A Good Disguise To Start The Show

Self-proclaimed teen witch Sky Ferreira and her band of merry producer-type men are busy applying the final gloss to her debut album, which, if all goes to plan, will be one of the big pop records of 2011.

In the meantime, we can make do with her contribution to the recent Aeroplane album - a sultry disco-tinged number called 'Without Lies', with provocative innuendo-laden lyrics about how deceit helps keep life interesting.

Aeroplane feat. Sky Ferreira - Without Lies

There are also a couple of nifty remixes doing the rounds that raise the stakes a little. I'm particularly enamoured with the Black Van reworking.

Aeroplane feat. Sky Ferreira - Without Lies (Black Van Remix) by Black Van

Aeroplane feat. Sky Ferreira - Without Lies (Breakbot Remix) by thebubbleboy

Playing it By Ear

I haven't really been able to keep tabs on developments in the world of music these past few weeks, but one source of mild blogospheric hysteria that hasn't escaped my notice is London synthpop duo Labyrinth Ear.

Breaking More Waves posted one of their tracks, Snow White, a while back, which cleverly transforms a sample from Disney's film of the same name into a blissed-out electro track. Just as good is laconic lovesong Navy Light.

Their debut EP is available as a free download here.

Snow White by Labyrinth Ear

Navy Light by Labyrinth Ear

While we're (sort of) on the subject of Snow White, have you seen Pogo's latest Disney mash-up, Wishery? Apparently The Little Mermaid is next on his hitlist...

Stomp. Stomp. I've Arrived.

In light of the fact that I once forced a little known track called 'Tik Tok' on anybody that crossed my path, insisting it represented the future of pop, I'm a little more conscious about jumping the gun when hailing pop princesses-in-waiting these days.

However, with the gurning expressions of Nicki Minaj, styling that teams Rihanna's ghetto princess with the obligatory Gaga-esque flourishes, provocative lyrics á la Katy Perry, and a writing credit for Miley Cyrus's 'Party In The U.S.A.' under her belt, Jessie J certainly seems pretty perfect on paper.

I've been thrashing about my room to the Labrinth remix of her sass-heavy track 'Do It Like A Dude' the past few weeks and a video has now surfaced, which should secure Jessie plenty of airtime on music television.



Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude (Labrinth Remix) by PurplePR

Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude [Jakwob Remix] by PurplePR

You're A Good Dreamer

Absolut Vodka's fervent endorsement of all things artsy is something I've always found a little... suspicious. Seemingly though, it's been going on for decades and is all above aboard. If you say so.

This 30 minute film movie, 'I'm Here', directed by Spike Jonze and (sort of) starring the dashing Andrew Garfield, was sponsored by the firm and makes for a pretty strong argument in defence of corporate sponsorship of the arts.


Parts 2 and 3.