News: Bebel Gilberto On Tour

Brazilian vocalist Bebel Gilberto is back in the US and will be kicking off her tour in Washington DC on Nov 23. She'll be playing songs from All In One, her rhythmically focused new album that's mostly sung in Portuguese. Bebel continues to put her own poppy spin on the heart and soul of traditional Brazilian music.

A few tidbits about Bebel:

• Yes, she is the daughter of João Gilberto who performed that super famous version of "The Girl From Ipanema"

• You've heard her breezy, throaty voice on collaborations with David Byrne, Amon Tobin, Thievery Corporation and more.

• There are a slew of guest collaborators on the All In One, including including Carlinhos Brown (Caetano Veloso), Didi Gutman (Brazilian Girls), Mark Ronson, Daniel Jobim (grandson of Antonio Carlos Jobim) and John King (the Dust Brothers.)

• Mark Ronson produced the Stevie Wonder-penned song “The Real Thing,” which was originally recorded by Sergio Mendes. And yup, that's The Dap Kings, (Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse) on the track as well.

Download: Bebel Gilberto - The Real Thing (Featuring Mark Ronson)
Download: Bebel Gilberto - Chica Chica Boom Chick

BEBEL GILBERTO ON TOUR

Nov 23 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
Nov 25 - New York, NY - Hiro Ballrooom
Nov 27 - Boston - Paradise Rock Club
Nov 28 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
Nov 29 - Montreal - L'Astral
Nov 30 - Toronto - Sound Academy
Dec 2 - Chicago - Park West
Dec 3 - Minneapolis - Dakota Jazz Club
Dec 5 - Denver - Ogden Theatre
Dec 8 - Solana Beach - Belly Up Tavern
Dec 9 - Los Angeles - Henry Fonda Theatre
Dec 10 - San Francisco - Bimbo's

ALL IN ONE PURCHASE LINKS:
ITUNES / AMAZON

Intermezzo: Tokio Hotel Answer Fan Questions

Tokio Hotel sat down with MTV's Buzzworthy Blog to answer questions from their biggest fans. Watch the video clips to find out their thoughts on religion, pranks and celebrity crushes. Tokio Hotel's new album Humanoid is available on iTunes now.

Album Cover: Seal - The Hits

Seal will release Hits on December 8th which features a catalog of classic songs from his groundbreaking career. Take a listen to his cover of I Am Your Man originally performed by Bobby Taylor.

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New Video: Joey McIntyre - Here We Go Again

New Kids On The Block member, Joey McIntyre just released his solo video clip for his new single "Here We Go Again".

Future Album: Alicia Keys - The Element Of Freedom

The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Alicia Keys, scheduled to be released on December 15, 2009, on MBK Entertainment and J Records worldwide.

Track Listing:

01. The Element Of Freedom [Intro]
02. Love Is Blind
03. Doesn't Mean Anything
04. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
05. Wait Til They See My Smile
06. That's How Strong My Love Is
07. Unthinkable (I'm Ready)
08. Love Is My Disease
09. Like The Sea
10. Put It In A Love Song (Featuring Beyoncé Knowles)
11. This Bed
12. Distance And Time
13. How It Feels To Fly
14. Empire State Of Mind [Part II]

New Comer: Bone Gunn

While a professional musician for a decade, in both the Punk band Pillars of the Community and Folk band Grimes & Kane, BONE GUNN has always been an outlet for Bryan’s obsessive perfectionism. All other work aside, BONE GUNN has always been the final goal. BONE GUNN embodies Bryan’s creative fervor and the incredible talent and drive of its members.

The story of BONE GUNN is the story of Bryan Kane, its creative force. Bryan grew up “in the military” as he puts it, moving from town to town, school to school until finally landing in up-state New York for most of his adolescence. His musical youth was shaped by playing traditional Irish music at home and especially at family gatherings. At 16 his mother passed away, a truly defining moment in his life. Bryan went from being a calm drug curious youth, to a substance addled young adult, over night. His father became estranged as his interest shifted to his new girlfriend, leaving Bryan to his own devices. Eventually Bryan was kicked out of his house, at only 17 years old, because of his drug use and outright disregard for authority (Bryan had, by this point, already been arrested once on suspicion of Arsen, and later on suspicion of Murder).

Bryan’s independence, drinking, and supply of LSD, led him to start an underage speakeasy for his friends and acquaintances alike. Live entertainment and hallucinogens for all! Bryan’s music became more and more furious along with his drinking and drug use. A police officer that Bryan had befriended, warned him of the imminent downfall of the underground scene he had birthed and what the consequences could entail if he didn’t act quick.

Bryan decided to take the money he had saved up to engage in some aimless travel with his guitar riding shotgun. As he traveled, the music that we hear in BONE GUNN today began to take form. The further Bryan got from home, and ironically, the further he got from drugs, the more eclectic the music became, forming a unique sound best described as “experimental folk.” Bryan however chooses to refer to it only as “Pop.” After an incident involving whisky, gasoline, Bryan’s car, a booger, and a cop’s badge, Bryan decided to take a sabbatical from drugs and booze. Soon after, he landed in Boston where he has been recording his songs. The live band, including Brian Penny (guitar) and Charles Kessenich (drums), has been together for nearly three years, with various other interim members filling the second guitar and bass positions. They have sold several thousand copies of their EP “From The Chain To The Sky.” Their first major tour brought them to Japan where they distributed their limited edition, self titled, Japan EP. Their latest release is a single for their song “Flies” and boasts five songs on an enhanced CD.

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Today's Single: Sugababes - About A Girl

Helo, I am back again after some dutties from my job. Thanks to DJ Sape for the contribution, you did good job.

Anyway right from now, I'm trying to blogging about music again. Let's start from Today's Single from British girl group Sugababes "About A Girl". This their first single with new formation. After kicked Keisha Buchanan from the Sugababes, Jade Ewen replace Keisha Buchanan place and actually this single is their second single from their latest album "Sweet 7". It was written by Makeba Riddick and RedOne, and produced by the latter. The song premiered on September 6, on BBC Radio 1. The song was re-recorded with Jade Ewen's vocals. The second version of the single aired two weeks later, and was released as a digital download on November 8, 2009, and released as a CD single a day later on November 9.

When you hear "About A Girl" you will feel "clubby synths" and clickable chorus because of repeated. "About A Girl" is nice dance-pop with electro-pop style. New Sugababes are talented girls, and in my honest opinion they would be better with their brand new name with new mark.

Carmen Reece "Good Day New York + Billboard.com Interview!" Video

Pop singer-songwriter Carmen Reece has made waves with her debut single "Right Here" charting at #3 on the Billboard Top 40 Dance Chart and #10 on the Billboard Club Chart. Now fresh off her stint at the Fox Morning Show in DC (check it out here), she visited 'Good Day New York' and performed a stripped down version of her smash single. Watch the video now!

Various Artists "Now 32 [US Series]" Official Album Cover + Tracklisting

The latest edition of the world's best-selling multi-artist album series, NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 32, is set for release on November 3, 2009.

Featuring 20 recent major hits from the pop, hip-hop and crossover country charts, NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 32 includes a pair of Billboard #1s, "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas and "Down" by Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne. Also heard are recent chart hits from Lady Gaga, Drake, Mariah Carey, Jason DeRulo, Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo, Fabolous featuring The-Dream, Pitbull, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Shakira, David Guetta featuring Akon, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

For the first time, the NOW That’s What I Call Music! series is looking to the future by exposing the audience to a brand new track by an artist that may be destined for NOW compilations to come as part of their special bonus track feature, "What’s Next New Music Preview." The first "What’s Next" bonus track included on NOW Vol. 32 is "Had It All," the debut single from Katharine McPhee's forthcoming album.

The NOW That’s What I Call Music! series debuted in the U.S. in 1998 after the brand had been a multi-platinum international success for 15 years. The series has generated sales of over 200 million albums worldwide, including more than 74 million copies in the U.S. Every album in the numbered U.S. series has reached the Billboard Top 10, with NOW 3 the first non-soundtrack, multi-artist collection in history to reach #1.

Please visit www.nowthatsmusic.com for more information.

NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 32 Track List
1. Black Eyed Peas		I Gotta Feeling
2. Lady Gaga		LoveGame
3. Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne		Down
4. Drake		Best I Ever Had
5. Mariah Carey		Obsessed
6. Jason DeRulo		Whatcha Say
7. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo		Knock You Down
8. Fabolous feat. The-Dream		Throw It In The Bag
9. Pitbull		Hotel Room Service
10. Michael Franti & Spearhead		Say Hey (I Love You)
11. Shakira		She Wolf
12. David Guetta feat. Akon		Sexy Chick
13. Jordin Sparks		Battlefield
14. Kelly Clarkson		Already Gone
15. Daughtry		No Surprise
16. Boys Like Girls		Love Drunk
17. Cobra Starship		Good Girls Go Bad
18. Katy Perry		Waking Up In Vegas
19. Taylor Swift		You Belong With Me
20. Keith Urban		Only You Can Love Me This Way
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21. Katharine McPhee		Had It All

The Ragamuffins "Batteries Not Included" New Song

Catchy slice of melodic indie pop ‘Batteries Not Included’ is a perfect example of why people are tripping over themselves to praise cheeky electropop kids The Ragamuffins. This long awaited release, produced by Dave Cottrell at Studio 410, has been praised by the likes of BBC’s John Gillmore and countless others.

An indie pop group based in the North West of England, The Ragamuffins (consisting of David Jaggs, Jules Gilchrist and Paul Heck) are renowned for their emphasis on infectious grooves, lush harmonies and catchy melodies. Their frenetic electro pop style takes in elements of Northern Soul, 80's synth pop and the music of "The British Invasion" of the 1960's and is wrapped up in a witty, uplifting lyricism to create something totally unique.

"Exactly what British indie pop needs right now; charm, originality, but most of all, damn fine song writing" - Preston University Press

Myspace: www.myspace.com/ragamuffinsmusic
Youtube: www.youtube.com/ragamuffinstv
Contact Details: theragamuffins@hotmail.co.uk

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You're probably thinking WTF are you posting this? Sounds like some commercial public relations report, well I recently bumped into the girl which was part of the band(Jules Gilchrist) and she was doing a internship with no pay(in the area of Online PR) and certainty her music hustle has inspired me with such as post and hopefully it will keep up hopes of other music hustlers out there in the world. But in general I hope ALL YOU MUSIC LOVERS out there enjoy this :)