![[Ones To Watch] – Introducing – Alabama Shakes](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4007876_lg.jpg)
Tweet We've already featured Alabama Shakes a few times on the site, but it's time for a formal introduction to one of our Ones To Watch for 2012 . Formerly The Shakes, Alabama Shakes from Athens, Alabama are poised to knock you for a loop like a Mint Julep going straight to your head on a sweltering summer's day. A four-piece made up of Steve Johnson, Zac Cockrell, Heath Fogg, and [...]

Only last week we were ranting on about a northern band, called Citi Petts , that in parts reminded us of The Gossip , with oversized guitar riffs and lots of punched-with-a-run-up beats. Today we are fishing in the same pond, as we've recently had contact from another northern band who's new single can have it's genetics traced back to that same American band, giving us a case of blog ditto inside of just a few days, (Ed - perhaps that should be Beth Ditto ). If you like your guitar music to drive like Ryan [...]

Artwork by Dalila Couto WOW!!! The best of the bests....! Last broadcast of "Encontros imediatos" of 2011. João invited the Golden Crew to talk about our favorites. As you can imagine it's not easy, but we have to choose someone. For about an hour we referenced a lot of good people. Besides our top we also mentioned artists such as Kicko, Loverboy, Moullinex and Xinobi, on the national scene. From the "exterior" we talked about KAMP!, Stardone, Muffin, Volta Bureau, Gold Panda, A Gap Between, Toro Y Moi, Neon Indian, Back2Funk, Justin Faust, Beth [...]

2011 was rock solid we teamed up with MB Disco to tribute the one and only Giorgio Moroder we started our radio show on Big City Beats we had many events, parties, funnnn like: Illegal Sundays @ WAMP, gigs with The Glitch Mob and Ulrich Schnauss and millions 'n millions of you loved us madly THANK YOU SEE YOU HERE IN 2012 !!! and now let's see the highlights of the year first the most popular/visited posts of APC in 2011 based on the dry facts of our [...]

Artwork: Yannis Dragasakis La.Ga.Sta. offered its services to many weary travellers once more this year. By "following rivers" they drove "through the green" and found themselves in "English Riviera" only to come back again to our station for another refill. Taking a Friday drive down this year's memory lane, we think back on our numerous stops including among others: Our after-hours, absolutely wicked dj set in the VIP room of Melt! Festival. We might have missed Cut Copy's performance but we certainly had a blast. Shout out to T.E.E.D., Azari & III, [...]

Continuing with our Record Store Day Black Friday Vinyl Giveaways, we'l l have a vinyl giveaway every day till we close for Thanksgiving! Be sure to stop by your local independent record store on Black Friday itself to pick up one of the Black Friday Special Releases —special limited edition vinyl released that day. In the meantime, enter to win one of our picks of already-released material for your lists of the nice, or if you prefer, naughty. ...and we're about to get real [...]
Beth Ditto Performs "Cruel Intentions" & "I Wrote The Book" at Fashion's Night Out NYC 2011 http://electrowow-music.blogsp ot.com

Beth Ditto is out now. Watch 'I Wrote The Book' here. Visit Gossip at their official site. Purchase Gossip items via Insound. Photos by Santiago Felipe. MP3: Gossip - Pop Goes The World (James Ford Mix)
![FASHION'S NIGHT OUT [MUSIC GUIDE]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3706884_lg.jpg)
Two years ago Anna Wintour, in all her evil genius, hoisted upon the unsuspecting masses Fashion's Night Out - A night where we normals get to pretend to be important by mingling at high fashion stores we would never otherwise walk into and get shitfaced so we can more easily spend our hard earned money on things that will make us feel pretty. Personally, I love it. If the pretty people, free booze and sales on jeans and shoes don't convince you to spend today wandering around the consumer hubs of our great city, maybe the list of [...]

Beth Ditto @ Coachella 2010 ( more by Rachel Carr ) It feels like we haven't heard about the Gossip in a little while. Their tour page shows they'll be playing some shows in Australia before the end of the year, but NYC will have the opportunity to experience the one and only Beth Ditto much sooner. Like James Murphy and and Bethany Cosentino , Beth is appearing in NYC this Thursday (9/8) in honor of Fashion's Night Out [...]
It's amazing, that's all. Wish I could hear it better! (Let's get a recorded version Beth!)
Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne & Colbie Callait Join 'Majors & Minors' Is Trent Reznor Ready To Direct Movies? Watch: Madonna-Approved Beth Ditto Performance of 'Vogue' Adam Lambert Talks About Keeping Quiet in Idol's Closet 4 Things You Should Bring To An Odd Future Show Eminem Settles Plagiarism Lawsuit With Audi She'll Soon Be On Coffee Tables : Lady Gaga Mash Up: Friday Night [...]

it's official now: APC <3 Beth
Beyonce's '4' Producer Jeff Bhasker Trashes Kelly Rowland's "Motivation" Watch: 'Glee: The 3D Concert Movie' Releases A 2nd Movie Trailer The Video Diary of Zac Efron Watch Thirty Seconds To Mars' 'MTV Unplugged ' Performance Rihanna: Part of the Billionaire Boys Club Doubletake: A Vampire In 'Zoolander' Rebecca Black Is Back With 'My Moment' Ciara Shows Off Her Bikini [...]

Now that Madonna has officially started working on her first album in three years, it's time to revive our favorite soap opera, Madonna Album Rumors ! In today's saucy tale of intrigue, the Material Girl allegedly disses a hot producer, looks outside of the mainstream for her musical inspirations, and finds her "Way Back Home". Indulge in some rumor-mongering below! Reports Digital Spy (via Madonna fan site Queen Madonna), Madonna has turned down the opportunity to work with heavily sought-after producer RedOne (who produced [...]

So, Kate Moss is getting married this weekend. Doesn't it seem like she is/already has been married? Well, the answer is no. Surprisingly, this is Kate's first time down the aisle. In what is being referred to as "Mosstock," Kate and Jamie Hince from The Kills will be getting married in a three-day, music festival themed affair this weekend in Cotswold, near Kate's weekend home. Barricades are already in place to protect the guests and all cameras and recording devices will be confiscated, since the wedding will be shot by Mario Testino for the September issue of Vogue. [...]
Filed under: The Hit List Choosing the 25 best songs of 2011 so far was quite the task. Debates got heated, e-mail chains devolved into name-calling, staffer integrity was questioned and "final" versions of the list ended [...]
![Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive Black Ball London 2011 [Photos, Video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3524347_lg.jpg)
Stars Show Support for Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive Black Ball London 2011 Photo: Alicia Keys Photo: Tinie Tempah Photo: Mark Ronson and Beth Ditto On June 15, Alicia Keys ' prestigious Keep A Child Alive Black Ball took place at London's The Roundhouse . Jay Sean, Claire Forlani, Jesse Metcalfe and Wretch 32 were [...]

love a love love the BETH DITTO . and we just got in from one of the best a best best nights evers !! wotyougot

Photo by G. Beth Ditto of Gossip Hot off Twitter, Gossip have said they are currently in the studio recording with Mark Ronson! No word on how many songs are being worked on (read: let's pray for a full album) or release dates but one thing is certain: "Rhythm tracks laid down, not one power chord used and zero flutes!" Follow Gossip on Twitter @ Gossipmusic . Follow According2g on Twitter @ according2g . Yeah! [...]