[New Music] Sia Adds Dark Twist to "California Dreamin" Cover

The Mamas and The Papas' California Dreamin' is up there as one my favourite songs EVAH.

Hearing that Sia was going to be covering the iconic track for the movie San Andreas was thus an exciting prospect! Well the full track has hit the webz and I'm (on first listen) undecided on the result.

[New Music] Leona Lewis Declares Emancipation With "Fire Under My Feet"

Speaking of American Idol getting cancelled, (perhaps) Britain's own biggest talent show export, Leona Lewis, has returned with new music! It feels like it's been too long, lady!

Fire Under My Feet is immediately different from anything we've heard from the Diva, being earthy and less processed than her other lead singles. Pushed on by a driving drum beat, the track documents the singer's newly found drive which has grown from the split with mentor and discoverer Simon Cowell.

[Discuss] RIP American Idol

The death knell has tolled for American Idol, with plans for the atrophying show to come to an end after its fifteenth season (scheduled to be airing in 2016).

[Free For All Friday]

Today we find out who our new prime minister is...exciting!

[Listen] Mariah Carey Smashes Whistle Notes In Secret Recordings From Caesar's Palace Rehearsals

Some jammie dodger has only managed to sneak out audio from Mariah Carey's rehearsals for her upcoming residency at The Coliseum at Caesar's Palace.

I don't even want to hear people claiming these whistles are lipped!

Particularly telling of their authenticity is hearing her slide into one of the notes at 3.34. Sure, the belts are sounding heavy and slightly cumbersome, but hey, I'd rather have live and rearranged renditions than lipped and delusional feats of fakery. That's not to say I think Mariah can't still hit those notes. It's just those great vocal days are rare. Although, maybe she's purposely keeping the high/mixed belts under wraps, since it's only a rehearsal. Not long to find out either way.

[New Music] Britney Spears Feat. Iggy Azalea - "Pretty Girls"

The impact Iggy Azalea's Fancy made when it was released last year was lost on me from zee outset. The obnoxious hook and weak (The Invisible Men/The Arcade) production that inspired such love from others, had me experiencing mild revulsion whenever the song played.

[Guest Review] Poison Ivory - "The Filth" EP

Review by Montrez Rambo:

Poison Ivory's debut EP, "The Filth" is a good way to introduce herself to the world. The EP has a loose story, held together by clever lyrics, a mild production and very emphatic singing.

The EP opens with the song "Sex Is a Weapon". The thing that stood out most was the strange production. The heavy electronic track is a good choice, and one that suits her voice well- though it sounds rather bunched together from beginning to end. The vocals were bright and girly with a careful attention to detail which I can't complain about. The lyrics though are quite clever. It's not just a mere sex song, but one about using the act to get into someone else's head. Someone quite corrupt as it is (Law Enforcement??).