Ish Value

There are artists that over the years lose distinction between shaping their original sound and being repetitive, like Röyksopp, and there are artists that copy their own ideas shamelessly all over again and get away with that, like Timbaland.

Timbo is gonna release Shock Value 2 in a month and the lead single was just released. ‘Morning After Dark’ features Timaland himself and some oh-so-boring new artist SoShy from Timbaland’s label.

Timbo says the song is

“very interesting. The song, I can’t describe it, it’s so different. It’s not different for me, but I can tell you this — it fits everything going on with the vampire theme.“

I say it sounds not different at all; it sounds exactly like everything else he has done over last few years. Come on, it’s ish! Really ishy ish I shall say.

The worst thing is that once the album comes out, Timbo is going to be everywhere again. People, wake up! He’s so four years ago! Just to make things clear: I really appreciate his old work with Aaliyah, Missy Elliott and more recently – Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake. I just can’t stand how he’s stuck on repeat and people are still so excited about him. And maybe I’m wrong but I’ve got a feeling the whole album is gonna be just as I’ve-heard-it-all-before as this single.

Blah.

Find three differences

Read more for the answers.

Short history of a dress on that cover

Scroll to 2:17 in the clip below:

For more amazing fashion shows visit Victor & Rolf official website – I discovered them thanks to Róisín and I’m absolutely impressed! Fashion has never made me feel this way. When you visit their website just go upstairs…

Róisín returns and so do I

Róisín Murphy performing at Victor & Rolf spring/summer 2010 show

Hello everyone! I wanted to return for the new season with some big news and now it’s the time. Róisín Murphy performed a couple of new songs at Victor & Rolf spring/summer 2010 show and they are killers! Instantly, I got so excited about the new album that I could hardly fall asleep that night. Seriously! I’ve got some clips from the show and two another songs from her set at Burlectric, and there is a sleek download for you too, so keep on reading.

By the way, a few days ago – on 5th October to be precise – this blog turned 1 year old! Now let’s celebrate it by listening to Róisín’s new stuff…

Just a lil’ lovin’ early in the morning

This song by Outlines made my day. Actually, I should put it the other way: my today’s morning is described in this song’s lyrics, so it made me think about the song and as a result I ended up listening to it on repeat. And since it’s a really nice tune, here I am sharing these good vibes with you.

Listen to ‘Ellipse’ now!

The time has come! Imogen Heap doesn’t know the limits of generosity and she lets us listen to her new album Ellipse in full a week before the release date! Just click on the picture to get to the player and enjoy divine sounds she has created and her breathtaking vocals.

I’ve listened to the album I guess four times so far and I’ve fallen in love with it instantly! The fact that I have already found the album personal before I actually heard it might have an influence on that, but I can’t help it that I feel like if I’ve been involved in the process of making the album by watching Immi’s vBlogs and following her tweets for two years…

I’m going to wait with reviewing the album until I get my very own deluxe edition of Ellipse, but I can say it’s a masterpiece right now.

Basement Jaxx are coming!

I can’t hep it. Sam Sparro is the one. Guys from Basement Jaxx know it as well and they chose a song ‘Feelings Gone’ featuring Sam for the second single from their upcoming album Scars (to be released on 21st of September). Now that’s what I call perfection: impeccable production, uplifting melody, beat that makes you wanna jump higher and higher, and Sparro’s vocals. Listen to the song below and visit Basement Jaxx myspace for remixes.

Basement Jaxx  – ‘Feelings Gone’ (feat. Sam Sparro)

You can listen to four songs from upcoming album on Basement Jaxx official website, including ‘Saga’ with unique Santigold that you can listen here as well. I can feel this album will be huge.

Basement Jaxx – ‘Saga’ (feat. Santigold)

This album will be huge. Yet another track to make you share my feelings:

Basement Jaxx – ‘Scars’ (feat. Kelis, Meleka & Chipmunk)

Again and again

There’s quite a lot about Madonna on my blog recently, isn’t it? I’m gonna introduce some more variety, don’t worry. But for now, check out the commercial below:

No more hesitation

I’m not too fond of Paul Oakenfold’s dub remix of Madonna’s upcoming single ‘Celebration’ but the remix made by Benny Benassi, which will be used in the music video, is going to be played in the clubs on repeat, I’m telling you. Check it for yourself below (sorry for the quality, but I haven’t found a better leak so far). I can’t wait to hear the album version!

Celebration

Cover of Madonna's upcoming greatest hits compilation

Below you can watch three short trailers of the greatest hits compilation album that will be released in September: