MY TOYS LIKE ME: Superpowers

Ready to release the debut album titled Where We Are on May 11th 2009, MY TOYS LIKE ME has a unique sound of Electronic/Pop that is sure to please.  Frances Noon (vocals) has a mysterious sound to her voice that captures you and flows nicely with the electronic sounds on the bands additional members Lazio Legezer, Charlie Boud, & Alfonso Pisanelli!  

Check them out by clicking on the band name in the paragraph above and enjoy a sample of their music below.  The track is titled SUPERPOWERS and other great tracks on the upcoming album include Barnaby, Skylights and Making Fire.

SUPERPOWERS (DOWNLOAD) 

SIA: Time After Time (Video/Performance)

Here is a great performance by SIA that could be found on My Taratata.  In this video SIA performs the classic Cyndi Lauper track TIME AFTER TIME.  As always Sia is a crowd pleaser and does a great job on this beautiful song.  Enjoy :)  

MADONNA/DEPECHE MODE: Like Jesus Or Not (Mash-Up)

I don't know what it is about MADONNA and DEPECHE MODE that blends so well when they are mashed! When they are however it is kinda pure magic! Here are Like It Or Not and Personal Jesus mixed to make one great track! Also check out the video for this too!

LIKE JESUS OR NOT (MASH-UP DOWNLOAD)

VH1 DIVAS LIVE RETURNS!

I am totally unashamed to say that I am EAGERLY awaiting the return of DIVAS LIVE to VH1 this September! I mean come on, the picture above just says it all doesn't it? DIANA ROSS dressed as a purple big bird, MARIAH sporting a belly baring butterfly top, and erm who's that too the left?? ah yes, FAITH HILL (well you can't win em all can you?) all dressed to kill and trying to out sing each other.... oh the memories!

VH1 are currently running a poll to see who they should invite, this show only works with biggest and the best DIVAS (*cough* Aretha! *cough*) no imitations or lame ex American Idol contestants! Send in your requests!

LILY ALLEN: Not Fair (Live on Jools Holland) and Shahaf Morton Remix

LILY ALLEN stopped by Jools Holland, and gave this cute performance of NOT FAIR, her latest single. It's a little stiff but she loosens up towards the end and I love her outfit :)

NOT FAIR (SHAHAF MORAN REMIX) (DOWNLOAD)

PET SHOP BOYS: Village Voice Interview, Tour and Did You See Me Coming Video

The new PET SHOP BOYS album YES entered the U.S chart at number 32, the highest entry for them since 1993's Very!

The Village Voice also has a new interview with them up online that you can read here.

The video below is a video the shot for DID YOU SEE ME COMING filmed on their manager's cell phone (they said it seemed like a good idea at the time LOL) (apparently the official video is still to come)

The guys will start their tour in June. Here are the dates:

06.10.09 - St. Petersburg, Russia - Ice Palace
06.11.09 - Moscow, Russia - Luzhniki Palace of Sports
06.13.09 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Rockhal
06.14.09 - Stuttgart, Germany - Theaterhaus
06.15.09 - Zurich, Switzerland - Maag Event Hall
06.18.09 - Manchester, United Kingdom - Apollo Manchester
06.19.09 - London, United Kingdom - The O2 - London
06.22.09 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Heineken Music Hall
06.24.09 - Cologne, Germany - Palladium
06.25.09 - Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom GmbH
06.26.09 - Leipzig, Germany - Parkbuhne
06.28.09 - Stockholm, Sweden - Cirkus
07.02.09 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall
07.04.09 - Roskilde, Denmark - Festival Grounds (Roskilde Festival)
07.07.09 - Barcelona, Spain - Pueblo Espanol
07.08.09 - Madrid, Spain - Palacio Vistalegre
07.11.09 - Naas, Ireland - Punchestown Racecourse (Oxegen)
07.12.09 - Kinross, United Kingdom - Balado (T In The Park)
07.13.09 - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Echo Arena (Liverpool Summer Pops)
07.17.09 - Suffolk, United Kingdom - Henham Park (Latitude Festival)
07.18.09 - Dour, BelgiumFestival Grounds (Dour Festival)

BASEMENT JAXX: Raindrops

The BASEMENT JAXXS are back with a new track called RAINDROPS, it is taken from a forthcoming album entitled SCARS. Stereogum, report that it will include vocals from Grace Jones, Yoko Ono, Yo! Majesty, Lightspeed Champion, Cyndi Lauper, Santigold and Sam Sparro. Wouldn't that be a treat?!

RAINDROPS (DOWNLOAD)

YEAH YEAH YEAHS: 2009 Tour Dates and Letterman Performance

The YEAH YEAH YEAHS are heading out on a U.S. Tour! woop woop! I have never seen them live but I'm considering going to All Points West. I'm sure that seeing them in the flesh is an awesome experience!

Tour Dates:

5/23 Quincy, WA - Sasquatch Festival
5/26 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre On Sale 5/2, 10am
5/27 Detroit, MI - Clutch Cargos On Sale 4/29,10am
5/28 Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall On Sale 5/2, 10am
5/30 Minneapolis, MN - First Ave On Sale 5/2, 10am
5/31 Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Club On Sale 5/2, 10am
6/2 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant On Sale 5/1, 5pm
6/3 Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont On Sale 5/9, 10am
6/6 Mountain View, CA - Live 105 BFD
6/12 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
7/31 Jersey City, NJ - All Points West

GIRLS ALOUD: It's Your Dynamite and Out Of Control Tour

It's been a minute since we last did a GIRLS ALOUD post! Their new single Untouchable is out now and this is the b-side from it IT'S YOUR DYNAMITE. The girls also kicked off their Out Of Control Tour this week in the UK. It looks kinda like the Spice Girls tour (which rocked!) and if I had there I totally would have gone to see the girls! This video is a medley of some of their older hits. Enjoy!

IT'S YOUR DYNAMITE (DOWNLOAD)

THE GOSSIP: Heavy Cross and Dazed Interview

Ohhh tres exciting! Today we have new material from THE GOSSIP after an eternity! This one is called HEAVY CROSS taken from their forthcoming album 'Music For Men,' due June 22nd 2009, and I love it! I seriously enjoy that, erm yodeling, for want of a better word! This is such a catchy tune I'm now excited about the album!

The band also just did an interview on twitter with Dazed Digital. A transcript will be up tomorrow at the Dazed website, or if you can't wait you can decipher it yourself by looking at @dazeddigital and @thegossipband

HEAVY CROSS (DOWNLOAD)

MIKE JAGGER AND TINA TURNER: State of Shock and It's Only Rock and Roll (Live Aid) Flashback

It's flashback time! This is a great performance by two rock legends, MICK JAGGER and TINA TURNER at Live Aid in 1985. The duo performed STATE OF SHOCK and IT'S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL. Just look at the chemistry between them, I wonder if that little 'surprise' at the end was planned, judging by the look on her face it wasn't!

MADONNA: Louis Vuitton Second Season

MADONNA will once again be the face of the upcoming LOUIS VUITTON campaign for their Autumn/Winter 2009 collection.
Following the extraordinary success of the Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign, Louis Vuitton, its creative director Marc Jacobs, and Madonna, are proud to announce they will be collaborating for a second consecutive season.
The iconic pop star will be photographed by Steven Meisel in New York City, under the art direction of Marc Jacobs.
The first images of the campaign should appear in August issues of fashion magazines.

Source: Madonna.com

The word on the street is that the campaign will be shot this week and that the ads may feature Madonna wearing bunny ears like those seen below, that are part of Louis Vuitton's fall 2009 collection. I think M could pull them off don't you?

UPDATE: The campaign was indeed shot 4/29 according to @GuyOseary

LENNY KRAVITZ: Let Love Rule (Justice Remix)

Always a fan of LENNY KRAVITZ and especially his song LET LOVE RULE.  The classic track from the artist has been remixed by Justice and is quite superb.  The blend of Lenny & Justice revitalizes the already great track bringing it to a new level with a bit of the old sound and the familiar Justice sound!  Molto Bene! 

LET LOVE RULE (JUSTICE REMIX) 

LITTLE BOOTS: New In Town (Official Video)

Check out the new video by LITTLE BOOTS for the track NEW IN TOWN  :)  You can also Click Here to visit the Little Boots Myspace Page!  Let us know what you think of the latest video by rating with stars & leaving comments ;)  

Little Boots - New In Town

ESSER: Headlock (James Rutledge Remix) & Tour Dates!

Out of the United Kingdom ESSER has been sweeping the blog nation with his great electronic/pop sound!  This track is called HEADLOCK is a must have if I don't say!  Oh wait I just did...  Check out his MySpace page by clicking on his name where you can find awesome videos, more great music, and links to his other sites such as Facebook & The Esser Fan Club!  

HEADLOCK (JAMES RUTLEDGE REMIX) 

You can also pre-order Esser's upcoming album Braveface which is scheduled for release on May 4th 2009!  I know I am waiting for my copy!  Also check out the dates below so you can catch a great performance & see the musical stylings of Esser! 

April 27th 2009 @ Komedia Basement / Brighton

April 28th 2009 @ Arts Centre / Colchester

April 29th 2009 @ Arts Centre / Norwich

May 1st 2009 @ Barfly / London

May 16th 2009 @ The Great Escape / Brighton

May 25th 2009 @ Evolution Festival / Newcastle

June 17th 2009 @ Beachbreak Live / Cornwall, Southwest

June 24th 2009 @ Hove Festival / Arendal/Hove, Oslo

July 4th 2009 @ Manchester International Festival / Albert Sq.

July 12th 2009 @ Loop Festival / Brighton

September 6th 2009 @ Jersey Live Fest / Jersey, Channel Islands

September 12th 2009 @ Bestival / Isle of Wight

NOEL: Silent Morning (Flashback Video!!)

This is a great video from NOEL for his mega-hit freestyle track SILENT MORNING.  Noel was pretty huge during the freestyle era in the 80's and this song has certainly lasted!  Take a look & listen to the track in the video below & watch Noel show off some of his breakdancing & freestyle moves!  Dare I say this video is Fresh!  Oh Yeah! 

MOLOKO: The Time Is Now (Can 7 Soulfood Mix)

Here's kind of a flashback from a HCM favorite Moloko.  This is a remix of the track The Time Is Now and pretty good remix too!  Not to mention the utlra-cute artwork that went along with the single.  We're sure you'll enjoy this mix...  it's fab!  

THE TIME IS NOW (CAN 7 SOULFOOD MIX) 

BEA ARTHUR: Rest In Peace

Sad day today as it has been reported that Bea Arthur has passed away.  Bea was 86 years old and known for such TV greatness as Golden Girls and Maude.  She is probably best known for her role in Golden Girls as the quick witted Dorothy Zbornak. Bea brought many smiles and laughs into our lives and will surely be missed.  We love you Bea  :)  Rest in Peace

NOISETTES: Don't Upset The Rhythm (Smokey Radio Mix)

Some of the best remixes are those that don't alter the song too much, that can be said about the Smokey Radio Remix of the highly loved Noisettes track Don't Upset The Rhythm.  This mix adds just a few extra touches that make the song a little more spectacular & special then it already is.  Enjoy  :)  

DON'T UPSET THE RHYTHM (SMOKEY RADIO MIX) 

THE FAINT: Mirror Error (Afghan Raiders Remix)

The Faint track Mirror Error has been remixed by Afghan Raiders and I say hooray!  What a good remix of an already awesome song.  Long time fan of both, this collaboration really brings hot beats from beginning to end!  Don't forget to check out the Afghan Raiders by clicking the link above, there you can find some hot original tracks by the Las Vegas talent :) 

MIRROR ERROR  (AFGHAN RAIDERS REMIX)

ROYKSOPP: The Girl and the Robot (feat. Robyn) Remix + Live Performance!

The Union between Sweden and Norway dissolved years ago, or so we thought! ROBYN, a Sweden native joined Norwegian electro group ROYKSOPP on stage recently to perform their new single The Girl and The Robot. I think this translates better as a 'track' rather than a song to be performed live. Maybe you just have to be there? Television show performances are always a bit 'eh' for me.

THE GIRL AND THE ROBOT (LIVE)
THE GIRL AND THE ROBOT (STARTER DJ'S MIX)

Give it a watch! Comments and ratings are appreciated and loved!

ANNIE: Hearbeat (Alan Braxe Mix)

Here is a great remix of the track Heartbeat by a HCM favorite Annie.  This mix is pretty good and was done by Alan Braxe.  Take a listen and see what you think  :)  You can also click on either name & check out their Myspace sites... enjoy :)  

HEARTBEAT (ALAN BRAXE MIX) 

WILL SMITH: Fresh Prince Of Bel Air (Mustard Pimp Remix)

Oh what wonders we find on the internet...  Here is Will Smith and the theme to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air remixed electro style!  Can't say that I saw this one coming, but nonetheless here it is.  This remix was created by Mustard Pimp.

FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR (MUSTARD PIMP REMIX) 

MADONNA: American Life's Sixth Birthday

I'm totally a day late and a dollar short with this one but never mind! The wonderful American Life album by Madonna was six years old yesterday. This album is one of my personal favorites, I know many people that love it as much as I do and many that hate it.

What I love about it is that the acoustic stripped down songs, really show off Madonna's voice and make the album feel that much more personal, I really feel like this one is totally 'her' without the influence of too many producers, it's just Madonna, Monte and a couple guitars. I also love the more electronic tracks, the fantastic Nobody Knows Me and Mother and Father. The only song on here that I could do without is the title track, the release of which I believe screwed up the whole release, in my opinion after that clunker of a track (and associated video mess) people didn't want to give the album a shot.

Another reason to love this album is that there were some great promo shows, and it paved the way for the brilliant Reinvention Tour, during which these songs came alive. Who can forget the glorious Nobody Knows Me and Madonna's strut down that catwalk?

GRACE JONES: Joan Rivers (1984) Flashback

I've been on a major Grace Jones kick this week after those fabulous mp3's from Paris.... in my search for Grace entertainment i came across the interview with Joan Rivers from 1984 when she was promoting Conan. It's hilarious, she discusses everything from being a nudist for a few months to slapping Russell Harty on live TV (Youtube it!) Grace is such a fascinating person and a superb interviewee!

Grace Jones on The Joan Rivers Show (1984)

NOMO: Invisible Cities

It's been awhile since i've listened to some Jazz! This track is perfect for the mood today if you happen to be in sunny NYC...or anywhere for that matter! Summer is finally on it's way for us (apparently i'm skipping over Spring!). Open up your windows and blast some NOMO. The track is called Invisible Cities, and appears on the album of the same name. Release date is May 5th.

INVISIBLE CITIES (DOWNLOAD)

You can preview another track from the new album over at Pitchfork!

EARTHA KITT: Where Is My Man ('94 Mix)

What a great way to start the day with EARTHA KITT and a remix of her track WHERE IS MY MAN.  This is a mix that is from 1994 and to my knowledge was made as a extra track for a "Best Of" compilation.  I prefer the original, for you Real McCoy fans out there you should enjoy this mix as the music kinda reminds me of them :)  

WHERE IS MY MAN ('94 MIX)

MOCHIPET: Spring (Feat: Daedelus)

Looks like I'm all about artist in costumes today :)  Okay, so here is a track from the MOCHIPET album Bunnies & Muffins!  SPRING is an instrumental track that has a great vibe and beat that can hopefully help you forget the ugly weather outside and think of Spring! This track features the talents of DAEDELUS!   

Here's a Bio on Mochipet taken from his MySpace:

"Born in Taiwan R.O.C. to rocket scientist father and kindergarten teacher mother, David Wang (a.k.a. Mochipet ) has been tinkering with electronics all of his life. However, it was not until he added music to the equation that something began to spark. Growing up on metal guitar, Avant-Garde Jazz, and mainstream hip-hop, David has always been a person of diversity. And we can see this in his music, ever changing, and always evolving."

SPRING (DOWNLOAD)

GRACE JONES: Live at Grand Rex Paris Tracks and Tour Dates

I came across these great quality Grace Jones live tracks today! They were recorded at Grand Rex in Paris on March 22 2009. They just confirm the fact that I need to see this woman live like NOW! Get To New York Grace!

She does actually have some summer dates lined up. If NYC doesn't pop up I may even be tempted to do LA!

Jun 19 2009 8:00P
Sonar Festival Barcelona
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Rock Werchter Festival Werchter
Jul 11 2009 8:30P
Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux
Jul 16 2009 7:30P
Jazz Open Stuttgard
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Latitude Festival Southwold, Suffolk
Jul 26 2009 7:00P
Hollywood Bowl Hollywood
Aug 7 2009 8:30P
Sporting Summer Festival Monte Carlo
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Beachdown Festival Brighton

This is the tracklist for the Grand Rex show and mp3's:

01. Nightclubbing
02. This Is
03. My Jamaican Guy
04. Sunset Sunrise
05. Demolition Man
06. I’ve Seen That Face Before
07. Love You To Life
08. Well Well Well
09. Williams’ blood
10. Devil In My Life
11. Love Is The Drug
12. Slave To The Rhythm
13. Hurricane

GRACE JONES LIVE IN PARIS (DOWNLOAD)

MESSKID: Wolves

Got something new for you from MESSKID out of New York.  We did a post not so long ago on MESSKID on some awesome mixes that he did and a small interview that you can check out by clicking on the MESSKID tag!  This is a original track by the DJ/Remixer!  Not only is the track good, but the artwork as you can see above is pretty sweet too!  Enjoy :)  

WOLVES (DOWNLOAD) 

BLOC PARTY: Remix Bloc Party! Intimacy Remixed

If you are a fan of BLOC PARTY or looking to sharpen or start some remix projects, today is your lucky day! The band will release Intimacy Remixed on the 11th of May, and to mark the occasion, have made parts for three of the album's tracks available as free downloads. This means you get all the instruments and vocals separately....to make your own bangin' version of course!

DOWNLOAD THE PARTS!

Don't forget to send us your mixes when they are finished, and definitely don't forget to send them to the band!

Here is the tracklisting for Intimacy Remixed.

1. Ares -Villains Remix
2. Mercury - Hervé Is In Disarray Remix
3. Halo - We Have Band Dub Remix
4. Biko - Mogwai Remix
5. Trojan Horse - John B Remix
6. Signs - Armand Van Helden Remix
7. One Month Off - Filthy Dukes Remix
8. Zephyrus - Phase One Remix
9. Talons - Phones RIP Remix
10. Better Than Heaven - No Age Remix
11. Ion Square - Banjo or Freakout Remix
12. Letter To My Son - Gold Panda Remix
13. Your Visits Are Getting Shorter - Double D Remix

POLLY SCATTERGOOD: Please Don't Touch (Video Premiere + Golden Filter Mixes)

I've been reading about POLLY SCATTERGOOD for awhile now, and I think it's about time we've featured her on Hard Candy! She has such a beautiful girl, somewhere along the lines of Lykke Li...but just a bit!

Her upcoming single from Mute Records will be Please Don't Touch, the official video of which has just been released (you can view it below!).

The Golden Filter have given the track the remix treatment, and the label hasn't been stingy about releasing them!

THE GOLDEN FILTER POP MIX (DOWNLOAD)
THE GOLDEN FILTER VOCAL MIX (DOWNLOAD)
THE GOLDEN FILTER DUB MIX (DOWNLOAD)

If you'd like a free mp3 download of the b-side to the single, called Number 24 click here!

Don't forget to pick up the single on April 28th!

MARILYN MANSON: The High End Of Low (Album Cover)

The album cover for MARILYN MANSON's upcoming release, The High End Of Low is rather, well...nothing special. I guess you could never top this, could you?

Sigh. I'm still hopeful. We're From America is promising, can't wait to hear the whole release!

WAVE MACHINES: Keep The Lights On

WAVE MACHINES has a great lo-fi instrumentation, with a voice reminiscent of David Bowie. Thanks to Bigstereo for finding them for us, my night is a lot more chill thanks to these guys!

If you give the band your e-mail, you will get sweet 320kbps (CD Quality) download of Keep The Lights On.

Enjoy! It's worth the download....

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Apr 17 2009 8:00P	Freebutt with We Have Band!!	Brighton
Apr 18 2009 1:00P	Rough Trade In-Store Gig	London
May 18 2009 8:00P	Islington Academy (Headline Show)	London
May 22 2009 1:00P	Liverpool Sound City w/ White Lies	Liverpool
May 22 2009 11:00P	Hungry Pigeon Festival	Manchester
May 23 2009 8:00P	Dot To Dot Festival	Bristol
May 24 2009 8:00P	Dot To Dot Festival	Nottingham
Jun 6 2009 4:00P	Pritchattsbury Festival	Birmingham
Jun 11 2009 8:00P	Tollbooth	Stirling
Jun 12 2009 8:00P	Tunnels	Aberdeen
Jun 13 2009 8:00P	Rockness Festival	Inverness
Jun 27 2009 2:00P	Glastonbury - John Peel Stage	Somerset
Jun 30 2009 8:00P	Norwich Arts Centre	Norwich
Jul 25 2009 8:00P	Camp Bestival	East Lulworth
Sep 4 2009 8:00P	Electric Picnic	Stradbally, Co. Laois
Sep 12 2009 12:00P	Bestival	Isle Of Wight
Oct 22 2009 1:00P	Insomnia Festival	Norway

Don't forget to check them out on Myspace!

ERYKAH BADU: I Want You (Flashback)

This is one of my favorite performances by Erykah Badu, the song is I Want You, from the Worldwide Underground EP. This performance was in Europe a few years back. I love the arrangement of the song and she kills it!

BRITNEY SPEARS: If U Seek Amy (Dan McKie Mix)

Here is a great remix of the Britney Spears track... If U Seek Amy by remixer Dan McKie.  This version is great and sure to get any party or dancefloor pumping!  Hope you enjoy, let us know :) 

IF U SEEK AMY (DAN MCKIE UNOFFICIAL CLUB MIX) 

MADONNA: Who's That Girl (S&S TOUR?!?)

Wouldn't it be wonderful if this is true...  Well there is a rumor that Madonna may add her hit track Who's That Girl to her 2nd run of the Sticky & Sweet Tour by MadgeTribe.  A commenter on that post suggest it's false, but I think it would be outstanding!  Although I would be disappointed not to have seen it, but if it were true I'd pay all that money all over again to see this track performed live!  Madonna has not performed this track since her tour by the same name... Guess we'll just have to wait and see  :)

THE CRANBERRIES: Dreams (Flashback Video!!)

Well we love The Cranberries so it should not be a surprise that we giving them a flashback post!  Here is the video to their lovable song Dreams.  If there was ever a soundtrack to the 90's I am sure this would be a must have to the soundtrack! 

BAT FOR LASHES: Kings of Leon 'Use Somebody' Cover + More!

It's such a beautiful Friday in NYC today, sunshine and warmth to end the week! I know I've been on BAT FOR LASHES overload the past few weeks, however i'm still mesmerized by the new record, Two Suns! You can listen to it in full on Myspace.

A regular read of mine, Culture Bully has a download of Kings of Leon's Use Somebody, covered by the Bat herself!

Below is a short video interview with Nylon TV where you will hear Natasha talk about her musical influences (did I hear Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks?) and much more!

SUSAN BOYLE: Britain's Got Talent, Susan's a Star!

There hasn't been something that's made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside in a long time, until the other night when I was sent this video. Yes, i'm aware that this video has been seen by everyone and their cat already...SUSAN BOYLE wows the world on Britain's Got Talent!

MADONNA & BRITNEY vs THE SPICE GIRLS: Me Against The Music (Who Do You Think You Are)

This is a great little remix of Madonna & Britney's Me Against The Music and The Spice Girls Who Do You Think You Are. It popped up on my iTunes the other day and I remembered how great it was! I used to dance my socks of to this at the student club back in the day... I recall my friend specially bringing it on a CD for the DJ to play LOL. This is a definite improvement on the original Me Against The Music in my opinion. The video for that always makes me laugh, Madonna looks like an old lady with that cane! (regardless of how many yoga moves she's fitted in to show of her, um... flexibility!)

ME AGAINST THE MUSIC (WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE MIX)

GRACE JONES AND DEEE-LITE: Dressing Room (Video)

This is fun, here are 2 favorites Grace Jones and Deee-Lite getting ready in the dressing room of the long gone Palladium Nightclub in NYC in the early 90's on New Years Eve.  It's a simple video of the glamorous music icons posing & flirting for the camera.  If you ever wanted to see Grace Jones put on some of her make up and dress up, you'll definitely love this one! 

BERTIE BLACKMAN: Black Cats

Have been enjoying some Bertie Blackman and her latest album Secrets and Lies.  Bertie is from Australia and Black Cats is a pretty great example of her work.  She has an electronic/rock sound that just can't be beat.  In my opinion Black Cats is kinda a sexy track, what's your opinion?

BLACK CATS (DOWNLOAD) 

SHANNON: Let The Music Play (Simply Jeff and Swedish Egil Remix)

Every now and then a song is recorded and it's just perfect!  I think that can be said about Shannon and her megahit Let The Music Play as it has been being played and remixed non-stop since the release of the track in 1983.  Here is one of those awesome remixes created by Simply Jeff and Swedish Egil!  Trust me it's fabulous!

LET THE MUSIC PLAY (SIMPLY JEFF & SWEDISH EGIL REMIX)

DATAROCK: Give It Up (Video Premiere)

DATAROCK pull out their best Michael Jackson for the video for Give It Up, the first single from upcoming album Red. The album doesn't see the light of day until September, so here is a little remix to get you through the wait.

GIVE IT UP (KISSY SELL OUT REMIX)

Remix is not bad Kissy Sell Out does an ok job, however I prefer the video version!

Hey Baby, What's Your Sign ... I Mean Song?

This article written by my friend Sherene Schostak mashes up modern day astrology with some great music that is always floating through my iTunes. She's got a great collection! Check out the original article here or read it below! The pic above is just amazing. ;)

Now that the the planet of love, Venus (which is still moving backward or 'retrograding') has gone back into Pisces, let's check in with the almighty oracle of the iTunes shuffle function to see what the cosmic messages are for each sign at this complex alchemical juncture.

Does this mean we have to give up our narcissistic fetishes like Twitter in order to do something more compassionate, like save the world -- or at least our souls? In honor of Pisces, let's see what the gods of music have to say.

ARIES
Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
"Oh, a storm is threatening
my very life today.
If I don't get some shelter,
I'm going to fade away"

TAURUS
Underneath the Stars by The Cure
"Floating here like this with you,
underneath the stars alight,
for thirteen billion years the view is beautiful,
ours alone tonight"

GEMINI
Profanity Prayers by Beck
"Well you know how it looks
when you close all the books on the table.
And you stare into space
trying to decide the way now"

CANCER
Doll Parts by Hole
"I want to be the girl with the most ache.
I love him so much it just turns to hate.
I fake it so real I am beyond fake
and some day you will ache like I ache"

LEO
Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac
"Rock on gold dust woman,
take your silver spoon and dig your grave.
Heartless challenge
pick your path and I'll pray"

VIRGO
Drive by R.E.M.
"Hey kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do baby.
Maybe you did, maybe you walked.
Maybe you rocked around the clock"

LIBRA
There's a World by Neil Young
"There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part
All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard"

SCORPIO
Stellar by the Smashing Pumpkins
"Built a mere kingdom of self abuse
hitched to some rainbow once more,
it's always yours once more,
the wait hurts worse than the blows"

SAGITTARIUS
Hey Johnny Park by The Foo Fighters
"It's impossible, I can't let it out
You'll never know
Am I selling you out?
Sit and watch your every mood"

CAPRICORN
The Hand that Feeds by N.I.N
"Just how deep do you believe?
Will you bite the hand that feeds?
Will you chew it until it bleeds?
Can you get up off your knees?
Are you brave enough to see?
Do you want to change it?"

AQUARIUS
Wherever I May Roam by Metallica
"Under the wandering stars
I've grown by myself but not alone
I ask no one
And my ties are severed clean
Less I have the more I gain
Off the beaten path I reign"

PISCES
The Fly by U2
"It's no secret that the stars are falling from the sky
It's no secret that our world is in darkness tonight
They say the sun is sometimes eclipsed by a moon
Love you shine like a burning star"

MADONNA: Mercy Adoption Statement

Madonna has made this statement regarding her attempt to adopt 3 year old Mercy from Malawi..

"I want to provide Mercy with a home, a loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible. And it's my hope that she, like David, will one day return to Malawi and help the people of their country. Though I have been advised that I cannot publicly discuss the pending appeal regarding my desire to adopt Mercy, I do want to say how much I appreciate the level of support that I have received from the people of Malawi and my friends around the world."

I hope she wins her appeal and is able to give Mercy the chance for a better life.

INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE DAY APRIL 18th!

I know I am not the only person who loves wandering into an independent record store and browsing through rows upon rows of old vinyls and CD's looking for a hidden gem, even if only for a cool record to frame! I love the atmosphere in these places, the smell of dusty old records and the fact that the staff are usually music lovers and not just snotty teenagers who could care less about music!

With digital music taking over, even major record stores like Virgin are crashing and burning so will there even be any independent ones left in the not too distant future? The first Record Store Day was held last year and was the idea of a few record store owners who felt we needed reminding about these great stores!

So go out on April 18th and support an independent record store! Many around the world have special events on with live music etc. You can visit the record store day website for participating stores.

PS among my favorites are Bleecker Street Records in Greenwich Village, NYC and Uncle Sam's in Miami Beach ;)

Here is Kate Nash performing for Record Store Day 2008...

PEACHES: Talk To Me (Video Premiere) and Tour Dates

I'm loving this track Talk To Me from the new Peaches album, Feel The Cream being released (officially) on May 5th! This is the hot new video that just premiered!

Peaches is also hitting the road in support of her album, below are the dates!

Peaches Tour Dates:

5/15 Philadelphia, PA Theater of the Living Arts
5/16 New York, NY Webster Hall
5/17 Boston, MA Paradise Theater
5/18 Montreal, PQ Club Soda
5/20 Toronto, ONT Phoenix
5/21 Detroit, MI Majestic Theater
5/22 Chicago, IL Metro
5/23 Madison, WI Majestic Theater
5/25 Denver, CO Gothic Theater
5/26 Salt Lake City, UT In the Venue
5/27 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
5/29 Edmonton, ALB Starlight
5/30 Calgary, ALB Ballroom
5/31 Vancouver, BC Commodore
6/1 Seattle, WA Showbox
6/2 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
6/4 Reno, NV 211 North
6/5 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
6/6 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda
6/7 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda
6/8 Joshua Tree, CA Pappy’s
6/11 Austin, TX Emo’s
6/12 Dallas, TX Granada
6/13 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
6/15 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
6/16 Chapel Hill, NC Cat’s Cradle
6/17 Washington, DC 9:30

YEAH YEAH YEAHS: Zero and Maps (Saturday Night Live)

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs stopped by Saturday Night Live last night and performed Zero and Maps. While I love the songs they played, the crowd was lacking some energy, as a result to performance was just ok. Tonight they play Santos House Party in New York, that's bound to be wild! I wish I was going!

OFRA HAZA: Im Nin' Alu (Flashback)

OFRA HAZA has such a beautiful voice. A Yemenite from a small town in Israel, Haza gained international success with her single Im Nin' Alu. You may recognize her near flawless voice in tracks by Madonna, Paula Abdul and more.

IM NIN' ALU (DOWNLOAD)

Here she is at her most care-free, singing a more traditional version of the song...

MOLOKO: Acoustic Tracks

You guys are gonna love these! On a whim I downloaded four acoustic MOLOKO tracks - Familiar Feeling, Forever More, Sing It Back and The Time is Now - from the wonderful Roisin Media blog.

Familiar Feeling is the stand out track for me, it is mixed with 'I keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) the result is a stroke of genius! The others are all great acoustic takes on classic songs, I love the guitars on them.

FAMILIAR FEELING (ACOUSTIC)
FOREVER MORE (ACOUSTIC)
SING IT BACK (ACOUSTIC)
THE TIME IS NOW (ACOUSTIC)

(DOWNLOAD)

Here are Moloko in action at Glastonbury in 2003 performing a great remixed version of Sing It Back!

MADONNA & ROISIN MURPHY: You Know Me Miles Away

Wouldn't a ROISIN MURPHY and MADONNA collaboration be wonderful?! Well a girl can dream right? Until then this mashup 'You Know Me Miles Away' I found on Ro's forum is probably the closest we're gonna get. It is Roisin Murphy's You Know Better mixed with Madonna's Miles Away. I think that blended vocals on this would have been great, but nevertheless I enjoy Roisin's vocals to Madonna's music!

Check out the wonderful Cindy Sherman inspired video for You Know Me Better below. I can't wait for a new album from Roisin, she is truly one of the most exciting and talented artists around today.

YOU KNOW ME MILES AWAY (DOWNLOAD)

DELPHIC: Counterpoint

Ohh I always love a new indie band. This track is from DELPHIC, a Manchester based indie/electro outfit. They say to be 'Chemical Brothers and New Order, between Underworld and Muse. You be the judge! I love the track! You can pre-order from Rough Trade.

COUNTERPOINT (DOWNLOAD)

Catch them on tour throughout the next few months...

APRIL
12 Sheffield - The Plug
15 London - Pure Groove In-store (On-stage 6:30pm)
21 London - Madame Jo Jo's
25 Manchester - The Chapel Buy Tickets »
30 Amsterdam - Paradiso (London Calling)

MAY
01 Tilburg - 013 Batcave (Electro Club)
12 Leeds - Cockpit (With Little Boots)
13 Manchester - Club Academy (With Little Boots)
16 Tokyo - Studio Coast (With Bloc Party)
17 Tokyo - Liquid Room (With Bloc Party)
19 Nagoya - Diamond Hall (With Bloc Party)
20 Osaka - Hatch (With Bloc Party)
22 Fukuoka - Logos (With Bloc Party)
29 Liverpool - Chibuku @ Nation (With Friendly Fires)

JUNE
01 London - Koko (With Phoenix)
05 Paris - La Maroquinerie (Kitsune Party)
16 Cornwall - Beachbreak Live Festival (More Information)
20 London - Scala (Kitsune Maison Party)

JULY
04 Hyde Park, London - Wireless Festival (tickets)
09 Lisbon, Portugal - Alive Festival (tickets)
18 Manchester - International Festival (tickets)

AUGUST
30 Creamfields - Festival (tickets)

SEPTEMBER
13 Isle of Wight - Bestival (tickets)

The video is pretty good stuff as well, have a look-see!

MADONNA: Gotham Demos

A few weeks ago you may remember I posted Get Up a MADONNA track from the early 80's. Well tonight I have for you three other tracks that make up the remainder of the set of songs known to fans as The Gotham Tapes.

During 1981, August 2-30, Madonna recorded four songs in a studio called Media Sound in New York City. Her then-time manager Camille Barbone from Gotham Management signed a contract for 50 hours of studio time to produce four songs Get Up, High Society (Society's Boy), Love On The Run and I Want You. A few years ago the high quality studio versions of these songs leaked and there are also lower quality rehearsal versions around.

HIGH SOCIETY (SOCIETY'S BOY)
LOVE ON THE RUN
I WANT YOU
GET UP

(DOWNLOAD)

This rare video of one of Madonna's first solo performances, Everybody filmed at Danceteria in 1982. It's spot on, I'd like to see some debuts from artists that put this much effort into their work again!


This post was a collaboration between Camille and Matt. Love it!

JUST JACK ft. KYLIE MINOGUE: I Talk Too Much

Here it is guys! I know you've been requesting this, sorry it took me so long to get it up! JUST JACK and Kylie Minogue tear it up with I Talk Too Much. The track was featured on the U.S. version of Jack's album Overtones which I recommend you to all go out and purchase!

I TALK TOO MUCH (DOWNLOAD)

Let us know what you think! Enjoy...

SEBASTIEN TELLIER: L'amour et la Violence (Allure Remix)

One of my favorite blogs posted a remix by Allure that I must share with you all. I've always been a fan of the sexy French style of SEBASTIEN TELLIER.

L'AMOUR ET LA VIOLENCE (DOWNLOAD)

In case you missed the video....

KASABIAN: Vlad The Impaler

I've loved KASABIAN since their debut album Kasabian. Their new track starts opens like a classic Prodigy track (Line Out is spot on), then turns even sexier as it progresses. You'll love it, just play it loud!

VLAD THE IMPALER (DOWNLOAD)

How could they have a title like Vlad The Impaler without a blood sucking vampire in the video? Here he is, Noel Fielding from 'The Mighty Boosh.'

DEPECHE MODE: Free Show In LA

Depeche Mode will be playing a FREE concert in LA on April 23rd for Jimmy Kimmel! Clike here for more details and tickets.

Their new album Sounds of The Universe drops April 21nd!

LITTLE BOOTS: New In Town (Live From NME Studio) and Golden Filter Remix

I'm beyond ready for the Little Boots album, Hands coming on June 6th! She recently stopped by the NME studios and gave this great performance of 'New In Town.' She has come a long way since making videos in her bedroom for YouTube!

We have another treat for you, the nice mellow Golden Filter remix of New In Town which I quite enjoy!

New In Town (Golden Filter Remix)

JULIETTE AND THE NEW ROMANTIQUES: European Tour 2009

Juliette and the New Romantiques are heading out on their first tour! Be sure to catch them in Europe if you get the chance and let us know what you think! Check out the video below to see the band in action performing 'Hard Lovin' Woman' at their first show at LA's Spaceland ! I can't wait for a US tour!

Dates:

Tuesday May 12
Berlin Germany Kesselhaus
http://www.eventim.de/cgi-bin/tickets-konzertkarten.html

Thursday May 14
Bilbao area Spain Azkena Rock Festival
http://www.eventim.de/cgi-bin/tickets-konzertkarten.html

Friday May 15
London UK Koko - Club NME - 18+
http://www.koko.uk.com/

Saturday May 16
Brighton UK Great Escape Festival - Concorde 2 - 18+
http://www.escapegreat.com/

Monday May 18
London UK Not In Kansas Anymore @ Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
http://www.wegottickets.com/

May 21
Liverpool UK Sound City Festival - Stanley Theatre
no link yet

Friday June 5
Rock am Ring Germany Nurburgring / Eifel
http://www.rock-am-ring.com/

Saturday June 6
Rock im Park Germany Zeppelinfeld / Nurnberg
http://www.rock-im-park.com/

June 13
Rodez France Festival Skabazac
http://www.skabazac.com/

July 18
Istanbul Turkey Rock’n Coke Festival – Istanbul Park Circuit
http://www.istanbulparkcircuit.com/en-gb/Home/

July 19
Berne Switzerland Gurten Festival
http://www.starticket.ch/starticket.asp

BAT FOR LASHES: Daniel (Death Metal Disco Scene Remix) + Tour

'When I first saw you, I knew that you had a flame in your heart.' - Daniel

I'm still very hyped up from BAT FOR LASHES Two Sun's album release! I was randomly skipping through my iTunes when I realized that i'd overlooked this remix. My current favorite track of 2009, Daniel has been club-ified by Death Metal Disco Scene.

DANIEL (DEATH METAL DISCO SCENE REMIX)

ON TOUR
4/25 Toronto ON, The Mod Club Theatre
4/27 Boston MA, Paradise Rock Club
4/30 New York NY, Bowery Ballroom
5/01 Philadelphia PA, First Unitarian Church
5/02 Brooklyn NY, Music Hall of Williamsburg
6/10 Seattle WA, Crocodile Café
6/11 Portland OR, Doug Fir Lounge
6/13 San Francisco CA, Great American Music Hall
6/16 Los Angeles CA, El Rey Theatre

In case you've never seen or heard it, What's A Girl To Do? was Bat For Lashes debut single, here is the video, a masterpiece of its own!

SHIRLEY MANSON: In The Snow

Here is a semi-new demo from Shirley Manson of Garbage. It's not bad, anyone else think she sounds like Liz Phair?

Just posted a writing demo of a song i wrote with my friend Greg (Kurstin) a year or so ago.
It's one from the "So Called Noir" Series.
I just stumbled upon it tonight when I was looking for something else and I listened to it and thought: fuck it why not post it for all the people who wrote me lovely things about my mum when she died. It's the least I can do.I owe you a song for sure
So to all my darklings and noirlings........thankyou.

This one is for you. x

IN THE SNOW (DOWNLOAD)

A new Garbage album would be fun, or maybe some real solo album news from Shirely!

TIGA: Shoes (Video Premiere)

The video for TIGA's Soulwax produced single Shoes looks a bit Lady Gaga (the outfit), a bit Roisin Murphy (the outfit and the hat!)...and a bit creepy! I could take it or leave it, it moves really slow...not until the end does it catch my attention fully. Worth a watch or two!

SHOES (DOWNLOAD)

Directed by Alex & Liane.

LYKKE LI: Dance Dance Dance (Grandtheft Remix)

I have the urge to blast LYKKE LI's Youth Novels album probably once every few days. Her voice is beautiful, it's one of the best to come out last year. Dance Dance Dance is a favorite track on the album, and it's been given a bit more enegry by Grandtheft.

DANCE DANCE DANCE (GRANDTHEFT REMIX)

If you listen closely, you'll notice the synth is a bit reminiscent of Janet Jacksons 'When I Think Of You'. Someone make a proper mash-up! Hmm, maybe I should do it?!

Watch Li perform the track with Bon Iver. Awesome stuff!

NO DOUBT: Stand and Deliver (Adam Ant Cover)

NO DOUBT are back with a new tour + track called Stand and Deliver. Another cover, of an 80's track by Adam Ant. To be honest i'm not excited that much...I'm ready for some new original material, are you all with me?

STAND AND DELIVER (DOWNLOAD)

In the meantime, they've got this really great widget with tour information and free downloads of their ENTIRE catalog when you purchase a ticket. How awesome is that? Come on Madonna...you are next!

GOLDFRAPP: Supernature (Instrumentals)

If you are a GOLDFRAPP fan that's been stuck in a daze since the departure of their signature electro tracks after the release of the more folky Seventh Tree...you'll enjoy this!
I've found a rip of the rare promo disc that contains the instrumental versions of the entire album.

SUPERNATURE (INSTRUMENTALS)

What are your favorite Goldfrapp tracks? What direction do you think they'll go next?

THE GOLDEN FILTER: Solid Gold (Video)

THE GOLDEN FILTER have gotten a lot of hype throughout the online music community for half a year now. They are pretty good, Solid Gold is a pretty sick track. The band has just released the official video and it's fields of gold...literally! I love Russ Chimes, and he remixed it beautifully.

SOLID GOLD (RUSS CHIMES REMIX)

Check out this blog for some more remixes and tracks by The Golden Filter.

U2: Get On Your Boots (Justice Remix)

One of the worst U2 songs ever gets remixed by Justice. Who knew? Smart decision as Justice throw a bit more fun into the track that bored me beyond belief at the Brits. Love the remix...blast it!

Get On Your Boots (Justice Remix)

Here's the Brit's performance....boring no?


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BUFFETLIBRE DJ'S: HIT! 2 (Mixtape)

Four months after the releasing of 'Hit!', BUFFETLIBRE DJ'S are back with its second part, Buffetlibre Dj's 'Hit! 2', a new mix tape that reunites some of their favorite dancefloor hits. 30 summers in 60 minutes.

HIT! 2 Mixtape (Download)

0. Sintonia Buffetlibre
1. Sub Sub – Space Face
2. Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock – It Takes Two
3. Happy Mondays – Hallelujah (Club Mix)
4. Bassheads – Is There Anybody Out There?
5. Daft Punk – Around The World vs. Technologic
6. Robin S – Show Me Love
7. M/A/R/R/S - Pump Up the Volume
8. Junior Senior – Move Your Feet
9. Junior Jack - E-Samba
10. Tim Deluxe Feat. Sam Obernik - It Just Won't Do
11. Armand Van Helden – My My My (Club Mix)
12. Larry Tee feat. Princess Superstar - Licky (Herve Goes Low remix)
13. Switch - A Bit Patchy
14. Kaoma – Lambada
15. Mousse T – Horny (Mousse T's Extended Mix)
16. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix)
17. Rozalla - Everybody's Free
18. Thomas Andersson - Washing Up (Tiga Na Na Na Remix)
19. LCD Soundsystem – Tribulations
20. Fred Falke & Alan Braxe – Intro
21. Thomas Bangalter & DJ Falcon (Together) - So Much Love To Give
22. Superfunk – The Young MC
23. Supermode - Tell Me Why (Axwell & Steve Angello Remix)
24. Outlander - The Vamp
25. Kidda - Under The Sun (Herve Remix)
26. Lady GaGa - Just Dance (Make u Deff Remix)
27. Fake Blood – Mars
28. Black Box - Ride on Time
29. Bomfunk MC’s - B-Boys & Flygirls
30. Alexander Kowalski feat. Raz OHara - Hot Spot (girls outside the window)

We love Buffetlibre Dj's here at Hard Candy, show them some Myspace love!

MARILYN MANSON: We're From America

I've always had a soft spot for MARILYN MANSON. Maybe it's the makeup and costumes, or his deep sexy voice. He's back with a new single, We're From America. Political commentary, screamery and some sexy guitar are all there.

We're From America (Download)

A razor blade as a single cover? I hate it. Shock me another way, I know you can Marilyn...I know you can! Upcoming album The High End Of Low is released on May 25.

LA ROUX: Live at Studio B in Brooklyn

LA ROUX performed at Studio B here in NYC last night. I think she was surprised that so many of us in the club knew the words to her songs. The most popular were of course In For The Kill and Quicksand.

I really wish the set incorporated more of the beautiful visuals/style that have appeared in her videos. She's got so much energy + I can't wait to see her develop as an artist.

MADONNA: Holiday (Aleks Electro Remix)

This is fun!  An electro remix of Holiday by Madonna.  As you know we love Madonna and anything new & fresh is a great treat!  Does this mix make you wanna take a Holiday?  After all it would be so nice! 

Holiday (Aleks Electro Remix) 

FRANKMUSIK: Every Breath You Take (Police Cover)

Ahh...  Frankmusik doing another cover and loving it so much! This time taking on The Police and doing a cover of their classic track Every Breath You Take.  Much different from the original and thoroughly enjoy his take on the song.  If you haven't heard it yet, don't delay its great! Oh Frankmusik....  how you swoon me! :) 

Every Breath You Take (Download) 

ALL POINTS WEST: Music and Arts Festival (Flyer)

Tickets are on sale now!  Some great bands playing :)  

CRYSTAL WATERS/FEAT: DENNIS RODMAN: Just A Freak (Flashback Video!)

Here's a lovely Flashback Video for you all!  This is Crystal Waters with her video for the track Just A Freak.  This track features vocals of sort by Dennis Rodman as well...  Although I enjoy the song more then the video, this video is still a forgotten gem.  Enjoy :)

BAT FOR LASHES: Behind The Scenes of the 'Daniel' Video

BAT FOR LASHES is one of my favorite artists to emerge as of late. I can't stop listening to Daniel. It's like a cross between Pat Benatar's 'Love Is A Battlefield' and 'Cloudbusting' by Kate Bush.

The video is sick...watching Natasha drive that old Volvo with the Wizard of Oz monkey's flying after her. We've already posted it. You can hear the highly recommended album, Two Suns in FULL over at Myspace.

Best of all, here is a behind the scenes look of the filming of the video...loving Natasha!

WILLIAM ORBIT: Optical Illusions (Official Video)

WILLIAM ORBIT has just released a home produced video for Optical Illusions, which sees its release on iTunes April 13th...from the forthcoming album My Oracle Lives Uptown. The version of the song you'll hear in the video is the Dr Meaker remix, which will appear on the single.

I'm a huge fan of DIY music videos, I have a bunch hidden somewhere from when I was a kid...but then again don't we all?!

FIONA APPLE: Why Try To Change Me Now? (Cy Coleman Cover)

As April Fools day comes to a close, i've got a smooth and sultry track from FIONA APPLE for ya, and it's definitly not a joke! I've yet to post anything on her yet, probably because shes not too quick with the releases. This jazzy track is a cover version, originally by Cy Coleman, and will be included on Then Was Then, And Now Is Now. A tribute album in his honor.

Why Try To Change Me Now (Download)

Does anyone remember when the original jazzy/full orchestral version of Extraordinary Machine leaked? It was so much better than the official release! Anyone happen to have it? hardcandyblog@gmail.com.

Now Fiona...it's time for a proper new release!

BLONDIE: The Hardest Part (Flashback Video!!)

Although The Hardest Part by Blondie only reached #84 on the Billboard Charts, this song remains potentially my favorite Blondie song!  However not only is the song hot but the video is quite sensational too!  In this video Debbie is sporting a brunette wig and looking F.I.N.E!

MIIKE SNOW: Animal

The 'jackalope' that graces the single cover of newcomer duo MIIKE SNOW's track Animal reminds me of a logo or design I would have created for one of my other blogs, Rabbit Stew. Alas, someone got to it before me!

Animal (Download)

The download link will send you to RCRD LBL where you can also find the Crookers remix. Full length is out via Downtown Records on June 9th.

NINE INCH NAILS: Strobelight (produced by Timbaland)

An April Fools if there ever was one! Check out NINE INCH NAILS new album, Strobelight!

It comes with an amazing line up...

1. intro skit
2. everybody's doing it (featuring chris martin, jay-z AND bono)
3. black t-shirt
4. pussygrinder (featuring sheryl crow) *if only this were true!
   
5. coffin on the dancefloor
6. this rhythm is infected
7. slide to the dark side
8. even closer (featuring justin timberlake and maynard james keenan)
9. on the list (she's not)
10. clap trap crack slap
11. laid, paid and played (featuring fergie of the black eyed peas and al jourgensen)
12. feel like being dead again
13. still hurts (featuring alicia keys)
14. outro skit

What do you think?