Sleigh Bells - Riot Rhythm

Sleigh Bells "Riot Rhythm" from Bo Mirosseni on Vimeo.

Sleigh Bells always come out with really interesting concepts for their videos that border on the odd and intense. The clip for Riot Rhythm features what I believe might be one of M.I.A.'s 'Born Free' gingers being skillfully tutored in how to beat an 80's computer at chess. It's all so wonderful.

Update: Sleigh Bells have confirmed this is a fan video, but are 100% down with it :)

Rihanna feat. Drake - What's My Name

This is one track that I have instantly loved this season and have been playing quite a bit. I'm not usually a Drake fan, but I think his verse works well in this song. And of course, my crush on Rihanna has only grown stronger. What's My Name is also riding high as the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. Rihanna's album Loud is out later this month.

Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock

Pretty Girl Rock is the second single off of Keri's sophomore album, No Boys Allowed. The LP is out in December. In the video, Hilson pays homage to black female performers of the past. Can you guess which one's?

Ellie Goulding - Your Song (Elton John cover)

Before she re-releases her spectacular debut album, Ellie is teaming up with UK department store John Lewis to sell some stuff for the holidays including this cover of Elton John's classic hit from the 70's. Your Song will be featured in ads for the retail giant, and on a side note, doesn't Ellie just sound and look amazing?!

Cascada - Night Nurse

Cascada, arguably one of the biggest Eurodance acts on the planet, is back with their new single Night Nurse. I still have Evacuate The Dancefloor ringing in my ears from summer '09. I have no idea what is going on in the video (butterfly metaphor?) but it's certainly something I'd dance to if I were clubbing in say Frankfurt or Amsterdam.

Jessie J - Do It Like a Dude (UK)

It's that time of year when the leaves change color, the air gets nippy, and we look towards a promising new year and all the new acts that will be debuting albums. Meet Jessie Cornish, who goes by the name Jessie J. The British singer-songwriter is partly responsible for Miley Cyrus' smash hit single Party In The USA (love or hate her for that one). Jessie has worked with some of the biggest names in the business and acquired quite a bit of attention despite not having properly released a record. That's all about to change with Do It Like A Dude. The track packs a punch and I've definitely had it on repeat this week.

Raghav feat. Kardinal Offishall - So Much

It's nice to see a South Asian pop artist on the scene seeing as there are so few who've hit the mainstream. Raghav was born in Toronto and raised in Calgary of Indian descent. In 2003 he scored a major label record deal and has since had a number of hits on the UK charts. For his latest single, Raghav has teamed up with Labrinth, one of the most in demand producers in Britain along with fellow Canadian artist, Kardinal Offishall.