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I love these guys. These full of energy, scuzzy little Australian punks, Bleeding Knees Club are due to tour here in the UK this month and for one can't wait. Catch them touring the UK from 20th - 27th February, and in the meantime, check out their video for Bad Guys below. Gonna be big I tell ya... Bleeding Knees Club - Bad Guys on MUZU . Check out previous MUZU.TV blog posts on Bleeding Knees Club .

You can't get more star studded than this combo of global rap stars. Fresh from fatherhood, Jay-Z teams up with long term Buddy Kanye West . The clip is composed of scenes from Kanye West and Jay-Z performing on the 'Watch The Throne' tour. Be warned though! "THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY EPILEPSY ACTION TO POTENTIALLY TRIGGER SEIZURES FOR PEOPLE WITH PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY" "VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED" Phew, so now we've got that out of the way, check it out below... [...]

It's all in the name isn't it? Do I need to say anymore other that Superbowl controversy? Check out M.I.A do her stuff below, the video is incredible, as is the song. M.I.A. - Bad Girls on MUZU . Check out previous MUZU.TV blog posts here .

Oh wow. Every so often a video comes along that grabs your attention and makes you go Awww. And this is one of them. Stephen Fry is a fan, The dude from Wilco is a fan, I'm a fan, and you will be too after watching this little number. Toy Horses have been hotly tipped by many to break into the mainstream, with their lovely indie numbers that will have you get your indie dancing shoes on. As well as receiving plays in the UK from Radio 1, 6 Music and Xfm, [...]

D.R Clique (Diverse Rhymers Clique) release their breathtaking seven track E.P Before. The group show their diversity as they present this mixture of Hip Hop, Reggaeton and R&B. If you like listening to the burgeoning UK urban scene, then check this one out! D.R Clique (Diverse Rhymers Clique) is a mixture of four rappers and a singer. The group originated from the west midlands, in a small town named Hereford. They formed in 2005 but split up and reformed again early in 2009 with three new additions ( Vocalz, Complex and [...]

I love these guys, and I hope you do too. With melodic, flowing indie vibes reminiscent of Fleet Foxes , Dry The River made every 2012 list everywhere, and listening to The Chambers and the Valve, it's easy to see why. The video makes for a rather interesting watch too, a rather early, or perhaps belated Halloween party? Wish I could join in, that's all I'm saying. Dry The River - The Chambers & The Valves on MUZU . Check out more MUZU.TV [...]

Irish rock band Fancy Crazy , purveyors of fine music with a rich and smooth blend of rock n roll, have given us a lovely video to watch for Kind Heart. Check it out here, and keep an eye out for these guys in the future. Fancy Crazy - Fancy Crazy - Kind Heart (Official Music Video) on MUZU .

And now time for something different! On My Way is an independent art film that blends elements of narrative cinema, traditional music videos, and avant-garde filmmaking. The film portrays an artist who sacrifices a loving relationship in order to pursue his passion. After he returns home, he struggles to cope with the memories of his ex-lover when he sees her with another man. On My Way addresses the difficulty of saying goodbye and moving on with life, a theme shared with Dontae's EP. "Indiesoulrocknroll:about a girl from westland" tells a story about lost love while holding on [...]

LA poprockers IT BOYS! bring the hit factor to the UK with their debut single release on EMI/Century Media Records New kids on the block IT BOYS! are looking to shake up the UK pop‐rock scene this spring with the release of new single "Guys Don't Like Me" on March 12. The may have good looks and catchy hooks, but the Californian alt‐pop five‐piece have been rapidly gaining notoriety in Hollywood with their lively, upbeat sound, amassing a celebrity following including the Good Charlotte boys Joel & Benji Madden. Having [...]

In May 2010 the world of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal lost one of its most gifted and fervent ambassadors, with the passing of Ronnie James Dio. In his position as lead vocalist for Rock giants such as Rainbow and Black Sabbath , as well as fronting his own eponymous band for nearly three decades, Dio created some of the genres most defining and respected works. Albums such as 'Holy Diver', 'Sacred Heart' and 'Last in Line' all stand as towering monuments of sheer class and brilliance in the Rock pantheon. Dio was also to pave the [...]

Wow. The Queen of pop Madonna showed us she's still got it at her half time performance at the 2012 Super Bowl the other day. With her co. performers Nicki Minaj , and the ever contraversial M.I.A , LMFAO , and CeeLo she gave an eye opening Roman themed performance that was nothing short of incredible. And here is is in her latest single, Give Me All You Lovin' featuring Nicki and M.I.A again, showing a lot of leg and a few blast from the pasts in Madonna style. Enjoy! [...]

Listening to Saturday Night Gym Class , my first thought was WOWOWOW. Yes, sweet synths, chilled out, blissed out, textured electro loveliness. Saturday Night Gym Class's lush synths envelope you like a warm blanket in winter. The ambient track is taken from their debut EP "How To Build A Life Raft", from which the leading track is "I Know ft. Ellie Walker". Drawing comparisions to M83 and other electro outfits of the same ilk such as Crystal Castles and Ladytron , this young four piece met while studying at University. The band [...]

Here's an uplifiting video for your Thursday afternoon, the atmospheric Iron Deer Dream by Oxford quintet Fixers . The band formed in 2011, recieving rave review of their synth based multi-track harmonies. Continually recieving comaparisons to the wonderful Animal Collective , the band do not dispell the rumours by citing them as an influence to MUZU . See below for a list of their favourite songs, past and present which displays a list of eclectic and diverse musicians and genres, spanning centuries of music. 1. Eurythmics - Shame 2. Hamish [...]

New video from Zebra and Snake for their new single Sweetest Treasure – which was made by Sing J. Lee, an award winning director. The adorable video features a Where The Wild Things Are type storyline with a tribe of children battle monsters in the forest. Zebra and Snake hail from Finland. Matti and Tapio combine pop vibes with electro synth vibes and create an awesome indie singalong. Check it out here, and watch out for these guys in 2012. ZEBRA AND SNAKE - Sweetest Treasure on MUZU . [...]

Tréson has crafted his own rendition of Billy Vera's 1981 classic, "At This Moment". Treson's joins world renowed and acclaimed musicians such as Tom Jones and most recently Michael Buble 's to cover this classic. Transformed into a roots reggae lover's rock tune, the single still manages to retain the impressive raw emotional appeal that Vera first sang it with. Get a little reggae in your life! - At This Moment -Tréson on MUZU . Check out previous MUZU.TV blog posts here.

Los Angeles rapper Malkovich and NYC producer/rapper P.U.D.G.E. return with a new video for Lethal Vice, where the duo invoke the spirit of Lethal Weapon and Miami Vice's buddy-cop duos to tell some true L.A. stories. I don't know about you, but with the temperature drop in England right now, it makes me want to up sticks to the west coast of the USA and embrace a rapper's life. Vice is produced almost completely by P.U.D.G.E. , who made his name alongside Dibia$e and Samiyam at L.A.'s Low End Theory weekly. Check [...]

We're feeling a little bit Madonna over at MUZU.TV HQ, mainly because all thoughts are on the Superbowl this weekend and the Queen of pop is performing, but let's face it, when isn't an appropriate time to listen to Madonna? We've compiled a list of some of her greats, and there are a lot of them, surpassing many a genre and time period. From the 80s madness that is Material Girl, to the chilled out folk pop of American Pie. What's your favourite? Madonna - Material Girl [...]

My god, I love me a bit of Superbowl. So i'm especially glad it's that time of year again, and I'm sure all you sports fans are too. The most watched thing in US TV history makes a return to our screens this Sunday, with Kelly Clarkson performing the National Anthem, and half time performances from ultimate queen of pop Madonna , M.I.A and Nicki Minaj . Check out the girls below for a taste of the action to come! Madonna - American Pie [Without Film Footage] [...]

We at MUZU.TV like to keep our ears to the ground when it comes to new music, and one such band that hit our radar this week is The Unkindness of Ravens . Having been previously compared to The Kills , Nina Wagner and Ben Raine are London stroke Berlin based electro indie rock duo that hold no boundaries when it comes to genres. If you like your electro scuzzy, with heavy bass lines and brooding guitars, then The Unkindness of Ravens are your type of band. Hailed [...]

Comeback Kid is taken from Sleigh Bell's forthcoming new album 'Reign of Terror'. It's the second track to be released, with 'Born To Lose' released last month. Sleigh Bells are as bad ass as ever showcasing their Ray Bands and grunge get ups that we grew accustomed to in other hits Infinity Guitars and Rill Rill . Sleigh Bells - Comeback Kid on MUZU . Check out other MUZU.TV blog posts here .