Wondering what tunes we've been force-feeding our neighbors over the past week? Have a listen to latest installation of Friday Favorites, where we post the songs we can't get enough of. Enjoi. Josh Bennett Armin van Buuren feat. Laura Jansen - Sound Of The Drums (Album Version) [Armada] There are several tracks that I can't get enough of on Armin van Buuren's new Intense album, but Armin's new collaboration with [...]
Armin van Buuren at the Oakland Fox Theater for the Intense Album Tour a day after Cinco de Mayo was a night to remember. From beginning to end, it was an evening filled with special moments where everyone—including Armin—seemed to be overwhelmed by the thrill that swept through the venue. Kicking off at 7 pm with groups of attendees eagerly making their way through the doors and straight towards the stage, it didn't take long for a sense of excitement to spread across the floor. And that feeling only intensified as day became night and the evening sky was replaced [...]
It's another week and another round of Pop Goes the World , where I bring you the freshest pop from around the world. (When I say "fresh," I often mean "tracks I was sent a month ago and am finally just now getting around to writing about." Sorry! But better late than never, right?) This week, as per usual, we're leaning heavy on the Europeans — an Australian-Swedish pop duo, a singer-songwriter from the Netherlands, a Swedish alt trio and a Norwegian Idol — plus a pretty cool [...]
Laura Jansen - Elba (March 22, Europe) - L.A.-based singer/songwriter has made The Hotel Cafe her second home over the past decade but this bi-lingual daughter of an American mother and Dutch father has found success in Europe, scoring a #1 album in Holland (2009's Bells ) with sales of more than 70,000 copies...While not widely known in the U.S. beyond her cover of The Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody" , Jansen is a popular staple of the L.A. songwriter community, touring with the likes of Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson [...]
Keane's Tom Chaplin doesn't often venture out on his own, but he made an exception for " Same Heart ," a duet he recorded with up and coming Dutch songstress Laura Jansen. The two teamed up together to record "Same Heart" for thep Serious Request charity campaign that is organized by Holland's 3FM pop radio station. Every year, 3FM partners with the International Red Cross to rally listeners around a cause and collect funds during the holiday season. This year's Special Request focuses on the fight against infant mortality. 3FM program director Wilbert Mutsaers invited Laura Jansen [...]
Break-ups zijn nooit leuk. Hoe je het ook wendt of keert; mensen worden gekwetst, zijn verdrietig, hebben een gebroken hart en verwijten elkaar van alles. Er wordt geschreeuwd, gehuild en gegooid met spullen. Kortom: Nee. Niet iets waar je graag doorheen gaat. Maar als het niet meer werkt, werkt het niet meer. Dan houd je de eer aan jezelf, kies je voor jezelf en hak je de knoop door. " Als jij het hebt uitgemaakt, waarom ben je dan verdrietig? " Omdat je iemand waarvan je heel veel houdt pijn doet. En iemand met een beetje hart, doet dat [...]
Vorig jaar was ik op Pinkpop. Dat was mijn eerste meerdaagse festival -ever-. Met in de line-up persoonlijke favorieten Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Deadmau5, Elbow, White Lies, Laura Jansen, Justin Nozuka en Band of Horses, was het gewoon geen optie om niet te gaan. En ik moet zeggen, het was het meer dan waard! Ook al blijf ik zelf denk ik toch meer een concerten-man, ik vond 3 dagen met een tentje op een festival geen onprettige ervaring. En ook al was ik blij dat ik weer naar huis kon, dit was met recht mijn beste Pinkpop ooit. Veel [...]
This post is pretty selfless, seeing as it's our finals week and we won't be having much of a weekend. For those of you lucky enough to enjoy yourselves, get your touches below. High Contrast Feat. Tiesto- "The First Note Is Silent (Original Mix)" Rusko- "Everyday (Netsky VIP Remix)" Zedd- "Shave It (501 Remix)" Nadia Ali Feat. Mike Candys- "When it Rains" Laura Jansen- "Use Somebody (Armin van Buuren Remix)" [...]
Well, it seems that Armin's new penchant toward the harder sounds of trance isn't going away any time soon. After a gutbusting group of sets during his ASOT 500 world tour, it seemed that Armin had a new realization that people are leaning more toward heavy basslines and techy sounds these days rather than the more ambient, uplifting sound that originally made him famous, so he is adjusting his sets accordingly. I for one couldn't be happier about that. Armin continued his killer streak at Roseland Ballroom in New York City last night, giving [...]
In the second round of our MOR New Tunes playlist, we bring 15 of the latest and greatest tunes from the world of rock and roll. New Tunes Volume 2 has a little bit of everything with jams from some up and coming bands, indie rock mainstays, and even a few new tunes from classic rock favorites.
Filed under: Concerts and Tours , Video , Exclusive Gino DePinto, AOL Singer-songwriter Laura Jansen holds dual citizenship in the United States and the Netherlands, and her debut album 'Bells' just got the same treatment. Jansen sat down with Spinner before her show at this year's SXSW festival to talk about her long-awaited US release, her residency at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles, Calif., and the perks of being a wedding singer. [...]
Laura Jansen, Crystal Ballroom Portland, Orewgon 2011 We recently caught on to a new artist, Laura Jansen , who has been supporting Joshua Radin on his current tour and who previously was playing in Joshua's band. We saw Laura open for Joshua Radin at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. It was as expected a very intimate and personal experience. We were fortunate to have gotten there early as the venue was packed to capacity and there was practically no way out once Laura began her set. As you can see from the photos [...]
A ton of singer/songwriters have albums out this week and that's cool, but The Strokes have an album out and that's awesome. After a long layoff from the group, the New York rockers The Strokes are back with Angles . Yes, frontman Julian Casablancas had his side project, but whispers of this albums started three years ago, so we're just happy it's here. Richard Ashcroft , who was the lead singer of the Verve, has his United Nations of Sound album [...]
Dutch-born singer Laura Jansen released her new album, Bells , via Decca Records today, March 22 . Check out the video of the making of Bells at the bottom of the post to learn more about the album. GIG ALERT! Jansen will be at Joe's Pub TONIGHT, March 22 at 7:30pm . It'll cost you $12 . [...]
I think you´d like my new hair I cut it when you weren´t there That pieces of us everywhere Were falling down My bed is now a girl´s bed Pink flowers under my head And pillows on your side instead Of you ´Cause that´s what single girls do Don´t think about you I´m reading [...]
Usually, the "City" in Sarcasm And The City refers to the towns in and around Orange and LA Counties. You know, the beach cities. Without the snow and tornadoes. Who knew that life - with good music - existed beyond southern California? My good friend BAMS recently got hitched and moved to Kansas, and sent this review of a Joshua Radin show she recently attended. I'm beyond jealous, as Laura Jansen opened for him. The two of us saw her a few years ago and [...]
L.A.-based singer/songwriter Laura Jansen has come to live something of a dual existence...and on two continents, no less. In one, she's one of countless performing songwriters hitting clubs up and down the west coast, bringing her piano-based smart/pop songs to life, selling her CD at the door and passing the hat. In the other -- her native Netherlands -- she's already a rising star, having sold 250,000 copies of her 2009 album Bells and riding the radio charts with hit singles like "Single Girls" and her cover of The Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody." Now she [...]
Singer-songwriter Laura Jansen is preparing for the release of her debut album, Bells , which will come out on March 22 via Universal/Decca Records. Leading up to the release, Jansen will be heading out on a few tour dates across the US and Canada. Check out the full list of shows below. Laura Jansen tour dates: February 21 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues February 22 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue February 24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst Theater February 25 – [...]
by teepoo Welcome to this week's edition of COVER SATURDAYS featuring the great cover discoveries of the week. There weren't many this week, but most were beautiful takes, others blew your mind with craziness. The Young Republic- Chocolate Jesus (Tom Waits Cover) | MYSPACE Corinne Bailey Rae- I Wanna Be Your Lover (Prince Cover) | MYSPACE more after the jump Picnic Kibun- Two Weeks (Grizzly Bear Cover) | MYSPACE Laura Jansen- Use [...]
L.A. based singer/songwriter Laura Jansen , self-described "half Dutchie , half America, full on human being", recorded an album Bells that became a hit in her native Netherlands in 2009, selling more than 250,000 copies. Now that album finally arrives stateside March 15 via Decca. Jansen, who tours often backing up the likes of Joshua Radin (where we first caught her in 2006) and William Fitzsimmons , offers up a particular variety of personal, piano-centric adult pop that serves her well [...]
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