Franz Ferdinand share video for ‘Curious’, the latest track from ‘Hits To The Head’, their 20-track greatest hits album

Franz Ferdinand have shared the video for Curious, a brand-new recording featured on Hits To The Head, their 20-track greatest hits collection which is released on Friday March 11th 2022 on Domino.

Having previously shared Billy Goodbye, the other new track from the compilation, Curious was also produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys) and is accompanied by a video directed by Andy Knowles.

Talking about the track, Alex Kapranos said:

What’s the meaning behind the song? A meet-cute on the first page as tension enters left on a dark stage, but as our stars collide I’m curious: will you want me when you’ve got me? I’m a future seeker. Are we the future? I’m curious. I had this idea for the lyric - kind of the reverse of one of those life flashing before your mind as you die in a film scenes, where the entire course of a relationship flashes before you the instant you fall in love with someone.

Bryan Adams Releases "Never Gonna Rain" New Song And Video Out Now

Today, acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams releases his new song “Never Gonna Rain” - listen here + watch the official music video here. The melodic rock song is the latest release off his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts, due March 11, 2022 via BMG.

Of the track, Adams states, “The ultimate optimist is someone who keeps on expecting the best, even in the face of the worst. Living in the moment, instead of in fear. Turning the negatives into positives. Taking the rain and turning it into a gift.”

So Happy It Hurts, marks Bryan Adams’ 15th release and features 12 new songs co-written by him, including recently released “So Happy It Hurts,” “On The Road,” and “Kick Ass”. The album will be available on all digital platforms, as well as in a variety of physical formats including standard CD, deluxe CD with a lenticular cover and hardbound book and vinyl. Exclusive color vinyl and a limited edition box set which includes the deluxe CD, vinyl, hardbound book and signed photo are also available for pre-order here.

Rising singer-songwriter liesl-mae is ready to conquer the Asian region with debut single “Headspace”

OFFMUTE, Sony Music Entertainment’s new Southeast Asian label, is excited to put the promising new talent on the global map

After delivering an impressive rendition of Ben&Ben’s anthemic rock single “Lunod,” up-and-coming songbird liesl-mae is ready to conquer the international music arena with the release of her original song entitled “Headspace.” 

With two previously-released singles under her belt, “Headspace” marks her official debut as a soulful pop singer-songwriter with a knack for ethereal melodies and soaring vocals. The single is one of the first original songs that the Kuala Lumpur-based artist has ever written, noting that she penned “Headspace” in the beginning of 2020 when she found herself at a point in her life where she was feeling weighed down and overwhelmed. 

DVBBS, Galantis, and Cody Simpson Join Forces on Emotive Single "When The Lights Go Down." Out Now on Ultra Records

In a true blend of forces, DVBBS and Galantis team up for their new single "When The Lights Go Down," enlisting famed Australian singer/songwriter and musician Cody Simpson. Opening with organic instrumentals, the track incorporates both artists' signature sounds with Cody's soulful vocals and groovy, upbeat melodies for a fusion of pop and dance, which hits right in the feels. The collaboration between DVBBS and Simpson has actually been a long time coming as they already had a song together years ago and even performed it live at Ultra Music Festival, which unfortunately never came out. The story comes full circle to finish it together with Galantis, who turn into gold everything they touch. "When The Lights Go Down" follows DVBBS's 3rd studio album "SLEEP" as well as "Body Mind Sound" single with Benny Benassi, while Galantis ride the wave of "Sweet Talker" with Years & Years and "Alien" with Lucas & Steve and ILIRA. Cody Simpson is currently gearing up for his first album release in 7 years and its lead single "Nice to Meet You."

J-Pop queen Hikaru Utada delivers another pop masterpiece with eighth studio album, Bad Mode

J-Pop queen Hikaru Utada makes an impactful return with the digital release of her eighth studio album, Bad Mode on January 19, Wednesday—the same date as her birthday. 

Delivering yet another pop masterpiece with sophisticated edge, the global superstar solidifies her iconic status with a string of envelope-pushing jams such as “One Last Kiss,” the theme song to EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME; “PINK BLOOD,” the soundtrack to anime drama To Your Eternity; and “Face My Fears,” which was written and produced by Hikaru Utada alongside chart-topping producers Skrillex and Poo Bear—to name a few.

Utada’s new record contains four bonus tracks and three new songs, including self-titled “BAD MODE,” “Kibunja Naino (Not In The Mood),” and “Somewhere Near Marseilles.” The former is a euphoric electro-pop tune that is characterized by breezy melodies and soaring vocals, a quality that is rampant throughout her latest release. Its music video, directed by Joe Conner (Sam Smith’s” Pray” and Coldplay’s “Everglow”), is set to premiere during her online concert, "Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios.” 

Niki’s “EVERY SUMMERTIME” Has Become A Global Pop Sensation

Photos by: Natt Lim (@nattografi)

 

“I wish I had a song like NIKI’s “Every Summertime” when I was a love-struck teenager.”

-Teen Vogue

 

“NIKI is a goddamn superstar”

“…from the moment she walks out onstage, Head In The Clouds becomes The NIKI Show.”

-A.V. Club

 

“NIKI did not come to play.”

“…the Indonesian star had teased that this was ‘the performance of [her] life,’ and it certainly was. [Head in the Clouds performance]”

-Bandwagon

 

“Every Summertime” by the Indonesian singer-songwriter and producer NIKI has become a worldwide phenomenon, with over 60 million cumulative streams to-date since its August 2021 release. Written and produced in collaboration with Jacob Ray, “Every Summertime” is an exuberant love song with a throwback sound reminiscent of classic R&B and soul.

 

Stream/Download “Every Summertime” HERE