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[Blood Diamonds]

I forgot Banks existed...

 

[cory64]

It's not my fault that Gaga's career has had the hardest falling off of recent memory. It's such a good example to reach for.

Have we so thoroughly forgotten about instagram starlet Robyn Fenty?

 

[You Know Nothing]

Do I get a ticket to see The Weeknd and Banks at MSG?

Spoiler

I'm upset that it's Banks here and not Halsey; her CD is so fucking good.

The Weeknd is worth it. I don't even remember Banks tho. Poor her.

 

[twobear]

Have we so thoroughly forgotten about instagram starlet Robyn Fenty?

The name rings a bell...

 

[Soulscribe]

A common occurrence when you take Royalan's opinions too seriously.

I've only listened up to LA Hallucinations but it's all very pristine and bubbly, typically not my taste but a lot of songs are catchy as hell. My reservation is that she uses similar chords and song structures so the tracks feel both equally good and equally forgettable. Also her voice is such a non-presence that she really does rely on her productions' charm to elevate everything else. Feels like she's on the exact same key throughout, lol.

Looking back I think my faves were Gimmie Love and LA Hallucinations

 

[rhandino]

Have we so thoroughly forgotten about instagram starlet Robyn Fenty?

 

[Nemesis_]

using "AHS" and "good" in the same sentence so somehow justify gaga being irrelevant to the public. how... sad

and I see bayo is back after a mere 24 hours.

George shut up

 

[Floridian]

15k sales? Critical acclaim? Carly is officially an indie pop artist.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

What a thrill
With darkness and silence through the night
What a thrill
I'm searching and I'll melt into you
What a fear in my heart
But you're so supreme!

I give my life
Not for honor, but for you (Snake Eater)
In my time there'll be no one else
Crime, it's the way I fly to you (Snake Eater)
I'm still in a dream, Snake Eater

 

[Meowster]

15k sales? Critical acclaim? Carly is officially an indie pop artist.

She's coming for Robyn's title hard.

 

[You Know Nothing]

She already snatched it. Robyn & the Magic Baguettes their Love Is Free EP was such a letdown.

Hopefully, her next full length is up to scratch.

 

[rhandino]

Harry has always been One Direction’s most popular member and it’s obvious that we want to secure him -- he’s a global superstar [...] Zayn will get to release an album first, as he left the band earlier, but the most excitement is about what Harry is going to do. Everyone wants to know what his solo material will sound like, there’s also a lot of pressure to get it right.

 

[You Know Nothing]

Harry really is the next JT. Poor the rest.

I guess this makes Zayn the new JC. Mess.

[edit]: Oh my god, this song is so fucking bad. I wish I'd kept memories of it repressed.

 

[Touchdown]

One Direction I believe was popular more because of the sum of their parts than the parts themselves. Not one of them is particularly captivating on stage and their vocals....same. But all of them on stage together brought an energy that none of them possess individually. I predict none of them will have successful solo careers; Looking forward to their inevitable reunion tour however.

 

[Matt_]

Harry and Zayn will certainly make a splash
Harry beause he has always been the biggest member of the group, and has more love than any of them across the board. I have friends that are adamant that they hate everything about 1d yet have turned around and said that Harry seems like a cool guy that they'd hang with. idgi myself but I've never understood the straights and their tastes

Zayn will obviously make news being the first to leave, but he needs to capitalise on that quick before the others overtake him with their own solo stuff. Given that their split was announced so far in advance it would surprise me if at least one (meaning harry) didnt have something solo out by next christmas. Not only that but zayn is the hottest one so he'll get attention for that. (and the most talented? I think anyway)

Niall will fade into irrelevance, Louis will do a run of panel shows, have a baby and become a youtuber then come out and Liam will probably settle down and get fat.

 

[royalan]

One Direction I believe was more popular more because of the sum of their parts than the parts themselves. Not one of them is particularly captivating on stage and their vocals....same. But all of them on stage together brought an energy that none of them possess individually. I predict none of them will have successful solo careers; Looking forward to their inevitable reunion tour however.

Agreed. JT was successful solo because he always had that star power, AND he was in on the production side of things. That allowed him to put out a debut album that was not only great, but sounded unique.

None of the 1D guys are really all that talented on their own, and their looks are going.

I don't see any of them being successful.

 

[Floridian]

Kanye West will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award at 2015 MTV VMAs

Also;

 

[Vitanimus]

George shut up

until dawn making you feel tense?

 

[You Know Nothing]

Please let one be Rhat performing the real lead single for R8.

#pray

 

[kitchenmotors]

Can you be "pressed" by something that has the impact of a small fly?

As if impact only refers to sales. Christ Rae Jepsen's album might not have done huge numbers opening week, but it clearly has some sort of impact in the music world if people are claiming it to be the best pop album of the year. You can dismiss all the review sites and links we have to throw at you, but the fact is, people love the album.

iamamiwhoami has an extremely small fanbase, but her reach and relevancy far outweighs her numbers in records sold. Actually, most of the pop records I'm here for this year haven't done huge numbers. What they lack in quantity of sales they make up for in the quality of the album.

It's cute tho, a Gaga fan trying it.

 

[Matt_]

talking of the VMAs and xposting from the other thread

SO apparently, drag queens are opening the VMAs on sunday?

the list

Melissa, Violet Chachki, Miss Fame, Willam, Shangela, Porkchop, Tammie Brown, Jessica Wild, Pandora Boxx, Mariah Balenciaga, Delta Work, Jiggly Caliente, Vivienne Pinay, Alexis Mateo, Sonique, and Alyssa Edwards.

get that work I guess?

Spoiler

how far the vmas have fallen, even I don't know some of these queens

 

[Vitanimus]

#musicnotthebling

 

[Vazduh]

Kanye West will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award at 2015 MTV VMAs

Also;

The left one looks like Danny Brown (just a guess, based on the haircut), and the right one is either Rihanna or Rita Ora.

I don't know who the bottom bunch are.

 

[Vazra]

It's cute tho, a Gaga fan trying it.

Gaga had 1.5 era impact. Carly had 1 single impact and maybe 2 if we count Good Time which she was a feature.

(Why the fuck am I defending Gags now?)

 

[Mau ®]

Most of the girls I know in real life love Harry.

Zayn seems to have a higher caché with the gays.

 

[Vazra]

Most of the girls I know in real life love Harry.

Zayn seems to have a higher caché with the gays.

Gays having better taste confirmed?

 

[Vazduh]

Harry is both charming and gross. Something like less ugly Mick Jagger.

 

[Floridian]

Yikes if that's Justin Bieber/Nicki performing....

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

As if impact only refers to sales. Christ Rae Jepsen's album might not have done huge numbers opening week, but it clearly has some sort of impact in the music world if people are claiming it to be the best pop album of the year. You can dismiss all the review sites and links we have to throw at you, but the fact is, people love the album.

iamamiwhoami has an extremely small fanbase, but her reach and relevancy far outweighs her numbers in records sold. Actually, most of the pop records I'm here for this year haven't done huge numbers. What they lack in quantity of sales they make up for in the quality of the album.

It's cute tho, a Gaga fan trying it.

Ugh, I still remember your flawless thread which partially led to iamamiwhoami becoming a fave of mine. Blue is my favorite album of 2014, I still use it on the reg.

Not too much on Gaga though, I'm still confident she'll make a comeback... as long as she has no hand in the creative musically this time. We saw what happened with ARTPOP when she had too much control............ A damn mess.

Harry is both charming and gross. Something like less ugly Mick Jagger.

LMAO right? Zayn was the only good looking one from that ugly group

btw what happened to your duck with a cig avatar? The claymation dog is cute (Wallace and Grommit I'm guessing?) but the duck was iconic

 

[Mau ®]

Thats clearly Justin Beiber on the left. His new single is out 3 days before the VMA's.

The other one is Garbaj. Probably MTV's way of giving her a bone to chew after her meltdown. Childish piece of trash.

 

[You Know Nothing]

Yikes if that's Justin Bieber/Nicki performing....

Well now it's jinxed and that will totally be who it is.

 

[Mau ®]

Hopefully the Rhat formally announces her retirement from music at the VMA's.

 

[Touchdown]

Hopefully the Rhat formally announces her retirement from music at the VMA's.

mess

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Childish piece of trash.

What a perfect description of Shitlord Swift, you nailed it.

 

[Touchdown]

What a perfect description of Shitlord Swift, you nailed it.

for both shitlord and garbaj tbh.

 

[Floridian]

Britney's impact;

 

[Vazduh]

btw what happened to your duck with a cig avatar? The claymation dog is cute (Wallace and Grommit I'm guessing?) but the duck was iconic

Some impostor on the gaming side has the same avatar (even the same size, I think!) so that's why I changed it to this one. It's from Shaun The Sheep (also Aardman production, just like W&G)

 

[cory64]

Could we strictly NOT post such sensitive material?

 

[Meowster]

King Bieber will do great at the VMAs but I'm not looking forward to Führaj. Anyways, Miley is hopefully gonna save us from this huge mess. Her BANGERZ tour was kinda better than every female tour of 2014 so I have high expectations for her to not let this sinking ship drown without a fight.

 

[Vazra]

Ready for Rita to perform tbh.

 

[rhandino]

It's Hitlord going to attend? I mean, at least I could get a kii or two at her making fake smiles and hugs with Minaj while Katheryn remains unbothered, I guess..

 

[Meowster]

The lack of stars at the VMAs this year though... yikes. I'm expecting a whole crowd of Charlie Puth's, Meghan Trainor's, and Shawn Mendes's. Sigh. This is what has happened to the industry since GaGa self-destructed. I blame Adele.

 

[Vazra]

The lack of stars at the VMAs this year though... yikes. I'm expecting a whole crowd of Charlie Puth's, Meghan Trainor's, and Shawn Mendes's. Sigh. This is what has happened to the industry since GaGa self-destructed. I blame Adele.

Throw in a few youtubers and it could be youtube awards.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Spoilers tbqh.

 

[Matt_]

Ready for Rita to perform tbh.

right she should be good
Body On Me has got a remix with Fetty Wap too
she's coming for you america, brace yourselves

 

[Soulscribe]

VMAs typically suck without the big hitters (Beyonce, Gaga, Britney, Rihanna, etc.)

Like... where are the superstars?

 

[B-Dex]

The left one looks like Danny Brown (just a guess, based on the haircut), and the right one is either Rihanna or Rita Ora.

I don't know who the bottom bunch are.

The bottom is all the drag queens from drag race. (Not even lying)

 

[Meowster]

I've been so ready to declare EMOTION as album of the year but then I forgot that Vulnicura was a 2015 release this year too sooooooooo sorry Carly. Black Lake, Stonemilker, and History of Touches are kinda the best songs released this year.

 

[kitchenmotors]

I've been so ready to declare EMOTION as album of the year but then I forgot that Vulnicura was a 2015 release this year too sooooooooo sorry Carly. Black Lake, Stonemilker, and History of Touches are kinda the best songs released this year.

E•MO•TION, Vulnicura, Ten Love Songs, Rebel Heart, Ratchet...

Such a good year.

 

[Matt_]

VMAs typically suck without the big hitters (Beyonce, Gaga, Britney, Rihanna, etc.)

Like... where are the superstars?

missing, like they are from the charts
look at the top 40 on itunes, the only two major artists are Drake and 1D
extend it to the top 100 and you can add Taylor and I guess Maroon 5 (gross but they are probably one of the biggest bands out there right now)

The state of popular music right now is trash. The big hitters have taken a leave of absence and as a result no names have stormed the premises and mid level artists have been falsely paraded around as "it girls" ad the next biggest thing, when in reality they are glorified place holders.

Next year cannot come soon enough.