by Hadrian Miguel, Lifestyle & Beauty Director
Our Tangerine Music list is stuck on repeat with a variety of hot new music from Ladies who know to TURN IT OUT and give us sounds that are smart, thoughtful, fun, and sexy.
Goldfrapp
Head First
Mute Records
Goldfrapp is one of my favorite music groups around and they mark their return to the nightlife and dance scene with their 5th musical outing.
“Rocket” the lead single has a retro disco-pop sound reminiscent of the Olivia Newton-John/ELO/Xanadu-era, and they continue the formula on “Alive” with great success.
The finest tracks are “Dreaming”, “I Wanna Life”, and “Believer” which are updated, glam-filled reminders of when rollerskating, disco balls, and shiny spandex pants were all the rage.
Take a listen here to “I Wanna Life”
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Here’s the Goldfrapp video for “Rocket”
New Young Pony Club
The Optimist
The Numbers Records
New Young Pony Club have something to be hopeful and broodingly happy for…they self-released their 2nd album The Optimist with a sound that could be described as mix of moody, and dark dance synth-pop. It’s got smooth basslines designed to move your butt, lyrics enticing your mind, and hooks that keep you humming.
The title track “The Optimist” and “Before The Light” shine bright and sound alot like Siouxsie & The Banshees. “We Want To”, “Chaos”, and “Lost A Girl” aim to get you on the indie dancefloor.
Here’s a snippet of “We Want To”
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Gabriella Cilmi
Ten
Island UK Records
Gabriella Cilmi burst onto the international music scene last year with her big hit “Sweet About Me” and her debut album Lessons To Be Learned. Now, she is back with her follow-up called TEN.
Her new songs are an eclectic mix of pop, R&B, and electro with uptempo funk and disco-inspired music designed to make people groove.
Standout tracks are “Glue”, “Love Me ‘Cos You Want To”, “Boys”, and “Invisible Girl”.
Here’s preview of “Glue”
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Watch Gabriella Cilmi’s big budget video for “On A Mission”
JES
High Glow
Ultra Records
Jes continues to delve deeper into the realm of synth-rock, also known as rocktronica with her 3rd release High Glow. Here she fuses rock with electro, dance, and urban beats.
JES’ lead off single is a remake of the Cure’s “Lovesong” which will undoubtedly bring this classic gem to a new generation. Her version puts an ethereal dance spin on the original.
Other standouts include “Closer” and “Such A Long Time”. JES also throws in some ballads into this collection.
Here’s a look at the video for “Lovesong”:
FIERCE NEW TRACKS that are ON FIRE and worth a listen :
Until Roisin Murphy launches her next full-length album, just stay on the lookout for her singles releases and collaborations with other artists.
Here is one remix for an upcoming Crookers song:
Crookers featuring Róisín Murphy “Royal T (Riva Starr Dub)”
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Toni Braxton returns to form with her upcoming comeback Pulse with mid-tempo R & B jams, sultry vocals, and ballads, but she brings the heat with the stomper “Make My Heart” that is one of the strongest tracks and will leave it’s mark in the clubs and on the dance charts!
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By the time Marina and her album Family Jewels finally lands here stateside, there will already have been a slew of remixes and singles available including this:
Marina & The Diamonds “I Am Not A Robot (Flex’d Rework Mix)”
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Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director—
Wellness and beauty starts within and shines without!
