I'm Holding On To What I Can't Have

Los Angeles-based singer/producer Danny Choi, recording as Ghost Loft, caught my attention last year with his excellent track 'Seconds', a glorious 3 minute mélange of R&B-tinged minimalist pop and airy vocals, embellished with a killer sample.

Now he has dropped the sombre but similarly superb 'So High', a strong indication that Ghost Loft is here for the long haul. Teaming subdued synths with a guitar line that recalls Shontelle's 'Impossible',  the track is three minutes of pure magic.

Fire Burning Through Your Veins

After releasing three EPs independently, collaborating with Fred Falke and Xenomania along the way, Bristol pop maven Florrie made the leap to a major label in 2012.

Since then, she has been working away on the tracks that will make up her debut album. A recent post on her site claimed that she is close to completing work on 20 tracks and almost ready to launch her quest to conquer the charts and our hearts.

Before then, though, there is a sneak preview of what to expect in the guise of the new theme tune to a new Sony headphones advertisement, 'Live A Little'. Written and performed by Florrie, the track is a welcome reminder of her vibrant pop energy.



Download the track for free here.

We're Smoking The Right Stuff

I really like Miley Cyrus.

What began as a semi-ironic enjoyment of 'Hannah Montana' quickly snowballed into fully-fledged adoration for the pop perfection of 'See You Again', 'Party In The USA' and 'Black Umbrella'.

As regards her music, I will vigorously defend Billy Ray's singing sprog to all detractors. Miley's movies, mind, I could take or leave. In fact, I don't think I've successfully managed a full sitting of a film she's been in, which is why I'm very glad that she's recently put her music-making cap back on (and lopped off most of her hair for good measure.)

Ahead of her own new material, Miley found time to guest-spot on the new Snoop Lion track 'Ashtrays & Heartbreaks'. Produced by the dream-team of Major Lazer and Ariel Rechtshaid, the track is Snoop's finest pop moment this side of his guest spot on Robyn's 'U Should Know Better' and Miley is sounding pretty good too.

If I didn't know any better, I'd think the song was about getting high. Thankfully, we all know Miley ain't got no time for that.