Friday Funk: Urban Cone “Old School”

Swedish alt-pop band Urban Cone, recently signed to Interscope Records, drops their new single “Old School” today.

Via press release:

Lyrically “Old School,” calls out the lack of romance among young people in today’s society, says vocalist/bassist Emil Gustafsson.

“There are a lot of dating apps and it’s all about hooking up as quickly as possible. We wanted to make a song that said, ‘Let’s do it old school, like the old days.’

When you meet a girl you’re interested in, call her on the phone. Ask her for a date. Give her flowers. Take her on a drive; something more than just swiping on a screen. Technology makes it so simple that it cuts out the romantic feeling of getting to know someone.”

The single, flavored with body bouncing hip-hop beats and funky guitars, is now available for streaming and download via all digital outlets.

More info on Urban Cone at their official website. You check out “Old School” below:

New Music: Sia “Never Give Up”

Sia delivers her signature vocals over a bouncy Bollywood beat on this new track, “Never Give Up.”

“Oh yeah, I’m haunted by the distant past / Called to the skies but she was she overcast / But I won’t ever give up, no”

The track is to be featured in the upcoming flick Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel, opening this coming Friday.

Bananarama Teases New Music “Looking For Someone”

The iconic 80s girl group Bananarama shared a tease of a new song, “Looking For Someone,” on Instagram last week.

Apparently band member Sara Dallin announced in March that she and original group member Keren Woodward have inked a new publishing deal with BMG.

I always liked their light, breezy electronic style. Right now, I’m happy for music, movies and more that can lift me up.

A video posted by Bananarama🍌 (@bananarama_official) on Nov 4, 2016 at 7:58am PDT

New Music: Sia “The Greatest”

Fans of Aussie pop superstar Sia got a holiday weekend surprise when she dropped her latest single and video for “The Greatest.”

The haunting video pays tribute to the lives lost in the June 12 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Led by frequent collaborator Maddie Ziegler (sporting rainbow tears on her cheeks), a group of still bodies lie on the floor of a locked cell. Music builds, bodies rise, and soon Ziegler and company break free of their confines.

“Don’t give up, I won’t give up. I’m free to be the greatest, I’m alive.” 

The song is available now on all digital download sites including iTunes.

New Music: Idina Menzel “Queen Of Swords”

From Idina Menzel’s upcoming album Idina., set for release September 23, everyone’s favorite Broadway/Frozen diva drops this new music video for “Queen of Swords.”

On her official website, Idina calls the new collection “The most personal introspective album I’ve made.”

Listen for that last note!

You can pre-order the album on iTunes here. Both “Queen of Swords” and “I See You” are available for immediate download. 

Music Video: Wilder Daze “Summer Of Love”

Singer/songwriter Wilder Daze drops the music video for his new single, “Summer Of Love.”

Shot in the Catskills, the video looks to be a trip down memory lane recalling fun, friends and intimate self-discovery; an exploration of the balance between keeping youthful passion alive and moving forward with maturing clarity.

“Summer of Love” and first single “Blush” are taken from Wilder’s upcoming debut album Golden Hour.

Music: St. Lucia Performs “Dancing On Glass” On GMA

Brooklyn-based St. Lucia performs the lead single “Dancing On Glass” from their sophomore album Matter.

Bouncy, bright, 80s inspired synth-pop to get you to the weekend.

Released in late January, Matter (the follow-up to St. Lucia’s 2013 album When The Night) has been universally praised:

• Rolling Stone: ‘Prince at his purplest’

• Entertainment Weekly: ‘The indie dance party album of the year’

• NYLON: ‘A bold new direction for the band’

• KCRW’s Jason Bentley: “This should be the biggest band in the world right now”

Music Video: Shura “What’s It Gonna Be?”

UK pop-singer Shura brings just a bit of high school angst to her new music video for “What’s It Gonna Be?” (from her upcoming album Nothing’s Real) reminding us when best friends help each in the realm of crushes.

About the video, Shura writes:

“What’s It Gonna Be?’ is about having a massive crush on someone, so it made sense to go back where to school, where it all began. But it was important for us to explore those archetypal characters – The Jock, The Nerd, The Dork, The Popular Kid – and then flip expectations.

‘What’s It Gonna Be?’ is based on my personal experience as a kid; thinking you’re in love but then realising that’s maybe just because you feel you should be (and ending up with someone totally unexpected).”

New Music: Walk The Moon “Work This Body”

Pop group WALK THE MOON, who had a big hit last year with “Shut Up and Dance,” has another serving of poppy-bounce with “Work This Body.”

Not only is the tune infectious, the music video serves up an anti-bullying message along with pop stars in outrageous super-hero costumes.

What more could you want?

(h/t Boy Culture)