Friday, July 29, 2011

Catch Katy Perry as Smurfette!


See songstress Katy Perry lend her voice, and even a little bit of singing, to the character Smurfette in the new movie The Smurfs, in theaters today!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Go behind the scenes of Enation's new album!



Go behind the scenes & inside the making of 'My Ancient Rebellion', Enation's highly anticipated new album. Lead singer Jonathan Jackson discusses everything from the process of making the album, to the band's accomplishmets as an independent band, as well as Enation's partnership with the Global non-profit anti-human trafficking organization Not For Sale. /My Ancient Rebellion' is due out October, 2011. 

Cool! Who else can't wait for Enation's new album??

Monday, July 25, 2011

Song Review: Big Time Rush - If I Ruled The World

"If I Ruled The World" premiered in the newest Big Time Rush episode "Big Time Single" and is definitely big!

A fun, upbeat song that Kendall, James, Logan and Carlos lend their engaging voices to, getting you up and moving and letting you get lost in the song. Infectious medleys and catchy lyrics seem to be BTR's thing since this song has been stuck in my head since I heard it!

This is the perfect summer song that you can see the guys perform on their summer tour across the nation! Be sure to check their site to see if BTR is coming to a city near you! I'll be sure to catch a show!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Song Review: Demi Lovato - Skyscraper


After months of recuperation, working on music and finding her own inner strength, Demi Lovato is back with a brand new single. The highly anticipated "Skyscraper" was released on July 12th and is, in my opinion, the perfect "come back" single for Demi. 

Throughout the song, Demi sings about things and people trying to tear her down, but in the end she'll be rising like a skyscraper. This simile reminds me a lot of David Archuleta's songs, as he's always comparing life to things that rise up (i.e. "Elevator", "Parachutes And Airplanes", etc.) 

I think this song is the perfect way to describe Demi; as hard as things have been for her this past year, she's still standing strong, and she's not going to let anything knock her down. Even if her vocals aren't up to par in this song, the imperfections make the song even better, making it even more raw and emotional.

And if this new release isn't exciting enough, Demi recently announced that her next album will be out on September 20th! be on the look out for more from Demi and don't forget to follow @ddlovato on twitter!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Song Review: David Archuleta - Everything And More

Believe it or not, it’s almost been a year since David Archuleta’s sophomore album The Other Side of Down was released. From that album the singer had three great singles, “Something ‘Bout Love”, “Elevator” and “Falling Stars”, that thanks to this incoherent society and hardcore music industry, did not do as well as they should have. 

Now, almost a year since the “Something ‘Bout Love” release, David’s back with a brand new song. “Everything And More” is David’s new single which is part of the re-release of The Other Side of Down in Asia. A radio friendly pop ballad, with the perfect mixture of emotion and intensity in David’s voice as he shows off a different part of his vocal ability with his new, more mature sound.

As most of David’s songs, “Everything And More” is about being high up, feeling so great that you’re defying gravity with that one person. Something I’ve always enjoyed about David’s songs is that as relationship-like as they sound, that’s hardly ever the case. As much as “Zero Gravity”, “Parachutes And Airplanes” and this song sound like they could be about a significant other, in reality the songs could be about anyone in your life who makes you feel like you’re never coming down from that high they get you on.  

Another thing I always point out and already have, is that this song is once again about being up high. That seems to be a consistent theme with David’s music as most of the songs he’s written have to do with being high up or things that move up high. “Elevator”, “Parachutes And Airplanes”, “Zero Gravity” and of course “The Other Side of Down” state my case here. And though the title doesn’t sound like it, “Everything And More” too is in the same category.

Strong, pop ballads are what David has always been best at since American Idol and still to this day. Hearing his voice soar as it overpowers a beautiful piano melody will never cease to captivate, and that is true with this new song. This song is sure to do great as it’s definitely everything and more.

Check out David performing "Everything And More" live in Manila!

Credit to booradleigh