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Truly sad news. Today we suffered yet another devastating loss of a great talent.

I'm sure most, if not all, of you have heard the sad sad news about the queen of pop Whitney Houston. I was on my way out for the night and as soon as I turned on the radio the news broke. I actually pulled over to make sure I was hearing what I thought I heard. "Did they just say what I think they said?" was my initial reaction. We all know she had her problems but still, 48?!? *sigh* All we can do now is pray for her family and friends as [...]

Whitney Houston, legendary singer and actress, has died at 48. No cause of death has been announced. Check back for more details as they develop.

Globe-trotting songbird Estelle racks up the miles in "International (Serious)", the latest jam from her upcoming All Of Me album. Backed by Trey Songz and Chris Brown, the London beauty soars over a flossy club banger (with production courtesy of David Banner) and leaves the soulful introspection of "Thank You" far behind. Is this track first-class (or coach)? Listen below. To hear it from Estelle (who famously broke through the mainstream with the catchy musical travelogue "American Boy" ), her schedule still has her flitting [...]

"Wicked-ass lil B Hard not to spoil you rotten, looking like little me The most beautifulest thing in this world Is daddy's little girl" She's gorgeous, she really does look like a great mix of her father and mother.

It's been six years since Cassie's self-titled debut album dropped back in 2006, and her new album Electro Love is finally nearing completion. Earlier today, the "Make You A Believer" released the full-length version of her sophomore album's new single, "King of Hearts" — just in time for Valentine's Day! Hear it below. Cassie — "King Of Hearts" It certainly seems like Cassie's heart was not into this song. "King Of Hearts" — whose video will drop on Valentine's Day — is a pure [...]

photo by Sasha Litvintseva * Time for a random update of SOIWT's entirely irregular videos post. Why? Because why not? Fear of Men - Doldrums Make yourself a cup of tea, sling on a stupid-big jumper and enjoy feeling down in the dumps with this fond number. Click here to view the embedded video. Big Deal - Talk Even more forlorn, this teary to-the-pointer features fabulously frank [...]

All skittish keys and flickery vocals, David's Lyre 's new offerings suit perfectly my current favourite activity: shivering. As I rub my hands and mutter terrible curses while waiting for trains, buses, bosses and dates, so Paul Dixon's chamber-pop-rock songs embark on hesitant ascents, wide-eyed pronouncements, maudlin string-downers and sudden, spirited riffs. They feel battered and bruised by the cruelties of life, but still bursting with pluck, wonder, and a fistful of magic dust. The tunes are those expected to form the bulk of a debut album, Picture Of Our Youth , which [...]

Just as the NFL Draft, with all the pomp and circumstance that surround it, is considered by some to be America's fourth major professional sport, the first few months of every year find the coming Festival Season's numerous events unveiled in quick succession, a noteworthy and exciting music-centric stretch in its own right. Rumors abound, travel plans are made, and sometimes vitriolic meditations on the Current And Future State Of Music™ are hard to avoid. But sardined among reliably controversial announcements from Hangout Music Festival , Jazz Fest, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo and Coachella is the one press release that is [...]

Usually around this time of year I am cursing the weather gods and awaiting the spring tour season to begin, however spring seems to have come early here in New York City. And so have the tours! Just so you know, I spent hours looking through announced concert listings to compile this very list you have in front of you. So be sure to get your tickets before they sell out and/or buy me a drink if you see me at any of the below. Enjoy! February: 2/11 - [...]

This just in: the mastermind behind some of my favorite remixes ( The Killers , Friendly Fires , Gwen Stefani , Madonna ) has given Miike Snow 's latest single Paddling Out an epic makeover. Check out Jacques Lu Cont ' s remix of Paddling Out , taken from the band's upcoming album Happy To You out March 19th! The video clip for Paddling Out and current tour dates can be seen HERE . Stay tuned for the The [...]

With Valentines Day nearly here, most have an opinion on the topic. What is your perception of this ink blot-like album over? Purchase Band Of Skulls at Amazon.com Vagrant Records is giving away a Litho/CD pack of "Sweet Sour" A bit of sweet and sour In addition to the bloody but heartfelt graphic just above, this album bites with a sweet but [...]

" Sweet Sour " is the title track on Band Of Skull 's sophomore album due out February 21st. The UK trio has been gaining a momentum of attention and buzz, and for good reason. The band also released a video a few weeks back for the first song to be released from the record " The Devil Takes Care Of His Own ." They will soon be opening for The Black Keys . You can read our review of the new record here [...]

The first single off Katy Perry's upcoming Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection will be "Part Of Me" (out February 21), and it's yet another Dr. Luke/Max Martin co-production . If you heard the demo that leaked at some point last year, then you might be interested to spin the snippet of the final version that's surfaced. (Best hurry, though, before it gets yanked off YouTube.) Get a brief taste of the dance-pop confection that's sure to become Katy's umpteenth Top 10 hit below. "This [...]

Adam Ant announces intimate charity gig at Proud Camden alongside exhibition - 6th March 2012 Proud Camden will play host to an exclusive performance from Adam Ant on Tuesday 6th March. This personal performance celebrates the launch of Adam Ant: Dandy in the Underworld ; a collection of iconic portraits of the Post Punk star that span his extraordinary, eccentric and eclectic career. 100% of ticket prices will be donated to Adam Ant's chosen charity, DEBRA. Adam Ant will be taking to Proud [...]

SnowMont Music Festival 2012 Lineup Kaskade Snoop Dogg Chromeo Slightly Stoopid Lotus Datsik DJ Shadow Ott Gramatik Easy Star All Stars March 30 - April 1, 2012 in Killington, Vermont Combining the world's best musicians with the world's best snow conditions, the 2012 SnowMont Music Festival is the East Coast edition of the S.N.O.W. series, which proposes the ultimate marriage: music [...]

David Lee Roth interviews the Van Halen brothers in new clip Van Halen have just released a clip featuring David Lee Roth interviewing the Van Halen brothers, Eddie and Alex . They describe in detail the stories behind their musical upbringing in Holland and journey to Southern California. Van Halen Interview: Earlier in the week the band released A Different Kind of Truth , which is their first original [...]

I understand these chaps and chapettes don't like the word " fusion ". So I'm going to avoid using the word fusion when describing the "stylistic amalgamation" in Telephone Banking . Fundamentally Clean Bandit is the "merging" of a string quartet, a drummer and a bloke who fills in with stuff like decks or sax. "Into the mix", they "combine" MC Ssegamic. So it's classical, electronica and hip-hop. "Coming together". "Mixed up". "Blending". You're thinking fusion, IT'S NOT FUSION. It's an unusual but impressive sound they produce, with the stomping bass, trilly violins (with classical ornamentation, called a 'turn'. You don't know what [...]

In a matter of days, Gardens & Villa will embark on a North American tour, sharing dates with both The Shins and Fanfarlo. Not only will be you be able to see the boys in various venues across the country, but also at some of the major festivals happening this year. After a stint at the Snowball Music Festival, the boys will head to perform at 35 Denton Festival, SXSW, Coachella, and finally end their tour with Sasquatch! Holed up in Portland, OR for the last month, Gardens & [...]