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• Sunday Girl Releases Stunning Cover of The Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?”
• Christina Aguilera’s New Single Produced By Max Martin?
• MuuMuse’s Most Anticipated of 2012 (Part Two!)
• MuuMuse Excluusive: Listen to Jessie + The Toy Boys, “Marilyn”

Sunday Girl Releases Stunning Cover of The Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?” Posted: 19 Dec 2011 09:12 PM PST Ridiculously underrated UK songstress Sunday Girl (née Jade Williams) has been quietly pumping out some of the most scrumptiously lush electro-pop tunes for the past two years, including “Four Floors,” “Stop Hey,” and most recently, her shimmering cover of Sunscreem‘s “Love U More.” Most recently, the singer recorded a cover of The Pixies‘ “Where Is My Mind?” which is now being used in a popular advertising campaign for UK vacation company, Thomson. Much like Ellie Goulding‘s gorgeous cover of Elton John‘s “Your Song” released in time for Christmas last year, “Where Is My Mind?” finds the usually electro-pop minded songstress delivering a wonderfully stripped-back production, crooning sweetly above a soft piano melody and a lush string section. SO beautiful! “Where Is My Mind?” has gained substantial buzz over the past few weeks because of its inclusion in the Thomson holiday ads–so much so, in fact, that the song’s just been added to iTunes UK by Island Records (plus a music video to boot!) With any luck, this will be the song to boost Sunday Girl’s profile enough to get that debut album off the ground in 2012. Lord knows, she deserves it. Fingers crossed! Sunday Girl – Where Is My Mind by Sunday Girl “Where Is My Mind?” was released on December 16. (iTunes UK)

Christina Aguilera’s New Single Produced By Max Martin? Posted: 19 Dec 2011 04:15 PM PST Yes! At least, that’s according to KIIS FM program director Julie Pilmar. After an Aguilera stan badgered Pilmar to send a happy birthday tweet to Lady Xtina earlier today, Pilmar began to spill a few minor details about the upcoming release, tweeting back: “her new song is amazing!” Xtina fans soon swooped in with more questions: Yes, she believes the new song is radio friendly (“very much”). No, she can’t reveal the song title, but it’s been “stuck in my head ever since.” No, she has no idea when RCA is releasing the song. And as for the song’s producer? Pop titan Max Martin. Makes sense too, given that Martin’s frequent collaborator Dr. Luke now only exclusively produces for Aguilera’s label, RCA Records. Lessers? Kindly check your wigs at the door: Legendtina returns in 2012.

MuuMuse’s Most Anticipated of 2012 (Part Two!) Posted: 19 Dec 2011 11:28 AM PST Oh, you want MOAH? Well, I’ll give you more! On Friday, I posted the first batch of MuuMuse’s Most Anticipated releases of 2012–round-up of what we already know, what we’ve already heard, what we want to hear in the next year. Naturally, one post just isn’t enough–so here’s round two! Girls Aloud, TBA (Sixth Studio Album) What it is: The epic return of the Almighty Aloud. Expected shelf date: Late 2012. Confirmed tracks: TBA Production by: Xenomania (?) What we know: It’s been two painful years since Girls Aloud announced their temporary hiatus in 2009. (Don’t remind me!) Earlier this year however, manager Hilary Shaw confirmed to MTV UK that the girls would return in 2012 to perform a few live shows. Now, there’s whispers of new music altogether: Nadine Coyle told me personally that she assumes new music’s in the works. Kimberley Walsh said “we’re doing something next year – we never intended to stop for good.” Queen Nicola vaguely told RWD Magazine that she would “hope there was something from us.” And, if you trust him, Perez Hilton says an album’s coming in December 2012. MuuMuse hopes to hear: Anything. We are not worthy. Christina Aguilera, TBA (Seventh Studio Album) What it is: Floptina’s chance to rise from the ashes. Expected shelf date: Spring/Summer 2012. Confirmed tracks: TBA Production by: Dr. Luke (?) What we know: Aguilera’s last album–2010′s severely misguided Bionic–redefined the concept of commercial failure. The album performed poorly on the charts, worse in the press, and earned the notoriously egotistical diva a new moniker: Floptina. Now, a diva needs her comeback. Christina herself told Croatia’s RTL earlier in 2011 that the upcoming record would be “very heartfelt, deep-rooted and introspective.” According to Hot 99.5, RCA’s Joe Riccitelli says she’s been recording everything from “uptempo dance” to ballads, and Dr. Luke may be working with the fallen-from-grace princess. Recent rumors suggest the first single may come as soon as January. MuuMuse hopes to hear: Stripped part deux, and the triumphant return to form of Legendtina. The Veronicas, TBA (Third Studio Album) What it is: A power-pop Aussie sister act’s long-awaited third act. Expected shelf date: TBA Confirmed tracks: “Cold,” “Let Me Out,” “Dead Cool” Production by: Nellee Hooper What we know: After almost five years since their 2007 studio album Hook Me Up, the Aussie electro-pop/rock sister duo are finally returning to the scene with a studio album in 2012. The girls recently confirmed working with Nellee Hooper, describing their new music as “a really new sound” that includes some rock influences, as well as “trip-hop and drum and bass.” In August, the duo previewed several promising new tracks during a showcase at L.A.’s Viper Room, including “Cold” and “Let Me Out.” MuuMuse hopes to hear: Even more infectious hooks, jagged electro-pop/rock and darker, angst-ridden lyricism. No Doubt, TBA (Sixth Studio Album) What it is: The ten year reunion of a legendary pop-rock outfit. Expected shelf date: TBA Confirmed tracks: “Push and Shove,” “One More Summer,” “Settle Down,” “Undercover” Production by: Spike Stent, Diplo, Anthony Gorry What we know: The band’s been writing and recording this upcoming LP since 2008 (their first in over a decade since 2001′s Rock Steady). In June, Rolling Stone described some of the tracks off the upcoming record during a preview at producer Spike Stent‘s studio, including the “party-ready reggae” of “Settle Down” and the “pounding dance beats” of “One More Summer.” More spoilers have come by the way of Twitter, including a Major Lazer (Diplo) collaboration back in July, as well as a tweet from Brixton Angels‘ Anthony Gorry from inside the studio. MuuMuse hopes to hear: Ska-pop for the 22nd century and beyond. JoJo, Jumping Trains (Third Studio Album) What it is: One of pop’s most talented vocalists finally breaking free. Expected shelf date: Early 2012 Confirmed tracks: “Disaster,” “Jumping Trains,” “Lie To Me” Production by: Mario Marchetti, Darkchild, Danja, The Interns, The Messengers What we know: Shady dealings at her former label kept JoJo’s third record under lock and key for over four years. Now that she’s signed to Interscope Records, the talented chanteuse is finally ready to go. Earlier this year, JoJo told MuuMuse that the upcoming album would feature production by Darkchild, Danja and The Messengers and that the music will sound more aggressive–or as she described it, “pop with an anger management problem.” Apart from her current lead single “Disaster,” JoJo’s been performing new tracks from the record, including “Jumping Trains” at Girls Who Rock 2011 and the punchy “Lie To Me” while on tour with Joe Jonas and Jay Sean. MuuMuse hopes to hear: The pop equivalent of a T.K.O. Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (Second Studio Album) What it is: The pink-haired princess of rap-pop returns–as a boy. Expected shelf date: February 14, 2012 Confirmed tracks: “Roman in Moscow” Production by: StreetRunner, Sarom What we know: To record the follow-up to her 2010 debut Pink Friday, the Young Money rapstress has enlisted one of her alter-egos: Roman Zolanski, a mischievous gay boy. Weeks ago, the singer unleashed the first taste of the upcoming record called “Roman in Moscow,” a rapid-fire attack of ferocious lyricism and hilarious accents on top of a hectic beat, suggesting a return to the spitfire Minaj of her early mixtapes. Recent rumors suggest the first single will be called “Va Va Voom.” MuuMuse hopes to hear: Pre-fame Nicki: All fire-hot hooks, no singing please. Adam Lambert, Trespassing (Second Studio Album) What it is: Pop’s reigning bad boy coming back stronger than ever. Expected shelf date: March 20, 2012 Confirmed tracks: “Outlaws of Love,” “Trespassing,” “Better Than I Know Myself” Production by: Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, Benny Blanco, Nile Rodgers, Claude Kelly What we know: It’s a big one: MTV confirms that the singer worked with an staggering array of top pop producers, including Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars and Pharrell (who co-wrote the title track). Earlier in November, Lambert told The Advocate that he was crafting his “dream album,” promising a “more personal” record mixed with “singer-songwriter tracks, electrofunk” and “Nine Inch Nails meets George Michael" synth-pop. The album’s lead single, “Better Than I Know Myself,” just dropped this week–which we quite like. MuuMuse hopes to hear: An unexpected pop masterpiece that propels Lambert from pop star to music royalty. Neon Hitch, Beg, Borrow & Steal (Debut Album) What it is: The UK gypsy-pop princess’ grand entrance to the music scene. Expected shelf date: TBA Confirmed tracks: “Get Over U,” “Silly Girl,” Bad Dog,” “Fuck U Betta” Production by: Benny Blanco What we know: Hitch has been banging out smash Benny Blanco-produced hits from her debut record for well over the year now–from “Get Over U” to “Silly Girl” to “Bad Dog”–as well as performing new songs live, including “Fuck U Betta.” As soon as the singer comes off of her high as a feature on Gym Class Heroes‘ new single “Ass Back Home” which is currently building at radio, the new album should be ready to go. MuuMuse hopes to hear: More kick-ass power pop that’ll give Neon the credit she so dearly deserves. Nelly Furtado, TBA (Fifth Studio Album) What it is: Furtado’s first English record in over five years. Expected shelf date: TBA Confirmed tracks: “The Edge,” “Mystery” Production by: Timbaland, Salaam Remi, Ryan Tedder, Mike Angelakos What we know: After Furtado’s stellar collaboration with Timbaland on Loose in 2006, the multilingual singer-songwriter returned to the studio with the acclaimed producer for another go. But that’s not all–since then, she’s been working with Salaam Remi, Ryan Tedder and Passion Pit‘s Mike Angelakos. Last year, she told the New York Post that the new record shares the “organic and raw feel” of her debut Whoa, Nelly! and described it as a “refreshing, clean pop sound.” In February, Furtado tweeted about an upcoming song feauring rapper Nas, which has yet to be released. MuuMuse hopes to hear: An updated Loose, with folk and dance elements.

MuuMuse Excluusive: Listen to Jessie + The Toy Boys, “Marilyn” Posted: 19 Dec 2011 08:11 AM PST Looks like Michelle Williams isn’t the only one channeling Marilyn Monroe lately. Just as My Week with Marilyn hits theaters across the country, it seems Mizz Jessie + The Toy Boys has been doing her own reflecting on the iconic bombshell’s untimely demise–electro-pop style. “Marilyn” is one of Jessie’s more serious-faced offerings, putting a brief hold on the sexy talk of her past few singles (no “All my hos, touch ya toes!” calls to action here) in order to wax philosophical on the bouncing mid-tempo. “Marilyn, why’d you die young?/Were you running?/Were the rumors true?” the “Push It” princess ponders above the big, bubbly ’80′s electro-pop beats (and a bit of harpsichord for good measure). Earlier this year, the mannequin-minded mistress released the Show Me Your Tan Lies EP, as well as her latest single “Let’s Get Naughty” in October–all tiny teases before Jessie finally pops in 2012 with her highly anticipated debut LP, This Is How Rumors Start. “Let’s Get Naughty” was released on October 25. (iTunes)

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