MUSICAL PERFORMANCES FROM THE NEW,NOW,NEXT AWARDS

Logo had their annual New,Now,Next Awards this weekend and there were plenty of crazy moments. Among the festivities were some of the hottest musical acts that are yet to blow up in the US. Here are some of the highlights. First up, Swedish pop star Agnes who won the award for musical act about to blow up. Also watch Little Boots and Dan Black. I have ALL their albums and they do not disappoint. Watch and learn. Check your local listings for the Logo channel. They are re-running the show all week. [source]

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GOLDFRAPP TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR PIONEERING WAYS

Goldfrapp have influenced many artists. Even Madonna is a fan, but not everyone in the world considers them a household name. The band have come forward as"pioneers" of the current popularity of electro-pop music. The duo, who recently released their fifth LP Head First, said there's no mistaking their influences in the work of artists such as Little Boots and Florence and the Machine. When asked by Gay Times if they thought they had inspired a new wave of female artists, Alison Goldfrapp said: "Yeah, although I don't think anyone else regards us a pioneers. I really don't know." She added, "I think definitely those new ladies have taken something from our camp and that's inspired them, Little Boots, Florence and the Machine, especially in the imagery. Everyone is a magpie. Everyone is looking for something. If it sparkles a little bit, they'll have it." Will Gregory, the other member of the band who stays mostly in the shadows, added: "I mean, things come around, there was Blondie, Madonna, they were up there doing their thing, strong female presences. We haven't got agendas, we've just got songs to write." As usual, Head First takes off in a completely different direction than their last album. Each of their cds have had distinct moods and sounds and it's become customary to expect something unusual from the band. They embark on their summer tour soon here in the U.S. and I have the pleasure of seeing them June 23rd. Can't wait!!! [source]

REVIEW: LITTLE BOOTS

With a slew of new female singers coming out in the past year or so, Little Boots has been lumped in with many of the best: Florence + the Machine, La Roux, Dragonette, et al. Little Boots is similar in some ways. There is a definite 80s feel to her debut album, Hands, released last year in the UK and yesterday here in the US. The vocals are a lot like Annie, the music a cross between Depeche Mode, Human League and Yaz, but there is a heart behind the music that keeps it from being a mere copy. Smart, fun, catchy pop songs are abundant throughout the album. One of the best songs gives not only a nob but a duet with the past, as Human League's Phillip Oakley sings with Little Boots (real name Victoria Christina Hasketh) on the excellent song Symmetry. Other songs are darker in tone like New in Town, Ghost and the amazy track Click. Remedy is straight up dance-pop and Tune Into My Heart is the modern day equivalent to Two of Hearts by Stacey Q. One of my fave tracks in Stuck on Repeat, an ode to Kylie Minogue and Donna Summer that pulses with excitement. Overall I think this album stands out pretty well among the group of new ladies around. Take a listen and see what you think. I'll give it a B+