Listen: Sonogram, 'Soul Brother'

Relax and check out 'Soul Brother' by Sonogram off the Cubists album.

Santigold, "Master of My Make-Believe," Due in 2012

Santigold has slowly been crafting the follow-up to her 2008 self-titled debut. In a recent interview she revealed her new album will be titled Master of My Make-Believe, "because I want it to be about creating your own reality." She spilled some more details:

"I want my music to be that for people. I want it to be an initiator of something compelling, to set something in motion. ... I worked with Greg Kurstin on three songs, Switch on several songs, and Dave Sitek [of TV on the Radio] on one song. I worked with Nick Zinner [of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs] a bunch on writing and he played too."

Listen to 'Go' (feat. Karen O):


Source: V Magazine

Nelly Furtado Recording with Darkchild

Nelly Furtado is still hard at work on her follow-up to the Timbaland produced, Loose. In the video below she shares that she has about 10 songs with Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, whom she had an immediate connection with when she met him 6 weeks ago.

Interview: Robin Thicke on Chelsea Lately

Check out a very intoxicated Thicke almost refuse to take of his shades, how he is "blossoming into a lotus flower," and puttin' it on his wife Paula Patton, which inspired a song on his latest album. Perhaps he was listening to his song 'Cocaine' before he stepped out?

Goapele Releases 'Play' Remixed EP

Goapele has released an remix EP of her single, 'Play.' Sample and tracklist below.

Goapele "Play" (Josh One Remix)

Free: MPA, A Taste Of Ambrosius

Download A Taste Of Ambrosius, a free mixtape from Marsha Ambrosius' brother, Marvin-Paul Ambrosius (MPA). Tracklist below.

Interview: Mary J. Blige on Chelsea Lately

Watch Mary J cackle at Chelsea Handler, explain why she felt the need to record a part two to her My Life album, and what it's like having a husband who is also her manager.

Watch: Mary J. Blige, 'Mr. Wrong'

The latest video from Mary J's My Life II: The Journey Continues, Act 1. This is one my favorite songs on the album, and this version is, with all due respect, thankfully without Drake. Love him on 'The One' though.

Top 20 Albums of 2011

This year saw releases from some great artists, so much that my list couldn't be limited to a top 10. So, here you'll find EchoDust's Top 20 Albums of 2011. Stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Albums of 2012.

Do you agree? Did I miss any of your favorites?

Tori Amos Releases 'Night of Hunters' Instrumentals

Tori Amos has released an instrumental version of her latest album, Night of Hunters (Sin Palabras). They even go so far to clarify: [Instrumental Without Words] Thanks gurl, I wasn't sure what instrumental really meant. I may actually be able to enjoy this version a lot more. Sorry, Tash.

Watch: David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, 'Turn Me On' Lyric Video

No, it's not the real thing... yet. But, apparently this song is worthy of a graphic heavy lyric video.

Watch: Moby feat. Inyang Bassey, 'The Right Thing'

Check out the alternative version of Moby's video for 'The Right Thing' featuring Inyang Bassey. 'The Right Thing' is taken from Moby's latest album Destroyed. A Deluxe Version is out now. Tracklist below.

Madonna Announces New Album, Single, & Deal

Well it's official. Yesterday Madonna, Live Nation, and Interscope Records released an statement confirming the following:

• Madonna signed a 3 album deal with Interscope Records.
• A new album, her first proper album since Hard Candy, has been completed.
• The album will be out in late March.
• 'Gimme All Your Luvin,' the first single from the album, will be released the last week in January.
• She will be perform the song at the Bridgestone Halftime Superbowl on February 5th.

Now with her Madgesty and GaGa on the same label, what kind of collaboration do you think we'll see?

In other news, the video for 'Gimme All Your Luvin' was recently shot and features M.I.A. & Nicki Minaj. Get ready.

Watch: Kelly Clarkson, 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)'

The first American Idol winner has dropped her latest video, complete with a dance mob and karate choreography. Enjoy!

Watch: Ludacris, 'Shake N Fries'

The world would not be same without Ludacris. I mean why would you want to go throughout your day without lines such as, "you could fit that bitch's booty on a fork lift! / *beep, beep*" Enjoy the latest Luda masterpiece featuring Gucci Mane.

Watch: Niki & The Dove, 'DJ Ease My Mind'

Although this track is over a year old, Niki & The Dove decided it was time to release a proper video. I love a good beat backed by some heavy breathing, so the bridge of this song locked it in as blog-worthy. The trippy visuals got me as well, plus I think I spotted a mirror-ball dress.

Free: Michelle Branch, 'Happen To Call'

Michelle Branch is offering an early holiday gift to her fans. She says, "I shared some studio footage with you a while back and there was one song that you all responded to above any others." Thus, she offered up a free download of a new song 'Happen to Call.' That's sweet, but where's the new album, girl? ;P

Watch: T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever), will.i.am feat. Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger

Watch as will.i.am, seemingly coached by J. Lo, and Jagger, overcomes obstacles and keeps going hard. You can go hard or you can go home.

Radiohead to Release King of Limbs Live DVD & BluRay

Radiohead's live From The Basement performance of The King of Limbs is now available to pre-order on DVD and BluRay. Performances of unreleased songs, The Daily Mail and Staircase, will be included. Supercollider has been added as a bonus audio track.

Both DVD & BluRay options come with an exclusive downloadable version (entire performance available on 19th December) and a 32 page hardback book of photos from the recording session.

If a digital version is all you require, it will be on iTunes from the 19th December. The DVD & BluRay will be in the shops, but probably not until the end of January.

Full tracklist and video from 'Bloom' below:

Listen: Kymberley Kennedy, 'In This Skin'

Check out a demo from Britain's unsigned old school soul voice that commands attention, Kymberley Kennedy. You can listen to other songs at her SoundCloud. I'm sure we'll be hearing much more from her.

Listen: Róisín Murphy, 'Simulation'

A personal favorite, Róisín Murphy, continues to tease her upcoming third solo album. This time with a nine minutes worth of 'Simulation.' Has she Stimulated you? Listen below:

Update: It seems the song has been removed from SoundCloud. You can find it in the video below as drag queen Ambrosia Salad covers it.

Watch: Goldfrapp, 'Yellow Halo'

February 6th 2012 will see the release of a singles collection by elecro-duo Goldfrapp. Watch the video below, all shot on an iPhone, for one of the two new tracks included on the compilation; tracklist below as well.

Watch: Elle Varner feat. J. Cole, 'Only Wanna Give It To You'

Elle Varner, along with J. Cole, 'Only Wanna Give It To You'.

Watch: Adrian Lux feat. The Good Natured, 'Alive'

There's power in your hands tonight. Press play on the video for Adrian Lux's new video featuring The Good Natured, 'Alive.'



Source: electronic rumors.

Watch: Patrick Wolf, 'Together'

You know you've been looking for some fox shoulder pads. Check out Patrick Wolf's trippy video for 'Together.' Also, don't miss the Garçon Garçon Remix.

Listen: Ursa Minor (Little Bear), 'Droplet Affection'

Lend an ear to Ursa Minor (Little Bear)'s latest single.




Source: electronic rumors

Watch: Tiffany Moníque, 'Anytime'

Bring a little color into your life, with 'Anytime', the second single from Tiffany Moníque's debut EP, Nemesis. Best known as 1/3 of Beyoncé's background singers.

Watch: Lady GaGa, 'Marry the Night'

At one point, you may say she lost everything, but she still had her BeDazzler. Watch Lady GaGa change the world, one sequin at a time, in her self-directed new video for 'Marry the Night', off her recent Grammy nominated album, Born This Way.



Paws up, Little Monsters!