Showing posts with label Hot Pick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hot Pick. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Hot Pick: Gotye Feat. Kimbra- "Somebody That I Used to Know"


"Somebody That I Used to Know" is a song by Belgian-Australian singer and songwriter Gotye from his third studio album Making Mirrors, and features Kimbra. The song was written by Gotye himself, lyrically about the experiences he has had with relationships. The song was released on 6 July 2011 as the second and lead single off the album.

The song was released to critical acclaim by music critics and a surprising success in Australia, peaking at number one in the country for eight weeks, becoming the longest running Australian song since Savage Garden's 1997 song "Truly Madly Deeply", and it was voted the number one song in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011. The song received other success in European countries, particularly Flanders (the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium), the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Ireland, where it peaked at number one. On 12 February 2012, the song also topped the charts in the United Kingdom for the week ending 18 February 2012. In Kimbra's home country, New Zealand, the song has also reached number one. In Poland the song reached number one for 17 weeks, becoming the biggest hit to date in that country.

And of course, we can't post this video without posting this epic cover:

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Hot Pick: Fun Feat Janelle Monáe- "We Are Young"


Here's a new song making its way towards the top. Always nice to see new talent rise above. "We Are Young" is a single by New York based band Fun. The song also features Janelle Monáe. "We Are Young" is featured on the band's upcoming sophomore album Some Nights, hitting stores February 21st. Take a listen to the song above, enjoy!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Hot Pick: Karmin- "Crash Your Party"


Another act made famous by YouTube! You may have previously seen Karmin's take on various hit songs. Now they're releasing their own. Check out the music video above for their debut single "Crash Your Party" above. I like this.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

[Hot Pick] Shakira- "Je l'aime à Mourir"


Released as a promotional single from her Live in Paris DVD, Shakira's take on the famous Latin song "La Quiero A Morir" has overtaken the French charts! Not only on iTunes France, where it has been at number one for the past two weeks, but also making its debut at the summit on France's Official Singles Chart. Take a listen to the song above! I like this.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Hot Pick: The Wanted- "Glad You Came"


The Wanted are a British band who have just released their second album Battleground. This song, "Glad You Came" is the second single from that album and it has begun to climb its way up American radio airplay and dance charts. Take a look at the music video above. Great song!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Hot Pick: Foster The People- "Pumped Up Kicks"


"Pumped Up Kicks" is the debut single released by Foster the People, an indie pop band from California. The song has so far peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Alternative chart and the Top Heatseekers chart as well as #3 on the Rock chart. Around the world it has peaked at #28 in Canada, #27 in the UK and #18 in New Zealand.

Their album Torches was released in May and debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200. Check out the music video for the single above. Love this song!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Hot Pick: Rock Mafia- "The Big Bang"


This was released half a year ago, but I hadn't heard the song until now... and I can't stop listening to it. "The Big Bang" is a song by producing team Rock Mafia, who are responsible for most of Miley Cyrus' music and many other young stars, including Selena Gomez, Miranda Cosgrove, Aly & AJ, Vanessa Hudgens and more. The music video for this song features Miley Cyrus and Kevin Zegers. Take a look above!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Hot Pick: Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo- "Give Me Everything"


Pitbull has some great tracks, but this is becoming my favorite single from him. Take a listen above to his new single "Give Me Everything" featuring Ne-Yo. Addicted!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Hot Pick: Thompson Square- "You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"


This song was originally released last summer, but it has been slowly making its way up the Country charts to finally settle at #1 this week. "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" is the second single taken from Thompson Square's self-titled debut album. Aside from reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, it has also peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and can currently be found at #28 on iTunes. Take a look to its music video above. Great song!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Hot Pick: Miranda Cosgrove Feat. Rivers Cuomo- "High Maintenance"


Unlikely duet here. Miranda Cosgrove recently released her EP titled High Maintenance and on it is the title track which features Weezer's front-man Rivers Cuomo. Take a listen to it above! This is single material. I like!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Hot Pick: Adele- "Rolling in the Deep"


How had I not seen the music video for Adele's latest single? "Rolling in the Deep" is the first single off her album 21. Great song, she's got a killer voice. It's not hard to see why she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2009.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Hot Pick: Cee Lo Green- "Fuck You"


Normally not the type of music I listen to, but this song is awesome! Enjoy the music video above for Cee Lo Green's hit single "Fuck You". Love this one.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Hot Pick: Neon Trees- "Animal"


"Animal" is the debut single from Neon Trees taken off their album Habits, which was released earlies this year. The single has reached a peak of #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 so far and has already hit #1 on Billboard's Alternative Songs and #2 on the Rock chart. It's a great song, and I see this becoming a bigger hit. Check out the song's music video above! Enjoy.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Hot Pick: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina- "Stereo Love"


New hot pick! Yes, this was released in 2009 but we haven't heard it here in the States until now, and it's becoming quite the radio hit already. "Stereo Love" is by Romanian musician Edward Maya and features Russian singer Vika Jigulina. The song has hit the top ten in just about every country it has been released in and has reached #1 in over 10 countries. Talk about successful. Check out the song's music video above! Enjoy.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Hot Pick: The Band Perry- "If I Die Young"


Lady Antebellum may have some competition coming up from these guys. The Band Perry is a new Country trio who have recently began climbing up the charts with their single "If I Die Young", which is taken from their debut album in stores in October. I think it's a great song, they sound like a promising group. We shall see what else they have up their sleeves. Enjoy!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Hot Pick: Christina Perri- "Jar of Hearts"


Christina Perri is a new singer/song writer from Philly who has just released her debut single "Jar of Hearts" to quite the early success. There is no word yet for a debut album - as she is still yet to be signed to any label. Although that's likely to change soon. All we've got though, is this song flying up the charts right now. Take a listen the song above. Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Hot Pick: Jaron and the Long Road to Love- "Pray For You"


I haven't posted a "hot pick" in a while. It's time to bring it back. "Pray For You" is the debut single from country singer Jaron and the Long Road to Love. The song, currently climbing up charts, is off his album Getting Dressed in the Dark which is in stores today! Check out the music video for the song above. Great one.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Hot Pick: Taio Cruz Ft. Ludacris- "Break Your Heart"


It's the #1 song on iTunes right now and it's currently climbing its way up on radio airplay. "Break Your Heart" is the latest single released by British singer Taio Cruz off his album Rokstarr. The remix of the song features rapper Ludacris, check out the music video for the song above! Catchy stuff.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Hot Pick: Train- "Hey, Soul Sister"


Train has been around for well over ten years but they haven't scored a Top Ten hit since their single "Drops of Jupiter" hit #5 back in 2001. Now, they're getting some of that same success again with their latest single "Hey, Soul Sister" which has so far peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is great and it should have no problem climbing even higher. Check out the music video above. Loving this.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Hot Pick: The Script- "Breakeven"


The Script released their debut album in 2008 but it wasn't until now that we started hearing this Irish band take over the radio in the U.S. with their single "Breakeven". Currently climbing the charts, I think this song is going to become quite the successful hit here in the states. Enjoy the music video above if you haven't seen it already. Great song.