Headphones And Heartbeats

Prada - Thunder Perfect Mind

2010-10-17T20:25:00.000-07:00

Prada teamed up with Ridley Scott to create a music video style ad for Prada's Parfum fragrance campaign. Coincedentally the model, Daria Werbowy is an accomplished artist in her own right. Enjoy.

Asha Puthli: The Devil Is Loose

2010-09-25T14:14:00.000-07:00

Asha Puthli hit her peak back in the 70's with disco flavored soul hits like the aforementioned "The Devil Is Loose." Having a career spanning several decades of east-west fusions she was the first asian artist to be signed to CBS records and released several albums that made her a cornerstone artist in Europe. She recently found a comeback being sampled by hip hop artists like Jay Z and The Neptunes.

Missy Higgins - Where I Stood

2010-08-29T17:58:00.000-07:00

Australian folk chanteuse Missy Higgins has been on the scene for some time now and her second album On a Clear Night was released in 2007. Below is the video for her single "Where I Stood" a simple yet deep song that is amazingly universal.

DL: Missy Higgins - Where I Stood

Bubbling Up: Discovery

2010-06-30T19:02:00.000-07:00

Discovery is a two piece group consisting of Rostam Batmanglij from Vampire Weekend (More about them later..trust) and Wes Miles. The two formed Discovery, an electro RnB outfit that released their first single through UK label XL Recordings. One song that pops off the album is "So Insane" and it follows its namesake with a sick tempo change that is super sexy. Check out this video an artist made for the song.

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The Noisettes

2010-06-27T16:56:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that I haven't posted about The Noisettes! They are a slick trio from the UK that combine 60's girl group sounds with the awesome backing of a rock band. Try them out, you might like them. They released their latest album Wild Young Hearts in 2009 which promptly went gold. Below is the video for their third single from the album "Never Forget You."

K'Jon Brings 90s RnB Back With "On The Ocean"

2010-06-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

K'Jon is a recent addition to Universal Republic's repertoire and brings the smooth stylings of 90's greats like Toni Braxton and Keith Sweat. If you're like me, you have a soft spot for slow RNB jams and "On The Ocean" has a message.

The track has reached the top spot on Urban AC Radio. His new album, I GET AROUND, is set to drop on August 4th this year. Enjoy some smooth rnb to get you through the week.

Global Artist Spotlight: Guy Sebastian

2010-05-05T16:11:00.000-07:00

Guy Sebastian is an Australian R&B & Soul singer-songwriter who was the winner of the first Australian Idol in 2003. Since then he's gone on to release four top selling album in Australia. His music is a smooth combination of Soul/R&B/Pop and it's pretty summery. His latest album, Like it Like That was released in 2009. Below is the third single from the album, "All To Myself" which features John Mayer on guitar.

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Britney's Version of Telephone Leaked

2010-05-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

So apparently the blogosphere is a buzz with the leaked demo Britney Spears did of Lady Gaga's mess known as "Telephone." Check out the auto-tuned to death track below. Honestly, I wonder how it would have sounded once it went through the producers hands and onto the radio waves. It can't be worse than the one that's played constantly right now AND the video would have been hot. Britney may not be a great singer, but she knows how to turn out a damn good music video.

Janelle Monáe - Tightrope

2010-04-25T17:19:00.000-07:00

Janelle Monáe is the biggest and brightest breath of fresh air to come into the stagnant music scene in the past few years. Her first album in 2007, Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase was a mixture of James Brown soul and futuristic sounds tied together with her sweet and endearing vocal ability. She is gearing up to release her newest album The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III of IV) in May and it should be a great record. Check out the trailer and her breakthrough video for "Many Moons" below.

DL: Tightrope

Bubbling Up: Tortured Soul

2010-03-01T14:20:00.000-08:00

This Brooklyn trio combines House music with Jazz sensibilities to bring a new and pretty awesome sound to their new album "Did You Miss Me." They sound like a cross between Amy Winehouse (a little), Jamiroquai (a lot), and Armand Van Helden (for lack of a better reference). These guys seem ready for mainstream success so catch them before they blow up!

DL: Did You Miss Me

Pink Wows Grammy's with Glitter In The Air

2010-02-06T18:29:00.000-08:00

Pink has had a successful run with her latest album Funhouse that's spawned a bunch of great singles like "So What" and "Sober" but she really brought herself worldwide attention with her unique (and SIMPLE) performance of "Glitter In The Air." She got herself a standing ovation, which alone is impressive against Beyonce's yelling and Lady Gaga's over the top gimmicks. Congrats Pink, you deserve it.

Corinne Bailey Rae's New Album - The Sea

2010-01-27T14:39:00.000-08:00

Corinne Bailey Rae has just released her anticipated follow up to her self titled album! The Sea is described as more jazz influenced and smoother (is that possible?) than her last record. I'm going to go out and get the album as soon as I can, I want to support real musicians doing it for the music and she's pretty! Read the New York Times interview here. Find the track listing for The Sea below.

Track Listing

1. Are You Here
2. I’d Do It All Again
3. Feels Like The First Time
4. The Blackest Lily
5. Closer
6. Love’s On Its Way
7. I Would Like To Call It Beauty
8. Paris Nights/New York Mornings
9. Paper Dolls
10. Diving For Hearts
11. The Sea

PURELY for promotional purposes, the song "Closer" which is being used as a single that will gain greater traction by her record label. Enjoy.

Corinne Bailey Rae - Closer

Bubbling Up: Selah Sue

2010-01-25T13:51:00.000-08:00

Selah Sue is a young singer and songwriter from Belgium (land of Brussel Sprouts and Jean-Claude Van Damme) who's been making waves with her spot on youtube covers of great songs. Below, watch her cover Amy Winehouse's cover of the Zuton's song "Valerie" (one of my favorites). Her EP titled Black Part Love was released in 2008. She sounds like Duffy a little.

Jeffree Star - Get Away With Murder

2010-01-25T13:36:00.000-08:00

I find Jeffree Star kinda intriguing. He's making fun of all the crap that's going on in pop culture today and the dude can sing. The video for "Get Away With Murder" is over the top dance fluff but it puts all those pop tartlets to shame! The song is the first single lifted from his latest album Beauty Killer. If you're bored of the state of music (and entertainment as a whole) these days take a listen, its pretty fresh and a sick dance tune.

Get Away With Murder

JEFFREE STAR (Watch my new VIDEO out NOW!!!) | MySpace Music Videos

Global Discovery: Sia - You've Changed

2010-01-20T19:12:00.000-08:00

Sia is an Australian pop singer, a dance artist who has a fresh style. Her single "You've Changed" is making waves in her native Australia and its a funk driven dance track that sounds kinda fresh. The accompanying video is also pretty original and fun. Check it out below.

Global Artist Spotlight: Emmanuel Moire

2010-01-11T14:29:00.000-08:00

Emmanuel Moire is a french singer who released his second album L'Équilibre in mid April 2009. His first effort, (Là) où je pars which was released in 2006 and peaked at number eight on the French albums charts. A single from his latest album, "Sans dire un mot (Without A Single Word)" has been playing on repeat on my iPod since I heard it recently online (I love Youtube!). It's a song that captures a feeling in an amazing way and you guys have to check it out! If French is the language of love, Emmanuel has got it in spades! Check out the music video below. Share this song with as many people as you can!

Susan Boyle Sets Chart Reign Record

2010-01-04T23:20:00.000-08:00

So a year ago, Susan Boyle was living alone in relative obscurity until she tried out for Britain's Got Talent and ended up becoming an international youtube sensation. Her debut album I Dreamed a Dream has already hit number one in the UK and is set to bring in the new year with it's SIXTH week perched atop the US Billboard Charts. This is an example of when reality TV gets it right. She deserves all the success she gets, and I look forward to hearing more about her. Check out her first single "White Horses" and go out and support her if you like it.

Brittany Murphy & Paul Oakenfold - Faster Kill Pussycat

2009-12-30T18:14:00.000-08:00

Brittany Murphy, the talented actress who starred in films such as Clueless and Uptown Girls passed away sadly this year in her home in Los Angeles. It's been a bad year for the entertainment industry, first Michael, Farrah Fawcett, then Stephen Gately. I hope they all rest in peace. I've uploaded Brittany's dance single, "Faster Kill Pussycat" with DJ phenomenon Paul Oakenfold. Enjoy and celebrate the work of a talented actress and obvious pop star in the making.

Ke$ha Tik Tok Parody

2009-12-24T22:57:00.000-08:00

Man....I usually don't give Youtube parodies the time of day, but this group of british goons (the teeth are a dead giveaway) who call themselves Midnight Beast Feat. ST£FAN have taken Ke$ha's current hit "Tik Tok" and laced it with naughty lyrics that make the song that much better! I love it...watch below!

Tik Tok Parody

Corinne Bailey Rae - I'd Do It All Again

2009-12-22T00:55:00.000-08:00

I've been waiting anxiously for Corinne Bailey Rae to release the follow up to her phenomenal self titled debut album that brought "Girl Put Your Records On," "Like A Star," and "Trouble Sleeping" to the air waves. If you're a huge jazz/soul fan like me, you'll appreciate Corinne's blend of happy neo-soul tunes. They just make you want to relax and fall in love, be in love, and cherish the feelings that come with it.

As most of you know, Corrinne sadly lost her husband two years ago, halting any notions of music for sometime. The Sea, which will be released on February 2, 2010 offers the lead single "I'd Do It All Again" which is a lovely stunner that should have you pressing repeat. Enjoy!

Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"

Corinne Bailey Rae | MySpace Music Videos

Rihanna - Hard

2009-12-15T21:48:00.000-08:00

Another Rihanna post! This time it's new single "Hard" from her new album Rated R. This is a pretty hot track with a great bass line and Jeezy does justice on his parts. Check it out.

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Leona Lewis - I See You

2009-12-15T21:40:00.000-08:00

As director James Cameron of Titanic fame begins preparations for the release of Avatar on December 18, Leona Lewis, who sings the title song "I See You" for the film is receiving massive air play. Check out the track below. Comments are appreciated!

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Rihanna's New Single Russian Roulette

2009-12-02T01:36:00.000-08:00

Rihanna has released Russian Roulette as the first single from her much anticipated album post Chris Brown titled Rated R. It's a different sound for the singer (if the edgy single artwork is any indication) and will take some time for her fans to get used to. Make up your mind, don't listen to the likes of Perez Hilton who claimed that it sucked! Try it out, see if u like it.

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Norah Jones Latest Single

2009-11-28T22:00:00.000-08:00

Norah Jones just released her latest album on Blue Note Records called The Fall. The first single lifted from the album, "Chasing Pirates" is cute and displays Norah and her music in such a beautiful way. Check it out!

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HelloGoodbye's Latest Track

2009-11-26T14:19:00.000-08:00

HelloGoodbye released their first full length album, Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! a while back in 2006 and have been busy recording its follow up. They released a single, "When We First Met" earlier this year and its a chill pop track that should definitely be checked out! Enjoy!

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Cheryl Cole To Debut In The U.S.

2009-11-26T02:33:00.000-08:00

Cheryl Cole from Girls Aloud is planning on debuting her album, 3 Words in the States. The album has had considerable success in her native United Kingdom with the lead single "Fight For This Love" hit number one earlier this year. But is that enough for her to garner success in the United States? Her album, mostly produced by will.i.am should peak some interest in the material, not to mention that the girl is beautiful and built like a model!

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Lady Gaga Has A Bad Romance

2009-11-26T01:55:00.001-08:00

I'm sure I'm late on this post but here goes. Lady Gaga has a new video out for "Bad Romance." What the alexandermcqueenlatexmessmadonnawannabebadzombiedancing hell was that?! I've watched it twice, since everyone insists that the video is groundbreaking and blah blah blah. But is it really? I mean...her record label has put down a significant amount of money on the video but her music really doesn't correspond to the "edgy" look she goes for. Ummm...you're not Bjork my dear. She has an uber edgy look but makes mainstream dance pop....hmmm something to ponder?

Ok enough hating. Find the video below. "It's EPIC" as quoted by every one of her fans.

Welcome!

2009-11-26T01:53:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Headphones and Heartbeats! A Blog providing the latest and greatest in Music and a lil' bit of pop culture thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!