Sia: We Are Born - out June 7th 2010

Sia’s previous output wasn’t exactly the kind of thing you would gleefully clap along to, but all that has changed on her 5th studio album ‘We Are Born‘, which was produced by Greg Kurstin (Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, Ladyhawk and many many more).

The six new tracks currently streaming on YouTube showcase a largely upbeat and funky side to the Australian singer, who still retains her edginess amidst Kurstin’s big pop production.

‘Clap Your Hands’ has been picked as the first official single and will be out May 25th.

‘You’ve Changed’ was released as a free buzz track back in December last year.

‘Bring Night’

‘I’m In Here’

‘The Fight’

‘Big Girl Little Girl’

And that’s just six songs off the album. Also look out for ‘Oh Father‘ which is indeed a cover of Madonna’s 1989 classic.

‘We Are Born’ is out June 7th 2010.

Agnes - Sometimes I Forget

Why Agnes isn’t competing at Eurovision this year is beyond us, as she makes singing in Franglais (that’s English mixed with French) sound so effortless on her new single ‘Sometimes I Forget‘.

The song, intended for the French market, comes with a brand new video and even though it’s a little cheesy, we’ve taken a liking to it as we do imagine ourselves as international superstars when we listen…

Ps. If Franglais is your thing, check out her French-ified versions of On and On and Release Me.

Kick-Ass

Back in 2006 Mika was the darling of the UK music industry with his Marmite-y but massively successful debut, ‘Life in Cartoon Motion’. Fast forward three years and the last two singles from his second album ‘The Boy Who Knew Too Much’ have failed to make a dent on the UK top 40.

Despite this apparent dip in fortunes Mika is still enjoying great success across Europe, where his latest offering ‘Kick Ass‘ will probably find a more appreciative audience. The song was produced by RedOne, the man behind many of Lady GaGa biggest hits.

As with most Mika songs, ‘Kick Ass’ is rousing, danceable and Queen-esque, but its repetitive nature and high-pitched vocals won’t suit everyone’s tastes.

‘Kick Ass’ features on the soundtrack to Brad Pitt’s new comic-book adaptation of the same name.

Some of you have been searching for info on the fabulous Louie Spence of Pineapple Dance Studios fame. He’s clearly hot right now, therefore please take a moment to marvel at his typically energetic showreel:

He’s 25/8, darlings.

Jason Derulo with JLS

The stakes are high for JLS to break America. Whether they will enjoy the same success Stateside as they have in the UK remains to be seen, but the celebrity endorsements they’re rapidly amassing certainly can’t harm their chances.

First was talk of a collaboration with Jason Derulo and now Rihanna has apparently confirmed that she will record a single with the boys before the end of the year. A collaboration with the Barbadian pop star would go down nicely as the group have performed her hit ‘Umbrella’ in the past. {source}