JLS - Love You More (UK)

The UK's favorite boy band du jour are back with a new single in conjunction with the Children in Need charity. This is a proper ballad that's definitely a step up from their last single (which was a bit of a mess). Boy bands are so few in the game at the moment, so it's nice to see them in real pop fighting shape.

Sky Ferreira - Obsession

Sky Ferreira is my fave little electro Olsen twin look alike! I was a big fan of her debut single One, which was released in the UK, and Obsession will be her first release in the States. It's apparently already been featured on the Vampire Diaries soundtrack. In the video, Sky has a seemingly unhealthy fixation on Michael Madsen, who you may recognize as Budd from Kill Bill Vol. 2.

Shakira feat. Dizzee Rascal - Loca

Shakira is out with the new video for the first single off her new album, Sale el Sol, which is out next month. It will be her second bilingual album. The clip features Shakira and Dizzee having a good time on the streets and beaches of Barcelona.

Hungry Kids of Hungary - Coming Around (AUS)

Hungry Kids from Hungary are a rocking four piece from the city of Brisbane, Australia. They're releasing their debut album Escapades this week down under and in the video for Coming Around, the boys find themselves in the middle of a messy lovers quarrel.

The Good Natured - Be My Animal (UK)

Be My Animal

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I've been a fan of newcomer The Good Natured since I first heard her last summer. Sarah Macintosh of London is the woman behind the name & voice.  She's a little bit Florence and a little bit La Roux, but all amazing! Be My Animal was an instant draw for me and I can't wait for her to release her album.

Florence + The Machine - Heavy In Your Arms

Florence is re-releasing her highly succesful debut album, Lungs, this fall and it will feature several songs that weren't on the original including this haunting gem from the Twilight: Eclipse soundtrack.

Mohombi feat. Nelly - Miss Me

I gotta admit that I'm a little biased towards Mohombi because he is also Congolese and is the first one of us in many years to reach pop success. His debut single Bumpy Ride is currently lighting up the European charts. Mohombi is signed to super-producer RedOne's new label and Miss Me is set to be his first UK single. Nelly is riding high on his own big hit at the moment so collaborating looks like a smart move.