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MEET CHRISTY ANGELETTI

2012-01-30T11:24:00.004+08:00

I just discovered Ohio based recording artist CHRISTY ANGELETTI and the music video of her song "Never Been Better"...I'm loving this smooth, incredible song. The video is tasteful too!! Perfect!!! =)

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KELLY CLARKSON: MR. KNOW IT ALL (COUNTRY VERSION)

2012-01-29T21:53:00.003+08:00

KELLY CLARKSON has released a country version of her first single "Mr. Know It All". Listen below:

I love this version! I hope it is released as a single. Go Kelly!!
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LAURA STORY: BLESSINGS

2012-01-24T20:55:00.003+08:00

Here's a song called "Blessings" by Christian and worship artist LAURA STORY. It is a very beautiful song about how God can use the trials of our lives as blessings in disguise. Take a listen:

Amazing and inspirational! It's so good to be reminded how God brings good out of pain and blesses...
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KATY PERRY: THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY (ACOUSTIC VERSION)

2012-01-23T20:38:00.001+08:00

KATY PERRY has released an acoustic version of her hit single "The One That Got Away" now available on iTunes. Listen it here:

There you go. Peel away all the gloss and production and you have a great artist. It's a damn shame that people don't know how good this girl is!! =)
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FILTER: TAKE A PICTURE

2012-01-21T08:59:00.003+08:00

I haven't heard from FILTER for some time so here's their latest guesting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing their most successful single to date, "Take A Picture". Watch!

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MADONNA's new music video "MASTERPIECE"

2012-01-17T20:51:00.004+08:00

At the Golden Globes last Sunday night (January 15), the Queen of Pop MADONNA nabbed the Best Original Song prize for "MASTERPIECE," which was featured in the movie "W.E." which she wrote and directed...I really love this song, it brings me back to mid-'90s, Something to Remember ballad era!! Watch the music video below:

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UP FOR ONE DIRECTION!

2012-01-14T12:25:00.008+08:00

The newest boyband sensation ONE DIRECTION has premiered their latest music video "One Thing" - the third single from their debut album "UP ALL NIGHT". This was filmed last December and sees Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louise performing the song while travelling to diverse locations across London on a red double decker bus. Then they stop by at Trafalgar Square for an instant fun and perfect gig with their fans, before wrapping it up in front of St. Paul's Cathedral in the evening!!...Watch the video here:

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JASON MRAZ NEW SONG!!

2012-01-09T21:53:00.004+08:00

Singer-songwriter JASON MRAZ posted a lyric video for his new song "I Won't Give Up", which will appear on his forthcoming new album and follow-up to 2008's 'We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.' The clip was created by Elliott Sellers, and shows a man going through old letters and scrapbooks. This song is a perfect pop song to lead us toward Valentine's Day 2012!

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TRAIN: HEY SOUL SISTER (ACOUSTIC VERSION)

2012-01-05T22:26:00.004+08:00

Check out this incredible acoustic performance of "Hey, Soul Sister" by Grammy winning band TRAIN. Enjoy!!!

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SEXY AND I KNOW IT!

2012-01-05T21:12:00.006+08:00

WELCOME 2012!!!...Cheers to a new year and another chance to post more 'great acoustic music/live performances' stuffs like that for you to enjoy!!
And the first entry for this year- a song that is currently holding the #01 spot at the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, "Sexy And I Know It" by American electro-pop duo, LMFAO. It was released as the third single from their album Sorry For Party Rocking and become their second number one single after the breakthrough hit, "Party Rock Anthem". Watch!!

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ONE REPUBLIC: CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU

2011-12-29T20:39:00.001+08:00

Check out this new, original christmas song by one of my favorite band, ONE REPUBLIC.

This should become a classic!...OneRepublic, you have done it again! =]

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TELL AVRIL LAVIGNE I NEVER WANTED TO BE HER STUPID BOYFRIEND ANYWAY!

2011-12-21T22:59:00.001+08:00

Check out this song called “Tell Avril Lavigne I Never Wanted To Be Her Stupid Boyfriend Anyway”, performed by indie/folk singer-songwriter BEN MARWOOD. This is a fantastic song. More people should know about this man and his musical talent coz he's just BRILLIANT!!!

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Watch LANA DEL REY's "BORN TO DIE" music video!

2011-12-17T22:25:00.000+08:00

It's here! The new music video of LANA DEL REY titled "Born To Die", from her debut album that is set to drop early next year. Showing plenty more of the tattooed man, the track itself another slow burning, sultry piece of pop music that shows off Lana Del Rey's effortless vocal style. Watch!

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DIA FRAMPTON: THE BROKEN ONES

2011-12-12T13:13:00.001+08:00

The Voice runner-up DIA FRAMPTON released her debut album titled "RED" along with the music video of the first single "The Broken Ones", a powerful pop-rock ballad that finds Frampton wanting to protect all the disenfranchised people of the world. Awww — thanks, Dia! Watch the video here:

This really sounds good!...I can see her he next big thing on 2012!!!=)

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HEY DAYDREAMER (ACOUSTIC VERSION)

2011-12-09T09:25:00.006+08:00

Here's Rez Toledo aka SOMEDAYDREAM and the acoustic version of his hit single "Hey Daydreamer"...The song is currently making waves in the local FM stations and in the latest Cornetto commercial.

I really like this song when I heard it the first time on radio and yeah, "Owl City of the Philippines". =)
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MEET TARA PRIYA

2011-12-08T21:18:00.004+08:00

Meet TARA PRIYA, a stunning San Francisco based singing sensation who released her self-titled EP that features this gorgeous track "Rollin"...What a killer voice! Can i mention that she sounds like the late Amy Winehouse! She's definitely my new current 'love' to date. I wish i could hear more music from her in the future. :D

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I LIKE IT LIKE THAT

2011-12-05T20:05:00.003+08:00

Nashville pop rockers HOT CHELLE RAE are wasting no time following up their Top 10 single ‘Tonight Tonight.’ The band has just released its latest effort, ‘I Like it Like That' from their second studio album "WHATEVER". Below is the acoustic version of the track filmed and recorded live at Billboard Studios, NYC.

The band fronted by Ryan Follese are going to tour with Taylor Swift next year for the Australian leg of her "Speak Now" tour. =O

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WATCH: THE KILLER's 'THE COWBOY'S CHRISTMAS BALL'

2011-12-02T20:58:00.004+08:00

Look who's got a christmas song: tsa ra raan THE KILLERS!!!...The renowned alt-rock band released a festive song titled "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball," which is being sold on iTunes as part of an EP to support the (RED) movement against AIDS in Africa. The music video for the track made its debut on the band's VEVO channel and you can also watch it below:

...the happiness in this song is-- priceless, can't wait for battle born!!!
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ADELE: SET FIRE TO THE RAIN

2011-11-30T14:52:00.003+08:00

Watch ADELE performing her latest single SET FIRE TO THE RAIN at the Royal Albert Hall.

...not her best performance but still amazing. =)
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JUSTIN BIEBER spreads Holiday Spirit with new video!

2011-11-24T18:31:00.004+08:00

Teen superstar JUSTIN BIEBER released a new video for his christmas song "FA LA LA" via Twitter this morning. He tweeted, "Today just keeps getting better..now my NEW MUSIC VIDEO with @boyzIImen for #FALALA is OUT!!”...The track, fresh off his holiday album Under the Mistletoe, features the legendary R&B band Boyz II Men. Watch!

TAYLOR SWIFT's new song 'IF THIS WAS A MOVIE'

2011-11-19T20:37:00.004+08:00

Check out the lyric video of TAYLOR SWIFT's 'If This Was A Movie', one of the three bonus tracks from her new album Speak Now Deluxe Edition. This song is soo cheesy and delicious that only Swift can deliver! Now currently at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

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BALLAD FOR MY ONE TRUE LOVE

2011-11-15T22:04:00.004+08:00

This song is so unbelievably beautiful!... MASON JENNINGS is a God send!!

(lyrics)
Sleeping in a cherry tree
High above a monastery
Where the bells are ringing slow
To say farewell when hours go
And all the while I'm dreaming of
The ballad for my one true love
Searching for the perfect way to say
I love you
Sweetheart, this is my dream come true
And god bless the babies
That sleep in you
God bless the babies
That sleep in you
Sleeping in a motel room
Underneath a silver moon
With the windows open wide
I can hear the stars go by
And all the while I 'm dreaming of
The ballad for my one true love
Searching for the perfect way to say
I love you
Sweetheart, this is my dream come true
And god bless the babies
That sleep in you
God bless the babies
That sleep in you

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ARI HEST'S NEW TUNE

2011-11-14T22:13:00.002+08:00

Listen to 'SUNSET OVER HOPE STREET', a beautiful song by one of the most brilliant young American singer-songwriters today, ARI HEST.

Absolutely love his unique and husky voice. Ari Hest really deserve to be in the limelight than other artists...Seriously!!
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MEET LANA DEL REY

2011-11-12T19:28:00.004+08:00

LANA DEL REY is a name you’re going to hear a lot of over the next few months. The 24-year-old Internet sensation, whose real name is Lizzy Grant, recently sold out her first U.K. show in about 30 seconds and already has more than 2 million views on YouTube!
If you haven't heard Lana Del Rey's song VIDEO GAMES then you probably should. This track is the sort of languidly sexy orchestral pop that we haven’t heard enough of since Fiona Apple’s been away. Watch the video below:

You can also watch her other song "Blue Jeans". Great song and definitely reminds me of the late Amy Winehouse.

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KELLY CLARKSON LIVE ON THEDIRT

2011-11-11T09:49:00.003+08:00

WATCH KELLY CLARKSON'S ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES ON THEDIRT.COM!

...love love this stripped version! Seriously, i think she connects better with acoustic, she sounds amazing!

Great performance of her latest song! Just a moment for Kelly and the Band :-)

DA BEST ANG PASKO NG PILIPINO (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

2011-11-10T20:23:00.004+08:00

Feel the Christmas Season! Eto na ang 2011 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID! The video carries the best Pinoy Christmas traditions and goes beyond celebrations in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao...Now airing! ★

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IN YOUR ARMS...

2011-11-09T22:39:00.004+08:00

Here’s the music video of KINA GRANNIS‘ original song entitled In Your Arms. Cute girl, pretty song and EPIC animation... triple win!!

Usually it's just the song I'd like to listen to over and over, but now it's also the video that i can't stop replaying! This is freakin awesome and beautiful both visually and acoustically.
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THE CRANBERRIES New Song 2011!!

2011-11-08T20:30:00.003+08:00

Irish rock band THE CRANBERRIES have started promoting their upcoming album ROSES (out February 2012) and the good news is that they’ve uploaded one of their new tracks ‘Show Me The Way’ to Youtube for our listening pleasure...and OMG I totally love it!!! Check it out below.

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LADY GAGA: MARRY THE NIGHT (MTV EMA LIVE!)

2011-11-08T08:03:00.003+08:00

Watch LADY GAGA's fabulous performance of her new single "Marry the Night" at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. She was the big winner capturing Best Song, Best Video, Best Female and Biggest Fans.

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FIONA APPLE: CRIMINAL (LIVE ACOUSTIC)

2011-11-07T14:40:00.003+08:00

Where are you, Fiona Apple? What we need is a good defense and we need you!!...

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I LOVE YOU FOREVER...

2011-11-05T19:36:00.004+08:00

From JEWEL's ninth album Sweet And Wild, here's the sweet and delicate song 'I Love You Forever' (Acoustic version)...

Amazing. I can never get through this song without 'kilig' moments...:D
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FOSTER THE PEOPLE: CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT

2011-11-04T14:24:00.003+08:00

View FOSTER THE PEOPLE's latest music video 'Call It What You Want', from their debut album 'TORCHES'. I don't know why but I can't stop watching/listening to this song...Aah Foster The People are so amazing!!

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COLDPLAY: PARADISE

2011-11-02T20:59:00.004+08:00

Watch COLDPLAY performing 'PARADISE' in the BBC Radio Live Lounge.

Most musicians today can sing when they give them loads of auto-tune but when it comes to going LIVE they all well... Suck! Not COLDPLAY though, they reminds me of bands like The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, they can actually sing live. Kudos to this guyz!!!
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LADY ANTEBELLUM: WE OWN THE NIGHT

2011-10-31T22:02:00.003+08:00

Watch country band LADY ANTEBELLUM perform their latest single "We Own The Night" for iHeartRadio.

..I love how they sound just as good live as they do in the studio version! :)
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GAVIN DEGRAW: NOT OVER YOU

2011-10-29T20:45:00.002+08:00

Music video by GAVIN DEGRAW performing his latest single 'Not Over You' at AOL Music Sessions.

He is phenomenal! I'm so glad he hasn't just dropped off the radar, completely. I love this new music. Gavin is one of the BEST musicians of this day and age!! =)
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SCOTTY MCCREERY: THE TROUBLE WITH GIRLS (LIVE!)

2011-10-27T14:33:00.004+08:00

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery performs his single "The Trouble With Girls" at the Grand Ole Opry. This is the second track off his album Clear As Day in which debuted at #01 on the Billboard Hot 200 album chart.

...i really love his deep beautiful voice! He is gonna go far in life!! great song!!

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DAUGHTRY: CRAWLING BACK TO YOU

2011-10-26T21:58:00.004+08:00

Watch this acoustic live performance of DAUGHTRY's brand new single 'Crawling Back To You', from their upcoming third album Break The Spell...Eargasm all over!!! Crawl below to listen:

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THE FRAY: HEARTBEAT

2011-10-25T22:17:00.003+08:00

Listen to THE FRAY's new single "Heartbeat" from their upcoming album SCARS & STORIES in stores February 2012.

"I want to kiss your scars tonight." Totally epic lyric in the song!..Can't wait for the album!!!
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PAULA COLE's Classic Hit!!!

2011-10-24T21:51:00.005+08:00

Beautiful performance of PAULA COLE's 1998 smash hit "I Don't Wanna Wait"...Love love this!!! Where have all the singers gone who can sing live like this?

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T-PAIN's New Song!!

2011-10-23T22:06:00.003+08:00

Faheem Rasheed Najm aka T-PAIN drops the official music video for his new single " 5 o'clock" featuring Wiz Khalifa and sampling Lily Allen's song "Who'd Had Known". Watch it below!!

...i love the way t-pain looks 2 Wiz with that 'u better get the fu*k away from my cell-phone' kinda look lol!! =)

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JUSTIN BIEBER: MISTLETOE

2011-10-20T20:13:00.006+08:00

Teen superstar JUSTIN BIEBER finally released the official music video for his original Christmas song titled "MISTLETOE", the first single from his first Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe. The album due November 1 (US) which features collaborations with Usher, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men, and Mariah Carey on a duet of her Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

Get a jump start on the season by listening below.

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CHRISTINA PERRI: A THOUSAND YEARS

2011-10-19T22:13:00.002+08:00

Have you been dying to hear more from the Breaking Dawn Soundtrack? So have we!...Here it is! The second song to be revealed off The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 soundtrack is Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years.” Now you can watch the lyric video and listen to the full song.

Just one word: BEAUTIFUL!! The song is pure magic!...I can't wait for the movie!!! =)

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KATY PERRY: THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY (LIVE!)

2011-10-17T22:22:00.003+08:00

Check out Katy Perry's live performance of her new song 'The One That Got Away"....

She looks so much better here without all the sparkles and fake tan. She looks real and therefore sounds more real. It's a great song too!

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JESSIE J: DOMINO (LIVE)

2011-10-09T23:32:00.004+08:00

Acoustic version of "DOMINO" by British pop sensation JESSIE J. Watch!!!

...I think she looks so much better with long hair! I love herrrr!! :)
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BEYONCE: COUNTDOWN

2011-10-07T23:21:00.005+08:00

Soon-to-be mom pop superstar BEYONCE has released her new music video "COUNTDOWN", the third single from her latest album 4. The Boyz II Men-sampled track was one of the fan-favourites, and a clear stand-out ever since the album came out. And I think this is also her best video to date, as good as "Single Ladies" or better. The video is so funky and urban Beyonce that even the Audrey Hepburn-inspired clip was the last thing everybody was expecting. PERFECT!!!

BRITNEY SPEARS: CRIMINAL (ACOUSTIC VERSION)

2011-10-01T12:16:00.004+08:00

Here's the acoustic version of 'CRIMINAL', the latest single from now 30 year pop superstar BRITNEY SPEARS...This is so much better than the album version. Superlike!!! =)

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BRUNO MARS' NEW SONG: IT WILL RAIN

2011-09-29T21:33:00.004+08:00

The release of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is coming up later this year and it’s none other than BRUNO MARS providing the first track from the soundtrack of the film. Listen to his solid as ever vocals on the clip below: ‘

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KELLY CLARKSON: MR. KNOW IT ALL (NEW SONG)

2011-09-25T22:22:00.003+08:00

The original American Idol KELLY CLARKSON is back with a brand new song called 'MR. KNOW IT ALL' which will appear on her next album ‘Stronger,’ due out Oct. 25 (US). Below is her flawless performance of the song at IHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.

She's so simple, wearing beautiful outfits , no nudity, just her and her voice. Perfect!! =O
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SARA BAREILLES meets RYAN TEDDER

2011-09-24T09:33:00.004+08:00

"Gonna Get Over You" is a song written and recorded by American singer SARA BAREILLES. It was the third single of her latest album KALEIDOSCOPE HEART. On September 20, a new version featuring the voice of One Republic's Ryan Tedder was released exclusively on iTunes. Lyrically the songs speaks about getting over an ex-lover. Check it out below!!

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JENNIFER LOPEZ drops new video "PAPI"!!!

2011-09-20T10:24:00.003+08:00

Check out the music video for JENNIFER LOPEZ new song called 'PAPI'. In the video, a mob of men follows the 42-year-old entertainer, and they do whatever it takes to try and win her heart! Watch!

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New Song from EVANESCENCE!!!

2011-09-15T20:24:00.005+08:00

After a super duper long hiatus of five years, Amy Lee and her band EVANESCENCE are back with a new song called 'WHAT YOU WANT'. The song is a forceful rock track that reminds us why the group was one of the most successful crossover acts of the past decade.

‘What You Want’ is the first single from the band’s self-titled album, which hits retailers on Oct. 11 (US).

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AVRIL LAVIGNE: WISH U WERE HERE

2011-09-11T20:36:00.004+08:00

Looks like we are seeing a more mature side of AVRIL LAVIGNE. Check out her latest music video 'Wish You Were Here', the third single off of her album Goodbye Lullaby.

The album has failed to make a big impact with a pop audience so far, but maybe this video can help revive the project. The song is a nice track and deserves some attention. If the video can do that, all the better. Otherwise, this may be our final send-off for the album.

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ADELE: DON'T YOU REMEMBER (ACOUSTIC)

2011-09-07T21:29:00.002+08:00

Beautiful version of Adele's 'Don't You Remember'...Can music get any more beautiful than this? I imagine the angels in heaven sound somewhat like Adele.

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LIFEHOUSE: FALLING IN (STRIPPED)

2011-09-04T20:30:00.004+08:00

Jason Wade of LIFEHOUSE perform a special unplugged version of FALLING IN- one of my favorite track from their latest cd Smoke And Mirrors. Check that out above! =O
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FARMER'S DAUGHTER (ACOUSTIC)

2011-09-03T20:04:00.003+08:00

Here is CRYSTAL BOWERSOX performing a stripped version of 'Farmer's Daughter', which also the title track of her debut album.

...I have loved her voice and spirit since I first saw her on American Idol...Crystal is a brilliant artist and I hope she is appreciated to the fullest someday because she is so underrated! =O
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MOVES LIKE JAGGER

2011-09-01T20:38:00.004+08:00

Two former Best New Artist Grammy Award winners topped the US Billboard music charts this week! Talking about MAROON 5 and CHRISTINA AGUILERA's first collaboration in a song called 'Moves Like Jagger'. The song lyrics refer to a male protagonist's ability to impress a female with his dance moves, comparing to those of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger...Watch the video here:

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FOSTER THE PEOPLE: PUMPED UP KICKS (ACOUSTIC)

2011-08-27T19:00:00.000+08:00

Fast rising American band FOSTER THE PEOPLE perform a very rare acoustic version of their hit 'Pumped Up Kicks'. Now we can hear the vocal talents of band members Mark Foster (vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizers, guitar, programming, percussion), Mark Pontius (drums and extra percussion), and Cubbie Fink (bass and backing vocals).

...this version is going to be stuck in my head for weeks..love it!!!.
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YOU AND LADY GAGA!

2011-08-19T21:00:00.004+08:00

The Mother Monster is back with a new music video 'YOU AND I'- the fourth single from her Born This Way album...As usual, it's an epic display of provocative images and some great music. Watch!

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THE DOUGIE SHIT!

2011-08-18T21:28:00.008+08:00

Ok I have to admit na napa-DOUGIE rin ako nung una kong marinig ang kantang 'to!...I cant help it, it's so catchy and addictive! Actually the lyrics are pointless but it was fun!!!

Recorded by American hip hop group CALI SWAG DISTRICT, this track was released digitally on April 12, 2010 as the first single for the group's debut studio album The Kickback under Capitol Records. It become a commercial success, peaking at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and listed as one of the most popular dances of 2010.=O
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JESSIE J. strips 'Nobody's Perfect'!!

2011-08-15T23:25:00.004+08:00

Here is JESSIE J's unbelievable acoustic performance of her current hit, 'Nobody's Perfect'...

I already dig this song a lot, but this version is beyond awesome! Without much make up and in casual clothes, Jessie is even cuter than usual!...Definitely a PERFECT girl for me! =O

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MATT NATHANSON: FASTER (STRIPPED VERSION)

2011-08-14T13:03:00.004+08:00

Singer MATT NATHANSON performs his new single "FASTER" live at IHeartRadio. This guy really has talent!...and this song makes me melt!! =)

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HOT CHELLE RAE: TONIGHT TONIGHT (ACOUSTIC LIVE)

2011-08-11T22:36:00.005+08:00

Newcomer pop rock band HOT CHELLE RAE perform an acoustic version of their breakthrough hit 'TONIGHT, TONIGHT' in a stint at Radio Disney. Check it out!

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KORN rocks MANILA!!!

2011-08-09T22:18:00.007+08:00

One of the much awaited rock concert in history is finally happening tomorrow night! American rock band KORN invades Manila for the very first time in a concert dubbed as Korn Live in Manila happening August 10 Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ticket inquiries just call 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph for more details...For a teaser on that said event, here's a video that truly built a great buzz for the band KORN- their MTV Unplugged performance of their most commercially succesful song to date, "FREAK ON A LEASH" featuring guest vocals from Amy Lee of Evanescence. Watch!

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CHARICE: ONE DAY (MUSIC VIDEO)

2011-08-08T21:09:00.005+08:00

Fresh from her first Teen Choice Awards appearance Sunday night (Monday morning Phils.), Watch and listen to CHARICE's brand new music video 'ONE DAY', a very positive and inspirational song from her upcoming second international studio album. The song was co-written and co-produced by American recording artist Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers.

The launching of this music video is very timely, especially for the upcoming World Youth Day at Madrid, Spain on August 18-25, 2011. This song can be the ‘battlecry’ of today’s youth- who will be our future leaders and good citizens...Please share this video to everyone you know, young and old, and spread the good message to the world.:D _______________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTINA PERRI: ARMS (ACOUSTIC VERSION)

2011-08-03T22:37:00.007+08:00

If you fall in love with Christina Perri's live performance of her latest song 'ARMS' on Late Night with David Lettermen last Monday (clip here), you might also dig the stripped version of the song which you can hear below.

...this has to be one of my all time favorite songs, the words are just perfect! ( 'You put your arms around me and I'm home' - so cute love love this!!). :D
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MAT KEARNEY: HEY MAMA (LIVE ACOUSTIC)

2011-07-31T21:18:00.004+08:00

One of my favorite guy musician MAT KEARNEY is back with a new song called 'Hey Mama' - the first single from his upcoming album Young Love due out on August 2 (US).

...that was Raw Talent!!!...Can't wait to get his new album!!=O
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REMEMBERING AMY WINEHOUSE (1983-2011)

2011-07-25T22:46:00.010+08:00

Tributes from across the world have been pouring in for singer AMY WINEHOUSE -who was found dead Saturday in her London home. Her former producer Mark Ronson said: "She was my musical soul mate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life."
The troubled soul diva, who shot to fame with “Rehab,” won five Grammy Awards and sold more than 5 million albums worldwide. And that figure is set to rise, with the U.K.’s Official Charts Company reporting a surge in downloads and sales of Winehouse’s songs for the past 48 hours.

I hear people saying what a wasted talent, on the contrary, she hasn't made an album in 5 years and her work will stand the test of time. I prefer to remember her in her full glory, tattoo's out in tiny skinny jeans belting out hits to make angels weep. Here's a look back at some of Amy Winehouse's most notable hits:

YOU KNOW I'M NO GOOD This is one of the things that made her so special.She was a unique talent and one of the few "true" musical pioneers.

LOVE IS A LOSING GAME quite simply the best female voice i ever heard when amy was at the top of her game! it was all so effortless!

REHAB she hasn't always been such a mess, this was one of her best performances! rip Amy!...you were a great singer!

Winehouse’s name joins a list of other singer-songwriters who died aged 27: Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Kurt Cobain among them. =O

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DIRT ROAD ANTHEM

2011-07-24T20:00:00.001+08:00

Country singer JASON ALDEAN teamed up with rapper LUDACRIS on this remix studio version of 'Dirt Road Anthem', a country-rap hybrid hit from Aldean's latest album My Kinda Party. I think Luda and Jason make a badass duo. LIKE!!!

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CHASING PAVEMENTS (Live Acoustic)

2011-07-16T21:12:00.002+08:00

This is ADELE- before she was FAMOUS- performing her very first international hit single 'Chasing Pavements'...I can't spot any difference from the recorded version and this version... true singer should be like that!!

I really love the fact that she's one of the best singers and she's not one of those bitches that always worry about their look. You're amazing Adele!...You've earned your place in music history!! =)

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IF U EVER...

2011-07-14T21:13:00.007+08:00

IF YOU EVER
by Sinead O'connor

The memories u bring
Make my eyes both sting
I can't help that pain that's tearing
At my throat and my chest
Where everything is kept
When I start remembering
How the clothes that u wore
Made my heart so sore
I just couldn't think anymore
Of u once u were gone
And it's been so long
I've been carrying on
And if u ever come home in the night
Darling I'd treat u right,
Oh darling I'd treat u right
U got into your car and drove as far
As u could and even further
And no matter how I sang
I just never can
Stop needing your hand
Though got into my own car and drove as far
As I could so that I might forget u
I never could, does that I'm no good?
If it doesn't it should
But if u ever came home in the night
Darling I'd treat u right
Oh darling I'd treat u right
If u ever came home in the night
Darling I'd treat u right
Darling I'd treat u right
And I'd treat u right

*This beautiful song was taken from SINEAD O'CONNOR's 2000 cd, Faith and Courage- an incredible album laced with excellent beat and controversial lyrics. Sinead's songs never fail in getting you to think outside of the box, and this CD leaves room for no exceptions. Forget her antics, just listen to her music! =)

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KATY PERRY: LAST FRIDAY NIGHT (STRIPPED VERSION)

2011-07-12T21:34:00.003+08:00

I absolutely fall in love with this awesome guitar mix of Katy Perry's latest hit 'Last Friday Night'...The acoustic rhythm gives the song an almost emotional feel especially towards the end. It's great!! :)

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COLBIE CAILLAT: BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN

2011-07-10T11:21:00.002+08:00

'Bubbly' singer COLBIE CAILLAT has unveilled the infectious, upbeat new single "Brighter Than The Sun". The Ryan Tedder-produced and co-written tune is the official second single from Colbie's latest album All Of YOU...So fresh and summery! It's amazing how all colbie caillat songs make you feel soo happy!! :)

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Akuztik Pick 22: AIR SUPPLY

2011-07-05T22:17:00.005+08:00

Want to hear Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell aka AIR SUPPLY perform their classic hits in full acoustic glory?...Then watch the clips below!

ALL OUT OF LOVE Simply amazing! 31 yrs after the release, it still tugs at the heartstrings. What a beautiful rendition. Great music never gets old, the emotions and their passions really show on their faces when they perform this song. I feel lucky having grown up listening to their music.

LOST IN LOVE Great song. Brings back fond memories!! Sniff :(

MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL So beautiful, it takes my breath away. If there was ever a more meaningful song about the love anybody could have for somebody... it's this.

TWO LESS LONELY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD never got tired listening to them. they are great musician!!!

AIR SUPPLY FOREVER!!!

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I WANNA GO BRITNEY SPEARS!

2011-07-01T23:41:00.003+08:00

Pop princess Britney Spears latest music video has hit the net! "I WANNA GO" is a track produced by Max Martin and Shelback and the third single off Femme Fatale cd. The song is insanely catchy and the video is blazingly hot-but the real highlight is definitely her colorful hair extensions!...Watch it here and see what you think!

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OPM FAVES!

2011-06-28T21:13:00.006+08:00

Tagal na palang di me nagpopost ng opm songs dito sa aking munting blog, kaya ngayon hayaan nyo kong ishare ang hindi lang isa kundi apat na kantang pinoy na kasalukuyang kong kinahuhumalingan ngayon. Tsek nyo baka peyborits nyo rin mga ' to!

ELMER by GLOC 9 bagong kanta ni Aristotle Pollisco aka GLOC 9! Walang duda na isa sya sa pinakamagaling na pinoy rapper ngaun at ibang level ang songwriting skills nya. Kung paano niya inincorporate ang mga current issues, good values and sometimes poetic messages nya sa lyrics with enchanting melodies ay talaga namang sobrang nakakabilib!

WALA NA TAYO by KEAN CIPRIANO not a fan of CallaLilly pero naging instant fan ako ni kean nung unang mapanood ko itong performance nya sa Myx! Love the song kasi napaka-catchy at ung lyrics masang-masa!

PORQUE by MALDITA kung di pa nag #01 ito sa isang regional fm station ay hindi ko malalaman na meron palang bandang Maldita (all i know na pwedeng mag associate sa word na yan sa kin ay my 2 pamangkin at ung launching movie ni ara mina noong circa 90's! :D). But now im getting to know this Zamboanga natives at magagaling sila ha?...Wish ko lang na mag guest sila on TV para makapasok sila sa mainstream.

OMG by KARYLLE kahit nag-ala kesha si karylle sa kantang ito i cant help myself to dance! nag-enjoy ako dito pramis!!..=)

-happy soundtrippin!-
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ONE REPUBLIC: GOOD LIFE (LIVE)

2011-06-24T23:28:00.003+08:00

Awesome live performance video by ONE REPUBLIC's latest single "Good Life", taken from the band's new album Waking Up.

The track was written by lead singer Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, Noel Zancanella and Eddie Fisher and produced by Jonathan Montepare. =O

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NKOTB/BACKSTREET BOYS live at IHeartRadio

2011-06-21T22:17:00.005+08:00

Look who's here at IHeartRadio?...It's the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK and the BACKSTREET BOYS!!! Watch and listen to their respective performances below:

NKOTB perform their hit single "Please Dont Go Girl"...They've definitely gotten better with age. Their harmonies are still awesome!

The BACKSTREET BOYS does an acoustic version of their smash hit 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)"...Their voices are still great! At grabe cutie pie pa rin si Nick!!!

The guys perform together with the song "Dont Turn Off The Light"...I love how they all seemed to be having fun!...Namiss ko rin talaga sila actually!

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AVRIL LAVIGNE: SMILE (LIVE ACOUSTIC)

2011-06-14T21:58:00.003+08:00

Treating her many fans to another new offering, AVRIL LAVIGNE released her new single "SMILE", taken from her fourth studio album Goodbye Lullaby. She wrote the song with its producers, pop wizards Max Martin and Shellback. ‘

'Smile’ pays tribute to the special someone who was able to win her heart and put a grin on her face. Watch the acoustic live performace here:

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LOOK AT ME NOW!

2011-06-12T21:12:00.004+08:00

I'm lovin' this brand new track by CHRIS BROWN titled Look At Me Now, from his new cd "F.A.M.E." It features some killer beats from Afrojack and rap vocals from rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes.

Happy Sunday everyone!...Keep rockin! =)

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COLDPLAY's new song!

2011-06-09T20:27:00.005+08:00

A new song from Chris Martin and his band COLDPLAY has arrived entitled Every Teardrop is a Waterfall- the first track from their upcoming fifth album. I thought this track's great...very upbeat! Listen here and tell us what you think.

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RIHANNA: MAN DOWN

2011-06-05T13:07:00.005+08:00

Barbadian songstress RIHANNA fires off a strong message in the powerful video for “MAN DOWN” the reggae-influenced new single from her latest album Loud. ...The video ignites controversy for its depiction of the singer shooting a man in retaliation for sexual assault. Watch!

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SCOTTY MCCREERY: I LOVE YOU THIS BIG!

2011-06-01T22:01:00.005+08:00

Watch newly crowned American Idol Season 10 winner SCOTTY MCCREERY performing his very first single "I Love You This Big" on Live with Regis and Kelly...He's such a sweetheart, how can you not love him?

The song debuted at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart following his win on American Idol. =O

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LADY GAGA: LIVE IN SNL

2011-05-29T20:40:00.004+08:00

Watch Mama Monster performing her latest songs!...LADY GAGA is the bomb, like the 'Judas' thing was cool, but 'Edge of Glory' just shows how talented she really is!!

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MICHELLE BRANCH: LOUD MUSIC

2011-05-27T23:04:00.006+08:00

After years of absence in the music scene, MICHELLE BRANCH is getting ready to release her third studio album this June. The new record will mark her return to pop/rock genre after a brief foray to country music scene along with Jessica Harp on The Wreckers. And now she's back with a new song called LOUD MUSIC, the first single from the album and was written/produced by James Irvin and Julian Emery. Personally, i think this is a pop-rock perfection. I really miss her doing this kind of stuff!...Welcome back Michelle!!

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AUGUSTANA: STEAL YOUR HEART (ACOUSTIC)

2011-05-26T19:46:00.004+08:00

San Diego rock band AUGUSTANA are back with a new song titled 'Steal Your Heart,' the first track from their newly released self-titled third album.

"The creative and musical progression of this record feels like the most true expression of who this band is in its most basic form," band frontman Daniel Layus said. "We worked really hard to bring the sound to a new frontier, but not so far that it lost that sense of organic sensibility."

Watch their awesome live performance below:

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BEYONCE'S NEW SONG!

2011-05-24T21:30:00.001+08:00

Pop superstar BEYONCE is back with a new song called "RUN THE WORLD (GIRLS)", and she put on her first live tv performance of the track at the recently concluded 2011 Billboard Music Awards...Watch her spectacular performance below!

Her upcoming album 4 is scheduled for release on June 24, 2011 by Columbia records. This record marks the first released by Knowles since separating professionally with father and manager Mathew Knowles. =O
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FOO FIGHTERS: ROPE (LIVE)

2011-05-16T20:35:00.004+08:00

American rock band FOO FIGHTERS are back with a new single ROPE, the first track from their seventh studio album WASTING LIGHT...The song contains Dave Grohl's usual passionate vocals and guitar frolics as well.

Stream 'Rope' by way of the video player below:

This song is currently sitting at #01 on the Billboard Rock Charts. =O

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LADY ANTEBELLUM: JUST A KISS

2011-05-12T20:26:00.000+08:00

Country trio LADY ANTEBELLUM just unveiled their brand new single called JUST A KISS and almost like their mega smash hit Need You Now, I was smiling halfway when I first heard it. It sounds great!The track is the first single from their upcoming album which is scheduled to be released this fall. Have a listen below...

Can I say future #01?..These guys can't put out a bad song!! =)

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BRUNO MARS: THE LAZY SONG

2011-05-09T21:02:00.003+08:00

Love love this new song from Bruno Mars!...I so dig the lyrics which include, “I’m gonna kick my feet up…/throw my hand in my pants” and even, “I’ll just strut in my birthday suit/and let everything hang loose!”

Already on the rising trend, Bruno’s latest track just hit #05 on the Billboard Hot 100

H a p p y M o n d a y everyone!!! =)

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ADELE: ROLLING IN THE DEEP (LIVE)

2011-05-02T23:30:00.003+08:00

This is ADELE performing her very first US Billboard Top 1o hit, Rolling In The Deep... After further thought, I predict: This girl will become a legend and join the diva club if she plays her cards right. She has a tried and true old-school swagger that can't be denied!

Perfect voice!!

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DO IT LIKE A DUDE (ACOUSTIC VERSION)

2011-04-30T20:36:00.004+08:00

Here's something to tickle your taste buds and make you fall in with the music of pop-rising star JESSIE J.

...honestly, she's the next Big Thing!!

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PAPER AIRPLANE (LIVE)

2011-04-25T20:07:00.006+08:00

It's great to see ALISON KRAUSS and UNION STATION playing again! Both are great artists and yet they’re not as well known as the other crap being produced nowadays.
Love their new song PAPER AIRPLANE which is also the title track of Krauss latest studio album. I hope this guys continue to play together coz they do it so well!

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PINK: FUCKIN' PERFECT

2011-04-18T21:39:00.004+08:00

As much as I love the fun and naughty PINK stuff, she also has a real knack for great songs with a deeper message. Check out the video of FUCKIN' PERFECT, her latest single from her compilation album Greatest Hits...So Far!!!

A very wonderful and inspiring song. This gives me hope that no matter what social status we have, there is always room for change and success. : )

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SUSANNA HOFFS: WEAK WITH LOVE

2011-04-15T21:35:00.006+08:00

If you grew up in the 80's then you remember the beautiful and talented SUSANNA HOFFS of The Bangles...Personally, I think she has one of the most appealing voices of any singer from the last 30 years. She is always pleasurable to listen to.
Below is Susanna's beautiful ballad WEAK WITH LOVE, a track from her 1996 solo self-titled album.

December eighth in nineteen-eighty
I was home on Avondale
Boys were playin' basketball
When the news came in.

And I heard my brother say, "Oh my God!"
I said, "What's the matter, Jesse?"
He said, "I don't wanna tell you this"
And he would not meet my eyes.

Please comfort me
And shelter me
I am weak with love
Comfort me
And shelter me
I am weak with love

The policeman laid him in the police car
He was shot and bleeding
Then he said, "Are you John Lennon?"
John couldn't speak but he nodded "yeah".

And I heard my brother say, "Oh my God!"
I said, "What's the matter, Jesse?"
He said, "I don't wanna tell you this"
So he took me for a drive.

Please comfort me
And shelter me
For I am weak with love
Comfort me
And shelter me
Well, I am weak with love

Love, love, love.

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U GOT WHAT I NEED (LIVE ACOUSTIC)

2011-04-10T23:26:00.003+08:00

Here is JOSHUA RADIN putting an acoustic performance of his hit single "You Got What I Need"...Oh Gosh, what a soft voice, I'm dying. LOVE IT, TOTALLY! =)

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REBECCA BLACK: THE NEXT BIG THING?

2011-04-06T22:37:00.005+08:00

If you've been anywhere around a computer or television, you've undoubtedly heard about the song “FRIDAY”, performed by the latest internet sensation REBECCA BLACK...The 13 year old singer was blasted for her heavily Auto-Tuned vocals and the track's shockingly simple lyrics, with many music fans on Twitter rubbishing it as one of the 'worst' songs they'd ever listened to.

As of April 6, 2011, the music video of the song had over 86 million views, over 1.6 million comments, and over 1.7 million "dislikes" from YouTube users.

Despite the scathing reviews, pop music celebrities like Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus and Simon Cowell have supported Black.=0.

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KEITH URBAN: WITHOUT YOU

2011-04-04T20:00:00.000+08:00

This is my new favorite song from Country music singer KEITH URBAN. A song titled Without You, a track from his seventh studio album Get Closer. It is basically an autobiography and seems to be dedicated to his wife, Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman.
Atop a gentle melody supplied by acoustic guitar, banjo and fiddle, Urban sings that everything in his life would be meaningless without the woman he loves!...Click the play button to stream:

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Akuztik Pick 21: MUMFORD & SONS

2011-04-02T10:05:00.004+08:00

I discovered English folk rock band MUMFORD & SONS via 'Little Lion Man'. A friend linked it on Facebook and I was hooked!...Formed in 2007, The band consists of Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, accordion, drums), "Country" Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo), and Ted Dwane (vocals, string bass, drums, guitar). Their debut album, SIGH NO MORE was released in the United Kingdom in October 2009, and February 2010 in the United States. The band received two Grammy Award nominations, one for Best New Artist and the other for Best Rock Song. They won the ARIA Music Award for Most Popular International Artist in 2010, and the Brit Award in 2011 for Best British Album.

Amidst all of the watered-down music we hear being pumped out of the machine, Mumford & Sons gives us a breath of the freshest air, taking us on an amazing folky/stringy/bluegrassy journey through their well-timed melodies and amazing harmonies. Go check them out!

LITTLE LION MAN beautiful song!

THE CAVE I think this is the answer to Nirvana. its been a long time coming!

WHITE BLANK PAGE they remind me so much with The Avett Brothers. Both bands are amazing!

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LADY GAGA: BORN THIS WAY (COUNTRY ROAD VERSION)

2011-03-25T22:36:00.007+08:00

Pop superstar LADY GAGA has released a new version of Born This Way (The Country Road Version) on Twitter, giving the dance track a bluegrass feel and sending fans into a frenzy. The song has been a worldwide hit, sitting in the top 100 of the Billboard charts for six weeks in a row. Last Thursday night, Gaga tweeted: “Surprise Monsters!: Born This Way (The Country Road Version) will be released on Twitter tomorrow at 12am PST/3am EST 3/25.”

True to her word, Born This Way (The Country Road Version) has now been unleashed. Take a listen to the track and let me know what you think!

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CAKE: LONG TIME (LIVE!)

2011-03-22T22:57:00.003+08:00

My all-time favorite band CAKE released a new song called 'Long Time,' the second single from their latest album, 'Showroom of Compassion.' The song is fleshed out with the band's trademark ska-influenced guitar riffs; dark chords held against sunny vocal harmonies; and, of course, a beefy trumpet solo.

CAKE rules and i'm happy to see them putting out something so Cakish!! =)

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