Waylayers - Hear No Lies (UK)

I really know very little about these fellows except that they are a trio from London and I had the good fortune of stumbling upon their music video for their single Hear No Lies. It's dreamy indie pop with a touch of electro. I'm definitely up for hearing more and getting some deets!

MNEK - If Truth Be Told (UK)

My pal MNEK, who is just coming off of seeing his co-writing efforts on The Saturdays' All Fired Up enter the UK charts at #3, is preparing his own official single release! Three years after catching the attention of music aficionados all over the web, the 16 year old will be coming out with a new edit of one of his previous works If Truth Be Told. Though he was born in the mid 90's, MNEK has a passion for 80's retro production that is really ace! If Truth be Told is out November 7th on Moshi Moshi Records.

Sean Paul feat. Alexis Jordan - Got 2 Luv U

A few months ago I was driving back from work and heard Sean Paul's hit song Temperature blasting on the radio. It got me thinking "Where has this guy been?" Well the answer is preparing his comeback and it appears to be on the right track as the single Got 2 Luv U featuring pop princess Alex Jordan is making an impression across Europe and very soon the UK and U.S.

Laidback Luke vs Example - Natural Disaster

The hits train for Mr. Elliot Gleave just keeps chugging along! His new album Playing In The Shadows debuted at #1 in the UK charts and his previous chart topper Changed The Way You Kiss Me is entering the top 10 across Europe. I really think some his music would translate quite well to American audiences and champion his arrival on our shores. Natural Disaster is the third single where we see Example team up with remix master Laidback Luke for a lush club ready jam.

Julian Perretta - If I Ever Feel Better

One of the most popular posts on my blog in the past year, was one featuring Stitch Me Up by Julian Perretta. Here we have the latest video from Julian (why he virtually a year to come out with another clip is beyond me) for the song If I Ever Feel Better. If it sounds familiar to you, that's because it's a cover a a song by rock band Phoenix. This rendition is considerably punchier and pop.

Frankmusik feat. Colette Carr - No I.D.

There's something that I can't quite put my finger on when it comes to Frankmusik's new single No I.D. that harkens back to my childhood. Perhaps it sounds like something Ace of Base would have put out circa 1995? Anywho, the track is highly likeable and could be the one that takes Frankmusik to the level of widespread recognition. His sophomore album Do It In The AM sees release on September 26th on both sides of the Atlantic.

Wynter Gordon - Buy My Love

Summer 2011 has come to an end, but I'll always remember how Wynter Gordon's debut album With The Music I Die was a substantial part of my seasonal soundtrack. Buy My Love is the third single from the LP and Wynter goes back to the 80's and plays homage to the cinematic aesthetic of that era.

Rizzle Kicks - When I Was A Youngster (UK)

Jordan & Harley aka Rizzle Kicks seemed to have come out of virtually nowhere when they went top 10 this summer with their single Down With The Trumpets. While gaining fans across Britain & the world they found themselves at #1 just two short weeks ago when Olly Murs' Heart Skips A Beat, on which they featured, went straight to the top. These guys seem to be having a lot of fun performing whilst in the midst of meteoric success. Their debut album Stereo Type is out this October.

Alex Winston - Velvet Elvis

Alex Winston is a enigmatic artist who has an appealing quality to her storytelling. We saw it with Locomotive and it continues with Velvet Elvis. I'm looking forward to checking out a full LP release from the talented chanteuse.

Marina & The Diamonds - Radioactive (UK)

Oh Marina, I never thought you would produce the type of song that would propel me to put my hands up in the air and want to go dancing! I adored Ms. Diamantis' debut album and her sophomore LP is shaping up nicely as she teases her fans with tracks from the record. Radioactive sounds like nothing from the first album and there's nothing wrong with that especially in trying to give this era a distinct sound and feel.