Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West - Anyone But Him

I was disappointed when Mr. Hudson released only two singles from his album Straight No Chaser back in '09. I think he has a really cool, unique sound and deserved much bigger success than what was actually realized. His appearance on Jay-Z's 'Young Forever' was particularly nice. It seems that a video has been released for the song Anyone but Him which was supposed to be the 3rd single almost a year ago.

Tove Styrke - High & Low (SWE)

Tove Styrke - High And Low by alienhits

What you need to know about Tove:
-She was a contestant on 2009's Swedish Idol.
-She's just released her debut album.
-Her voice is pretty awesome and her tunes are quite listenable.

Pet Shop Boys - Together

Pet Shop Boys, "Together" from Peeter Rebane on Vimeo.

Together is the new single off the duo's greatest hits album. Pet Shop Boys are one of the biggest acts of all time and they continue to remain relevant over 20 years after scoring their first hits. The video was shot in Tallinn, Estonia and features students from the city dance school.

Natalia Kills - Mirrors

Natalia Kills is 24 year old actress and singer/songwriter Natalia Cappuccini. This English gal is going to draw a lot of comparisons to Lady GaGa in part because they've both worked with godfather Akon and have striking visuals to their synth pop. But I gotta say that Natalia comes across more subdued and dare I say, approachable?

Le Corps Mince de Francois - Gandhi (FIN)

LCMDF: 'GANDHI' from The Line Of Best Fit on Vimeo.

I first heard the music of Le Corps Mince de Francois (which translates to Francis' Thin Body) last year when their song Something Golden was featured on the Kitsuné Maison compilaion. The band is made up of of sisters Emma and Mia who hail from Helsinki and dabble in quirky, electrified pop music. Some have even gone as far as to call them a female Passion Pit. The video for the super catchy Gandhi features a bunch of weird clips including that of Marshall Applewhite. He was the leader of the Heavens Gate cult back in the 90's who all killed themselves while wearing Nike's and waiting for a comet.

Ke$ha - We R Who We R

Who would've thunk that the girl with a unit of currency in her name and glitter on her face would be one of the most successful artists of the year. Well it happened. We R Who We R is the first single from Ke$ha's new EP, Cannibal, and it's already gone straight to #1 across the globe. She's trashy, American, and all kinds of poptastic.

Sia - I'm In Here

Sia's latest album We Are Born was hands down one of my faves of 2010. It was funky, danceable, as well as highly emotional at times. I thought she was done releasing the singles, but apparently not since I'm In Here has just been given a video. The track has been reworked a bit to emphasize the piano and Sia on a plane is cool to watch.

Far East Movement & Roger Sanchez feat. Kanobby - 2Gether

I was not feeling FEM's latest single with Ryan Tedder, Rocketeer, but this is right up my globetrotting, pulse pumping alley. The sample of the B-52's Love Shack was a welcomed surprise.

Rihanna - Cheers (Drink To That) (Oke Shameless Retouch)

 

I just got done listening to Rihanna's new album Loud this weekend and I can say that it's not half bad. It's certainly a departure from her last LP, Rated R. The track Cheers (Drink To That) get a reworking from UK DJ Tom Oke. There's something almost 90's & retro about it, but I can't quite pinpoint. Anywho, I've had it on reply today thanks to Popjustice. Trivia Alert! The song sample Avril Lavigne's yodel from her 2003 hit I'm With You.

Diddy-Dirty Money - Coming Home

I am actually looking forward to checking out the tracks on Diddy's 'Last Train To Paris' after hearing Coming Home and loving Hello Good Morning this past summer. The video for the single finds Diddy, Dawn, and Kalenna walking pensively through a deserted wasteland. The gold teeth were a bad touch, but everything else is just peachy.

Chasing Pluto - Hold On (UK)

This next band is not signed to a record label at the moment which is kind of ridiculous because they have serious record selling potential. Chasing Pluto is Jamal Hadaway and Corinne Shields. They're two long time musicians based in London with skills and a penchant for making stunning pop music. They're a bit like La Roux if the unseen Ben Langmaid were to make appearances. Hold On immediately struck me with its powerful sound and rather impressive music video. Chasing Pluto are making moves folks, so watch this space!

The Wanted - Lose My Mind (UK)

The newest Brit boyband on the block are back (I like alliteration) with the 3rd single from their self-titled debut album. I've been enjoying this track this week and pieces of it seem to borrow from Kings of Leon's 'Use Somebody'.

Keri Hilson feat. Rick Ross - The Way You Love Me

Just a couple weeks after revealing the sweet video for Pretty Girl Rock, Keri unveils the clip for the much harder and sexier The Way You Love Me. Let me just say that Ms. Keri is looking very nice! She's joined in her ride or die squad by JoJo, Dawn from Dirty Money, and Faith Evans. Check 'em out!