Muse get their war faces on in their new lyric video for Psycho. This adrenaline-pumped song is from their upcoming album, Drones, set to be released June 8, 2015.
The video begins with what seems to be a drill sergeant yelling a spew of army-drenched authoritative dialogue which is featured throughout the entire track, giving the song this intense edge from the get-go. Muse has gone a lot heavier and darker with this style of music, but their fans are crazy for it.
The band co-produced the disc with Robert John ‘’Mutt’’ Lange who has produced albums for the likes of AC/DC, Maroon 5, Nickelback and Shania Twain. The band is currently on tour in the UK and will be travelling around the rest of Europe during the summer months.
Frontman Matt Bellamy had this to say about the track: “To me, drones are metaphorical psychopaths which enable psychopathic behaviour with no recourse. The world is run by drones utilising drones to turn us all into drones. This album explores the journey of a human, from their abandonment and loss of hope, to their indoctrination by the system to be a human drone, to their eventual defection from their oppressors.”
So, safe to say they’re pretty obsessed with drones at the minute, fair play to them..
A cheeky Miranda Lambert struts her stuff in new music video Little Red Wagon, her third single off new album Platinum. Just released a couple of days ago to YouTube and the video already has over 2 million views. However, a fair chunk of her fans seem displeased with the her new look and sound, missing her old country rock.
Popular opinions agree that she’s sold herself out to the mainstream masses to remain relevant. They dislike how this new music video is so sexualised, and is distasteful of a married woman. A YouTube comment with over 100 likes states: ”There was so much sexual over tones in this video that I feel that’s all the video was about. The song got lost in the video. All we really got was tits & ass….I love Miranda but HATE the direction she’s taking her music’’
Personally, we don’t see what problems her husband could possibly have with such a fun, naughty, yet innocent enough production by his successful wife. Sure, the video is very sexual, more so than usual for her, but it seems almost all videos are like that nowadays, we’re just obsessed with the cute pooch side-kick who stars in the clip alongside her and her outrageous red boots.
Azealia Banks is definitely back in the game with her state-of-the-art new music video for Wallace. The song is from her 2014 debut album, Broke With Expensive Taste, which she will be performing in the summer at a series of festivals. The tempo and style of the song matches the trippy visuals perfectly. Directed by Nick Ace and Rob Soucy, they worked closely alongside Banks and producer Collins to bring this interactive concept to life.
As long as you have a webcam, you are able to jump right in there with her and guide her movements as she sings. The clip works exclusively on the Google Chrome browser and is available on her website. Once redirected to her site, all you have to do is click “Allow’’ for your webcam to be activated and then at some point you will actually be in her video. There’s also a cool ‘Lyrics’ tab on the left that you can click and the words fall down the screen like rain as she’s singing them.
You can share your experience online with the hashtag #WallaceVideo
Azealia comments on her own experience of ’the making of’; “Working side by side with this incredible team of tech-creatives was a truly unique and enjoyable experience, and I’m thrilled to be part of a potentially groundbreaking new ‘norm’ in the future of making music videos.”
“I’m such a huge fan of technology and creative new ways of interacting and engaging with fans, so this collaboration was perfect for me. Music videos are as much of an art form as the music itself. The more I can push myself in my creative endeavours, the better.”
Clean Bandit’s new music video for Stronger follows a larger than life London bus driver during his day of work. The awesome video concept was directed by YouTube creators Wlodek Markowicz and Karol Paciorek who form the hugely successful entertainment show Lekko Stroniczy.
Some of the clip was shot in bullet time on 50 Microsoft Lumia smartphones – part of Clean Bandit’s sponsorship deal with Microsoft Lumia, which also sees the group star in current TV ads for the phone.
The uplifting song, featuring the vocals of Glee star Alex Newell and Sean Bass is set to be released on April 12, as the latest cut from the band’s debut album New Eyes.
Markowicz and Paciorek have released a three-part behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the Stronger video, you can watch them here: http://po.st/LumiaEpisodes
#ThrowbackThursday – Judy Garland’s little girl Liza May Minnelli turns 69 today! Acclaimed for her performance in Cabaret (1972), we think the song Cabaret from the movie, is the perfect number to celebrate with!
The film was an immediate success at the box office, earning millions in profits as much so in other countries as in North America. Fast forward to the mid-90s where it was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the US National Film Registry. It has been deemed as “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant.’’ To this day the movie holds a 97% “Fresh’’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a website devoted to film reviews and news.
Directed by Bob Fosse, the film is set in Berlin during the Weimar Republic in 1931, under the ominous presence of the growing Nazi Party. It’s some of Liza’s best work, for which she deservingly won the Academy Award for Best Actress In a Leading Role. In fact, the film scored an incredible 8 Academy Awards, including Best Sound and Best Original Song Score. It also won 3 Golden Globes, 7 BAFTAs and scores more, too numerous to mention.
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The Script’s brand new music video for Man on a Wire is out! and tough love is what it’s all about. Shot in Cape Town, South Africa, lead vocalist Danny O’Donoghue shows off his wire-walking skills, attempting to win back the love of his life. The one he is trying to get over, according to the song, because she’s bad for his health… Apart from that one mixed message, the song and video got the scary heights part on par with the lyrics,
The higher I get The more I miss the ground No safety nets Now you’re not around I have to keep walking To keep me from falling down
Feels like I’m walkin’ on a tightrope My heart is in my throat I’m counting on high hopes to get me over you
The video was inspired by the French tightrope walker Philippe Petite who has his own famous documentary ‘Man on Wire.’ The song is their latest hit single, taken from their 4th album No Sound Without Silence.
In an interview with Metro, Danny shares what it was like filming; “We flew to Cape Town, we flew the director over from the USA, we secured a big budget and then suddenly it was the training day and I had to step off the building! It was so scary, everyone tells you not to look down but as soon as I stepped off I looked down. You can’t not look down. It doesn’t get any easier either, the wire is two inches in diameter and every step feels like the first step.’
Funnily enough, and ever so fitting, that his experience is a great way to describe having to get over somebody you loved. Just like in the song.
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A kaleidoscopic club adventure is had by a sultry Selena Gomez in the new music video for I Want You To Know. Co-written by Zedd, OneRepulic frontman Ryan Tedder and KDrew, there’s no wondering how it got so popular so quickly.
The music video was posted just yesterday (March 10) and already has 700,000 views. By the time you’re reading this it will probably have well over a million. The audio only version, posted just a couple of weeks ago, has racked up an impressive 12,000,000.
An adorable tuxedo-clad Zedd just watches Selena frolicking around the dance floor for most of the video with her bouncing cleavage. I mean, who wouldn’t be staring? Some lucky takers manage to bump and grind with her for a few seconds but she mainly wants to rave solo. Violently flipping all that hair around can’t be fun for close-by dancers anyway… So we’re pretty sure that’s the reason she’s been given her personal space. She does however take a break from all the hyper dancing to reapply her lipgloss and smooch her reflection in the mirror. Again, who wouldn’t want to smooch those puffy red shiny lips at such close proximity?
Ohh not you? Fair game. Just watch the video then, un-seduced.
Yesterday (March 9), Apple gave the world a second taste of their most personal device yet, the Apple Watch. Much has changed since their September event, so here’s a final look before the Apple Watch goes on sale on April 24, 2015.
When can I buy the Apple Watch?
Apple confirmed the official launch date will be April 24 for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
You can pre-order your Apple Watch starting April 10.
Sport Edition, Apple Watch and Edition – what’s the difference?
The Apple Watch has many different pricing options – big or small? Aluminum, stainless steel or gold? Plastic, leather or metal bands? Bare with us as we break it down:
Apple Watch Sport Edition
The Apple Watch Sport Edition is their lowest-tier smart watch. It’s made of a special anodized aluminum that is said to be 60% stronger than a standard alloy and has a shatter-resistant Gorilla Glass screen.
You can get the Sport Edition in silver or space gray, in both 38mm and 42mm screen sizes. Only the Sport Strap is compatible with the Sport Edition, which comes in a wide range of colors.
The Apple Watch Sport Edition goes on sale for $350 for the 38mm, and $400 for the 42mm screen size. The Sport Strap is included in the price, but is available for $50 separately.
Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is Apple’s mid-tier option, which is made of Apple’s own cold-forged stainless steel, said to be 80% harder than normal stainless steel, and scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal.
The Apple Watch is available in polished silver and glossy Space Black, again in 38mm and 42mm screen sizes. Every strap will fit the Apple Watch, which gives you plenty of options. The Apple Watch goes on sale for $550-$1050 for the 38mm, and $600-$1100 for the 42mm, depending on which strap you choose.
If you’re in the mood for a different strap, you can purchase them individually: Sport band: $50 Leather loop, Classic buckle or Milanese loop: $150 Modern buckle: $250 Link Bracelet: $450
Apple Watch Edition
Yes, this is the 18-karat gold one. The 18-karat gold was developed specifically by Apple and is said to be twice as hard as standard gold. The Edition comes with the same Sapphire Crystal scratch-resistant screen, and will be available in limited quantities in select countries.
The Apple Watch Edition is available in 18-karat rose gold or 18-karat yellow gold, in both 38mm and 42mm. The Apple Watch Edition starts at $10,000, and based on Apple’s online store, stretches up to $17,000.
How do I navigate the Apple Watch?
The Apple Watch has several inputs.
Digital Crown
The Digital Crown is exactly what it’s name implies, instead of setting the time like a crown does on a watch, it controls the Apple Watch’s interface. It reminds us of the classic iPod’s click wheel. Press the crown to wake the watch, displaying the time. Pressing the crown once more brings you to the app screen. Zoom in and out by turning the crown, and tap on an app to launch it.
The Digital Crown has app-specific functions, like zooming in Apple’s Maps app, as can the Photos app.
Force Touch
Force Touch is Apple’s new pressure-sensitive touchscreen. Electrodes around the display allow it to distinguish a hard press from a tap. This allows a wide range of extra functions without cluttering the interface.
Siri
Apple’s Siri can also be used on the Apple Watch. The most obvious use is replying to text messages – you can use a default reply, tap on an impossibly small keyboard or simply dictate a message for Siri, without ever pulling out your iPhone. You can also use it to ask for information about local cinemas, traffic, and more.
Contacts button
There’s an extra button under the Digital Crown. This pulls up your contact list, and has different functions based on the app you’re using.
What does the Apple Watch do?
Several first- and third-party apps will ship with the Apple Watch. The watch is designed to work as an extension to your iPhone, not replace it. The Music app will let you play music from your watch’s local library or your iPhone’s using the watch’s speaker. Most of the default iPhone applications will be available on the Watch as well.
Third-party apps include Facebook, the Nike+ Running app tracking your activity, Dark Sky for weather forecasting. Ebay will let you purchase things from your wrist.
The Apple Watch will also be NFC-enabled, allowing you to pay with Apple Pay. Apple has also claimed that the watch will eventually replace your car keys and hotel room keys.
How does it connect to my iPhone?
Apple’s latest iOS update (8.2) released today includes a new Apple Watch companion app. You can access the watch-specific App Store, set reminders, create automatic responses to messages, and much more.
It’s been confirmed that the Apple Watch requires an iPhone to work. Without the companion app, no changes can be made to the watch.
How does the watch work as a fitness tracker?
Apple’s Fitness app uses the built-in heart rate monitor, your iPhone’s GPS and an accelerometer to monitor your activity throughout the day. During a heavy workout, the watch can be used to show specific information on the intensity of your workout.
The core of the Fitness app are the “Rings”: the move ring, the exercise ring and the stand ring. These are all designed to make you sit less and move more.
The move ring determines how active you actually are during the day. The exercise ring tracks your exercise, and is completed when you spend 30 minutes exercising. Lastly, the stand ring monitors how long you’ve been sitting, and regularly reminds you to stand up and stretch.
The dedicated fitness app lets you set how fast you want to run, how far or for how long. You can set daily calorie goals, and earn awards that are shown on your iPhone’s fitness tracker.
The Apple Watch was originally meant to ship with a wide array of health sensors. Due to many obstacles during development, these were ultimately dropped.
How long does the battery last?
The Apple Watch’s battery is supposedly meant to last 18 hours, or up to 72 hours on “Power Reserve” mode. In Power Reserve mode, the watch will no longer show notifications, and lose functionality. This mode will turn on by default when the battery reaches 10% charge.
The Apple Watch has a claimed life of up to 3 hours of talk time, 6.5 hours for Bluetooth audio playback, 7 hours of workout with the heart rate sensor on and 48 hours of timekeeping.
The charging times are listed as 1.5 hours from 0%-80%, and 2.5 hours from 0%-100%. The tests are based off 45 minutes of app usage and a 30-minute workout with music playing over Bluetooth, including 90 time checks and 90 notification views over the course of 18 hours.
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Ciara’s definitely showing her ex-boo what he’s missing in her newest music video I Bet. Released onto her Vevo channel on March 9, the visual shows her amazing dancing (ballerina swag style), poise and sexiness, strength and vulnerability.
The song is the first single off her new album Jackie, due this spring (which she named after her mother, awww). Ciara explained “It’s inspired by how I can now see the world through her eyes, being a mom, and so that’s where the title came from.’’
There’s nothing like the love and support of your own mother to get you through a harsh breakup, and this song is very likely to be about the on again – off again relationship between her and rapper Future. The couple called off their engagement back in August 2014 when news broke of him cheating on her. The worst part of the whole ordeal is that there is a 9 month old son involved, Future, named after his father.
CiCi’s fans are outraged about the situation, but support her fully, with popular opinion’s such as this YouTube commenter: “I really hope her new album is a breakthrough. That man made her babymama #4, didn’t marry her, and cheated. I want her to touch souls on this album…anyway love the vibe of this song.”
Babymama drama aside, we’re all here for the music and Ciara couldn’t be happier with her new album. She expressed to the media “it’s my favourite album I have made thus far in my career. It is a new me. A new attitude. Sonically I am so content; I had my dream team of producers who I always wanted to work with.’’
Yeah I love you. I’m all cried out, I’m all tried out, I’m all fired out. Right now It’s killing me ‘Cause now I have to find someone else When all I wanted was you…
Sam Smith & John Legend, two of the main men in the industry today, have done something beautiful for a good cause. With all proceedings going to charity, this couldn’t be a more flawless rendition of Lay Me Down.
Written by Sam Smith himself, the song is originally from his debut studio album In The Lonely Hour (2014), and was the lead single. Sam has been quoted as saying that it holds a very special place in his heart. He loves the song so much that it’s going to be on his new album as well, serving as his next single.
“I recently visited a Comic Relief-funded project in my hometown which supports the young LGBT community in London. I’m extremely proud that my single will help raise money for projects like this and many others in the UK and across Africa.”
Legend added: “Sam is such a talented artist. We’ve been looking forward to working together for a while now. I’m so glad we could collaborate on such a great song and for such a great cause.”
In more news, he will be performing live on the Red Nose Day show (March 13) with John Legend. Fans from across the globe couldn’t be more excited.
