Press pLAy : Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars brought out his latest album Doo-wops & Hooligans in October and if you haven't listened to it yet, you are missing out on a brilliant bunch of tracks. This guy has an amazing voice and a heck of alot of ability to make songs that really mean something.

Best tracks on the album include:
* Marry You
* Count On Me
* The Other Side (ft Cee-Lo Green and B.o.B)
* Just The Way You Are


It's really a brilliant album and worth owning :)

Press pLAy, don't delay!!

Culture Class: First Snowfall of Winter

For someone from the Southern Hemisphere, where the summers are hot and the winters are mild, experiencing the first snowfall of the European winter is exciting to say the least. Just tonight I happened to walk out of a delicious sushi supper and into the street only to find it pouring with rain. I wasn't exactly happy, until I realised that along with the rain, small tiny snowflakes were coming down all around me! It was magical :) My walk home was pretty much just me with my head pointed to the sky in awe of a whole different kind of winter. At the moment the city is anticipating the christmas season and there are colourful lights strung across the streets and christmas trees around every corner, so add snowflakes to that mix and you have a wonderful magical christmas combination. I'm looking forward to my first white winter in a long long time. Bring on the snow :)

Press pLAy: Plan B

U.K. rapper turned soul artist Plan B aka Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew recently released his second album The Defamation of Strickland Banks. I'd honestly never heard of Plan B until I stumbled across this album, but after listening to it I'm really loving his music.  It's alot more soul then rap, and there's a theatrical sound to most of the songs.

Tracks worth a listen include:
* The Recluse
* Welcome to Hell

Check it out! Press pLAy :)

Press pLAy : My Chemical Romance

Feeling the need for a little emo rock, then try My Chemical Romance and their newest album Danger Days: The True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys. You might have to listen to this album two or three times before you'll like it, but just like they say 'the third time is lucky' and you'll be pressing pLAy a few more times after that.

Rocking tracks include:
* Na na na (na na na .... )
* Destroya
* Bulletproof heart
* Sing
* Planetary (Go!)
* The Only Hope For Me is You

This album is not as dark as their previous albums, and the emo sound has a sci fi twist to it. Its definitely a different sound for My Chemical Romance, but you can't hate a band for trying something new.

Give it a listen, decide for yourself, Press pLAy :)

Press pLAy: The Pretty Reckless

Punk rock band The Pretty Reckless, with lead singer Taylor Momsen, presented their first album Light Me Up to the music scene in August. The amount of black eye-liner circulating Taylor Momsen's eyes is enough to indicate that this band has an edgy feel. Jokes aside, the music is pretty good. Most know Taylor Momsen as Jenny from Gossip Girl, but look out for her singing talent on this album.

Good tracks include:
* Make Me Wanna Die
* Light Me Up
* Just Tonight


Press pLAy on this one, its a surprise for sure :)

Press pLAy : The Black Eyed Peas

I think we've all been waiting for the new Black Eyed Peas album and here it is: The Beginning. This is their sixth album and I can promise you that it is sensational!! You're gonna want to get your hands on this gem. The Black Eyed Peas always promise an out-of-this-world listening experience and once again they have delivered.

Hottest tracks on the album include:
* Own It
* Just Can't Get Enough
* Play It Loud
* The Time (Dirty Bit)
* Love You Long Time
* Someday
* The Situation

Bascially every track is pretty amazing! Definitely hard to choose my favourites.
Album in stores November 30th! Be There :)

Press pLAy asap people :)

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press pLAy: Good Charlotte

Rock band Good Charlotte released their fifth album Cardiology in early November and its pretty damn good!! Its all about the matters of the heart and its got some awesome rock beats.

Awesome tracks include:
* 1979
* Like its her birthday
* Alive


Can't say much more, then check it out!!! Press pLAy :)

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Press pLAy : Ke$ha

From Animal to Cannibal, this week Kesha presents her latest album to the world and if you liked the first album, you'll like this one. The music style is similar and the songs range from out-spoken to heartfelt. Its a good mix.

The album cover is pretty interesting and definitely draws one in for a closer look. Kesha is confrontational and she makes it work for her. This album is true to her style.

Awesome tracks on Cannibal include:
* We R Who We R
* Crazy Beautiful Life
* The Harold Song

Take a listen! Press pLAy :)