Nuovi brani!

Another week, another heatwave here in London! I think, to take our minds off it, we should have a little selection of some of the "newer" tracks that have caught my ear of late - before I disappear like Margaret Hamilton - don't you?

First up - the "Summer of Madonna" [see also here] really kicks off with this one!

Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter - Bring Your Love

Speaking of "icons" [and conveniently getting in first, before Queen Madge releases her own track of the same name from Confessions II as a single] - the very final album from Soft Cell, in part a tribute to [tomorrow's birthday boy] Marc Almond's co-star Dave Ball who died last year, will be released on 25th September - and from it, the title track:

Soft Cell - Danceteria

Madonna's mantra is "on the dancefloor I feel so free", and this trancey choon - that made me sit up and take notice when I heard it on the radio recently - fits the bill perfectly:

Skaiisblue - It's A Beautiful Thing

Twisting the genres of "dance" and "rock" as he is wont to do (brilliantly), here's another of Mr Bill McClintock's crazy mashups!

Huey Lewis and the Trammps - The Power of Disco [McClintock mashup]

Taking one of the catchiest of Eurodance hooks [see here for the original] and making it his own, the lovely Mr Lambert's latest is rather fab:

Adam Lambert - Under the Rhythm

However, saving the best to last - this simply faboo number, for which Signor Bambino has recruited a Disco legend and one of our favourite pop princesses! Ever since I first heard it, it's been gnawing at me what song(s) it reminds me of...

Disco Bambino & Nile Rodgers feat. Sophie Ellis Bextor - Dancing Without You

As ever, dear reader - let me know your thoughts!

Música ecléctica

I think we are well overdue, dear reader, another little selection of some of the "newer" choons that have caught my ear of late, don't you..?

Let's start with something completely unexpected - and rather wonderful:

Pomplamoose ft. Sarah Dugas - Sweet Dreams vs Seven Nation Army mashup [Eurythmics, White Stripes]

Next up, a new one from everyone's fave gay Glam-Rocker:

Adam Lambert - Eat U Alive

It's always good to hear something new from one of my most revered bands of the 80s - and it is indeed [gulp] forty years this year since Notorious was released - with "their friend Nile". I love the pastiche of Top of the Pops in this video, too:

Duran Duran feat. Nile Rodgers - Free to Love

One of our most cherished divas of late has put together what she's calling a "visual album" on her YouTube channel - and from it, I adore this one:

Jessie Ware - Don’t You Know Who I Am [official visualiser]

Speaking of "Divas", our beloved Princess has released a brand new track to accompany her Netflix documentary. Perhaps not destined to rank amongst her classic back-catalogue, but it has charm, nonetheless:

Kylie Minogue - Light Up [visualiser]

But - saving the best to last - THIS!

MEEK - Beautiful Freeks

As ever, I love to know your thoughts...

The countdown begins...

As the Madam and I do the final whizz around cleaning in preparation for receiving visitors, and I turn my attention to preparing the buffet - I think some musical highlights from 2023 are in order, to get the juices flowing for a party!

Blam! - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go to the Grave [Wham! vs Black Sabbath Bill McClintock mash-up]

Jessie Ware - Pearls

Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha [Finland; Eurovision Song Contest 2023]

Adam Lambert - Holding Out for a Hero

Troye Sivan - Rush

And the "Song of the Year":

Kylie Minogue - Padam Padam

However, as my 60th year passes into the ether, let's have another outing for my song from my birthday post - this:

Shirley Bassey - If I Never Sing Another Song

Happy New Year, dear reader!

The thrills that you spill

Media whores!

In this gloomy middle-of-the-week moment, with grey clouds, wind, showers and a drop in temperatures, I think a selection of some of the "newer" choons that have caught my ear of late is in order...

First up, the official Pride in London anthem [we missed him live on stage in Trafalgar Square on Saturday, but hey ho]:

Adam Lambert x Sigala - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

Here's a surprise - Steps' very own "Lulu impersonator" Claire has struck out on her own...

Claire Richards – I Surrender

The bundle of joy that is Netta [Eurovision Song Contest winner in 2018] is back with a rather jolly new song:

Netta - Everything

Calming things down just a tad - here's a little something I discovered thanks to the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC Radio 6 Music:

Yuksek feat. Luedji Luna - Santas Almas Benditas

Keeping the mood on the mellow side, a choon that's definitely not new [it was recorded during lockdown at the outset of the COVID pandemic], but new to me, so that's all that matters. It's truly gorgeous:

Anoraak feat. Sarah Maison - Gang [Live in quarantine]

Shooting us straight back to the electronic 1980s, here's the latest from the artist formerly known as "Bimbo Boy":

Eurotix - I Hate To Eat Alone

This young lady's new song was recently described thus: "brilliantly blends the grooves of Deee-Lite’s “Groove Is In The Heart” with references to the catchy beats of Crystal Waters‘ iconic dance track “Gypsy Woman.” It’s a perfect fusion that showcases her talent and love for the genre." I'll let you be the judge of that, dear reader. [I quite like it!]:

Rose Gray - Happiness

Speaking of "happiness", there is very little in this world that gives me as much joy as a new - and customarily bonkers - number from one of our "house bands" here at Dolores Delargo Towers...

Fascinating Aida - Kangaroo Re-incarnation Song

And finally, a song that has very nearly, but not quite, lately rivalled Our Princess Kylie's Padam, Padam in the earworm stakes pour moi:

Meghan Trainor - Mother

As ever, dear reader, let me know your thoughts...

Stompin'

Despite being in recovery mode after another "gathering of the clans" boozy session in the Wetherspoons pub in Holborn (Penderel's Oak) last night, I foolishly decided to tackle the black mould under our front room bay window, and it's taking longer than I thought.

Time, methinks, for a break, a fag, and a collation of some of the "newer" music that has caught my ear of late...

First up, an object of lust here at Dolores Delargo Towers makes a very welcome return-to-form (with a fab video, to boot):

Jake Shears - Too Much Music

Slowing the pace a little, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore pay a fitting tribute to their friend and bandmate Andy Fletcher, who sadly died last year:

Depeche Mode - Ghosts Again

Bringing the tone back up again is an artist who is more than a little inspired by the Depeche Mode boys [and also happens to be the mastermind behind the live band that accompanies the "ABBA-tars" at ABBA:Voyage]:

James Righton - Touch

Here's a quirky little number by one of the godmothers of electropop:

Alison Goldfrapp & Claptone - Digging Deeper

And now for something completely different (not quite "new", of course, judging by the masks in evidence):

The Hot Club of Jupiter - Stompin' At The Ajani

Then, there's this complete and utter work of genius from the sadly under-appreciated Waldeck:

The Avener & Waldeck feat. Patrizia Ferrara - Quando Quando

And, finally - the big number. I love this!

Adam Lambert - Holding Out for a Hero

As ever, let me know your thoughts...

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