1.3.11

Dr. Dre-Eminem-Skylar Grey "I NEED A DOCTOR"

Eminem came back last year and he's now reviving Dr . Dre with the beautifully eery vocals of Sklyar Grey in the second single I Need a Doctor  from Dre's Kush.  

24.2.11

THE BLACK KEYS "HOWLIN" FOR YOU"

The Black Keys are at it again with their new video, Howlin' For You, shooting a Tarantinoesque film trailer as their video. 

STEED LORD "123 IF YOU WANT ME"

Coming from Iceland, Steed Lord give you something to brighten up your dreary day. Neon-technicolor geishas...

23.2.11

CHERIE LILY "WERK"

Cherie Lily, fitness enthusiast and music guru, is hitting us hard with her Houserobics track, WERK. The song is inspired by the NYC Drag Vogue Balls and her mad love for fitness. There's a guest appearance of her right-hand man Andrew WK in the video as well.

The Inaugural Governor's Ball Music Festival June 18th

Spring is on it's way and Summer is coming even faster so that means more incredible concerts on Governor's Island via the Governor's Ball. The inaugural won't have any overlapping sets coming from its two stages, giving us 12 hours of music. Some of the performers will be Girl Talk, Empire of the Sun, Pretty Lights, Big Boi (Outkast), Neon Indian, Miami Horror, a DJ set from Passion Pit plus more acts to be announced.  Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 24th @ 10am. Here's the video announcement giving you some of the acts performing.

22.2.11

LYKKE LI "WOUNDED RHYMES" Sneak Peek

Set for a March 1st release in the U.S. and February 28th in the U.K., Lykke Li's, Wounded Rhymes, will continue you her ascent into the music world. She creates her own sound with her incredible voice and lyrics that'll hit you hard-in a good way.  

21.2.11

CUT COPY "NEED YOU NOW"

Earlier we gave you a taste of Cut Copy's first song Need You Now from their new CD Zonoscope. Here's the video which is what we expected and kind of not what we expected from them. It's quirky and awkward and full of athletic aspirations...

NEW VILLAGER "LIGHTHOUSE"

Brooklyn based artists and musicians come forth with another work of visual art, Lighthouse. From the music to the highly creative costumes, the mix of this is boundless and shows that creativity and real individuality exists in the music industry. Their CD is set to be released in June

19.2.11

RADIOHEAD "LOTUS FLOWER"

You've got to give it to Radiohead and Thom Yorke for always doing their own thing. This video is utterly perfection and its right on in so many ways.  Strut your stuff Thom. Lotus Flower is from their CD The King of Limbs.

18.2.11

BETH DITTO "I WROTE THE BOOK" PREMIERE VIDEO

Here's the video for Beth Ditto's first single I Wrote the Book from her EP, Deconstruction, to be released on March 8th.  Get Ready!

17.2.11

BEST COAST "BOYFRIEND"

Looks like winter is finally thawing out...maybe!  Here's Best Coast's Boyfriend to get us into the spring/summer vibe.

14.2.11

BETH DITTO "I WROTE THE BOOK"

We admit to posting many of the songs of Beth Ditto's EP Deconstruction. This is the woman and the music everyone needs to be focusing their attention towards in 2011. This song, I Wrote the Book, is by far the one song that can easily do well with the dance/pop genres, so let's hope the people give it go. 

MEN "WHO AM I TO FEEL SO FREE"

MEN, the trio from brooklyn have finally released their first single, Who Am I to Feel So Free, which is from their new CD, Talk  About Body.  It says so much more than other recent songs about independence and individuality and the video is well....just watch.

13.2.11

BETH DITTO "OPEN HEART SURGERY"

While most are clamoring over Gaga's attention seeking behaviour at the Grammys and the release of an unoriginal single, there's Beth Ditto from the Gossip who is a true original from her style and all the way to her sound. Here's an impressive track, Open-Heart Surgery, from her EP Deconstruction. 

CHIDDY BANG "REBEL"

In great expectations of their new release Swelly Life, here's a new song Rebel.  We're sure this only a dose of what is to come.

11.2.11

DETAILS MARCH 2011 The Body-The REBIRTH of THE MALE SUPERMODEL

Over the years there's always been talk of the rebirth of the Supermodel which always pertained to the female supermodel. Supermodels like Naomi, Christy, Linda, Cindy, and Kate but there really hasn't been any male supermodels in a long while. With the March issue of DETAILS, there may be new hope for the male Supermodel with DETAILS  adding a new section call The Body.  The cover guys include Sean O'Pry, Noah Mills, and Arthur Kulkov. It's been a long time since a male model has been on the cover of any American Men's magazine let alone three. It'll hit the stands on February 15th.

Emmanuelle Alt Carine Roitfeld The Dilemma

With the sudden departure of the ultimate Carine Roitfeld at French Vogue and the quick replacement with Emmanuelle Alt, there was huge speculation of why and what really happened behind the scenes. The impressive, as always, Cathy Horyn, helps us all sort it out.

SCOTT CAMPBELL SUPREME TATTOO

Scott Campbell is surely one of the most talented and creative tattoo artists around. Check out this video from Matt BLACK premiering on NOWNESS.

Scott Campbell’s Skin Flick on Nowness.com.

10.2.11

The Strokes "UNDERCOVER OF DARKNESS"

The Strokes are prepping for their fourth CD, ANGLES, with their first track Under Cover of Darkness.  It's quintessential Strokes...

9.2.11

JENNY O "WELL OK HONEY"

Jenny O coming form Los Angeles released her Home EP and her single, Well OK Honey,  and video demonstrates she has her own style. All worth taking a look and listen to today.

8.2.11

YOUNG GALAXY "WE HAVE EVERYTHING"

Canadian trio, Young Galaxy, is giving us some dreamy pop with We Have Everything, to help us get through the winter. It's an interesting choice to do an animated video for this song. Check it out.

KATE MOSS and LEA T LOVE MAGAZINE

Love Magazine celebrates some hardcore love with Kate Moss and Lea T shining bright on multiple covers. Lea T who is Ricardo Tisci's muse looks amazing to the ever ageless beauty Kate Moss. All just in time to save us from Fashion Week.

Barbra Streisand at The Grammy Awards

Performing at the Grammy Awards are Rihanna , Katy Perry, Willow Smith  and now Barbra Streisand will be singing her nominated song Love Is The Answer. It would be amazing if she also performed with Duck Sauce the song Barbra Streisand.

7.2.11

BETH DITTO "GOODNIGHT GOOD MORNING"

Once again, Beth Ditto has teamed up with Simian Mobile Disco after their success with the Cruel Intentions track, to release the EP, De Construction. It has only 4 songs so it is definitely an EP. Here's one of the songs Goodnight, Good Morning.

3.2.11

KITSUNE "PARISIEN"

Kitsune continues to move onward and upward with it's newest release, PARISIEN, which features the next wave of Parisian acts. It's set for release on February 21st. Here's a peek into the forthcoming Kitsune release. Oh yeah, a couple of our favorites are Jupiter's SAKE and
Destin's ADELAIDE.

JAMES BLAKE "THE WILHELM SCREAM"

OK, this will be our last post of James Blake today so let's do it with this incredible track and video for The Wilhelm Scream.  This video is a perfect match for the song and it's now on repeat. His self-titled CD is headed our way on February 7th and looks like it'll get us through this long winter.

JAMES BLAKE "UNLUCK"

Yes, James Blake's new CD is set for a February 7th release. Here's the Guardian's quick hit review. In the meantime take a listen to a talent who seems to be setting his own way. 

JAMES BLAKE "I NEVER LEARNT TO SHARE" Sound Remedy Remix

James Blake is set to release his CD on February 7 and there already have been a flurry of remixes of his tracks. One of the most impressive is Sound Remedy's, dub-step style, remix of I Never Learnt To Share. 

2.2.11

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN "THE MAGIC"

Joan as Police Woman aka Joan Wasser has released her CD, Deep Fields, along with the cool, sultry song, The Magic.  Watch the video and get caught up in her beautiful voice.  

KINGS of DARK DISCO "DARK DISCO"

Yes, it seems like it's a Kings Of Dark Disco day. Here's another fun video for their song Dark Disco.  Support them on itunes.

KINGS of DARK DISCO "CORPS de BALLET"

Danish group Kings Of Dark Disco give their own flair, style and electro pop that rivals the best. Check out their video for Corps de Ballet.  We're marching to the future.

MAGNETIC MAN w/ JOHN LEGEND "GETTING NOWHERE"

We brought you this amazing track back in September and now Magnetic Man with the amazing vocals of John Legend have released the video for Getting Nowhere.  The video is symbolic of the Four Horsemen that are released to start the great apocalypse. It's a cool visual for an amazing song.

1.2.11

TELONIUS "HIT ME" Bottin Remix

German based Telonius did a remake of the Ian Dury's song, Hit Me, giving it a modern disco electro twist. Check out the Bottin Remix along with the original mix.

LYKKE LI- I FOLLOW RIVERS Magician Remix

Here's Lykke Li's second track, I Follow Rivers, coming from her self-released CD Wounded Rhymes coming out March 1st. We're all looking forward to it.

31.1.11

THE VACCINES "IF YOU WANNA"

 Here's the UK import, The Vaccines, featuring the song If You Wanna. Can they live up to all the hype as being the newest import saving the world of music?

KIM ANN FOXMAN "CREATURE"

Kim Ann Foxman from the killer group Hercules and Love Affair is releasing her solo debut with CREATURE.  It's a strong blend of past, present and future.

KEREN ANN "MY NAME IS TROUBLE"

French songtress, Keren Ann, has a new CD, 101, set for release in February. Her first single and video is My Name Is Trouble is visually mesmerizing and highly addictive.