It seems that with each passing year we get less and less music with meaning, music that has soul, music with a message. THANK GOODNESS these guys came along! MKTO consist of Tony Oller and Malcolm Kelley. Two former Nickelodeon stars that decided to break out, grow up and put music out there to inspire and make people feel good.

In their self titled debut album they touch on issues of being bullied to showing some respect to women.  Much like their single 'Classic' that's blowing up right are these guys style. They may be younger but they have a cool old school vibe that I really dig. Not since Macklemore's  'Same Love' have I heard and really felt such passion emanating through  my speakers. I think I really like these guys so much because there here to uplift and inspire people to dream and dream BIG.  This is something that has drastically gone away in a day and age of fast pace living and even faster money. Do yourself a favor and check these guys out, you won't be sorry! Check out my favorite's 'Classic' and 'American Dream' after the jump!

The brotherly trio is back with new music I couldn't be more excited! This time however, there bringing a little bit of star power with them. Check out Kat Dennings, Nikki Reid and some of your other favorite actors in a behind the scenes look at their upcoming video for their new single 'Get the Girl Back'.  Check it out here!





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And to think, it all started with a blazer.... who would have thought our introduction to Glee's Blaine Anderson played by the super talented Darren Criss would lead to everything that it has.

Never before have we seen a character come full circle with a song that has so much meaning.  And not just to the character but to the actor as well.  On the most recent episode of Glee The Breakup we get to see Darren perform an acoustic version of Katy Perry's and in it's own way, Darren's hit song "Teenage Dream".

Besides the interesting arrangement of the song, the tone behind each performance of Teenage Dream on the show truly makes each version unique. While the show has its ups and downs this is one of the more recent moments that really stood out to me. And also an element of the show that has carried over from a previous season in a way that wasn't forced or cheesy. I included an old interview of Darren from Rolling Stone from when he first starred in the role of Blaine he comments (well sings)  what it means to him and where he'd hope the story would go and for the most part it seems like he ha really had some input on the character as I feel a lot of the things he mentioned about the character and his relationship with Kurt have come to fruition. I just love what the show has done with this character and hope you guys do too!






**Check out both "Teenage Dream" performances after the jump!

A John Mayer with no smoldering glances, no snarky comments, no facade...THAT'S the John Mayer that we get in the video for his latest single, "Queen of California".  And I must say, it's a breath of fresh air!  After John hiatus from the spotlight after a slew of interviews depicted him on not-so-flattering light. I for one am really enjoying the more mature John.  The song and video are great.  I especially enjoyed the ending of the video with "Back to one" quote from the director which defintely seems to mirror John's new approach on life.  What do you guys think??




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I happened to stumble across this guy a few days ago not gonna lie I can't stop listening to his single "Vegas Girl" over and and over!  Yes, silly title, and they filmed it in NYC  so it makes even LESS sense however, the beat is catchy as hell and the video is super fun which makes the music enjoying experience even better.  But with all this said is 19-year-old British Pop star Connor Maynard the new face of Pop music?  Is this where the future of Pop is heading?? Honestly, I would say a definitive YES.  If this is a good thing or not is a whole other story.

I say this because now, more than ever Pop music tends to have less of a meaning behind its lyrics.  Not to say that is always a bad thing.Today's Pop music tends resemble a Blockbuster movie experience so to speak. With the whole purpose being to make us dance have fun and that's exactly what this song accomplishes!   But just because it's fun does it mean it can lack a sense of  depth??  You be the judge.

Check out Connor Maynard's "Vegas Girl" here!  I DARE you to not dance your butt of to this!!

"Oh Usher, you're so smooth...you can even make fake playing the bass and rocking out to an R&B/Rock version of 'Pumped up Kicks' seem cool." At one of his most recent shows the singer took on Foster the People's hit single and really got the crowd 'pumped up' for his cover, but are you?? Check it out here!




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The Pop, Rap and just plain 'Swagtastic' duo of Karmin are at it again with "Told Ya So", the third single off of their debut album Hello.  The video features some pretty neat visuals and a super eerie vibe.  Amy kills it with her impressive rap skills and Nick adds some really great vocals that round out the song. The song has a great beat and really gets me pumped up! And if you haven't already definitely go grab Karmin's new album!!

**Check out the video after the jump!

Justin Bieber has just released his new single 'Boyfriend' off of his forthcoming album, Believe and while people are saying things like "he's channeling Justin Timberlake."  I just think it's fun.  Plain and simple.  It's got a great beat that was co-produced by Mike Posner, his voice sounds great, and the song super catchy! Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the single.

The duo just released the video for their followup single, Brokenhearted off of their forthcoming album.  I was really impressed with the quality of video and the natural feel to it.  What the video did exceptionally well was incorporate the songs' emotional roller coaster of pining for someone who doesn't want you back (at least the poppy melody makes you forget about that!). I really enjoyed the video a lot and think Karmin continues to solidify their spot in the Pop music world.

 

A lot of you may remember "For you I Will" the breakout hit song from the 17-year-old a few years back. Well now Teddy is back and with a lot less hair!! Teddy is putting out a new album comprised of a whole  new sound. He is raising funds by offering fun incentives to his fans in order to make this happen. I'm definitely diggin' the grown up Teddy what you you guys think??

If you like the new music go here to help Teddy make his new album !

Kelly Clarkson has returned with her new single "Mr. Know It All" off of her upcoming album Stronger.  In the video Kelly finally addresses all of the criticism she has received in the media over the past few years.
I love the idea behind the song and the video, however, the only disappointing thing about the vid is that it's shot in a way that disguises Clarkson's 'bodacious bod' with close ups from the shoulders up and distance shots. It's clear this is done in a way to hide her 'curviness'. This is something we often see done with Adele who is another beautiful, bigger woman. It's no wonder that girls and women in today's society still form body issues. It's a shame that after all the progress in Entertainment over the year that this still happens. Alright, alright...I'm done. Enjoy the music!



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As some of you may know, the 19-year-old Disney star has had a tough couple of years.  Struggling with to deal with issues such a bullying and being criticized for weight going on in her life Lovato finally checked herself into a rehab facility and is now back and better than ever!  She'll be on Ellen this Tuesday talking about her journey to the place in her life where she's at now; stating,

"There's a need to be a role model out there and for the first time in my life, I feel like one."

 I have such respect for her for speaking out like this. Being in the spotlight is hard enough without adding something like this to your plate. I really hope to see more good things for this wonderful and bright star and am looking forward to her upcoming album Unbroken coming out next week. Check out her cover of Lil Wayne's "How to Love" at The Hammerstein Ballroom.




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A new single from the Pop star has been making it rounds around the web and may be featured on his upcoming album Have it All.  I really like the strings in the beginning and as always, Jesse delivers a catchy pop song that is hard to get out of your head! What do you guys think?? Check out a "Simple Thing (Called Love)" here!


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Needless to say, everyone (myself included) was pretty blown away with Lady Gaga's 'gender bending' performance at this years' VMA's. However, it has recently been brought to our attention that her alter ego Joe Calderone isn't exactly as shocking and groundbreaking as we may have first been lead to believe.  Back in 1984 the well known Pop singer Annie Lenox performed as a male alter ego long before Calderone's eccentric appearance at the 2011 VMA's. Now, I'm not trying to take anything away from Gaga or her talent it just seems as though she 'borrows' a lot of things and attempts to pass them off as her own. At least when 'Puff Daddy' did it back in the 90's he embraced his sampling/song stealing! What do you guys think??







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Wow, so it's been WAY too long since I've posted an installment of Throwback Video of the Week!  So to make up for it I'm coming back with with a bang or rather a Boy Band ! But not quite the typically boy band you might be thinking of.  This 'throwback' features the Mtv parody Boy Band that later, due to popularity became a real Boy Band, 2gether. Their single from the movie 2gether Calculus (U=Me=Us) became an instant hit and is hilarious! Boy do I miss the old days of Mtv, this concept was genius and spot on with their impersonation of a popular 90's Boy Band! Simply put, old school Mtv + a fake Boy Band= a damn good time! Enjoy!

Looking like a an Herbal Essence commercial, with flowing hair and prefect skin Beyonce rocked it for one of her sold out shows at the Roseland in NYC. From this fan captured performance the show looks SUPER fun! DEFINITELY wishing I was there. What do you guys think??



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The WAIT is FINALLY over! The highly anticipated video of the collaboration between Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera debuted earlier this evening and I gotta say...it was worth the wait! The video incorporates old footage with the performance of Levine and Aguilera; I really enjoy the docudrama feel that this gives.  So do you guys think these two have the 'moves like Jagger'??



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** ALSO check out M5 performing 'Moves Like Jagger' on the TODAY show after the jump!

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The Jo Bro has been hard at work promoting his new single "See No More" and his forthcoming album Fast Life. His recent stop included a stop in Toronto at New Music Live.

ET Canada earlier in the day about the fans reaction to his new solo career, “They’ve been really receptive. It seems like the fans, out of them all, have been happy just to hear new music in general from anybody in the Jonas Brothers.