Miley Cyrus has finally debuted her follow up to Bangerz. The era that defined the “real” Miley Cyrus without the trappings of Hannah Montana. New single “Malibu” may come slightly left field, but anyone watching her progression into a softer image shouldn't be that surprised. The song is more stripped down then previous efforts. Still, Malibu isn't sonically a far cry away from “Adore You”. It seems the natural follow up that Colbie Caillat could use in her arsenal. The song is light breezy and strikingly apolitical. If anything it seems focused on addressing her rekindled love for Liam Hemsworth. |
Key Lyric: I always thought I would sink, so I never swam The music video finds similar themes. Miley is in stripped down beauty. There's nothing shocking here. The song succeeds in translating genuine happiness. It's singer-songwriter, it's confessional, but it's very much Miley Cyrus. Buy "Malibu"
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The song benefits from the visual treatment. PWR BTTM is in essence a visual band. The duo takes over a country house donning Dr. Frank N Furteresque attire, crawling across the table a la Britney Spears, and the boy that fulfills all their dreams is a blow up sex doll. Liv Bruce embodies a fifties housewife wearing nothing but a towel or an apron, all the while keeping his lipstick flawless. PWR BTTM is anything, but a mainstream band. Their songs err on the side of shorter is better, something early Gossip also adhered to. But, they infuse their music with the brash honesty and edge that is at the core of punk rock. Ugly Cherries is not a perfect album, but it is their first and “I Wanna Boy” highlights the best strengths they have. The duo is expected to release new music in 2017 (!) and there musical progression can only get better. Buy "I Wanna Boy"
The most inventive of these new additions is the Fall Out Boy/Missy Elliot collaboration, “Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)”. It blends their rock n roll inclinations with Missy's flow for one of the most explosive reimaginations. Expect one of these songs to light up radio this year, especially with the movie's continued successs.
This album is bound to only expand on Lana Del Rey's sound and cement her growing fanbase. The first teasings of the album we have was when Lana released the audio to the titular track “Honeymoon”. It was moody and seductive. Her voice being the centerfold to it's lush surroundings and stylistically leaned closer to Ultraviolence then Born to Die.
Honeymoon should have a similar promotional campaign to that of Ultraviolence. That means more songs (!!!) will be released. One or two more music videos will be produced. The album will sell a few hundred thousand copies worldwide in it's first week on sale, then maintain a steady stay on the chart until the next follow up.
The track list for the album has been unlocked. It features fourteen songs of love and heartbreak. Or something like that.
Some notes on the tracklist. Song number two was originally thrown around as the concept for the album. How about that for a fun fact. Track 9 has it correct. Lana is our religion. And, in true form of predecessors Paradise and Ultraviolence there is a cover song. “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” is an old jazz standard. Hopefully it will stand up just as well as “Blue Velvet” and “The Other Woman” did.
I won't be. But, if this Lana Del Rey collaboration pans out, I will be tempted. I'm a slut for Lana. This Friday Halsey also releases her debut album Badlands. That's certainly something to check out. The new Lana Del Rey album is set for release on Friday September 18th. And, in case anyone is counting that's 25 days away.
Granted I didn't buy any of those albums. I am working on it. I was trying to save money by not buying music. And, then I bought 20 albums this month, so I think it worked out really well for me.
Florence + The Machine
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful June 2nd
This is going to be my first Florence + The Machine album. I've decided this is going to be my first experience. I've always liked them, but I am obsessed with their song “What Kind of Man”. The music video is great. Florence Welch has very nice breasts by the way. And, if it is representative of the album at all. This is a stellar release.
Hilary Duff
Breathe In. Breathe Out. June 16th
Buy "Sparks"
Ryn Weaver
The Fool June 16th
Buy "Octahate"
Giorgio Moroder
Deja Vu June 16th
Britney Spears is covering “Tom's Diner” and that song has already been released. It's an invigorated cover and it's Britney. It's a necessary addition to any album collection. Kylie Minogue was on the lead single “Right Here, Right Now” that although catchy, failed epically. Mikky Ekko is also on the album if you have any interest in him after his duet with Rihanna on “Stay”. This might not be an album for you to buy blind, but definitely look into. Giorgio Moroder has been in the industry for a long time and it's sure to be memorable whether or not it's something you want to turn up to at the gym.
Buy "Tom's Diner"
Tori Kelly
Unbreakable Smile June 23rd
This album should be interesting. This is the only one I'm a little hesitant on buying, but I hope it will be good. I have my fingers crossed. I most certainly will be tweeting and tumblring about if it does not live up to expectations.
Buy "Nobody Love"
Carly Rae Jepsen
Emotion June 23rd
Two queens of the gays are about to make a big comeback in 2015. And, I don't mean Madonna (Of course she is going to slay us with Rebel Heart this March). Not even RuPaul. I swear he tweeted something about the season premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race being a Beyonce.
Does that mean that bitch Shangela is coming back for yet another season of Drag Race or that Ru plans on dropping new music for the hunties. That being said I tried to find the tweet and I didn't see it. Now that could mean it was deleted or I made it up. But, I like the idea of Ru pulling a Beyonce on us. More Ru music the better. The two fan groups who should be gagging are the Animals and the Little Monsters. Both Lady Gaga and Kesha were on a list of singers who might surprise drop a new album. This was last year in 2014 where there were always rumors of surprise albums. 2014 saw Gaga promote her jazz record with legend Tony Bennett and Kesha began her court battle with record producer Dr. Luke. It was an uneventful moment for both them in terms of popular music output.
The release was canceled. Some of the songs recorded included “You're The Reason Our Children Are Ugly”, “You Must Be Upgraded”, and “Futuristic Sex Toys”. I want to hear this release. This rock direction might surprise people who didn't buy her last album Warrior, but I think it's a perfectly natural direction. I don't know if it could be commercially successful, but it is interesting never the less.
With Gaga we should have a straight forward release. That in of itself is questionable. Now hopefully she's on better standing with her record label (which oddly enough also has Madonna on it's roster) and they will promote this new album the way they should have promoted ARTPOP.
The album is being recorded on the road. A new song entitled “Til It Happens To You” that is a duet with Diane Warren is part of the soundtrack for a documentary entitled The Hunting Ground. The film deals with rape and as you know Gaga was raped by a record producer early in her career.
This should be a good start for her new record. He only had one song on her last album and “Gypsy” is a fan favorite (Not my favorite). I don't know if I like her being in a rut. Using the same jumping off point that she's used before. However, she needs to regain the throne.
Buy "Gypsy"
Going back to a hitmaker is not a bad move. I honestly don't know who I would rather have her work with. Maybe she shouldn't create a dance record. An album of mature pop might not be a bad way to go. This will be her fourth (fifth if you include Cheek to Cheek) album. She so far has not made a huge stylistic change from The Fame to ARTPOP.
Yes. They've all been very different albums. However, at this point her longevity is in question and it might be time to tackle a new field. I think we need a Gaga ballad. Lord knows if Rihanna can have them, Gaga can. An album of slower material (with a few bangers of course) might be a good direction for her. Especially if “Til It Happens To You” is as raw as I think it is. Speaking of Rihanna. We should have her eighth studio album this year sometime in October or November. And, we'll have her voice for the soundtrack of Home. So, if that doesn't make you excited about 2015, I don't know what will. In the following months, new music is going to be coming down from the god's above. Taylor Swift's 1989 will be a sure fire hit as will Nicki Minaj's The Pinkprint whenever she gets around to releasing it. Madonna is certainly going to shake ground if she ever does release any music from her as of yet, untitled, thirteenth studio set. Scottish DJ Calvin Harris should not fail to impress. T.I.'s Paperwork: The Motion Picture may be his most inspired set, yet. And, Rihanna has yet to claim ground in this years market, it's unlikely she's going to ignore a release. Rihanna has never gone two years before without a new album. Ke$ha is also a contender. Since, she got out of rehab, she's also been working on a comeback.
There's going to be a lot of music for fans of any kind. September is the drum roll up to the frenzy that's going to be the music market this year. We're kicking it off with Lady Gaga's and Tony Bennett's collaboration Cheek to Cheek. But, in October what should you be looking for? Let's talk shop. October 7th, R&B ingenue Tinashe is releasing her debut set Aquarius featuring the popular “2On” and the follow up single “Pretend”. After the release of three mixtapes Aquarius is sure to combine elements of all three critically acclaimed releases. Helmed by Mike-Will-Made-It (Producer of Miley Cyrus's Bangerz and “23”) and DJ Mustard who you should be aware of from my previous article “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life”. Will, I be buying Aquarius. Yes. I finally decided its what I wanted in my life. I do have some qualms, but I will let you know October 7th, how I feel about it, throughtwitter, maybe tumblr. I don't know. The thing that's definitely making me kind of pumped for Aquarius is that it shares the title of an Aqua album. The hit makers behind “Barbie Girl”. With quality association like that, Aquarius is sure to be fantastic. Buy "Pretend" Buy "Barbie Girl" The Tuesday after that comes the as of yet, untitled, fourth studio album by Hilary Duff. Ed Sheeran has been linked in writing for the album. As have Colbie Caillat and Toby Gad. This is exciting news. Now October 14th is definitely a tentative release date, I feel. As, Hilary has yet to have a radio hit. Lead single “Chasing The Sun” was not sent to radio, however second follow up single “All About You” started impacting the radio near the end of August. I think her record label made the right decision. "Chasing The Sun" is not how people need to hear the new Hilary. I think Hilary desire to change the orientation of her album from a dance to folk is a strong game plan. She understands the pop accessibility that came with her younger years, but is fusing that into a mature sound. Something she's been working on over the years since leaving Hollywood Records. This album will be everything. The very first album I ever owned was Dignity. I still get chills to “Gypsy Woman” and every other pop gold on that album. Hilary Duff is queen. I love her so much and I am so ready to see one of the few strong Disney role models take back the albums charts. Because if we're being honest. She never had any real hit songs. Us late 90's babies know every word to “Come Clean”, “So Yesterday”, “Why Not”. But, literally no one else does. It's only because we are addicted to the Disney Channel. Buy "All About You" For an article completely dedicated to "Chasing The Sun" see the Friday Favorites article "Chasing The Sun" Buy "Gypsy Woman" I am also freaking out over The Tings Tings third studio set Supercritical due out October 20th (more then likely the 21st in the United States). I had been so pysched about when I heard they were working on their new album in the DJ scene of Ibiza, because when they released Sounds From Nowheresville they lived in Germany and we got some good punk rock from them. Hearing lead single “Wrong Club” I'm underwhelmed. They have been dropped from their major record label Columbia after the phenomenal commercial and critical disaster that was Sounds From Nowheresville. It isn't club music like their previous song “Hands”. As I'm saying this you don't know who they are. The Tings Tings are the band that created the ever god awful “That's Not My Name” and “Shut Up And Let Me Go”. Both of which are anthems. I will buy it. I will let you now how I feel about it. I just know they can deliver the goods. And this faux Daft Punk bullshit is not everything. I expect great things from this album, because if I had bought Sounds of Nowheresville based off of lead single "Hang It Up" I would have run for the hills. You have to take time to invest in The Tings Tings, but they're worth it. The worst thing that ever happened in my life was when my father refused to allow me to miss a day of school, so I could go see them in concert. It was my sixteenth birthday. It was all I wanted. It broke my heart. I love this band so much. I know Supercritcal can impress me. Buy "Hands" Buy "Wrong Club" Other Major Albums Out in October:
Anything Goes Florida Georgia Line, October 14th Sucker Charli XCX, October 21st Paperwork: The Motion Picture T.I. October 21st 1989 Taylor Swift, October 27th Tha Carter V Lil Wayne, October 28th |
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