PRINCE: Baby Knows (Video/Performance @ Nulle Part Ailleurs)



Here is a cool performance by Prince of his track Baby Knows from his Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic album.  This song is actually a duet with Sheryl Crow, but in this performance Prince is going solo, just with his band.  Hope you enjoy this sorta Flashback Video all in B&W and Live! I think it's pretty cool! 



Show some love for Prince!  :)  

DAT POLITICS: Freak Me Out



Here's a great electro track from Dat Politics titled Freak Me Out.  If you fancy this track, then check out their latest album titled Mad Kit.  You can find Freak Me Out and many more on their latest release...  Enjoy! :)

Freak Me Out (Download)

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ERASURE: Always (Manhattan Clique Remix and 2009 Mix)



Remix of Always...
I think you'll like it...
This is the Manhattan Clique Remix...
This song is by Erasure! 
Also check out the 2009 Mix of Always,
both from Pop! Remixed

Always (2009 Mix)

Video for Always - The 2009 Mix


Rate with stars and comments... Always :)  

AMEL LARRIEUX: Orange Glow



Wow, who knew checking my MySpace for the first time in eternity would make me so happy this afternoon! One of my favorite Neo-Soul singers, Amel Larrieux has new music coming soon! You can hear a snippet of the first single 'Orange Glow' on her MySpace. I like the sound of it, and trust me this girl never disappoints!

While we wait for the new music check out one of my favorite songs 'For Real' from the album 'Bravebird'

NOISETTES: Don't Upset The Rhythm



What a great request!  Here are the Noisettes and their great track titled Don't Upset The Rhythm.  Their new album Wild Young Hearts will be released in early June and I am thinking it will be a summer must have!  Thanks to Simon for the great request! 

Don't Upset The Rhythm (Download

If you like Noisettes, give em' some stars!  Woo-Hoo! 

PLANET FUNK: Lemonade (Benni Benassi Remix)



Here is a remix of a request...  This is the Planet Funk track Lemonade The Benni Benassi Remix.  I have heard the original version and think I prefer that one.... I can't decide, but this remix is pretty good too!  What do you think?  Thanks Urias for your request :)  


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BLACK BOX: Ride On Time (Camille's Midweek Flashback)



I honestly don't know one person that doesn't love this classic from 1989, 'Ride on Time' from Black Box! Something about the way she wails is just so appealing, I have been known to do the same while going crazy to this in a club! Looking at the Wikipedia it says this classic did not chart in the U.S, what a travesty! Do you Americans know it? If not just feign enthusiasm with the comments and stars! ;)

Ride On Time (Download)



ROYKSOPP: Happy Up Here Video Premiere



Do you all remember the game Space Invaders?? If you don't it was a game that provided hours of fun on the computer in the glorious 80's, at least for me! Anyway, that is the theme of the new Royksopp video for 'Happy Up Here.' Its a really cute video and I quite like the song, let's hope the album 'Junior' is just as good!



LIONEL RICHIE: Dancing On The Ceiling (Video Flashback!)



It's time for a Video Flashback!  ...And here is a great one!  Enjoy the video by Lionel Richie for his hit song Dancing On The Ceiling.  If you don't love Lionel yet, after you watch this hot video I am sure you will!  



Show Lionel some love and rate this post!  :)  

RUPAUL: Cover Girl (Twisted Dee's Radio Edit)



RuPaul is back with a new TV Show titled RuPaul's Drag Race and a new Album titled Champion. Here is a remix of the track Cover Girl from Twisted Dee!  Enjoy :)  


Always rate with Stars & Comments! 

KATE NASH: Purple Rain (Prince Cover)



Here is the Kate Nash cover from last spring of the Prince song Purple Rain.  This is a live acoustic version of the song.  I always am a big fan of anything Prince and this cover is not too shabby!  

Purple Rain (Kate Nash Version)  

MADONNA: Miles Away Unreleased Peter Rauhofer Mixes



"Shhhhh! Don't Tell Anyone!"

Here is a little Madonna for you on this lovely Sunday. These are the unreleased Peter Rauhofer mixes of 'Miles Away'. They are pretty decent, definitely an interesting take on the song, but I personally prefer the original track. In fact none of the remixes have even come close for me.

Miles Away (Peter Rauhofer Club Mix Part 2)

Miles Away (Peter Rauhofer Club Mix Part 3)

ANNIE LENNOX: Sing Campaign 2009 and Interview



A lot of you probably became aware of Annie Lennox's SING campaign, last year with the release of the song 'Sing' that featured Madonna and lots of other well known females singers. Well the SING Campaign, which seeks to raise funds and awareness about the HIV pandemic in Africa, is still going strong. In 2009, they will be following the lives of four remarkable women, the video below serves as an introduction to them.

I encourage you all to read more the charity at AnnieLennoxsing.com

In other Annie Lennox news she recently sat down with the Telegraph for an interview which you can read here

KYLIE MINOGUE: In Your Eyes (X 2008 Studio Version)



Every now and then a Kylie remix comes along that we really love. Today, we have the X studio demo of In Your Eyes for you, its a nice update to the original track, which I also love. Bust a move to this one guys!

In Your Eyes (X Studio Demo)



P.S We all totally need some of Kylie's gloves... fierce!

FILTHY DUKES: This Rhythm (Fred Falke Radio Mix) + Video Premiere



FILTHY DUKES have just premiered the video for This Rhythm. It's a great electro/dance track, and we have the French disco-fied Fred Falke mix for you! The official single will be released on March 9 featuring remixes from Falke, Toddla T and Emperor Machine.

This Rhythm (Fred Falke Radio Mix)



The video was filmed in an old hospital, creepy! What do you think?

LYKKE LI: Tonight (Video + Piano Version) + More!



LYKKE LI
is one of my favorite artists to emerge in the music scene last year. Her voice is beautiful, her songs are poetic and the imagery just completes the package! She's just released Tonight, a slow ballad with a very Sinéad O'Connor-esque video. The vocals were re-recorded, so you'll notice quite a difference from the Youth Novels album version.



Tonight (Piano Version)


It's been a busy past few weeks for Ms. Li! Since there is so much to post, I figured i'd share the love and direct you to some other great blogs that I love and check regularly!

The Music Slut has the live performance of I'm Good, I'm Gone recorded at Waterloo Records

You can find high quality photos of Lykke's single & album artwork at Covermania

The legendary Gorilla vs. Bear has fantastic polariods and live shots from Dallas' Granada Theater

Enjoy! Let us know what you think of Lykke and all our other posts by using the stars & comments!

MADONNA: Red Nose Day '09 T-Shirt by Stella McCartney



The t-shirt above worn by British actress Keira Knightly was designed by Stella McCartney for U.K. charity event Red Nose Day '09. What a great collectors item! Go find yours quick before they sell out!

PET SHOP BOYS: Love Etc. (Video Premiere)



Well, here it is! The official video for Love Etc. by the PET SHOP BOYS! Their new album, Yes is released on March 23rd. Remixes for the single will include works by Gui Boratto, Pet Shop Boys and Frankmusik! Enjoy the animated world of Love Etc! I love the video!
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DEPECHE MODE: Sounds of the Universe + Tour Of The Universe 2009!



DEPECHE MODE have been very secretive about their upcoming album Sounds of the Universe. The cat is now out of the bag now! The band have just released the official album cover are prepping a world tour, dubbed Tour of The Universe '09. To find out the dates & purchase tickets, visit their official tour page.

DEBORAH HARRY: Rush Rush (from Scarface) (Alex Darkly Remix)



This DEBORAH HARRY track first appeared on the soundtrack to the film Scarface and now it's been remixed over 20 years later by Alex Darkly. The track is called Rush Rush, and the remix is great! Enjoy!

Rush Rush (Alex Darkly Remix)

The official video below! Isn't she beautiful?

Let us know what you think of this post, stars & comments!

KYLIE MINOGUE: 2009 Calendar Giveaway! (ends 2/27)



KYLIE MINOGUE
is riding a sexy wave of success here in the U.S! Her remix collection Boombox just debuted at #10 on the electronic chart! In celebration of the release, we have a few limited edition 2009 Kylie calendars to give away!

All you have to do to enter is to email us the answer to this question at giveaway@hardcandymusic.com!

The question is: What Kylie Minogue track name appears on two albums?

Contest will close in a week (2/27). Good luck! Thanks to our good friends at Kylie's U.S. label, Astralwerks for making this happen!

THE LONG BLONDES: Nostalgia (Glass Candy Mix)



If you've been hankerin' for something new from Glass Candy, look no further! They've worked their remix magic on THE LONG BLONDES track Nostalgia. It's a slow burner, keeping with Glass Candy's signature italo-synth sound!

Nostalgia (Glass Candy Mix)

Thanks to Aston Martin for posting this today before us! You can also head on over to Missingtoof for a lot more information about this track, including Glass Candy's original version!

YEAH YEAH YEAHS: 'Zero' + 'It's Blitz' Details



I'm going to be good and not post the medium quality mp3 download of the new single by the YEAH YEAH YEAHS off their upcoming album It's Blitz. Instead, I have the full/high quality preview of the track, Zero.



It seems the band is going for a bit more of a electro/pop sound, although I wouldn't call this track pop by any means. The new album will be released on April 14th, tour dates are coming soon!

It's Blitz Track Listing:
1. Zero
2. Heads Will Roll
3. Soft Shock
4. Skeletons
5. Dull Life
6. Shame and Fortune
7. Runaway
8. Dragon Queen
9. Hysteric
10. Little Shadow

I'm loving the album cover, i'm running home to squeeze some eggs! Let us know what you think of this post, star ratings and comments are the best way to do that!

THE PRESETS: If I Know You (Video + Heartbreak Remix)



Our friends at Modular have just released a new remix of THE PRESETS newest single, If I Know You. London based Italo house duo Heartbreak work their magic on the track! Other remixers on the single will include Tom Middleton, Chaim, Vince Clarke and more! The single is to be released in late March of this year!

If I Know You (Heartbreak Remix)

The video for the track, produced by Eva Husson premiered recently. To find out more about the concept behind the feature click here.


Let us know what you think of this post! Stars & comments are appreciated!

LADY GAGA: Eh Eh (Pet Shop Boys Remix)



The PET SHOP BOYS have gotten their hands on Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) by LADY GAGA. You can download the remix guilt free from AOL. It's not as good as their recent remix work, but not bad. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Gaga performed with Brandon Flowers (The Killers) and Pet Shop Boys at The Brit Awards. Check it out below!


Stars and comments are always appreciated!

BoA: Did It For Love



BoA is back with a second single, Did It For Love. I could do without all the Sean Garret trying to be Timbaland vocals, though. Just because you produce the track doesn't mean you have to sing all over it! It sounds like a radio rip, but very good quality. A video is to be released soon!

Did It For Love (Download)


The track isn't bad, I actually like it a lot. It reminds me of an old song, help me remember!

You can preview & pre-order BoA's upcoming U.S. release here.

LADY GAGA: LoveGame Video Premiere and Contest



I'm really loving Lady Gaga and her disco stick right now! Here she is with another hot video this time for 'LoveGame' one of my favorite tracks on 'The Fame'.

In other Gaga news, Haus of Gaga will be giving away Lady Gaga gear to ten lucky winners! Each set includes a signed copy of 'The Fame', a Lady Gaga t-shirt, lightning bolt necklace, "Poker Face" playing cards, and poster! To enter, simply sign up to the LadyGaga.com fan community at www.ladygaga.com/blog, and email a screenshot of your confirmation page or forward your confirmation email to GagaContest@gmail.com. Entries will be chosen early March, and you will be notified via email if you are a winner!

TIGA: Shoes (Is that Madonna? LOL)



Here is the hot new song 'Shoes' from Tiga, produced by Soulwax! There is a guest lady vocalist that some are claiming is Madonna, personally I don't think it's her, more like someone doing their best impression!

Shoes (Radio One Rip)


The Hard Candy boys say it reminds them of this video.... I totally agree! Do you? LOL

METRIC: Help I'm Alive (Acoustic)



METRIC's new album Fantasies will be released USA & Canada on April 14 and in the rest of the world shortly thereafter. Until then, you can find a free download of an acoustic version of their first single Help I’m Alive. Tour dates are to be announced soon!

Help I'm Alive (Acoustic) (Download)

KANYE WEST: Welcome To Heartbreak (Video Premiere)



KANYE WEST
doesn't like Valentines Day. Or so he expressed on his official website this past weekend. Also, last week you may have missed the Max Justus Remixes of 8 tracks off 808's & Heartbreak. The big man is back with a slick video for Welcome To Heartbreak. The track & video feature Kid Cudi. Check it out below...

We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think...stars & comments!

The MICHAEL JACKSON Auction!



THE MICHAEL JACKSON AUCTION will be held in April, by Julien's Auctions at the Beverley Hills Hilton. It 'will provide an unprecedented look into the private world of Michael Jackson.' Well now I know exactly where i'm spending my tax refund this year!


An orange spandex glove covered with orange Swarovski Loch Rosen crystals and rectangular mirrored beads. Guide price $1,000-$1,500


A pair of Michael Jackson's Triumph-era socks with uppers covered in rhinestone banding. They date back to his 1981 Triumph tour with the Jacksons. Guide price $600-$800

There are many more items being sold, so head on over here to view more!

FRANKMUSIC: Rehab (Amy Winehouse Cover)



FRANKMUSIK is quickly becoming one of my favorite new male electro-pop stars. He brings his sound to the ever played out Rehab, and changes the track quite a bit. You'll see what I mean when you download it below!

Rehab (Amy Winehouse Cover) (Download)

Check out a special Valentines Day message...

Thanks to Kickin' The Peanuts for posting this first!

THE GOSSIP's Beth Ditto Nude for LOVE Magazine



THE GOSSIP
's front woman Beth Ditto finds herself naked for the second time on the cover of a magazine. Read more over at Pedestrian.tv! What do you think of the cover?

LA ROUX: In For The Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey Mix)



LA ROUX has just released the single artwork for In For The Kill. I'm really loving the direction that the band are going in both with sound and look. Enjoy a slowed down remix of the joint by Skream!

In For The Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey Mix)


If you missed the video, here it is below!

ST. ETIENNE: Method of Modern Love (BitchSLAPhappy Remix)



MuuMuse has brought us a new, unofficial remix of ST. ETIENNE's new club smasher, Method of Modern Love by BitchSLAPhappy. I know you have all been eager to hear more remixes, so check out the bands official myspace to hear the Richard X mix of This Is Tomorrow.

Method of Modern Love (BitchSLAPhappy Remix)

Let us know what you think by using the stars and comments!

ESTELLE: Superstition (Stevie Wonder Cover)



ESTELLE
covers the Stevie Wonder classic Superstition for the charity comp Heroes.

Superstition (Download)

For more information on the Heroes compilation, visit this link. Check out the man himself performing the classic on Sesame Street!

MADONNA: Mother And Father (Jacques Lu Cont Mix)



Have always loved Mother And Father by Madonna so it's no surprise that I love this mix! Have a Happy Valentine's Day and hope you love this mix too!  

Mother And Father (Jacques Lu Cont Mix)

It's Valentine's Day... show some love w/ Stars & Comments! 

MEGAPUSS: Adam & Steve (Video) and To The Love Within



What would a day like Valentine's Day be without some hot boys? Ha! Ha!  Here is a great video and track from Megapuss.  Watch the video below for Adam & Steve and take a listen to the their track To The Love Within


To The Love Within (Download)

KYLIE MINOGUE: Love At First Sight (Ruff & Jam Lounge Mix)



Here's a great lounge mix of the Kylie Minogue track Love At First Sight.  This is surely a great mix that can make this evening or maybe even this morning a little extra seductive, sexy and hmmm fun ;)  

Love At First Sight (Ruff & Jam Lounge Mix)

BETTY WRIGHT: Let Me Be Your Lovemaker



Of course we must as well show love with some great soul music from the one and only Betty Wright and her track Let Me Be Your Love Maker!  This track is beyond hot as most of Betty's songs are!  I think you will find this very enjoyable!  It makes you wanna grind!  LOL  :)  

Let Me Be Your Love Maker (Download

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MADONNA: Liquid Love




What would a day of love be like without a little Madonna!  Well here you go with two versions of the unreleased track Liquid Love.  See which one you like better!  Also click on the Madonna tag below to see other great Madonna posts including the Liquid Love Acapella!  

Liquid Love (Unreleased Track)
Liquid Love (Deep Factory Anthem

Always Rate w/ Stars and Comments :) 

ARETHA FRANKLIN: Freeway Of Love (Video Flashback)



Happy Valentine's Day!  To celebrate this day of love...  let's take a ride with Aretha Franklin on the Freeway Of Love... Wanna Ride?  

ANNIE LENNOX: Walking On Broken Glass (Acoustic Performance on Good Morning America)



Annie Lennox
made an appearance on Good Morning America this week to promote The Annie Lennox Collection, her greatest hits that will hit stores in the USA on Tuesday. She performed an amazing acoustic version of the classic track'Walking on Broken Glass, the song was great, but not sure about that outfit Annie!

You can also check her out on Jay Leno this evening!


TOWA TEI: Mind Wall (feat. Miho Hatori)



TOWA TEI
gained his fame by being a member of the group Deee-Lite, who have been featured many times on Hard Candy. Tei has also worked with Kylie Minogue, collaborating on tracks 'Sometimes Samurai' and 'GBI: German Bold Italic'.

Tei has just released a new single in Japan called Mind Wall, featuring the vocals of Miho Hatori which will appear on his upcoming album Big Fun. Thanks to this blog for beating me to it!

Mind Wall (feat. Miho Hatori) (Download)

The video will take you on a trippy animated journey, full of funk and color.

JENNIFER HUDSON: If This Isn't Love (Video Premiere) + Fraser T Smith Mix



JENNIFER HUDSON has just released the video for her second single, If This Isn't Love. I'm glad that she's been able to keep working throughout the tragedy that she and her family endured last year. A big congratulations is in order as Jennifer was presented with a Grammy Award from Whitney Houston on Sunday!

If This Isn't Love (Fraser T Smith Remix)


As always, Jennifer looks amazing in the video for the track which you can see below...

IMOGEN HEAP: The Song That Never Was (Vocal Experiment)



Twestival.fm's The Song That Never Was vocal experiment with IMOGEN HEAP has just kicked off! What is it you say? Well, Imogen is offering the vocal stems/parts of the track for fans/remixers to mix it, mash it or turn it into a brand new production!

A short time ago, Imogen Heap took a few days out from making her new album to write a track that was supposed to feature at the end of TV programme. She wrote the song and recorded all the vocals, leaving the music for the composer who was writing the rest of the score so she could get on with her much anticipated new album. For one reason or another the song wasn’t used and so the track never got completed. But their loss is Twestival’s gain as she’s excitedly donated the aforementioned vocals for ‘The Song That Never Was’ experiment.

To find out more, visit this link! Please don't forget to send us your mix! We will be posting the best once they are released!

NADIA ALI: Love Story (Starkillers Radio Mix) + Official Video Debut!



Former iiO front woman NADIA ALI has just released a new solo single called Love Story. You can check out all the remixes that are available (Starkillers, Sultan & Ned Shepard and Andy Moor) via Beatport.

The official release party for Love Story, including a full live performance by Nadia, will be at 8PM on March 7, 2009 at HiroBallroom in NYC. For details and discounted advance tickets, click here.


Love Story (Starkillers Radio Mix)


Let us know what you think of Nadia's new release by rating with stars & commenting!

ESTELLE: Star (for Crystal Light's Pump It Up Campaign)



ESTELLE teams up with Crystal Light for their new campaign Pump It Up. It features the song Star, a new track recorded especially for the commercial. It's actually a great track, fresh and dance-able!

Star (Download)

You can check out the commercial below! Thanks to one of my favorite blogs SoulBounce for sharing this first!

FRANKMUSIK: Better Off As Two



I know we have to have at least a few FRANKMUSIK fans on Hard Candy, we must! Today is a special day, because two remixes of the brand new single, Better Off As Two have leaked onto the net!

The first, is a re-remix of the track by the man himself.

Better Off As Two (Frankmusik Mix)

The second, my most favorite...is an instrumental remix of the track by the ever blogged about FAN DEATH.

Better Off As Two (Fan Death Instrumental Mix)

Check them out and let us know what you think! I'm lovin' the Fan Death remix, can't wait for one with vocals!

THE TING TINGS: We Walk Video Premiere



Check out the new video for The Ting Tings song We Walk I really like it, very cool effects! Call me crazy but I'm also digging her feathery jacket!

LADYTRON: Tomorrow (Video Premiere) + Tour


LADYTRON gets all Parallel Lines on us in the above photo! I like! Check out the premiere of the video for new single, Tomorrow. I also have a free remix of the track by Vector Lovers. Hooray for Ladytron! The group has been busy in the studio with Christina Aguilera!

Tomorrow (Vector Lovers Lucky Remix)

Catch the band on tour with THE FAINT, the dates are...
Wed, Apr 1 - Milwaukee, WI @ Tuner
Thur, Apr 2 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
Fri, Apr 3 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Sat, Apr 4 - Chicago, IL @ Metrto
Mon, Apr 6 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix
Tue, Apr 7 - Montreal, QB @ Theatre Telus
Wed, Apr 8 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Fri, Apr 10 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Sat, Apr 11 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Mon, Apr 13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
Tue, Apr 14 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Wed, Apr 15 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
Fri, Apr 17 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Sat, Apr 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
Mon, Apr 20 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Tue, Apr 21 - Austin, TX @ Stubb’s
Wed, Apr 22 - Dallas, TX @ Granada
Fri, Apr 24 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Sat, Apr 25 - Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Sun, Apr 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda
Wed, Apr 29 - San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore
Thus, Apr 30 - San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore
Fri, May 1 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
Sat,May 2 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
Sun, May 3 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore
Tue, May 5 - Denver, CO @ Ogden

with DEPECHE MODE!
Sat, May 16 - Bucharest @ Parc Izvor
Mon, May 18 - Sofia @ Vasil Levsky Stadium
Wed, May 20 - Belgrade @ Usce Park
Thur, May 21 - Zagreb @ Arena

THE SATURDAYS: Just Can't Get Enough (Depeche Mode Cover for Comic Relief)



THE SATURDAYS
have released the video for their Comic Relief charity contribution. It's a cover of Just Can't Get Enough by Depeche Mode. Not bad, not bad at all, girls! Check out their electro-poppy take on this classic!

LITTLE BOOTS: Meddle (AC Slater & DJ Skeet Skeet Mix feat. Goldielocks)



LITTLE BOOTS gets the AC Slater & DJ Skeet Skeet treatment with a remix of Meddle. London rapper Goldielocks guest stars on the track as well! Play it loud!

Meddle (AC Slater & DJ Skeet Skeet Mix feat. Goldielocks)

Let us know what you think!

LADYHHAWKE: UK Solo Tour



Ladyhawke is touring the United Kingdom in May! I bet she's a great live act! She's gonna be doing a few dates with the Ting Tings in late February/ early March but if you wanna go see her solo here are the places and the dates:

15 May: Òran Mór Auditorium - Glasgow
16 May : Cockpit - Leeds
17 May: Club Academy - Manchester
19 May: Digital - Brighton
20 May: O2 Academy 2 - Birmingham
21 May: KOKO - London

Tickets go on sale until 10 a.m this Wednesday, For tickets to every gig minus Glasgow and Leeds: gigsandtours.com and for Glasgow: gigsinscotland.com

LILY ALLEN: Secret Show at Bowery Ballroom, NYC



If you happen to be in NYC on Tuesday February 10th (tomorrow!) LILY ALLEN will be performing at The Bowery Ballroom!

It's free, so just show up! If you can't make it, here is a list of tour dates in April!

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
4/1 San Diego, CA House of Blues San Diego
4/2 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
4/4 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
4/6 Seattle, WA The Showbox SODO
4/8 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
4/9 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
4/11 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
4/12 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
4/13 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
4/15 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
4/17 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
4/18 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of The Living Arts
4/19 Boston, MA House of Blues
4/20 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom
4/22 Toronto, ONT Sound Academy

A CAMP: Stronger Than Jesus (Harlem Session)



A CAMP are back with a new album and single. I'm so glad to be hearing new material from The Cardigans front-woman Nina Persson. You can friend them on their official myspace!

The bands sophomore album, Colonia will be released on April 28th. For now, you can preview a live version of the lead single, Stronger Than Jesus recorded at the band's studio in Harlem, NYC.

Stronger Than Jesus (Harlem Session) (Download)

Live Performance of the single at the Swedish Grammy Awards below.

Let us know what you think of all our posts by commenting and rating each of them with stars, don't worry...you can be honest!

MADONNA: W Magazine 'Blame It On Rio' Photoshoot






These are some of the new pictures from the forthcoming Madonna and Steven Klein photoshoot 'Blame it On Rio' for W Magazine. Don't you all love the pictures? I mean wow its so 1991! I would not quite say it was Sex version two as some are suggesting, but its very 'Justify My Love' in places. I really LOVE this photoshoot but my only complaint is that she is so airbrushed, she could have been just a shade more natural LOL

More pictures can be viewed at the W Magazine Website

ST. ETIENNNE: Method of Modern Love (Acapella)


Following the release of their timely 'best of' compilation, London Conversations, London's original sophisto-pop three-piece SAINT ETIENNE, without whom there'd be no Goldfrapp or Little Boots, return on February 9th with a new double A-side single, Method of Modern Love/This Is Tomorrow.

In celebration of the release, i'd like to throw the Acapella version to DJ's all around and challenge them to make a rockin' mix of this great house track!

Acapella (Download)

"Rather special" live events are promised from the band in Spring, keep up to date at londonconversations.com

M.I.A: Interview with Tavis Smiley



M.I.A sat down with Tavis Smiley for a great interview recently. She talks at length about the genocide in Sri Lanka. It's great for her to be given a chance to talk about something that is important to her rather than just having to answer stupid questions.

M.I.A is also performing on the Grammy's this weekend, on her due date no less! Should be a brilliant performance!



Y.A.S.: Get It Right (Felix Da Housecat Mix)



The super talented MIRWAIS is back with a new band, Y.A.S. featuring the lovely Yasmine Hamdan (I guess that's where they get the Y.A.S. from huh?) Anyway, if you caught the leak of the Madonna demo Keep The Trance, you'll notice that new single from Y.A.S. Get It Right sounds a lot like it! You can preview the original version of the single on their myspace page, and for now, here is the Felix Da Housecat remix!

Get It Right (Felix Da Housecat Remix)
*link fixed
Let us know what you think! Comments and stars!

U2: Get On Your Boots (Video Premiere)



U2 debuts the video for Get On Your Boots, the first release from new album No Line On The Horizon. Brian Eno produced the album, along with Danny Lanois and Steve Lillywhite.

1. No Line On The Horizon
2. Magnificent
3. Moment of Surrender
4. Unknown Caller
5. I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight
6. Get On Your Boots
7. Stand Up Comedy
8. Fez - Being Born
9. White As Snow
10. Breathe
11. Cedars Of Lebanon

Check out the video below, the single get's it's digital release on February 15th with the album to follow in March. Visit The exclusive site for more info.

PET SHOP BOYS: Love Etc.



The wait has ended. The new PET SHOP BOYS single has arrived! It's called Love etc. and will get its first exclusive play on BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce Show between 9.30 am and 12 noon this coming Monday, February 9th. You can listen here.

Love etc. (Download)


Music Week, the British music industry magazine, has described the track as "A combination that sounds as good on the ear as it does on paper. Pet Shop Boys and Xenomania get the new album campaign off to a very strong start."

Remixes of the track have so far been completed by Gui Boratto and Pet Shop Boys.

PETER, BJORN AND JOHN: Nothing To Worry About (Video Premiere)


I've been eagerly awaiting the latest video from PETER BJORN AND JOHN. It's for the Kanye West leaked single Nothing To Worry About. It's pretty slick, check it out and let us know what you think!

Check out PB&J on Myspace, their new album Living Thing comes out in March.

ACE OF BASE: Happy Nation 2009



ACE OF BASE
are back with another revamped, '2009' version of one of their classics. This time, it's Happy Nation from the album of the same name. They've turned it into a hip-hop style track, with a bare beat. I don't mind it, but it's nothing spectacular. Come on guys, show us what you got!

Happy Nation 2009 (Download)

Don't forget to check out the past tracks that we've posted on Ace of Base.

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DEATHRAY TREBUCHAY: Number 6 (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs: Brachiosaurus Remix)



The TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS (wow that's a long name to write!) have taken Number 6 by Deathray Trebuchay, a gypsy/punk affair and remixed it into a Feddy Le Grand style club smash.

For the Madonna fans on Hard Candy (I know there are a lot of you!), tell me if you couldn't see this fit right into the ever present 'Spanish' section of her tours, specifically the Sticky & Sweet Tour!

Number 6 (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs: Brachiosaurus Remix)

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TAXI DOLL: A Little More Love



"If Blondie met Kylie met Goldfrapp" read the email introducing us to Taxi Doll..... If you've followed my posts you'll know they had me at hello with that! Anyway, Taxi Doll are fantastic band from LA who fuse rock and electronica very successfully, making songs you'll want to boogie to!

The band are just about to release their debut album 'Here and Now' at the end of the month. Here is 'A Little More Love' from that album for you to enjoy! (It sounds a little bit like Madonna's History)

A Little More Love (Download)

You may be familiar with this track 'Waiting' that was a hit on the US dance charts and in the UK....

BLOC PARTY: Call The Shots (Girls Aloud Cover)



A trip to BBC's Radio 1 by BLOC PARTY recently resulted in an unlikely cover of Call The Shots by Girls Aloud. It's an interesting cover, and sounds nothing like the original. Worth a listen! The vocals make me squint in pain a bit, but I love the effort!

Call The Shots (Download)

Watch them perform the cover live below!

DAN BLACK: Alone (Video) + I Love Life (Demo)



Black is back! DAN BLACK that is! He never really left, however here is his new video for track Alone. Doesn't the photo above remind you a bit of the photoshoot that Goldfrapp did for the release of Supernature? I guess it's just the huge plug! I wonder where they both got the inspiration from?



If you are so inclined, you can download a free demo track from Mr. Black.

I Love Life (Demo) (Download)


The official video for Alone.

LA ROUX: In For The Kill



Elly Jackson, aka LA ROUX goes In For The Kill with her new electro-pop/80's inspired single of the same name. The official video, which sees Elly driving down a dark road with a pair of very special sunglasses has just premiered. Let us know what you think!

TIGA: New Album 'CIAO! TIGA' + Teaser



TIGA is back! The new album, CIAO! TIGA will be released on April 20th. Can't wait? Check out a teaser clip! The above photo is what is currently displayed on his official website, could it be the album cover? Who knows!

Overtime (Teaser Clip)

What do you think of the direction he's going in? Not that you can tell much by the short clip...

Did you know Tiga has his own podcast? You can listen to it here.

MADONNA: Liquid Love Acapella



One of the best Madonna demos to leak in recent times, in my opinion is 'Liquid Love' and today we have the official acapella of the track to share with you. Such a pretty song and she sounds great, enjoy!

Liquid Love (Acapella)

MADONNA: Isaac (Acoustic Version)



Here is an acoustic version of the song Isaac by Madonna.  Thank you to Madgetribe for posting this great version of the song.  Also thank you to the Dan Orbit for this great photo found on Flickr.


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MADONNA: Love Express



"Get Ready For The Love Express!"

Don't you just love it when the Madonna demo flood gates open? Well here's another for you! This time it is 'Love Express' a solo demo recorded in 'The Breakfast Club' era (For all of you that don't know this was one of Madonna's pre-fame bands in the early 80's.) I'd be willing to bet that she's also playing guitar on this track!

Love Express (Download)

Thanks to Weissman!

ROBYN & LADY GAGA visit The Cherry House



Both Lady Gaga and Robyn have recorded sessions at Cherrytree Records. They've both been released as EP's on iTunes and if you visit the official Cherry House, you'll be able to see videos of all the performances from the sessions! I have two favorite blogs that you should visit while you are watching!

CHESTER FRENCH: Behind the Scenes of She Loves Everybody (Video Premiere)




The boys of CHESTER FRENCH have released the video for debut track, She Loves Everybody. The photos above were taken behind the scenes of the shoot. I'm sure we've all been diggin' the track for a bit, and now we have a video to feast our eyes on!

"We've been making music together for five years now and are beyond excited to finally release our first music video, for the song "She Loves Everybody." We wrote and produced this track in our dorm rooms while still in college, and since then it has taken on a life of its own, opening doors of opportunity to work with folks like Pharrell and, most recently, Paul Hunter, who brought it to life so vividly. We hope you have as much fun watching the piece as we had making it!" –Chester French
For all the girls and boys that have ever wanted to beat up their significant other, this is for you!

AMANDA GHOST: President of EPIC Records



I absolutely can't believe the first time i'm posting about AMANDA GHOST, it's to announce that she's been named President of EPIC Records. The talent she has brought to the realm of pop music since releasing her first single
Idol is enormous.

The multi-talented Ghost has also written songs for Beyonce, Jordan Sparks, James Blunt and Shakira!

You can read the full press announcement via The Earth Times.

Don't forget to check out Amanda's solo material on Myspace. My favorite track has always been the haunting ballad, Silver Lining, which was released in 2000's Ghost Stories.

Silver Lining (Download)

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Better Not Together



Here is a new track from Justin Timberlake!  This song is called Better Not Together...  Check it out and see what you think :)  Is this song a hit or miss... let us know in the comments section. 

Better Not Together (Download)

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JUICE NEWTON: Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me (Video!)



What can I say about this video by Juice Newton except for that it's amazing!  Enjoy this retro video flashback! Now here is the video for Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me.  You gotta love it!  It's quite amusing :)  



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MADONNA: Like An Angel Passing Through My Room (Orchestral Version)



It Looks like it is a Madonna weekend here on Hard Candy! A few months ago 'Like An Angel Passing Through My Room' a demo done by Madonna, originally recorded by Abba leaked. Today we bring you the orchestral version of that track! The song was recorded in 1998 and produced by William Orbit.

Like An Angel Passing Through My Room (Orchestral Version)