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Marina & The Diamonds Wants A “Starring Role” on New Leak Posted: 16 Nov 2011 05:27 PM PST Oof, she’s going to be pissed. The anticipation for Marina + The Diamonds‘ upcoming album only seems to grow exponentially with each new song that surfaces these days. Following the release of her unbelievably incredible Stargate-produced single “Radioactive” at the end of September, the indie-pop UK songstress has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on her as-of-yet untitled sophomore effort, due out sometime in 2012. Enter “Starring Role”: A brand new track that just leaked today, rumored to have been recorded for the upcoming album. If that’s the case, no wigs are safe when Marina unleashes Album #2, because this new tune’s as absolutely brilliant as her latest single. Stretched across a minimal, slow-building electronic beat, Marina positively seethes about a lover that’s not quite reciprocating in the emotional department. Though the song’s producer is still unconfirmed, its electro-organic feel reminds me of Guy Sigsworth‘s productions (Imogen Heap, Alanis Morrissette), or even a tinge of William Orbit‘s chillier work on Madonna‘s Ray Of Light. But the true genius of this one? The writing. Lyrically, “Starring Role” is absolutely stellar. The balance between fragile and furious works perfectly. A few examples: When you’re in my bed, all you give me is a heartbeat. The only time you open up is when we get undressed. You don’t love me, big fucking deal/I’ll never tell you how I feel. I’d rather walk alone than play a supporting role. Sometimes I ignore you so I feel in control/’Cause really I adore you, and I can’t leave you alone. Amazing. Between this and “Radioactive,” are we looking at an early contender for Album of 2012? Certainly seems that way. “Radioactive” was released on September 30. (iTunes)

Introduucing…Rebecca & Fiona! Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:21 AM PST Rebecca & Fiona – “Hard” Haven’t heard of DJ duo Rebecca & Fiona yet? You probably have in some capacity, but sit down and get cozy anyway–you’re going to be glad you did. The stunning Swedish twosome have been making waves in their homeland for over the past two years, beginning with the release of their debut single: “Luminary Ones.” “It’s been a long time since I’ve had some fun,” the girls chant listlessly above the song’s dark, throbbing pulsations, bringing to mind the electro-pop ferocity of Cat5 (“Stretch & Bend”) and the hypnotic trance beats of Kleerup (Robyn‘s “With Every Heartbeat,” for instance.) Since then, the girls have only continued to be dominate on their path of reckless amazingness–from “Bullets” (which MuuMuse contributor Sam Lansky spotlighted in his first installment of Amazing Things I’m Listening To From Sweden) to an opening spot on Queen of Swede-Pop Robyn’s European tour. They even snagged themselves their own reality show at some point based on their lives as DJs/producers (which I haven’t seen quite yet, but I’m going to assume it’s something like a Swedish version of The Hills. Which one’s Heidi?) Most recently, the duo unleashed their manically delicious “Jane Doe” earlier this month; a song with enough bubbling electronica to have the Pet Shop Boys foaming at the mouth and enough chilly, echoed vocals to keep the ghoulish Halloween feeling alive well past October. It’s incredible–no, it’s absolutely EVERYTHING. (But if the accompanying video above is anything to go by, you wouldn’t want to have this bickering duo as your new roomies. For God’s sake, learn to share a mirror you two!) Rebecca & Fiona also made a guest appearance on “Turn It Down,” the searing collaboration found on DJ Kaskade‘s new album Fire & Ice, and arguably one of the best tracks on the entire record. Oh, and by the way: Rebecca & Fiona released their debut album I Love You Man today in Sweden, and it’s easily one of the best records of 2011. I’m absolutely F-L-O-O-R-E-D. Swedish dance-pop perfection. Track it down now. I Love You Man was released on November 16. (iTunes)

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