No Money, No Family.

Since Nicki is now so far up her own ass, and Azelea Banks might be committed any day now, Iggy Azelea has become a nice replacement for the two of them. Would betta WORK!

DRN

Miley in the Dog House

Ive always had a soft spot for Miley Cyrus, she seems like a humble girl. SO I was more that pleasantly surprised with how good her collaboration with Snoop Lion turn out.

Listen to Ashtrays & Heartbreaks below and let me know what you think...

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Night Rider.

Lana is back with not only a new song, but a film to go along with it...

Lets all go for a Ride!

DRN

Grimes is my Club King!

New track from Tragik, directed by Kreayshawn, of Gucci Gucci fame, and featuring my girl Grimes, as well as Brooke Candy, Nikki Lipstick, Jesse Saint John, Uzi Uzi Uzi & Jocie.

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Chilled Peppers

I went to see the Chili Peppers in Croke Park last week, and it was such an odd experience. I went because my lovely friend Ciara invited me, and she herself had won tickets. So we were seated to the right of the stage, and while the gig was good, it was so odd going to see a band that you really have no interest anymore. And by the empty seats in the stadium, I wasn't the only person bored with the RHCP.

Having said that they put on a good show, the sound was a bit off, but you get that at large stadiums. On the other hand, sitting a concert was a revelation. We could run in and out to the bar, the toilets and snack bar, all with the knowledge that we wouldnt have to forge our way back through the crowds. Maybe its just a sign that Im getting older?

DRN

I FINK U FREAKY AND I LIKE U A LOT!

How do you describe Die Antwoord? Differnt, would probably be the easiest way to sum them up... Different, and amazing!

New track I Fink U Freaky is off the new album TEN$ION

DRN

RiRi Talks That Talk... Bit can she Walk that Walk?

I have to say I am really enjoying Rihanna lately, its a never ending stream of hits, and judging from the album sample above, new record Talk That Talk won't be any different. Musically too she seems to be pushing herself, sampling The xx's Intro on the track Drunk On Love. Its released November 21st.

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via the wonderful MuuMuse

Are You Going To Take This Golden Opportunity?

Nicola has always been my favourite member of Girls Aloud, well, thats not exactly true because in the early days of the group I didn't care about any of the girls really, just enjoyed their catchy hits...

But over the years, Nicola has gained my attention whether its being the most fashion forward of the group, or bitch-slapping rude reporters (When one reporter supposedly asked Ms. Roberts why she was being so quite, she simply replied "because I don't talk to cunts.") she has always been the cool one of the group. Well her and Sarah, Sarah seems more craic to go on a bender with, but Nicola would a good shopping buddy...

After Beat of My Drum failed to live up to its potential, Nicola is back stronger than ever with a catchy number and interesting, if somewhat lack luster video, for her new single, Lucky Day...

The biggest online observation of the video has been her pants, or the lack of them so to speak, I personally think she looks fabulous, and that the tess (Top Dress) will be the hot thing of 2012! In case you were wondering its modified Jil Sander and its fabulous!

In the words of Edina Monsoon, "Its Fashion Darling!"

I hope Lucky Day has a better run than BOMD did, especially since it has much more commercial appeal than her last effort, while yet being lyrical clever and proving that she definitely is not the quite one in Girls Aloud no more!

Lucky Day is out on September 18th, I just hope everyone hasn't illegally downloaded it before then...

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Castlepalooza!

My one day at Oxegen got me back in the festival spirit, and while spending the whole weekend camping was out of the question, a bank holiday weekend camping in Tullamore sounds far more appealing... And unlike the Oxegen campsite, the chances of getting stabbed seem quite slim.

Castlepalooza returns for its sixth year, and the festival shows no sign of losing momentum as this year seems set to be its most exciting yet.

Held on the grounds of Charleville Castle, Castlepalooza brings a fantastic musical mix to the midlands, highlights this year include Hip Hop legends Naughty by Nature, and electronic superstar Hudson Mohawke. Homegrown favourites Jape, and up and coming flamboyant Bitches With Wolves are also on the bill, along with a host of other Irish and International acts....

See www.castlepalooza.com for weekend tickets and the full line up, or see www.twitter.com/castlepalooza

Right now on Facebook, Castlepalooza are offering an amazing 30% off weekend tickets for all new Facebook friends, so add them and go have a great weekend in the woods...

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The Pierces @ OXEGEN

Apart from the obvious Queen B, one of the other acts I was most excited to see on th Sunday of Oxegen was Alabama sisters, Alison and Catherine Pierce. Otherwise known as The Pierces...

I first heard of these girls back in 07 when they appeared on an episode of my obsession at the time, Gossip Girl. Since then Id pretty much forgotten about the girls, until the released their latest album, the brilliant You & I.



The duo are a prime example of folk-pop brilliance, and their Oxegen set was just that... With a mix of hits and old favourites it was the prefect half hour set for a tent full of enthusiastic fans.

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Sounds Like The Sounds

So two Summers ago, God how time flies right?, anyways so in 2009, I saw The Sounds when they supported No Doubt in San Diego, and they put on a great show...

Ive been listening to a great remix of Something To Die For, by Brooklyn DJ Skitsnyg Its pretty huge right? Free Download from Skitsnyg's Facebook on June 20th...

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The Sounds - Something To Die For (Skitsnygg Remix) by Skitsnygg