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[SaintZ]

Us Magazine posted the cover and a pic of Madonna's and Katy's V Magazine spread

 

[twobear]

The commercially unsuccessful/unwanted eras, compared to their preceding success I mean.

And agreed about 4 and ARTPOP.

Eaux, OK

And ARTPOP,

Warrior is a vastly more accomplished alber

 

[Vazra]

The commercially unsuccessful/unwanted eras, compared to their preceding success I mean.

And agreed about 4 and ARTPOP.

ARTPOP

 

[Nyanko]

What's this Iggy Performance y'all are talking about? She seems to have been pretty decent everywhere else so I'm dying to see why this has turned so messy

Thank you to whoever posted the Cher Lloyd album stream, first couple of track have been really good so far

Yay, a fellow fan! It's great to see her coming out with new music, and the progression on this album is very nice - the bops are still super fun, but songs like "Just Be Mine" show a sweeter side that I didn't know she could tap into. Looking forward to seeing how my impressions change with more listens.

#Justice4Warrior

YASSS. "Thinking Of You" is utterly perf, as is most of the rest of the album. It's taken me too long to come around to it.

 

[WhereAreMahDragonz]

PTA sistren in the thread (You Know Nothing, Dragonz and a few more I think), Perfume's management just announced Cling Cling, a new single for release on July 16th.

Omg

OMG

OMG

Nocchi is FLAWLESS. I love her longer hair.

Queen Kashiyuka is slaying as always~

 

[SaintZ]

Fancy is #2 on the Hot 100 now. Hopefully #1 next week :duca:

In other news:

Spotify publicly shaming Black Keys, Beyoncé for not sharing new albums

Falling somewhere between childish and genius, Spotify has gone on the offensive for the first time, calling out bands that refuse to bring their music to the streaming service. In what seems an attempt to guilt bands into releasing their music, those searching for the new Black Keys, Coldplay or Beyoncé albums will be greeted by a message reading, “The artist or their representatives have decided not to release this album on Spotify. We are working on it and hope they will change their mind soon.”

Granted, anyone who has actually heard the new Black Keys record is well aware that it’s lackluster at best, and people still listening to Coldplay should immediately seek counseling. However, the fact that Spotify is going out of their way to let users know it’s “not their fault” speaks volumes about how large the service has become.

Even a few months ago, such a move would have incurred the wrath of countless artists, but as the usage and user base for such companies continue to skyrocket, their leverage and importance for sales gains similar stature. Though artists and industry executives may not like it, the new reality is that not having new music available on Spotify is akin to withholding an album from certain radio markets a decade ago, as streaming services are perhaps the most vital avenue for listeners to hear new songs in their entirety.

But don’t think that Spotify is simply trying to be a hero for music fans across the globe, as they have massive financial interests in the matter. Without these new albums, the service is missing out on countless plays of each song, which in turn leads to losses in potential ad revenue. This shows the actual bottom line: Spotify is now big enough to throw some weight around to protect their financial wellbeing.

Case in point, according to Spotify play counts, the single “Magic” from Coldplay has been streamed more than 54 million painful times, and while one must worry how so many people can continue to make poor music choices, it doesn’t take a degree in economics to understand how that would carry over to a full album release.

As of yet, neither Coldplay nor The Black Keys have commented on the absence of their album, but whatever their decision is, it will likely set a precedent for future bands attempting to do battle with the rising giant that is Spotify.

I can understand if it is a new release but Beyoncé should upload ha alberm tbh, I don't want to pay for it if I'm going to listen to it once. And kii at this Coldplay dragging.

 

[twobear]

ddddddd that coldplay dragging, i live

 

[Soulscribe]

Us Magazine posted the cover and a pic of Madonna's and Katy's V Magazine spread

Not Madonna stooping down to another hew's level

This just makes me wish for a Beyonce, Janet or Gaga collab. Imagine the ferocity

Even Rihanna would have made for a great pairing. Madonna stahhhp

 

[Yado]

I feel like I've seen this same tired old concept/look/photoshoot from Madonna several times now. Katy is almost unrecognisable so there's that.

 

[twobear]

in what world is katy perry a hew

she's like maybe top 3 most successful popstars in the world along with bey and rih at the moment

 

[royalan]

Madonna channelling Bionictina. Yaaaaaassssss!!!

Fierce cover. But hey, it's Madge, so...

 

[Vazra]

Not Madonna stooping down to another hew's level

This just makes me wish for a Beyonce, Janet or Gaga collab. Imagine the ferocity

Even Rihanna would have made for a great pairing. Madonna stahhhp

Isn't Katy bigger than Gaga atm?

 

[Mau ®]

ddddddd that coldplay dragging, i live

Funny how you shamed Coldplay & Rihanna for not releasing the album on Spotify, yet it doesn't seem to bother your that BEYONCÉ has yet to be made available. :eyes:

 

[Matt_]

Yay, a fellow fan! It's great to see her coming out with new music, and the progression on this album is very nice - the bops are still super fun, but songs like "Just Be Mine" show a sweeter side that I didn't know she could tap into. Looking forward to seeing how my impressions change with more listens.

YASSS. "Thinking Of You" is utterly perf, as is most of the rest of the album. It's taken me too long to come around to it.

Yeah Cher has grown quite well
I still remember when she debuted with that mess


Also another Kesha stan, you can stay.

 

[Vazduh]

Us Magazine posted the cover and a pic of Madonna's and Katy's V Magazine spread

Oh, dear. I found another photo online.

Why is Katy snatching Medoner's weave?

 

[twobear]

Funny how you shamed Coldplay & Rihanna for not releasing the album on Spotify, yet it doesn't seem to bother your that BEYONCÉ has yet to be made available. :eyes:

well the iconic, legendary and unforgettable AOTY/D (decade) BEYONCÉ is an audiovisual masterpiece that can only truly be appreciated when you engage your EYES as well as your EARS

whereas moldplay's latest flop album and rih's album have no good reason to not be on there except for the fact that they want $$$

you can see this from the way that even though BEYONCÉ's sales are somewhat less than perfect she has not yet put the album on spotify. this for me proves that it is a primarily artistic motive that drives her decision

 

[Supermanisdead]

fuck u spotify. fuming over artists when they don't put their albums out on your service, but you don't let canadians use your service. a hypocritical mess.

 

[twobear]

wait, spotify isn't available in canada?

truly a third world mess of a nation

 

[Supermanisdead]

canada is the best country to live in the world. spotify are just fools.

 

[twobear]

'best country to live in the world'

but no spotify

does not compute

 

[Vazduh]

God bless whoever made the Hola extension for Chrome, because with it I can log in to Spotify (which, of course, doesn't work in my country) without any issues.

Listened to Kelis' Food again and it shits, it really is a good piece of work. Cher Lloyd, Mariah, Frida Sundemo and Damon Albarn are next on my "to do" list. Oh, and I said I'd give Coldplay another listen, I'll definitely do that.

Lemme prepare for the potential slayage.

Btw, did I miss something on my list? Is there a newer album I shouldn't miss?

 

[Vazra]

God bless whoever made the Hola extension for Chrome, because with it I can log in to Spotify (which, of course, doesn't work in my country) without any issues.

Listened to Kelis' Food again and it shits, it really is a good piece of work. Cher Lloyd, Mariah, Frida Sundemo and Damon Albarn are next on my "to do" list. Oh, and I said I'd give Coldplay another listen, I'll definitely do that.

Lemme prepare for the potential slayage.

Btw, did I miss something on my list? Is there a newer album I shouldn't miss?

Foxes.
With Love GRAVELORD NITO

 

[DMeisterJ]

Have any of our faves put out an alber that punches as hard as Devotion? No.

 

[royalan]

Have any of our faves put out an alber that punches as hard as Devotion? No.

WHERE IS SHE!?

 

[Vazduh]

WHERE IS SHE!?

A few months ago she was in a studio with Miguel, writing for his next masterpiece.

And DMeisterJesus, I agree. What an album. Not a single weak track on it.

Foxes.
With Love GRAVELORD NITO

On it, thx!

 

[Vazra]

Nicky being asked about Iggy Azalea

That witch laugh I liveeee

 

[cory64]

Spotify is ruining the music industry, so there's that. It's amazing tho

 

[3phemeral]

Lawd those whistle notes at the end of Dedicated

OMG Meteorite's homosexual, going to Trader Joe's on a Sunday morning realness

icant

My biggest complaint with her more recent output was this sort of whiny artificial quality to her mid-belt and an overly studio-tinkered whistle. It's still evident in some tracks, but for the most part, this is the most natural Mariah's recorded voice has sounded in the longest time.

Camouflage

Heavenly is most guilty of this with the cut-n-paste belts, falsettos, and whistles back to back. it's also the only track that seems to have an obvious pitch-shifted falsetto added in there, which I'm not sure why, because it seems something she would be normally capable of, compared to those super high belts she's added.

 

[Professor Beef]

 

[twobear]

every so often i remember that achilles' last stand by led zeppelin exists and i get my 10:22 of ABSOLUTE LIFE

 

[Vazduh]

Austin Mahone - Next To You

This 'N SYNC realness... Let me bop like it's 2001 all over again.

And this is apparently a screenshot from J.Lo's video for "First Love". David Gandy plays the love interest.

 

[Trigger]

Have any of our faves put out an alber that punches as hard as Devotion? No.

Devotion is still lovely. I can't wait for Jessie to punch again.

 

[WhereAreMahDragonz]

One More Summer by No Doubt is currently ending me

Slay, Queen Gwen ;_;

 

[You Know Nothing]

And this is apparently a screenshot from J.Lo's video for "First Love". David Gandy plays the love interest.

Will watch on mute for David Gandy.

 

[Supermanisdead]

is this....

could it be...........

is it???

 

[Yado]

Will watch on mute for David Gandy.

I like this idea.

 

[Mau ®]

Old School J.Lo was so good.

Where the bops go?

 

[You Know Nothing]

Old School J.Lo was so good.

Where the bops go?

Don't remind me. It hurts too much.

Waiting For Tonight my Y2K antherm. ;_;

 

[Vazra]

Rita Ora's album was almost named "Hymen".

:ahh:

 

[You Know Nothing]

The only piece of music I will accept being called Hymen is Carly Rae Jesus her Curiosity.

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

Rita Ora's album was almost named "Hymen".

:ahh:

an improvement from ORA

seeing RITA ORA- ORA always made me scream. it reminded me of jabu jabu's belly, or gullah gullah island.

 

[Vazra]

an improvement from ORA

seeing RITA ORA- ORA always made me scream. it reminded me of jabu jabu's belly, or gullah gullah island.

I get Jojo Bizarre Adventure teas.

 

[Vazduh]

an improvement from ORA

seeing RITA ORA- ORA always made me scream. it reminded me of jabu jabu's belly, or gullah gullah island.

I can't breathe, HELP

Old School J.Lo was so good.

Where the bops go?

I know! Waiting For Tonight, If You Had My Love, Feelin' So Good, Play, Ain't It Funny... She had so many hits and now she's shitting on her discography by releasing crap like "I Luh Ya Papi".

Compared to that one, First Love is actually decent, save for some cringe-y lyrics, but it'll probably flop, just like most of her newer singles.

 

[Professor Beef]

is this....

could it be...........

is it???

The queen of mean herself.

I couldn't find a Kelly one though.

 

[cory64]

Billboard hasn't updated yet
I'd scream at another rule change

 

[Matt_]

wait wait WAIT
I am BOPPING to this Mariah Carey album and I don't even like her
Thirsty, You're Mine and You Don't Know are such great tracks
Lettuce hope the album doesn't start to fall apart and stays upbeat


edit; OH MY GOODNESS
Not my version of You Don't Know having Fine China tacked on the end for some bizarre reason

 

[Vazra]

wait wait WAIT
I am BOPPING to this Mariah Carey album and I don't even like her
Thirsty, You're Mine and You Don't Know are such great tracks
Lettuce hope the album doesn't start to fall apart and stays upbeat


edit; OH MY GOODNESS
Not my version of You Don't Know

Delete/remove the spoiler tagged stuff sis.

EDIT: I'm on top of the page...

I see you Charli

 

[Touchdown]

wait wait WAIT
I am BOPPING to this Mariah Carey album and I don't even like her
Thirsty, You're Mine and You Don't Know are such great tracks
Lettuce hope the album doesn't start to fall apart and stays upbeat


edit; OH MY GOODNESS
Not my version of You Don't Know having Fine China tacked on the end for some bizarre reason

YAAASS

 

[3phemeral]

wait wait WAIT
I am BOPPING to this Mariah Carey album and I don't even like her
Thirsty, You're Mine and You Don't Know are such great tracks
Lettuce hope the album doesn't start to fall apart and stays upbeat

What do you think of Meteorite? I'm still getting my life to this. I really feel like YDKWTD isn't the best choice, but Meteorite has that perfect combination of dramatic build, relatable lyrics, and those string of belts that people will try to emulate endlessly at karaoke. Those harmonies and adlibs in the background just round out the song so well.

It's all right
It's okay
Yassssssssssss​

Plus, I love how she paints a picture with those flourishes, like the whistle note that soars near the bridge like a meteorite piercing the sky. Then that downward falsetto run as if it's crashing down to Earth. The video could be epic. The last time I remember her doing something like this was during 4th of July, where she sings "floating away" at the second verse.

[EPIC WHISTLE]

A SHOOOooOOOoooooOOOTING STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR-AR-AR-AR-AR

FLAME IS AFLAME

AS THEY WATCH YOU BURN UP

TURNED UP

TURNT UP

ALL THE WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

 

[SaintZ]

Hot 100

1. All Of Me
2. Fancy
3. Problem
4. Happy
5. Turn Down For What
6. Dark Horse
7. Talk Dirty
8. Not A Bad Thing
9. Love Never Felt So Good
10. A Sky Full Of Stars