Mike's Mad4these
Choice new music - w/c 13 Dec 10
1 1 HUSKI Wartime Widow new single 26 December 2010
2 3 COSMO JARVIS Gay Pirates new single March 2011
3 4 GO TEAM! Buy Nothing Day new single 24 January 2010
4 8 CHAPEL CLUB Surfacing new single 17 January 2010
5 2 JAPANESE POP STARS Let Go / Destroy new singles release dates to be confirmed
6 - MT. DESOLATION Departure / State Of Our Affairs new single
7 - YASMIN On My Own new single 14 January 2011
8 7 PRETTY RECKLESS Just Tonight new single 26 December 2010
9 10 JAY-Z v PRODIGY 99 Problems new single
10 6 ARCADE FIRE The Suburbs new single 20 December 2010
10 9 WRETCH 32 Traktor new single 16 January 2011
10 - ANNIE LENNOX God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen from Annie's new 'Christmas Cornucopia' album

This week's post ...

Emma's Imagination
This Day new single
It's already been a download hit on the back of the success of the SKY TV show from whence she was launched and this full single should repeat that success without too much trouble. Emma seems to have quite a genuine talent.

Lykke Li
Get Some new single to be confirmed
Well Lykke Li'ds lyrics raised more than my smile a couple of years back and here she is returning with another edgy single which deserves attention.... "I'm your prostitue, go get some..." 'Get Some' has a shuffling 'Iko Iko' type feel and comes with intriguing remixes by Beck and Mike D. Deserves hit status, top tune. Here's the pr...
Stockholm, Sweden’s Lykke Li is set to release her highly-anticipated sophomore album, Wounded Rhymes, on her label LL Recordings on 28 February, 2011. Produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn & John and recorded in Stockholm, Wounded Rhymes is the follow up to Lykke Li’s critically-acclaimed debut, Youth Novels. As one of 2008’s most talked-about albums, Youth Novels – a postmodern pop masterpiece combining elements of folk music, hip hop, singer/songwriter confessionals and more - established Lykke Li Zachrisson as a true innovator of melody and style. Released when she was just 22, her voice alternated between a world-weary sigh and a coquettish coo, simultaneously eschewing protection while wanting to be looked after; evoking a steely strength behind her eyelash-batting shyness. Embracing her own contrasts, Lykke Li strove to load the songs on Youth Novels with heavy emotions but deceptively simple instrumentation, often times relying on sparse melody lines and basic beats upon which to pile her incredible choruses. Live, her performances were as startling as they were riveting: armed with a paired down drum kit, a necklace made out of percussive instruments, a guitar, a bass and a microphone, many were confounded by how much energy, emotion and heart came out of one very simple set-up and one hell of a singer, just barely out of her teenage years. Youth Novels skyrocketed to the top of many of the year’s Best Of lists, and saw Lykke Li sell out tours across the globe, including lauded sets at massive festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, Lollapalooza, appearances on Jools Holland as well as Late Night with Conan O’Brien, an incredible heartbroken song called Possibility as the centerpiece of the Twilight-New Moon soundtrack and more.
But then, there was silence. Upon completing her last dates in support of Youth Novels, Lykke Li – who had spent two solid years touring the world – felt uneasy, unsure of where to go next. She had found it difficult to write since Youth Novels was released, feeling cramped in backstage quarters, airports, dark hotel rooms. After two manic years of every place, person and pleasure on the planet calling for her attention, as well as a failed romance under her belt, Lykke Li found herself in desperate need for a place to lay her head rather than another stage to fill. She decamped to New York City, where she had gotten her first taste of performing at open mic nights many years back. She rolled around the city, ultimately deciding it would provide her no comfort, and so – like all great artists – she went West, ending up in the California desert to bury her recently-broken heart in the sand and to star in a trippy dark film by her friend Moses Berkson called Solarium. Upon its completion, she settled in Los Angeles in a house on a hill, where she rented a not-so-grand piano and bought a bicycle, an autoharp, and bouquets of flowers to put around her room. She began to work.
Settling in with her loneliness, Lykke Li turned to records she had always loved for inspiration, combing through everything from Leonard Cohen, Neil Young and Dr. John to the Velvet Underground, This Mortal Coil, and the omnipresent hex of Alan Lomax’s field recordings. She found herself again leaning towards the raw power of simplicity, something into which she had first tapped via her live show, and she started to write. Once she was done, she returned to her adopted hometown of Stockholm, and went into the studio with Bjorn Yttling to assemble her new record. The resulting album, Wounded Rhymes, is one of the most tremendous records you will hear in 2011. Channeling the demise of The Shangri-La’s Leader of the Pack, women under the influence, ladies and gentlemen of the canyon, a Kung-fu Marianne Faithful, and an armed Nancy Sinatra on peyote, Lykke Li has created an eleven song album that sounds like no other. The record is packed full of pounding, voodoo drums, girl group gang vocals, sparkling guitar lines, woozy keyboards, love unrequited, hope reignited and her own very powerful voice, sounding bigger and bolder than ever before. From the hazy 60’s organ driving opener “Youth Knows No Pain” to the sparse toe-tap-solo-guitar-swing of “Unrequited Love” to rollicking single “Get Some” to the dense drums of the propulsive “Jerome,” Wounded Rhymes is a testament to Lykke Li’s brilliant musical voice, one unlike any other.

Miles Kane
Come Closer Steve Mason Remix new single
Interesting dubbed up remix, I like the bassline and echo'ed vocals... it sounds like another strong indie anthem from Miles, quite why 'Inhaler' wasn't massive remains a mystery. Top drawer

MT. Desolation
Departure - State Of Our Affairs new single
It looks increasingly likely the new successful direction for rock is... folk... well near folk. What with Mumford & Sons and Noah & The Whale here are another outfit with a fantastic new sound, well new old sound, err whatever it is it's great. This double a-side single features the uptempo and uplifting 'Departure' with fine harmonies and tight accoustic guitar based arrangement. 'State Of Our Affairs' is a mournful song with a bare spartan production and a sombre vocal. Top material deserves hit status without a doubt. Superb

Roger Sanchez & Far East Movement
2Gether new single 21 February 2011
With a line from b%2's 'Love Shack'... "We can get together..."... Roger Sanchez hot as ever combines with new kids on the block Far East Movemnet to create another surefire new year hit. '2Gether' oozes Sanchez trademark dance with the electro bent of Far East Movement and comes with a pack of tasty remixes. Top Five.

Willow
Whip My Hair new single 21 November 2010
Willow certainly lives up to the wild wacky aurra she created during a live Will Smith and family tv interview and a number two hit first time out... that'll please Jay-Z and his Roc Nation cash comrades. Here's the press release
Everyone is talking about Willow Smith.Her official first single Whip My Hair, produced by newcomer Jukebox, has launched to rave reviews and is released on November 21st. The catchy tune is a celebration of freedom, energy, expression and liberating yourself by whipping your hair. On her partnership with RocNation, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith stated, "After meeting with several record companies, it was clear that JAY-Z, Ty Ty, Jay Brown and the Roc Nation staff was the unquestionable choice. Their passion for Willow combined with their boundless vision and artistic integrity made Roc Nation the perfect home for our little girl." On Willows unprecedented poise and talent Shawn JAY-Z Carter commented, "We at Roc Nation are excited to work with Willow. She has an energy and enthusiasm about her music that is truly infectious. It's rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age. Willow is about to embark on an incredible journey and we look forward to joining her as she grows in all aspects of her career."
Whip My Hair is catchier-than-crack and this kid has done more in a decade than most will achieve in a lifetime.- NME
The daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith - already a noted young fashionista …. has the Internet abuzz with her first single, Whip My Hair. - CNN
With a crazy beat that works on the schoolyard and the dance floor, Willow tells the ladies to snap their heads "back and forth" and whip that hair like a helicopter. - MTV.com
ABOUT ROC NATION
Roc Nation is a groundbreaking, multi-tiered, multi-genre music and entertainment company. Founded in 2008 by Shawn JAY-Z Carter in collaboration with Live Nation, Roc Nation encompasses artist, songwriter, producer and engineer management; music publishing; touring & merchandising; film & television; new business ventures; and a music label. Additional information forthcoming at www.willowsmith.com

Wombats
Jump Into The Fog new single 24 January 2010
Wombats return with a medium paced indie pop tune... should follow 'Tokyo' into the top forty... top twenty with a little luck. Here's the pr...
Release the new single ‘Jump Into The Fog’ on January 24th on 14th Floor Records; second album ‘The Wombats proudly present… This Modern Glitch’ follows on April 11th “The Wombats have another huge hit on their hands with their new album” – The Sun
The Wombats stormed back to prominence with their recent single ‘Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)’ which received a glorious global premiere on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 where it was named the Hottest Record In The World. The track was also selected as Zane Lowe’s Single of the Week and Richard Skinner’s Single of the Week at XFM. Now the band maintain momentum towards the April 11th release of their second album ‘This Modern Glitch’ with the single ‘Jump Into The Fog’ that is out on January 24th on 14th Floor Records. A celebration of nihilistic debauchery, ‘Jump Into The Fog’ boasts an infectiously memorable chiming synth riff that’s complimented by a gloriously distorted guitar solo to create a darker angle on the band’s uplifting sound. The band’s eagerly anticipated second album ‘This Modern Glitch’ features production by Rich Costey (Muse, Interpol, Franz Ferdinand), Jacknife Lee (U2, Snow Patrol, R.E.M.) and Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age). The collection includes both ‘Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)’ and ‘Jump Into The Fog’, as well as another upcoming single in the shape of ‘Techno Fan’ that will be released at the end of March. Following their recent intimate UK tour that sold-out almost immediately, The Wombats will hit the road for a major tour in March that includes a sizeable London date at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo. The dates, listed below, were rescheduled from January:
March
4th - Manchester, Academy (sold out)
5th - Newcastle, O2 Academy
6th - Dundee, Fat Sams Live
7th - Edinburgh, HMV Picture House
9th - Leeds, Metropolitan University
10th - Birmingham, HMV Institute (sold out)
11th - Sheffield, Leadmill (sold out)
13th - Norwich, UEA
14th - London, HMV Hammersmith Apollo
17th - Cardiff, University Solus
18th - Bristol, O2 Academy
Tickets are available now from the 24 hour ticket hotline on 0844 811 0051 or online from www.gigsandtours.com, www.thewombats.co.uk,
www.artistticket.com and www.crowdsurge.com.
COM
Following the release of their debut album ‘The Wombats proudly present… A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation’, the band’s ascendency continued unabated. The Wombats completed two huge sold-out UK tours which included triumphant shows at Brixton Academy, a unique one-off headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall and a massive homecoming show at the 10,000 capacity Liverpool Echo Arena. They were nominated for Best UK Act at the MTV Europe Awards, and played a plethora of enormous festival appearances including a co-headline set on the NME/Radio 1 stage at Reading and Leeds as well as storming sets at Glastonbury, T in the Park, Isle of Wight and Oxegen.

new trax
our weekly a to z of new cd review's is listed below

this week
Emma's Imagination single
Lykke Li single tbc
Miles Kane tbc
MT Desolation single
Roger Sanchez & Far East 2Movement 21/2/11
Willow 21/11/10
Wombats 24/1/11

6 Dec
B.o.B. 31/1/11

29 Nov
The Bees 20/12/10
Chapel Club 17/1/11
Go Team! 24/1/11
Motorhead 6/12/10

22 Nov
Cosmo Jarvis 3/11
Funeral Party 17/1/11
Huski 26/12/10
Jessie J 22/11/10
Andrew O'Neill Occult Comedian Showreel

15 Nov
Anberlin 15/11/10
Arcade Fire 20/12/10
The Bees 20/12/10
Buckcherry 6/12/10
Christian TV 1/11
Escape The Fate
Huski early 2011
Jay-Z LP 8/11/10
Kassidy EP 22/11/10
Patrick Wolf 6/12/10
Pretty Reckless 26/12/10
White Lies 3/1/11
Yasmin 24/1/11

8 Nov
Afro Jack 28/11/10
Bashy 6/12/10
Enter Shikari 29/11/10
I Blame Coco LP 8/11/10
Jagga 6/12/10
Jamie Woon demo
Japanese Pop Stars tbc
Liam Bailey demo
Mona 13/12/10
My Chemical Romance 8/11/10
The Naked & Famous 6/12/10
The View 1/11/10
Wretch 32 16/1/11

1 Nov
The Barbarellas 31/1/11
Chase & Status 8/11/10
The Drums 13/12/10
Grinderman 22/11/10
Katy Perry

25 Oct
Autohype 8/11/10
Awolnation
The Count & Sinden 8/11/10
Dirty Heads
Hans Island 8/11/10
Kid Adrift 15/11/10
Miles Kane 15/11/10
Papa Roach 29/11/10
The Stand 25/10/10
Twin Sister 22/11/10
The Vaccines
Wolf Gang 22/11/10

18 Oct
Boys Like Girls 22/11/10
Example 14/11/10
I Blame Coco 1/11/10
James Blunt 25/10/10
John Legend LP 18/10/10
Katy Perry 15/11/10
Linkin Park 14/11/10
Mirrors 15/11/10
Nadine Coyle 8/11/10
Nelly Furtado 16/11/10
Tinie Tempah LP

11 Oct
Stereophonics 18/10/10

4 Oct
The Concretes 18/10/10
Fenech Solar 20/9/10
Foals 4/11/10
Huski v Arcade Fire 27/9/10
Klaxons 25/10/10
3OH!3 to be confirmed