Britney Spears Work Bitch - It's Finally Here!

After weeks of speculation surrounding a mysterious social media countdown, Britney's big announcement was leaked a day early and yep, you guessed it. New single alert. Work Bitch is the lead track from Britney's eighth studio album and it's a scorcher. With writing credits from Will.I.Am and Swedish House Mafia's Sebastian Ingrosso, the song was always going to be a dance floor filler but does it match up to the huge expectations of Britney's ginormous fanbase? Click below to find out.

Youtube Faceoff - Nsync's Bye Bye Bye

Live Lounge is great and all but what I love most is searching through Youtube to find the best cover versions of my favourite songs by unsigned or small-time artists. If you put the time in, you'll find so many different and innovative interpretations of the biggest hits right now... but who has the time for that I hear you say? Have no fear for that's what our Youtube Faceoff is all about. Previous posts have looked at artists as diverse as Psy, Miguel and Katy Perry. Today it's Nsync's turn!

Youtube Faceoff - Katy Perry's Roar

Live Lounge is great and all but what I love most is searching through Youtube to find the best cover versions of my favourite songs by unsigned or small-time artists. If you put the time in, you'll find so many different and innovative interpretations of the biggest hits right now... but who has the time for that I hear you say? Have no fear for that's what our Youtube Faceoff is all about. Previous posts have looked at artists as diverse as Bastille, Psy and Miguel. Today it's Katy Perry's' turn!

Lady Gaga's New Video For Applause - How Do We Feel About The Swan?

Well, after rush releasing the lead single from Artpop this week in a state of 'pop emergency', Lady Gaga has now unveiled the official video for Applause and frankly... it's a bit of a mess. 

Lady Gaga's Applause VS Katy Perry's Roar - Which Is Best?

POP EMERGENCY! After numerous leaks and cries of outrage from the hardcore fans, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry have both rush-released their highly anticipated new singles. Do they live up to the hype? And which is best? Listen to both songs now after the jump.

10 Forgotten Pop Tracks That Should Have Been Singles

Have you ever listened to an album by one of your favourite artists and thought, "Why hasn't that song been released as a single?" Music labels get it wrong all the time so today, I wanted to share ten forgotten pop tracks that should have been huge chart hits.

Miguels' Adorn - Youtube Faceoff

Live Lounge is great and all but what I love most is searching through Youtube to find the best cover versions of my favourite songs by unsigned or small-time artists. If you put the time in, you'll find so many different and innovative interpretations of the biggest hits right now... but who has the time for that I hear you say? Have no fear for that's what our Youtube Faceoff is all about. Previous posts have looked at artists as diverse as One Direction, Bastille and Psy. Today it's Miguels' turn!

Whatever Happened To RnB? - Janelle Monae Double Bill! Q.U.E.E.N. and Dance Apocalyptic

Remember when 702 had a promising career and Destinys Child released that terrible Sex In The City inspired video? In this weekly feature, I take a look back at some of the best RnB artists of yesteryear, sharing their signature videos and underrated hits, as well as looking at what's happening in RnB today. Previous posts have focussed on Lumidee and Teairra Mari, as well as new videos from Frank Ocean and Ciara. Today, the spotlight is on one of RnBs most underrated artists, Janelle Monae.

Bland Singer Lauren Pritchard Becomes Edgy Indie Artist Lolo

A few years back, I noticed a US pop singer called Lauren Pritchard doing the rounds. Her songs were nice enough and it was clear that Pritchard had a great voice, but it was all a bit too sappy for my taste. Check out her single 'Stuck' to see what I mean.

Britney Spears Smurfs It Up In Her New Video For 'Ooh La La'

Let's face it; Britney Spears has never been the same since her infamous breakdown in 2007. The bright eyed athletic pop star we all know and love was nowhere to be seen in 'Blackouts' lead single 'Gimme More' but over time, the old Britney has started to resurface more and more. If her new promo for 'Ooh La La' is anything to go by, then Britney's upcoming studio album should see the pop princess recapture everything that made her so popular in the first place.

Lorde - Tennis Court EP Track By Track Review

Out of seemingly nowhere, singer/songwriter Lorde has caused huge waves on the music scene this month with her new EP 'Tennis Court'. The collection quickly became a commercial hit in Lordes' native New Zealand and it's now even beginning to have an impact on the US charts. Quite impressive for a 16 year old girl who's done next to no promotion stateside. Read on to hear a track by track review of each song on the EP to see what all the fuss is about.

Robyn Has Two New Videos Out! Which One Is Best? U Should Know Better or Go Kindergarten?

Despite claiming that she won't be releasing new material this year, Swedish pop star Robyn has two new videos out that demand your attention. First up is a duet with Snoop Dogg called 'U Should Know Better'. It might be hard to imagine the pair together but after hearing this track, I wouldn't be surprised if an entire duets album is on the cards. The song was a highlight from 'Body Talk Pt 2', which seems strange as that album was released almost three years ago but the video makes up for the long wait, with its bizarre gender bending antics and a surprise cameo from Robyn herself. Don't blink or you'll miss it.

Whatever Happened To RnB? - Teairra Mari

Remember when City High had a promising career and The Black Eyed Peas were just a small time hip-hop act? In this weekly feature, I take a look back at some of the best RnB artists of yesteryear, sharing their signature videos and underrated hits, as well as looking at what's happening in RnB today. Previous posts have focussed on the Honeyz comeback, a retrospective on Lumidee's career and new videos from Frank Ocean and Ciara. Today the spotlight is on one of RnBs most underrated artists, Teairra Mari.

Signed to Def Jam at just 16, Teirra Mari recorded and released her debut album in 2005. 'Roc-A-Fella Records Presents...Teairra Mari' generated some buzz with its lead single but after average sales, the young singer was dropped from her label and has failed to make an impact on the charts since. Teairra Mari showed a lot of promise when she first hit the scene with her sweet vocals and hip-hop swagger so it's a shame that the singer has been unable to release an official follow-up yet. With talk of a second album on the horizon, now is the perfect time to look back at Teairra's best songs to date.

Was After School's New Video for First Love Worth The Wait?

Forget the Sugababes. K-pop girl group After School change their line up more times than Psy rides his imaginary horse. New release 'First Love' marks the first time that the band haven't changed their line up since they started back in 2009. Personally, I find it hard to imagine how a group could build up a fan base if their members are constantly changing but After School are big news on the k-pop scene. After releasing a number of teasers, the highly anticipated promo for 'First Love' has finally been released and its racked up over 500, 000 views after just only a few days on Youtube. But why's it so popular I hear you ask?

Is G-Dragon's New Video for 'Go' His Most Insane Promo Yet?

I know I'm a month late but I only just realised that Korean rapper G-Dragon has a new song out and it's as mental as anything off his last EP. The lead singer of BigBang has enjoyed a huge amount of solo success in recent years and I'm sure his latest single 'Go' will continue to gain him new international fans with its high speed raps and frantic hip-hop production. 

The song is as great as anything off G-Dragons last EP, 'One of a Kind', but what about the video? Well after the insanity of 'Crayon', the controversial star was hardly going to make a boring performance based promo but I'm still surprised at how 'out there' the whole thing is. Bizarre range of wigs? Check. Spankings? Check. A weird arse jiggle while urinating in a toilet? Check. After Psy's video for 'Gentleman' became banned in South Korea for showing the rapper kick over a traffic cone, who knows what will happen to G-Dragon's latest promo in its native country. Check out the craziness and judge 'Go' for yourself by clicking below.

New Track From London Grammar - Wasting My Young Years

Following the critical success of their previous EP 'Metal & Dust', London Grammar are back with a video for their new single 'Wasting My Young Years'. The black and white promo only shows the trio in fleeting glimpses but its simplicity captures the ambience of the track beautifully. I don't fully understand why the video features a range of doll like figures hanging suspended in the air but the surreal visuals strangely suit Hannah Reid's haunting vocals. The laid back production and chilled out piano playing continue in the vein of 'Metal & Dust', so if you enjoyed London Grammar's previous work then you'll definitely love 'Wasting My Young Years'. Check it out by clicking the link below.

Check Out Up and Coming Singer Indiana's New Track Smoking Gun

How have I not heard of Indiana before? On the track 'Smoking Gun', the English singer songwriter melds her haunting voice with an alternative hip hop beat to create one of the most interesting pop songs I've heard this year. The general vibe of the track reminds me of a darker Nelly Furtado but there's an aggression in Indiana's voice that is reminiscent of Alanis Morissette at her best. Despite this though, Indiana clearly has her own unique sound and I think she'll definitely be one to watch in the next few months. If you're still intrigued, check out the official video to 'Smoking Gun' below after the break.

Whatever Happened To RnB? Top 10 Mariah Carey Slow Jams

Remember when Sisqo was part of Dru Hill and Janet Jackson wore a nose ring? In this weekly feature, I take a look back at some of the best RnB artists of yesteryear, sharing their signature videos and underrated hits, as well as looking at what's happening in RnB today. Previous posts have focussed on latino singer Lumidee, new videos from Frank Ocean and Ciara. In celebration of Mariah Carey's comeback hit '#Beautiful', I wanted to share with you my top ten favourite slow jams from the diva herself.

Mariah Carey is most famous for singing sweeping ballads which show off the incredible range of her voice. 'Hero', 'Vision of Love', 'One Sweet Day'... all classic songs but in reality, Mariah is the queen of the slow jam. With her smooth sensual vocals, Mariah sounds incredible on mid-tempo numbers like new single 'Beautiful', but which of her slow jams is best? Listen to my top ten choices below and decide for yourselves.   

Whatever Happened To RnB? - Mariah Carey's #Beautiful ft Miguel - Official Video

Remember when Lauryn Hill was a promising new talent and New Jack Swing was all the rage in RnB? In this weekly feature, I take a look back at some of the best RnB artists of yesteryear, sharing their signature videos and underrated hits, as well as looking at what's happening in RnB today. Previous posts have focussed on latino singer Lumidee, new videos from Frank Ocean and Ciara, as well as Mariah Carey's comeback hit '#Beautiful'.

Good news Mariah fans. After only a few days of airplay, Mariah has released the official promo for '#Beautiful' and I can tell you now that it's pretty awesome. 

Whatever Happened To RnB? - Mariah Carey's #Beautiful ft Miguel

Remember when City High had a promising career and The Black Eyed Peas were just a little-known hip-hop act? In this weekly feature, I take a look back at some of the best RnB artists of yesteryear, sharing their signature videos and underrated hits, as well as looking at what's happening in RnB today. Previous posts have focussed on the Honeyz comeback, a retrospective on Lumidee's career and new videos from Frank Ocean and Ciara. Today I wanted to share Mariah Carey's comeback single 'Beautiful'.

Despite starting off as a pop artist, Mariah has been successfully releasing huge RnB records since the late 90s and her impact on the scene is incomparable. I'm a huge Mariah fan so I was ridiculously excited to hear that the diva would be releasing a new studio album this summer, although I was worried that the new release wouldn't perform well. The hip-hop heavy sound of last years single 'Triumphant' didn't make much of an impact on the charts and not many people heard the song 'Almost Home' from the 'Oz' soundtrack, so comeback single 'Beautiful' needs to be a huge smash to put Mariah back on top. But is it good enough?