New Discovery - Meg Myers "Adelaide"

She reminds me of the glory days of alt-rock-pop female singers in the 90's. Listen to more of her stuff here.

New-ish Music - Zebra Katz ft. Redd Foxxx "Ima Read"

Zebra katz - Ima Read from Mad Decent on Vimeo.

LOVES IT!!!!

Just Cause - Goyte ft.. Kimbra "Somebody That I Used To Know"

I love it when talented people work together, especially when one of them is Kimbra. If you haven't seen the video of the group of five people playing this song on one guitar, you must see it here.

Foreign Friday - Kids "My Sincerest Apologies"

Kids - My Sincerest Apologies from David HJ. Lindberg on Vimeo.

Country: Sweden
Genre: Electropop

New Music - Estelle ft. D'banj "Oliver Twist Remix"

Estelle ft. D'Banj "Oliver Twist (Remix)" by okayafrica
Doesn't have the same fire as the original, but got to give her credit for trying.

2012 Brit Award Nominee - Emeli Sande

Emeli Sande is the 2012 Critics Choice Winner! At such a young age Sande has already made a big splash on the scene with songs like: "Tinie Tempah (Let Go), Professor Green (Kids That Love To Dance), Tinchy Stryder (Let It Rain), Chipmunk (Diamond Rings), Wiley (Never Be Your Woman)." My favorite of which is her collab with Tinie Tempah on "Let Go," it stays on repeat when I play it. Get familiar, if you aren't already.

New Music - John Legend ft. Ludacris "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"

It's a bit underwhelming; maybe after a few listens I'll warm up more to it.

Throwback - Camp Lo "Luchini"

I still jam to this.

New Music - K'Naan ft. Nelly Furtado "Is Anybody Out There"

I love them both, but I have a feeling that if it was Tinie Tempah and Ellie Goulding or Drake and Katy Perry that this song would take off. I'm not saying it won't but I won't be surprised if it doesn't.

Outasight Has a Late Night

I'm glad Outasight is getting more attention. Watch his performance on Late Night w/Jimmy Fallon above.

Album Release - Jessie Baylin "Little Spark"

Jessie Baylin's new album "Little Spark," released yesterday, is subtle and sweet, with a retro folk feel. It transports you back to the time period when music was about story telling with a melody. Sort of a Karen Carpenter/Zoey Deschanel hybrid in sound and vocals, Baylin's voice soothes and gently rocks you into a peaceful state. Above is her video for lead track "Hurry Hurry," which was directed by the little known actor Scarlett Johansson.

2012 Brit Award Nominee - Anna Calvi

Anna Calvi is nominated for the British Breakthrough Act. She describes her debut album as

" a record about the internal forces in life which are out of your control and can take you over, and how you survive them. It explores intimacy, passion and loneliness. There is an element of darkness to the record but there is also a sense of hope… This album is the culmination of my whole life up until now."

Read the full list of nominees here.

Album Review - Daniel Johnson "Extracolor"

Daniel Johnson's new album "Extracolor" is closer to the album I wish Patrick Stump put out. It is a combination of many styles and genres; creating many hits and few misses. I must admit, on first listen I thought there were far more misses. But the second, more focused listen, made me understand the uniqueness of this album. Is it going to be the stand out album of 2012, probably not. Does it deserve attention for not being another dub step, electronica, dance floor album, YES. Take a break from Gaga and Perry and try something new.

Stand out tracks: Zhivago, I Believe, and Powerlines

Read the Q&A I did with him here, and check out his website.

Coachella Artist - Afrojack "Take Over Control"

From time to time I like to profile artists who are nominees for awards or festivals from time to time. So I am going to go through the Coachella line up alphabetically. Today, Afrojack. The young Dutch DJ is blowing up, having worked on/with tracks for David Guetta, Beyonce, Pitbull, and several remixes. His current track "Take Over Control," above, is a certified club hit. He is definitely going to get people dancing at Coachella.

Coachella Lineup

Someone please send me on an an inclusive trip to Coachella. I will reward you with kindness!

Foreign Friday - Sneakbo & Stylo G "Call Me a Naija"

Sneakbo's remix of Stylo G's "Call Me a Yardie" is a club banger for sure. I certainly want to pull out my green/white/green when I hear it. It's an excellent example of the blending of Nigerian and Jamaican talent.

Foreign Friday - Ira Losco "Fortune Teller"

Country: Malta
Genre: Rock
Sounds like: Paramore, Versa Emerge, pretty much anyone on Fueled By Ramen
For such a small country, it seems to have a lot of talent.

Foreign Friday - Love and Hates "Party Trash"

Country: Japan
Genre: hip hop, pop, rap
Sounds like: Soulja Boy's "Crank Dat," some kids song you learned in grade school, and the female voice from Die Antwoord.

Foreign Friday - NoSnow NoAlps "Far Into the Night(Without You)"

Country: Malta
Genre: Indie-pop
Similar to: We Are Scientists, Young the Giant, Temper Trap
website: nosnownoalps.com
I'm going to have to look into the Malta music scene now; good stuff.

Foreign Friday - Halina Larsson

Country: Sweden(currently in New York)
Genre: Folk, jazz, tinge of soul
Similar too: Joan Baez, Madeline Peyroux, and at times she sounds like a folksy Ellie Goulding

Foreign Friday - Zara Gretti "Zeno"

Country: Nigeria
Genre: Melting pot(R&B, hip hop, pop, e.t.c)
Synopsis: Lots of potential, definitely on my radar.

New Music Video - Youth Lagoon "July"

Youth Lagoon - July from Tyler T Williams on Vimeo.

Very Donnie Darko...that's a good thing, well if you are in that mood.

New Music Video - Fool's Gold "Surprise Hotel"

If you are waiting for the return of Vampire Weekend, you can fill the void with Fool's Gold. I must admit I prefer "Street Clothes" to "Surprise Hotel," but they are both reasons to put Fool's Gold in your radar.

Hahaha, this video is summer fun; the old men looked like they had the time of their lives.

Music News - Bands break up, records broken, talent searches...

Gloria Estefan First Woman to Debut Atop Latin Songs

Pepper Rabbit Break Up

New Sleigh Bells Album Pushed Back

Aretha Franklin Is Looking For The Next Great Star ... Of Opera

Kasabian: 'There's a rock'n'roll drought at the moment'

Cee Lo Enrages Lennon Fans By Changing The Lyrics To “Imagine”

New Music - Jason Mraz "I Won't Give Up"

Mr. A-Z could easily become this generation's James Taylor. Though this will probably not be anywhere near as big as "I'm Yours," it is still a good tune. I like the slight country twinge to it.

New Music - Mondrian "Paris"

MONDRIAN - Paris by MONDRIAN
"Paris" is the first single off their new EP "Flood of Kool." It has a Phoenix feel to it. Speaking of Phoenix, what are they doing?