New Teaser from Daft Punk’s new album Random Access Memories at Coachella

Daft Punk released a video teaser showcasing one of their new songs, “Get Lucky” at Coachella and listing the starring acts on their new anticipated album, Random Access Memories being released in May 2013.

Check out the smooth video here:

Edgy Dance Pop – Marina and the Diamonds Releases Electra Heart

Marina and the Diamonds have just released “Electra Heart” in the U.S., which has previously been in the top of the charts in the U.K. Not sure why the U.K. gets these early releases and the U.S. is so cautious about upcoming new pop trends. This also happened with Ellie Goulding and her album which was popular in Europe and finally trickled into American radio here with “Lights”.

Marina and the Diamonds is a refresher from Lady Gaga. If you’re looking for edgy, dance pop, Marina is your girl. “Homewrecker” is on the top of my list, with Ace of Base beats and lyrics that are so true, it hurts. “Power & Control” is fun too, along with “Radioactive”. Her voice is full of soul, and I’d love to see a sing off with her and Lady Gaga. Although, I’ve heard rumors that her live performance is “forced”, which, with these pop personalities should be considered, her music is undeniably catchy and very popular in the indie scene. Will Marina and the Diamonds hit the mainstream American radio soon? Tough to tell when the edgy pop Queen, Lady Gaga retains the throne, but I’d love to see a face off between these two divas and who can be more shocking, lyrically and visually.

Marina and the Diamonds “Radioactive”

Marina and the Diamonds “Power & Control”

Gone Gone Gone – Usher, 80s and 90s

Well, I’ve been gone for a looong time! Moved to San Francisco, starting things over here, but the journey never ends…

Right now in music, I’ve been listening to Usher’s latest. “Climax” and “Scream” are already proving to be some of the top songs in Usher’s career, if not best ever in my opinion. His voice has changed so much that myself and others have even questioned who the singer was! His high vocal range and blend from low to high notes are flawless. I like the new hairdo. I wish his style would change. I would think Usher would be an even bigger star if he knew how to evolve into different styles as his predecessor, Michael Jackson has done in his music videos. Usher just has the same shades, jacket and ripped arms… which are fine, but I really believe he has potential to be an even bigger star if he just took that EXTRA step into evolving into different looks and styles to stay current and fresh.

Here’s a look at “Scream” from SNL, a great enough music video IMHO.

I’ve also taken a step back in time, to 90s dance and 80s Pop. Listening to Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven on Earth” and Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer” along with Everything But the Girl’s “Missing”. Ah, these songs make me happy and still are fun.

M83, Young the Giant, Gavin Degraw & Kimbra

Just updating on a lot of new music I’ve been listening too.

Right now one of my favorite songs is M83′s “Midnight City”. I love the music video. At first it really creeped me out with the kid’s glowing eyes, but as you watch the whole music video, it’s like a mini short film about these X-Men like kids escaping society because they are different and they don’t want to be lab rats. They stay with each other and somewhat become creatures of the night.

Also, one of my favorite new band’s is Young the Giant, I really like their acoustic session way better than their studio recordings.

This catchy radio hit is also on replay on my iPod. Great song, the piano really makes the song along with the lyrics.

Also, this singer has been brought to my attention, and worth a watch.

Florence + The Machine “No Light, No Light” and “Heartlines”

I’m really digging the latest Florence + the Machine album.

With Florence + the Machine, I’m listening to “No Light, No Light” and “Heartlines”. The music video for “No Light, No Light” is really something. This album has religious tones, questioning what’s right and wrong, redemption, ways to happiness, and completely soulful all the while. I love  the complete disregard to what’s popular on the radio and just going their own different direction. I love the soul, I love her voice and the unique sound. With their previous album, “Lungs” , I loved the songs fervently and then grew tired of them. I hope the same doesn’t happen to this album.

The drums in “Heartlines” is refreshing. This is the only video I thought had good enough quality to hear the song. I like the chorus chants, and the lyrics.

Katy Perry E.T. & t.A.T.u.’s All the Things She Said Acoustic Guitar Mash-Up

I finally got around to making a YouTube video of my mash-up, please enjoy!

Coldplay – Paradise

I think Coldplay have outdone themselves with their latest single, “Paradise” and the music video is touching.

The song itself is more of an anthem, and it is more uplifting than previous singles. The music video follows the lonely journey of an elephant escaping the zoo to join his friends back in the wild in Africa. It touches on animal rights, and also on the loneliness of people. This music video story could be relatable to someone in prison, someone living far away from friends and family or someone longing to get back to our roots.

Which, I think, everyone in our modern age in America feels a longing for. Especially with the advent of technology, people are more alone now and isolated then previously in history. We would think technology would bring us together, but it has made us more isolated, in front of our computers. Even though I’m touching on a different topic than maybe what the music video intended, I very well believe that humans are yearning for that paradise, a place in nature with your closest people you can be a part of, than alone by yourself.

What does this music video mean to you?