Their sound has been compared to Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey and Kavinsky- and I couldn’t agree more. Throw these 3 together and you truly have MS MR as an end result. Consisting of vocalist Lizzy Plapinger and producer Max Hershenow, this New York-based duo has exploded onto the scene and is now making their way up the charts and into our hearts. They are different and that is undeniably what has been attracting people towards their music.

First, “Bones” has to be the most hauntingly beautiful, with a morbid twist, song I’ve ever heard. I say morbid because anything involving digging up old bones is, let’s face it, kind of gross. The song did haunt me though. If I didn’t hear it in my sleep as well as hearing it in my head 24/7, I probably wished I did. The melody and mystery of the song just draws you in which really made it “love at first note”.

“Hurricane”, “Ash Tree Lane” and “Dark Doo Wop” all hold a special place in my heart as they are also featured on the bands’ previous EP and well, they are also so damn catchy. “Hurricane” will charm you within the first notes, “Dark Doo Wop” will send you into a magical state of hypnosis and “Ash Tree Lane” will make you want to go grab your friends and take them to an enchanted forest and dance around a bonfire. Not going to lie.

“Head is Not My Home” and “Think of You” are my newest crushes and probably the two most pop songs out of the album. They are filled with passion and make you want to fall in love, which brings me to “No Trace”. With lyrics like “I wonder if our future was written in our past. I was your first taste, would you be my last?” you can’t help but feel a little warm inside no?

So much is to be said about this album. The only thing you shall remember is the fact that you need to stop everything you’re doing right now and run to the nearest record store to add this masterpiece known as “Secondhand Rapture” to your collection. I’m not one to boss people around but I’m just doing what’s best for both of us and that is the gift of spreading music. You’re welcome.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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Paris Hilton has signed a record deal with Cash Money Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group and will work alongside artists such as Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and several others.

Wednesday afternoon, Birdman, the label’s founder, tweeted his welcome to the 32 year old heiress.

Later that day, Paris herself tweeted the link to a song she recorded with Lil Wayne.

Her debut album Paris released in 2006 was widely panned by critics. Despite this, Paris has said “this is a lot different than my first album”, claiming “it’s really going to be house music.”

The album, currently untitled, is scheduled to be out by the summer.

Listen to the song she recorded with Lil Wayne here:

Styles P and Sheek Louch from The Lox released a new freestyle over Wiz Khalifa’s “Bout Me” instrumental. Sheek Louch talks about projects from Jadakiss (top 5, dead or alive), The LOX and the Wu-Block, it’s really nice to hear!

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Mad Moon Riot released their debut EP at the end of March and I’ve had it on repeat ever since. I feel wrong keeping this new band a secret, so consider this your introductory lesson on all things Mad Moon Riot. The best part? The EP is available to download for free.

Make Me is five songs of solid rock and roll. It starts heavy – with “Running On Empty” and “Knock At The Door” – and moves on to three songs with a lighter sound. The EP shows the range and talent of the band and is a great preview of what will inevitably be an incredible debut album.

Mad Moon Riot includes Pou Piam, Matt Hitchens, Ru Hazell, and Mia Von Glitz. The band is a collection of international talent, with members from the UK, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Mia Von Glitz’s vocals give Mad Moon Riot a unique and distinctive style. Known for her previous NYC-based band, Shoot The Freak, and as the bassist for Guns’n’Hoses, Glitz’s experience as a musician really shines through on this new EP. Her voice is perfectly matched with Mad Moon Riot’s sound.

The band is currently shooting their first music video for “Running on Empty,” directed by Rocco Guarino (who has directed videos for Velvet Revolver in the past).

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WHEN: June 4th 2013

WHERE: The Bell Center

HOW MUCH? 42 $ / 58,50 $ / 78,50 $ / 104 $

For more information on tickets click here

Source: http://www.evenko.ca/fr/show/calendrier/2013/06

This album is wonderful; even if you’re not particularly a fan of the original songs you can appreciate the sheer amazing skill it takes to recreate a song using only your voice as an instrument! It is truly amazing to hear some of your favorite songs transformed into a totally new piece of art.

What I found to be the coolest part of ‘Under The Influence’ was the fact that several songs feature the original artist that normally performs that particular track! That adds a really unique aspect to them.

I was a three way tie for my favorite. ‘Rolling in the Deep’ (originally by Adele) is a pretty strong track on its own in its original glory. But as an a Capella it is truly beautiful.

The same can be said for ‘Hallelujah’ this song is one of my absolute favorites and I have heard many artists try their hand at covering it – but Straight No Chaser pulls it off the best I’m my opinion!!! Finally there is ‘Jolene’ the country classic featuring Dolly Parton herself! This song has pretty much been stuck in my head since the first time I heard it. I’m pretty sure everyone I know is sick of me playing it over and over!

If you’re a fan of a Capella (Pitch Perfect anyone?) or even if you’re not, and you’re just a fan of the songs that they cover then you should definitely check out Straight No Chaser!

Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0
Warner Music Canada

Buy the album: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/straight-no-chaser/id3706494

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Lyric Video for ‘I Want You Back’ with Sarah Bareilles

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Andy Grammer has just released a new EP called “Crazy Beautiful” to tide us over while we wait for the release of his second album. Along with the title track, the EP features two additional songs, with one of them being a live version of “Crazy Beautiful” from his recent show at the House of Blues in Boston. The EP is currently available for purchase on iTunes.

Listen to “Crazy Beautiful” below:

Nicki Minaj joins Ciara on her new track, “I’m Out”. Her new album comes out on july 9.

TDE dropped a promo video for the GKMC Tour with Black Hippy’s “U.O.E.N.O.” remix .

For a taste of their new album here’s their first single ” The Death Of Me”

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