PopMuse is off to San Diego Comic-Con for work. Might have time to post there, but probably not, my apologies. Have a good weekend!
Here's the new Rihanna Video for "Disturbia", seems appropriate for where I'm going. Very horror, gothic, like a Nine Inch Nails or Marilyn Manson video from the mid 90s - re: LOVE IT!
This chick is really giving you high fashion now, and the kind of choreography Janet has been trying to get right for over a year now. Go on Rihanna, grab your spot, your earning it with that haircut and those heels for sure!
DisturbiaRemixes on Monday's Boom Boom Blog Post, Promise!
Chills. Once in a blue moon a song will come along, completely unexpectedly, and give me chills. A song that stops the endless multitasking I'm doing on my computer or in my life and makes me just listen, and listen with full attention.
Out of NO where, last night this happened. I was deleting old emails and came upon one from OUTFEST, promoting a night of music at the Troubadour, I scanned across the many Lesbian Rappers Performing (groan) and saw this pic of a band called The Library. I clicked the link for more info, found their website, clicked on one of their tracks and heard THIS.
Prepare to have your Pop Life changed.
There are some obvious comparisons I could make to another band who use similar Killer synth, but I won't, because there is something distinctly soulful about these guys. I know nothing about them (although their mysterious bio is quite funny), there doesn't seem to be a myspace or a youtube, which is actually refreshing. So PopMuse will keep his eyes on them and report back.
UPDATE 7.22 So there is a Myspace (thanks Midnight Lounge) and Steve from the band e-mailed me to say thanks for the post (very welcome boo, thanks for the song!) He also told PopMuse that Atlantic Records is releasing their first EP (lucky Atlantic).
MADONNA "INTO THE GROOVE" (Sidechains Remix) I'm finding that I like Madonna fanatics more than I like Madonna these days. Feels like fan made bootleg trying to sound like Stuart Price to me, but that works.
Jay Brannan finally released his Debut CD "Goddamned". He's been a youtube phenom for some time, singing his gay-gay-gay folk songs shirtless. But he first came to PopMuse through his participation in J.C. Mitchell's film "Shortbus". The scene where he sang his tune Soda Shop was my favorite scene in the film.
The CD is perfection. He sings about his gay-gay-gay life with such candid intimacy you can't help but feel close to him.
Fav Lyrics From "At First Site": you said physical chemistry between us was bad then why are you still responding to my craigslist ad i know every step i took along the way was wrong now i’m spreading it all out and fingering this song.
Watch all his YouTube Clips then BUY HIS CD! SUPPORT KIDS, SUPPORT!!!
...And on that note, Bloghungry and I are off to NYC, so not sure I'm gonna be updating the blog for a bit, but I promise a Boom Boom Post when I get back.
Been meaning to write about Hercules and Love Affair FOR MONTHS. Then their sweet Publicist Kurt sent me their CD and viola.
This is the kind of CD you are going to be hearing at every fashionable party you go to for the next 10 years, (a la, Massive Attack and Portishead in the 90s). It is like a History of Dance lesson. It mixes every sound of disco/dance in a very accessible way, and not just gay, although, pretty gay.
There's a bunch of interesting vocalists too, including the always exciting Antony. It's an incredibly impressive debut. Plus the Ginger DJ/Writer/Producer Andrew Butlerat the helm of the project is super cute.
Weezer is really more Bloghungry's thing than mine, but I really like this video. And I normally hate gimmicky pop videos that appropriate internet phenomenas as if they are some big joke. But NOT here.
The moment where Rivers Cuomo hugs Chris Crocker seems sincere on a deep level. I think they both need a hug really really bad. Decide for yourself, I'm feeling generous with my opinions these days.
Boom Boom Time. This should send you into the holiday weekend dancing. Here's this week's collection of my favorite dance remixes found around the web. Hope you all have a great July 4th.
Donna Summer "Stamp Your Feet" (Escape/Coluccio Club Mix) I'm not feeling this new Donna Summer stuff, it's like Leona Lewis, I should love it, but it just doesn't connect with the PopMuse? But I know you like it, so here ya go.
I get sent music all the time from artists asking PopMuse to review their work or promote it. Once in a blue moon the product pitched is actually worthy of a post.
Run Dan Run are a cute indie rock quartet from South Carolina. Their myspace has a song called "Your Name Escapes Me" and it was one of those tracks that by 20 seconds in, I knew I loved it and loved the band that made it. I think you will too. Check them out.
BONUS: THIS PIC and caption is totally amazing, love the photo quality, the looks on the faces, the LPs and old stereo in the background... that is a moment right there.
Can we all just collectively agree that Jennifer Hudson is really doing IT with this single? I mean, really.
As DWH75 said to me: "It's what I wanted to hear for the J Hud Brand -- simple, classy, clean. They were so smart to go light on the production -- her voice is so rich as it is, she don't need no extra topping."
Amen to that.
The video (above) is decent too. I like the 'at home', 'in alley' and 'on runway' set-up, I could do without the 'Campari' and 'white striped room' set-up. But it is classic Arista R&B Music Video with 90% beauty shots, and 10% narrative. No, no, I'm a fan of that, especially when you can make Jennifer look THIS beautiful. Now that is a shear genius hair cut.
And these remixes... Just perfect. 2 Mixes, one airy summer fun, one gay pride boom boom. Done and done. I hope no one else does mixes of it, these two are fine.
Dear George, The Show last night was fantastic. Spot on. Thanks for the amazing AMAZING seats, I can't believe they were better than this guy's?!?
And thanks for sitting me with Sharon Stone (you shit) but far enough away that it didn't become totally HER night.
George, I haven't felt overwhelmed (to the point of tears) at a concert, since
'88, didn't know I still had that in me. But opening with my favorite
little interlude was almost too much to bear. I knew it was coming, but still. Took me 4 songs in to really pull it together. Oh, and thanks for singing "Amazing" to me and Bloghungry, meant the world, you have no idea.
Thanks for reading the blog and playing Hard Day, was magic.
Nice to see Kennytoo, you two and those blazers, OY!
And for pointing out cranky-face Dr. Phil in the front row, that was super funny. Screw him if he got boo'd (although I did kinda feel bad for his wife too. Why didn't she just come with a gay friend???)
Most importantly, Happy Birthday! Was an honor to see you on what will most likely be your last birthday spent ON a stage. (With a cake hand delivered by Bo Derek?!? - if your gonna do it, do it right.)
There were many highlights, but I don't want to spoil it here, for the kids who haven't seen the show yet, but smart to rock a remix or two. And I'm not sure I'll ever get over how shocked I was that you sang "A Different Corner".
For you PopMuse Fans, here's a few random GM songs I'll be listening to today:
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PopMuse is off to San Diego Comic-Con for work. Might have time to post there, but probably not, my apologies. Have a good weekend! 
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