Single Premiere: Brandon Flowers “Crossfire”

His debut solo single is here and I for one could not be happier. This definitely has a ring of The Killers about it but at the same time sounds totally refreshing. A big production song that isn’t all syth-pop or 80′s throwback just makes a nice change. Flowers is certainly stepping out with his best foot forward and I cannot wait for his album to drop. The song shows off his flawless shifts between his modal and falsetto voice, as well as his strong vocal ability overall combined with great, meaningful lyrics.

The chorus is particularly stunning as  Brandon gives a powerhouse deliverance. Bring on ‘Flamingo’.

Listen below and tell me what you all think.

Video Premiere: Lady Gaga “Alejandro”

Just finished watching this vid for the 3rd time in row and I have to give props to Gaga because this took some hard ass work to pull off on her part and on her production team’s. No, the video doesn’t exactly reflect what anyone envisioned from hearing this song but when have any of her music vid’s gone hand in hand with its audio counterpart. Post “Poker Face” anyways. We all know she likes to give us a little more meaning and depth with her releases and she’s certainly achieved no less here.

This video is all about men, more specifically, their sexuality, their place in society and the balance between the two. Going through the video with a fine tooth comb will show you that there is a lot of hidden meaning in every scene. Overall, Gaga is trying to show us all how men, to this day, are expected, by the rest of the world, to act or behave a certain way: Masculine, dominant, aggressive, etc. (represented by the aggressive militarian choreography) and that even though some men may act like that way for society’s sake, there is a more feminine, submissive side which can only be expressed in the safety of their own beds.

Here We Go…

So here we are. My first post on my new blog. From here on out, I’ll be bringing you news in music/tv/film and pop culture in general along with my personal opinions on the subject in question. Now without further ado, let’s get this started!