Golden Girl!

Speaking of Game of Thrones, how pretty is Brienne of Tarth in real life? You work those pins Gwendoline Christie!

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And in keeping with GoT, here is Chvrches' version of the theme. Synch goodness.

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!

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M.I.A coming back with Powa Powa

M.I.A returns with the brilliant Bad Girls, directed by Romain Gavras, who also directed the equally rememberable Born Free...

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Why Do You Love Me?

I am so glad that Garbage have reformed... My teenage angst phase was largely due to Shirley's shouty lyric's and Butch's guitar riffs.

I was lucky enough to see Shirley sing live one... When on a J1 in San Diego in 09 No Doubt were playing, so it was a no brainer, we had to get tickets. Gwen and company put on an amazing show, but it wasn't until the encore while singing Adam Ant's Stand & Deliver that Gwen roared "SHIRLEY MANSON!"



I remember being in such shock, I couldn't speak, so I just managed to howl a few times, the continued to jump up and down.


Anyways, below is a video of what to expect on the new album...

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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

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That Girl is Drunk On Love

Rihanna keeps the hits coming, this time sampling The xx's Intro. Drunk on Love is taken from Rihanna's latest album, Talk That Talk.

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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

Streaker at the MTV EMAs

Highlight of a rather boring show to be honest!

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Rude Ginger Bitch

Jamaica has Grace. Ireland has Roisin. America has Gaga. and now England has its very own new reigning Queen of cool, Nicola Roberts.

Nicola became my favourite Loud Girl when a reporter that had earlier insulted bandmate Sarah in his article, asked why she was being so grumpy during an interview... Nicola simply responded "Because I don't talk to cunts" and ever since then, a legend was born.

Noted for doing her own thing, Nicola is undoubtable the most fashion forward of the band, and has been a champion of you UK designers. She highlighed the dangers of Tanning salons in a BBC3 documentary, and gave gingers all over the country a new hero to aspire to...


Last night while performing in London's G-A-Y she continued her Urban Fairytale theme, with Repunzle like hair, and a great pair heels.

Nicola's album, Cinderella Eyes, was released Friday in Ireland, and on Monday in the UK. and it is very, VERY good! The lyrics are honest and refreshing, like a less crazed Lily Allen.


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My favourite track from the Album, so hard to choose... Probably Gladiator!

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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Beastie Boys, NOW!

The Beastie Boys Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win ft. Santigold from Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys return in a fun new video, with a little help from Santigold, and director Spike Jonze, the rap superstars have gone all ACTION LEAGUE NOW! in their latest video, for the single Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win.

I LOVE Santi's knuckle-dusters...

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Who Run The World?

Obviously that it as rhetorical question, because everyone knows that it is Queen B, who runs the world...

When I heard that a female global superstar would be headlining one of the nights of Oxegen, I knew straight away that a) It was going to be Beyonce, and b) I had to be there! Mostly because I'm almost sure that after the Summer Jay-Z is gonna knock her up, and she won't be touring again for a few years, so I figured lets go she her whilst I still can.

Her set at Oxegen was spectacular. Her voice carried over the enormous crowd, and kept her legions of fans entertained all throughout her set.

The set itself was a fantastic mix of anthems, ballads, and heritage, as she belted out some of Destiny's Child's greatest hits, much to the delight of her fans, myself included. As a performer she is like no other. From complex dance routines, to her crowd interaction and participation (To the left, to the left!) she is top of her game.
(She also seemed to be genuinely bemused, and somewhat flattered by the 60k crowd chanting "Whoop, DAT ASS!")

Admittedly after the show my only regret was that I hadn't watched her at Glastonbury three weeks earlier, while she was equally incredible both night, the setlist was pretty much the same, so her show to me wasn't as surprising, as to someone who hadn't seen any of her previous Summer performances. Someone like my mate Alan, who turned to be at the beginning of every song, to tell me the title. "Single Ladies", "Girls", "Jumpin' Jumpin'", "SURVIVOR!". I was like I know Alan, calm down love...

Even material from her new album, 4, had the audience spellbound, and impressively singing along to Best Thing I Never Had, and entranced as she sang 1+1.

I don't know much about AL-GER-BRUH either Beyonce, but I do know you put on one hell of a show at Oxegen, 2011...

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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

Team Ginge!

Im really loving Nicola Roberts at the moment. Her new single is so catchy, its out now by the way, and the b-side Porcelain Heart is also a great pop song. I really hope her album does well, she definitely deserves it.

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Im loving that she left with the champagne glass...

Who Run The World?

I have to admit I wasn't totally blown away with Beyonce's new single, Girls. I do admire her for using the Major Lazer sampling and having Diplo produce, but I think the finished product was a bit all over the place.

What I did enjoy was the video, especially the never ending Couture that seemed to come shot after shot... Looking stylin' B.

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Hot ‘n’ Dangerous!

Its a nice change to see KE$HA glamming it up, well as much as she can, for this new Casio campaign. I'm loving her look in these shots, even without a pound of glitter she looks cute..

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LA has sunny Coachella...

and Ireland has muddy Oxegen. Oh well, heres hoping we get an early September heatwave and Electric Picnic resembles Coachella rather then a halting site, alá Oxegen.

In the mean time lets look at trendy wendy celebrities in revealing outfits...

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Its all GO GO GO!

Okay so I know this week music news has been mostly dominated by a fella named Judas and a girl named Gaga. But this week also saw the glorious re-emergence of Santi - formally Santo - Gold! And what is even better Yeah Yeah Yeah's frontwoman Karen-O appears on the new track too.

The new track, called Go, does exactly what it says on the tin... It is all Go, dark and dirty, yet still keeping with Santi's electro vibe, an exciting preview of what to expect of her new sound...

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On a side note, this is just ridiculous! Yet it has got everyone talking, so once again, job done Gaga!