The Strypes

The Strypes
What A Shame

produced by the legendary Chris Thomas (Sex Pistols, Pretenders, Roxy Music, Pulp, so many more). Their new track “What A Shame” is consistent with the high-speed garage music we’ve heard from the band so far, but with just a bit more polish. It’s also one of their catchiest originals so far. Expect this new album to contain the a few cover songs, as the band continue to pay homage to many of their favorite songs and artists. The plan is for The Strypes to hit US shores early in 2014. Keep an eye out, because they’re one of the best new live bands. I hung out with the band in England back in May during TGE

Marc Ashken

 Marc Ashken
New Single Luke Solomon and Derrick carter’s Classic records have just put out a new video for the Marc Ashken and SOS track Cat Walk, which is as delightfully weird as the track itself

Phonat,

Phonat, 
is back at it with his unique sound of complex tranquility and glitchy two step.His forthcoming Identity Theft EP, via OWSLA, his latest track “Ride the Prejudice” is a smooth and sexy mixture of snare and modest electro sounds. Balduzzi compliments this work with a room-filling grand piano, giving the emotive tune a bit of jazz flare. Phonat’s track is perfect for inducing the mind into a blissful state, so don't be shy when taking a few doses of this one.

John Legend

John Legend
 "I was sent here for you / We were made to love / You were sent for me too," Legend sings in "Made to Love." Take a listen to the song above.

"Made to Love" is expected to be featured on Legend's upcoming album, "[album=t17tkkm]Love In the Future[/album]." The album from G.O.O.D. music will hit stores on June 25.

"Over the years, I've been in a comfort zone with Kanye and Dave, and we've had great collaborations," Legend told Billboard about his music. "But this album also offers some fresh collaborations. And together that typifies the sound of this album. 'Love in the Future' has the feel of my first two albums but takes that sound forward."

The 34-year-old singer released his last studio album, "Wake Up!," in 2010. The album performed modestly for Legend, hitting No. 8 on the Billboard 200 but falling short of the expectations set by his previous ventures. His 2006 album, "Once Again," hit No. 3 and was certified platinum, while his 2004 album, "Get Lifted," and his 2008 album, "Evolver," both hit No. 4.

Justin Timberlake

 Justin Timberlake
 Take Back The Night

The track is reminiscent of Michael Jackson‘s Off The Wall sonic influences, mixed with JT’s love for classic, big brass production. Our own Carl Williott said, “This new cut exhibits that same quality, but with a slight return of his Futuresex/Lovesounds dancefloor swagger, in spirit if not sonics.”
It’s pretty clear that we enjoy Timberlake’s new song — but don’t just take our word for it! We’ve gathered all the notes from across the blogosphere about the track below. Keep reading to see what other critics had to say about “Take Back The Night.”
:: Jezebel notes the disco influence: “Fits right in with ‘Get Lucky’ and ‘Treasure’ and all the other retro-soul-disco we’ve been hearing lately. I mean, it’s no ‘Bring it on in to Omeletteville,’ but you can’t have it all.”
:: Another “Get Lucky” reference is made by our friends at Stereogum: “It’s a lush, effervescent disco-pop track with serious Off The Wall overtones, and DJs all over the world will be blending it with “Get Lucky” this weekend.”

Casey Black

Casey Black 
I've Spent My Whole Life

 From Nashville, Columbia-University-educated, gravel-voiced, literary singer-songwriting son of Charlie Black, NSAI Hall of Fame songwriter of more than a dozen #1 country hits. Casey wrote his first song at twelve years old, released his first "record" three years later (a cassette of songs he recorded in his basement on his father's hand-me-down equipment), and signed with EMI Music Publishing Nashville at nineteen, making him one of the youngest staff songwriters on Music Row.
There he wrote with some of the Row's greatest writers, including his father, and according to Casey, got "all the cocky, prima-donna, young-artist stuff beaten out of me by people who actually knew how to write songs." While his craft improved, his muse became aloof during his three years at EMI, and so, in order to "be as poor and lost as other people my age–to have something true to write about," Casey moved to Los Angeles

Tinie Tempah

 

Tinie Tempah
 Trampoline (feat. 2 Chainz) (EP) [Explicit]

“Trampoline” video and can be seen here! “Trampoline” was produced by Diplo.
This single will be coming off of his long-awaited sophomore album, Demonstration, which releases in September. Watch out for featured appearances from Labrinth, Emeli Sande, Ellie Goulding and more on the effort. “Trampoline” is available for purchase over on iTunes.