twitter is: [my husband] Souleye
The next time I have time to myself, I am going to: Putter my face off... and arrange all my perfumes, burn incense, sit in the hot tub, and pray
My craziest tour moment was: While singing for the Pope at an end-world-debt event, I was busting my bandmate's chops for singing in an opera voice while we were both using side-by-side porta potties, only to walk out and see that it was Andrea Bocelli (!!!)
My current girl crush is: Charlotte Gainsbourg
The first celeb I was ever obsessed with was: Ralph Macchio
My hidden talent is: Interior design, hair cutting, jewelry designing, manicure giving, make-up application, an informal but well-educated therapist!
My favorite memory from You Can't Do That On Television: Vanessa Lindores forgiving me for commenting on her blouse, which was so inconsiderate on my part. She was always so kind to me and my overly-precocious over-steppings.

Don’t miss Alanis performing live on her North American tour this Fall to promote the release of her brand new album “Havoc and Bright Lights” (out Aug 28). Tickets go on sale on August 17th – check back here or at Facebook.com/alanismorissette for show details as well as pre-sale and ticket information!
8/25/12 Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
8/26/12 Huntington, NJ – The Paramount
8/29/12 Atlantic City, NJ – House of Blues
9/24/12 San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s
9/26/12 Pomona, CA – Fox Theater
9/29/12 Las Vegas, NV – Desert Breeze Park Main Stage – ‘KMBX Bite of Las Vegas’
10/2/12 Big Sur, CA – Henry Miller Library
10/4/12 Vancouver, BC – Center for Performing Arts
10/5/12 Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
10/7/12 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
10/8/12 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
10/10/12 Denver, CO – Paramount
10/12/12 Minneapolis, MN – State Theater
10/13/12 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater
10/15/12 Toronto, ON Sound Academy
10/16/12 Montreal, QC Metropolis
10/17/12 Boston, MA House of Blues
10/19/12 Waterbury, CT Palace Theater
10/22/12 New York, NY Terminal 5
10/23/12 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
10/25/12 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
10/26/12 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
10/28/12 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center – ‘The Mix 96.5 Bosom Ball’ radio show
10/30/12 Austin, TX Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
11/1/12 Phoenix, AZ Comerica

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