New Music Video - Ok Go "All Is Not Lost"

They continue to top themselves, bu it sucks that people don't actually listen to their music. Pilobolus, the dance group featured in the video, will be coming to DC for three nights next May.

Matt & Kim Have a Late Night

It's amazing how everyone is having fun; Matt and Kim(especially Kim), the lucky people in the band bench seats, and I'm sure Jimmy too. I love it when Matt jumps up on the band beach. I wish more artist had fun like this.

New Music - Wale "No One Like You"

Nigerians, and people who like Nigerian music, will recognize the sample.

Childish Gambino Announces New Album "Camp"

Untitled from Donald Glover on Vimeo.

I'm am so pumped for this, can't wait to go to another Gambino show.

Concert Review - Emily King

You can read my review of Emily King's concert at The Park at 14th here. She even signed copies of her new EP Seven, took pictures, and talked to her fans.

Setlist
Down
Radio
Never Be Lonely
It Was You
Ever After
Work To Do(Cover of The Isley Brothers)
Georgia
U & I
Walk In My Shoes

Kanye West & Jay Z Announce Watch the Throne Tour

9/22/11 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills

9/24/11 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

9/25/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

9/27/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center

9/28/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center

9/29/11 Washington DC Verizon Center

10/4/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

10/6/11 Chicago, IL United Center

10/7/11 Chicago, IL United Center

10/8/11 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

10/10/11 Denver, CO Pepsi Center

10/13/11 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

10/14/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

10/16/11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

10/17/11 Sacramento, CA Power Balance Pavilion

10/19/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

10/20/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

10/21/11 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena

10/25/11 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

10/26/11 Houston, TX Toyota Center

10/29/11 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

10/30/11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum

11/1/11 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena

11/3/11 Boston, MA TD Garden

New Music - 2AM Club "Hipster Girl"

Something is off about this. I want to like it, but it isn't quite there. Perhaps I'm too much of a hipster girl to like it.

New Discovery - Alfonso Velez

New Music - Sean Paul ft. Alexis Jordan "Got 2 Love U"

Foreign Friday - Why Don't We Love Lucy "Blue Monday"

Foreign Friday - Ntjam Rosie "In Need"

Foreign Friday - Faze "Am In the Mood"

Foreign Friday - Devlin "Brainwashed"

Foreign Friday - Nero "Promises"

Cover Stories - 30 Seconds to Mars "Where the Streets Have No Name"

Get More: 30 Seconds To Mars, MTV Unplugged, Music, More Music Videos

They covered the classic U2 song for their MTV Unplugged special. He sounds great, I think this might be the most clean Jared Leto's voice has been. Once again, go see 30 Seconds to Mars live, it's an experience. I don't quick understand the choir though, and why do they always have to be all black? Are there no white or Asian people in choirs?

Throwback - Roger "I Want To Be Your Man"

His face around the 0:24 mark is scary. I'm pretty sure she said thank you and kept it moving after he told her, hahaha.

Throwback - Deele "Two Occassions"

Hahahaha, I can't not laugh at their dance steps.

Throwback - Zhane "Groove Thing"

It doesn't have walking in it, but it is still a jam.

Throwback - Jade "Don't Walk Away"

I am clearly in a 90's jam kind of mood. If I think of another one that has walking in it, than this will be an official theme.

Throwback - Ce Ce Peniston "Keep On Walking"

THE JAM!! The breakdown is classic. Ashamed to say I didn't know who sang this until now. I just never looked it up.

New Music - Kanye West & Jay Z "Otis"

Fittingly, I posted the original track as a Throwback Thursday a bit ago. This is not Yeezy's best sample work, but it is still better than yet another dance track.

New Music Video - Sene "Good Thymes"

He is rather attractive, oh and he can rap too. For some reason, I think it would be better if he had a British accent.

Late Night - History of Rap 2

I was hoping some Wale or some form of gogo would slip in there, but atlas no. LOL at both of their lack of douging skills.

New Music Video - Forever the Sickest Kids "Summer Song"

Oh how I miss having a summer break...le sigh.

New Music Video - Chiodos "Notes In Constellations"

New Music Video - Cobra Starship ft. Sabi "You Make Me Feel"

Gabe Saporta looks and sounds the best he ever.....wait was that Robin Williams?

Just Cause - Doves "Catch the Sun"

Forgot about this song. The chorus is the best part.

Music News - Neon Indian, Mercury Prize, iHeartRadio Fest, Neon Hitch

Adele, PJ Harvey and Elbow Nominated for 2011 Mercury Prize (Spinner)

Lady Gaga, Coldplay Help iHeartRadio Fest Sell Out in Under 10 Minutes(Billboard)

Neon Indian Announces New Album (Pitchfork)

Neon Hitch Attempts To Train A “Bad Dog” In Her New Single (Idolator)

Hurts Remix Patrick Wolf (A Heart Is A Spade)

New Music Video - Beastie Boys " I Don't Play No Game I Can't Win"

The Beastie Boys Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win ft. Santigold from Beastie Boys

WOW!!!

Album Review - Little Dragon "Ritual Union"

Source:npr.com

Little Dragon has always been like this group that could have gone the Sade direction, but went more towards Zero 7. Their new album, Ritual Union, with its electronic-soul sound, isn't a complete change of pace for the band but it is a bit quirkier.

As a whole, I prefer Debute for the emotional ache you could feel in almost every song. But there are definitely some stand out tracks on this one. "Summertearz" sounds like a battle to not be sad during a time that should be happy. "Please Turn" and "Shuffle a Dream" have a bit of a Blondie sound in the background that stand out but don't dominate. And the title track, had my head bopping immediately.

Ritual Union is not a dance album, but remixers and Djs could have a field day with it. I can't wait to hear what they do with it. Listen to the full album on NPR.

New Discovery - We Are The Ocean "The Waiting Room"

We Are The Ocean 'The Waiting Room' by Hassle Records
I love this song; takes me back to my mosh pit days. *Only participated once, unintentional participation the rest of the time. Check out more of their stuff here.

New Music - Blink 182 "Up All Night"

Blink-182 Up All Night by UpxAllxNight
I'm a bit surprised I like it. Sounds enough like them without sounding outdated or trying too hard.

Billboard Mashup Mondays - The Wombats "Price Tag"

Now this is how it's done. They definitely made it their own.

Just Cause - The Jinxes "The Buh Bah Song"

If You Want (The Buh Bah Song) by The Jinxes
Simple and cute.

New Discovery - Albert Varga "Love Love Love"

Albert Vargas - LoveLoveLove by MrFamiliar
There is a Kenna feel to his stuff, I like it.

New Music Video - Paramore "Monster"

Paramore - Music - More Music Videos

I still haven't come around to this song; it sounds too much like their other stuff. And the video is meh. I still love you Hayley...and the rest.

New Music Video - Atmosphere "Last to Stay"

Get More: Atmosphere, Music, More Music Videos

Paging Chris Brown...paging Chris Brown, watch this video and then go take more anger management classes indefinitely. Domestic violence is taught just like racism and bigotry; passed down from generation to generation and it is up to the individual to decide whether they want to end the cycle.

New Music - Kindred the Family Soul ft. Raheem DeVaughn "We All Will Know"

Kindred The Family Soul "We All Will Know" feat. Raheem DeVaughn by R&B/Soul Promotions

New Music - Carl Thomas "It Aint Fair"

Music by Singersroom.com | More on Carl Thomas
I'm so surprised that I like it. Way to go whoever is on Carl Thomas's team. Listen to his other new track "Round 2" here.

Local Flavor - See-I "Soul Hit Man"

"Long time Thievery Corporation vocalists - Arthur “Rootz” Steele and Archie “Zeebo” Steele bring their band’s unique brand of Reggae – injected with heavy doses of Funk, Soul, Dub and Rock – with their debut self-titled album."
Catch them at their album release party on July 23rd at the Black cat. And pick up their self-titled debut album on July 28th.

New Discovery - Keisha Booker "Melt My Heart to Stone"

This is the best straightforward cover of Adele I have ever heard. Her voice is so close to Adele's without sounding like karaoke. And her cover of India Arie's "Ready For Love" is equally beautiful.

Music News - Spotify, Rolling Stones, D'Angelo

Wynter Gordon Joins Patrick Stump On Tour(Idolator)

OKP News: D’Angelo Threatens 11-Year Comeback(Okayplayer)

Spotify Launches in the U.S.(pitchfork)

Michelle Branch Moves 'Away from My Comfort Zone' on New Album(Billboard)

Rolling Stones Plan Possible Hyde Park 50th Anniversary Concert(Spinner)

Video of the Day - White Denim "Street Joy"

I give this video two gold stars and a powder blue tux!

Just Cause - Robin Thicke "A Milli"

Alan Thicke's son is so dang fine...and he can sing too, but he will not being put out any rap albums anytime soon. At least I hope not. This was clearly just something he did for fun.

New Discovery - New Villager "Lighthouse"

NewVillager - Lighthouse by iamsoundrecords
When the song started I hated the voice, I'm glad I kept listening. They sound like a of Scissor Sisters and any Erlend Oye lead band. Check out more about New Villager and their art here.

Foreign Friday - Lira Announces North American Tour

The South African singer will hit a couple of cities in the U.S this month. If you are going to be in one of these cities on the respective dates, you should check her out.

July 24 Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live
July 25 Annapolis, MD @ Rams Head
July 26 New York, NY @ S.O.B.’s
July 27 media day in NYC
July 28 Washington, DC @ Millennium Stage at Kennedy Center
July 29 Los Angeles, CA @ Brookfield Concert Series

Foreign Friday - Reik "Peligro"

I have been trying to figure out who sings this song for a bit now, so happy I found out.
Country: Mexico
Genre: Pop
Sounds like/Similar to: a mix of The Script and Enrique Inglesias
Random Fact: Won a Latin Grammy for Best Pop Album in 2009
website: http://reik.tv/home.php

New Music Video - Nneka "Soul is Heavy"

Can't wait to hear more new stuff.

Throwback - Cleopatra "Comin' Atcha"

I don't remember them being so pretty, hmm. Anywho, those braids should have been donated to the Smithsonian, everything should be burned. Oh how bad the 90's were for fashion.

Panda Bear Have a Late Night

If Travis Wall(So You Think You Can Dance?)choreographed a dance to this it would be A-MAH-ZING!

New Music Video - Phil Ade "One In a Million"

If most of those girls are not from DC, I will be surprised. On top of that, at least half of them probably went to Howard. Just an observation.

Throwback - TLC "No Scrubs"

I woke up, brushed my teeth, took a shower, got dressed, and took out the trash; the whole time the bridge to this song was stuck in my head. Must get it out!!

Throwback - 3LW "No More"

Her lisp is still annoying; she actually sounds better "rapping." Gees,those outfits are uber 90's; i.e not cute.

Paramore to Headline Fueled By Ramen 15th Anniversary Concert

Paramore will be headlining the first night of the three night event at Terminal 5 in NYC. The other bands will be announced here.

Patrick Stump Announces US Tour Dates

8/3 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
8/4 St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
8/6 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
8/7 Detroit, MI @ Magic Bag
8/8 Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
8/10 Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe
8/12 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
8/13 Providence, RI @ The Met
8/14 Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
8/16 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
8/17 Nashville, TN @ The Rutledge
8/20 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
8/21 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
8/22 Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
8/23 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Cafe
8/24 New Orleans, LA @ HOB Parish Room
8/26 Houston, TX @ HOB Bronze Peacock
8/27 Dallas, TX @ HOB Cambridge Room
8/28 Austin, TX @ Stubbs Jr.
8/30 Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch
9/1 San Diego, CA @ Anthology
9/2 Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café
9/3 Hermosa Beach, CA @ Saint Rocke

Live - Michael McDonald with The Roots "Taking It to the Streets"

Michael McDonald performed with The Roots, and Estelle, at the Philadelphia Fourth of July concert; performing some of his biggest hits. I swear I would marry this man for his voice alone....and maybe his Doobie Brother money, haha. I actually think he is attractive; I have a thing for silver foxes, well he would be more like a white lion or something.

New Music - Wallpaper "2 Pair a Shades"

Yes, you read correctly, it is "2 Pair A Shades," not "2 Pair of Shades." It has a nice summery feel, I can see it played on a CW show; probably 90210. Listen to it here.

Just Cause - Mister Heavenly "Pineapple Girl"

If you are a Pysch fan, and a fan of delicious flavor(Psych reference), then you know this should be on next season.

New-ish What's Up Africa

Okay it's not so new, but better late than never. I love Ikenna Azuike, he's so.... theatrical.

New Music - Colbie Caillat ft. Common "Favorite Song"

G.O.O.D Music! Yes, that is Colbie Caillat and Common. Caillat started out her career with a more R&B style so this is not too surprising. I really like it, it has a Natasha Bedingfield vibe.

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2011 Line-Up Announced

The Virgin Mobile FreeFest will be on September 10 this year, still at Merriweather Post Pavillion...ugh. Some highlights from the line up are The Black Keys, Cee Lo Green, Big Sean, Two Door Cinema Club, Empire of the Sun, and more.

Cover Stories - Adele "I Can't Make You Love Me"

As much as I love Adele and think she has a absolutely beautiful voice, no one can sing this song like Bonnie Raitt. I'm a little surprised that I'm saying this but I liked Justin Vernon's cover better.

New Music Video - Cee Lo ft. Wiz Khalifa "Bright Lights, Bigger City" Remix

I guess the Atari won this round.

Just Cause - Erland and the Carnival "Springtime"

Eerie but soothing...I like it.

Popped Music Festival Announced

It's a pretty good line-up. All sorts of yes to Kreayshawn being on the bill, haha. Watch the announcement video here.

Foreign Friday - Belanova "One, Two , Three, Go"

Country: Mexico
Genre: Electro-pop
Similar to/Sounds like: toned down versions of Le Tigre and CSS.
website: www.universalmusica.com/belanova

Foreign Friday - Vera Winter "Du gör mig rädd"

She has such a sweet voice.
Country: Sweden
Genre: Folk
website: verawinter.com

Foreign Friday - Retta "Tomorrow"

This is her new video.
Country: Nigeria
Genre:Pop, soul
Similar to: Angel Taylor, Alison Carney, VV Brown
Stand out track: "Kolo For You"
Accomplishments: NEA nomination for Most Promising Act to Watch

Foreign Friday - Secret

Country:Korea
Genre: Pop(K-Pop)
Sounds like/Similar to: Every girl group ever
Why they stand out: They can all sing and dance well; no weak links in this bunch. But mainly because I like this video.

New Music Video - Sade "Love is Found"

For those of you who did not and will not get a chance to see Sade live, this is their live performance of the track. And it is a good representation of how they incorporated lights and video into the concert.

Foreign Friday - Fally Ipupa "Bicarbonate"

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Genre: Ndombolo, R&B
website: www.fallyipupaworld.com
As you can see in the video, African dancing is not restricted to this famous scene from Coming to America. For those of you who don't know, these men are not gay because they can move their hips as well as the women, they are just good dancers.

Foreign Friday - Mildlife "Be More Pacific"

Be More Pacific by Mildlife
Origin: Melbourne, Australia
Genre: electronic
website: mildlife.com.au

Throwback - Kennedy "Mamma Made Me a Pimp"

This actually didn't come out that long ago, but this is my blog and I will call it a throwback if I want to. Kennedy has to be the most slept on artist in the past two decades. You might remember him from this song and video.

New Music Video - Kendrick Lamar "Tammy's Song"

Kendrick Lamar - Tammy's Song #Section80 (July 2) from TDE on Vimeo.

I was really hoping this was a song about Tammy from Parks and Recreation. Perhaps Duke Silver has a song about her already....hmm.

Essence Music Festival - N.E.R.D

Nobody Ever Really Dies performed at the House of Blues in New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival. Pharell looks exactly how he did when "Lapdance" came out; the man defies aging. For the people who didn't squat, what is wrong with you? If Pharell told me to bend myself into a pretzel, I would find a way to do it.

New Music Video - Skylar Grey "Dance Without You"

Interesting; I'm getting a Fiona Apple vibe for some odd reason.

New Music Video - The Game ft. Pharrell & Justin Timberlake "Ain't No Doubt About It"

The Game f Justin Timberlake and Pharrell "Ain't No Doubt About It" from diane martel on Vimeo.

All this does is make me want another JT album, which Pharrell would co-produce of course, ugh.

New Music - Gavin DeGraw "Not Over You"

I hope this will be the start of the comeback he deserves. The last stuff he put out was great but didn't get much attention.

Foreign Friday - Eva "Make Em Say"

Country: Nigeria
Genre: Rap
Sounds like/Similar to: Eve with a bit of M.I., Foxy Brown, CyHi Da Prince(only slightly, its very subtle..haha)
Why she standouts: She's beautiful and she can hold her own in the still male dominated world of rap.