Blog Profile / Arjanwrites
| URL : | http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Music / Rock & Pop | |
| Posts on Regator: | 3946 | |
| Posts / Week: | 14.8 | |
| Archived Since: | April 13, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
A Few Words About Avicii and His Bold Performance at Ultra Music Festival
Avicii took a lot of fans by surprise this weekend at the Ultra Music Festival when he introduced some brand-new music instead of only playing his tried and true hits. The superstar DJ/producer had announced earlier in the week that...
A Few Words About Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" [Album Review]
Much has been said about the fact that Justin Timberlake's new "The 20/20 Experience" supposedly doesn't include any obvious radio singles. Water cooler critics point to Timberlake's previous two records that were loaded with chart hits and turned the singer...
Hot New Talen Alert: Listen to Beldina 'What Can I Say' [Exclusive First-Listen]
Sweden continues to be a fertile breeding for incredibly brilliant pop and newcomer Beldina is solid proof of that. Smooth, sensual and incredibly soulful, the 22 year-old Stockholm singer brings a fresh new vibe to the pop scene with her...
Exclusive: Watch Blondfire 'Walking With Giants' (Visualizer Video)
Blondfire is gearing up for a big week at South by Southwest next week where they will play multiple shows to introduce hordes of tastemakers and music fans to their unique brand of pop. It's been a exciting ride for...
Listen Now: Lincoln Jesser 'In My Dreams' featuring Yuna
After producing hard-hitting club tracks and experimenting with bouncy indie pop, Lincoln Jesser is gradually developing a distinct voice of his own that truly makes him stand out from the rest of the emerging pop pack. The multi-talented Los Angeles-based...
Album Review: Dirty South 'Speed Of Life'
By Steve Siegel Without a doubt one of the most anticipated LP releases of the year, Dirty South's long-in-the-making "Speed Of Life" is a strong collection of electronic dance songs that successfully straddles the line between the club and the...
Hot New Pop Alert: Listen to Janet Leon "Heartstrings" (from Melodifestivalen)
After participating in Sweden's famed Melodifestivalen as a performer in 2004 and 2005, Frederik Kempe decided to focus exclusively on penning songs for the annual song contest as a songwriter. Since then, the talented Swede has become the go-to Melodifestivalen...
New: Watch The Good Natured Cover The Mammas & The Pappas 'Monday, Monday' from 'March Mondays' EP [Exclusive]
The Good Natured gives us plenty to be excited about with a new single around the corner and a debut album in the making. To stir enthusiasm for the upcoming release of "5-HT" and to show us their punkier side,...
Exclusive: JD Davis 'Can't Stop Love' (Produced by Joachim Garraud)
Pioneering French DJ/producer Joachim Garraud has played an instrumental role in bringing European dance music to the top of the global pop charts through his work with David Guetta on many of his productions. Hit tracks like "Love Is Gone"...
Hot New Pop Alert: Listen to Melanie Lynx 'Naked Heart' [Exclusive]
Melanie Lynx is one of those rare new talents who has the uncanny ability to bounce between heartfelt balladry and uplifting pop with great ease. Her new EP, titled "Naked Heart," perfectly shows off her finely-tuned pop sensibilities and knack...
A Few Words About Sirah and Why She's One of Music's Next Big Things
There's no doubt in my mind that Sirah is one of the most promising and exciting new artists to emerge on the scene this year. She's a rapidly rising star who serves up a fresh new sound and unique point...
Danish Pop Duo The Arctic Wife Premieres Debut Single 'Constancia' [Review]
Danish alt-pop duo The Arctic Wife explodes onto international music scene with their fiery debut single "Constancia" that makes a lasting impression. The group is the teaming of singer Copenhagen's Maja Westman and producer Charlie Alexandar who both bring their...
Hot New Pop Alert: Drop City Yacht Club 'Crickets' featuring Jeremih [Review]
If there's one thing you need to know about newcomers Drop City Yacht Club, it is that they want to make a different kind of pop that is slightly left of center yet still irresistible catchy. Their debut single, titled...
Listen Now: John Newman 'Try' Review [Free MP3 Download]
You may remember that I first alerted you about John Newman's new music when I wrote about his very good acoustic version of "Stay The Night" back in November. Since then, Newman has been writing and recording more new music...
Listen Now: Semi Precious Weapons Unveils New 'Aviation High' [Review]
Five years ago, MTV Logo asked me to nominate artists for the "ArjanWrites.com Brink of Fame Award" at the inaugural NewNowNext Awards. I picked young up and comers Lady Gaga, Janelle Monae and Semi Precious Weapons who all went on....
Exclusive Interview: Ryan Tedder Talks about Inspired New OneRepublic Album
When I last saw OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder he had just won a GRAMMY for his work on Adele's smash album "21" at the 54th GRAMMY Awards in 2012. Back then, he talked about some of his plans for the new...
Listen: Active Child vs. Ellie Goulding 'Hanging On' (Betablock3r Remix)
Active Child's brilliant "Hanging On" received a mighty boost forward when Ellie Goulding covered the tune last year and added a dose of bittersweet melancholy to the song. Los Angeles producer Betablock3r decided to stir up the two and mash...
Pop Newcomer Harry Hudson Premieres Debut Single 'World Is Gone' [Review]
Newcomer Harry Hudson likes to describe his new single, "World Is Gone," as a "mixture of R&B and pop," which is a pretty good (and straightforward) way to sum up the song. The track also packs an infectious hook and...
Listen: V V Brown Unveils Brand-New Music for London Fashion Week
It's been a hot minute since we last heard from V V Brown (over a year in fact), but after she shelved her second album and parted ways with EMI in 2011, the London singer is about to return independently...
Exclusive: Watch Late Night Alumni 'Angels And Angles' [Live in Salt Lake City]
Chill-pop outfit Late Night Alumni just released their brand-new LP, titled "The Beat Becomes A Sound," that is described as "a heady electronic journey, returning listeners to Late Night Alumni’s singular down-tempo mix of ethereal vocals, jazzy drum breaks and...