Music - video - amok

So what have I been up to since the summer? Well as I've written before Digital Movement Records released Michael Boe's debut single "Amok" during the summer and since then it have recieved more than 100.000 views on Youtube!

And now we have just released the official music video for the single:



It was shot on an ultra low budget, but I think it actually turned out quite good ...

And if you look very carefull, you can actually see yours truly 3 times for about 1 second :-)

All for us

Well, it seems I have a little problem this year keeping those posts coming. I'll try and get them going again.

Earlier this year I promised that I would post when Ace Of Base had released their new single "All For You".



Such a great track! And since I've been away for so long they have now also released the new album "The Golden Ratio", a great album if you like "All For You" like I do!

Still holding on

Last year I ran a little series of posts with hidden or forgotten gems. I think it's about time to pick it up again.

Recently one of my friends posted this video on his Facebook wall:



I had completely forgotten about that song and I think I'm not the only one as you never hear it anymore. But "Hold On" was quite a hit for Loft back in the days and can only be categorized as a 90's classic. I'm sure I'm not going to forget it again!

Let me see you run amok

As returning readers might know I'm running a record label with a friend. This summer we signed a new talented guy called Michael Boe, probably best known as one half of the duo Disc Jockeyz and their hit "My Italia".

Now Michael has started his solo project and are singing in danish. We released his excellent debut single "Amok" about a month ago and so far it has enjoyed several weeks in top 10 on the official danish Hypechart.



Personally I think it's one of our best releases so far. If you think so too it's available through iTunes, Juno Download and many more download stores worldwide.

Screaming for more

Da Buzz and Ace Of Base aren't the only Swedish acts who are out with new stuff. The Attic have announced on their website that they are in the studio working on new material and Basic Element are out with their new single "Got You Screaming":



Watch out Romania, Sweden are coming! It's going to be a fight for that #1 music-country spot!

U gotta dance to Da Buzz

Well, so far this summer have been the best summer in years!

After a 4 year break since their last album and 3 years since their greatest hits album Da Buzz are back together and have released a new single "U Gotta Dance" ... Not one of their best but just listening to new material from Da Buzz is fantastic.



A BIG welcome back!

And as if that wasn't enough also Ace Of Base have announced a new single and a new album. The single "All For You" are beeing released to the radios these days! No full preview yet, so I'll be back when there is, but the small clips one can find on the net does sounds like it's going to be a GREAT comeback! Just as BIG welcome back!

Eurovision joker

The Eurovision have come and gone. Most people have probably already forgotten about it and the songs competing for fame. Though Moldova, France and Iceland actually had quite good songs this year, I'm gonna do as I've done the last couple of years and talk about good local songs.

This time I'm staying around Romania just to follow the line from my previous posts. So here's Akcent with "Jokero":



In 2006 they competed in the national contest in Romania, but ended up in second place. Actually they lost to that years best song in the international competition, Mihai Trăistariu "Tornero" who came 4th one of Romanias best results in the Eurovision.

Beat of my heart

Best single of the year so far though have to be Taio Cruz "Break Your Heart":



Just a perfect blend of über catchy refrain, pop and dance! I've listened to it a lot (hard to avoid) since february and still not tired of it.

A lady doing a hit single

Next is "Single Lady" by DJ Layla Feat. Alissa. One of the best examples of the Romanian sound made famous by Inna.



And yes, I do know both of the ladies and the producer are from Moldova, but since they are now based in Romania I'm taking the liberty and calling them a Romanian act. Anyways, it's a great track!

Back with love

Hi again! It's been a busy year and I really haven't had the time to write on the blog, so I ended up taking a break. Now I'll give it a go again, hope to be able to post on a regular basis again.

I'm starting of with yet again some more Romanian music. First of is Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina with "Stereo Love":



A single which by now have become a major hit across Europe. And well deserved with its blend of Romanian dance sound and accordion. Two of the trends on the scene today.

Once again

Christmas has passed and the new year is just hours away. Time for a last entry this year. Tonight is once again time for celebrating new years eve.

I could give you a Christmas or a new years song, but I will give you this fantastic song by Ace Of Base:



"My Déjà Vu" taken from the album "The Bridge". Probably the best album by Ace Of Base if you ask me.

In a hot song!

One of the best songs I've come upon the last couple of months must be Inna's "Hot":



Sure to be a candidate for best of 2009 in my book. And as most other great music nowadays she's from Romania ...

From Paris to London, Miami and LA

Regular readers might know I also do my own music as one half of the duo Copenhagen Bass. We've also started our own label Digital Movement Records.

We've already signed a handful of artists and one of them I have quite high hopes for, is a guy called JohnJohn.

His debut single "Aiiih Disco" was released in august and here it is:



It's available through iTunes, Juno Download and other digital download stores around the world.

Olympic R.I.O.

It's no secret that I love the mix of house and raggae made popular by Bob Sinclar and adapted by Yves Larock and many others. Lately R.I.O. have had huge succes keeping the sound alive.

Just as good as "Shine On" is "After The Love":



Many people think the sound is getting old. I don't! Glad R.I.O. is sticking to the succes formula.

And finally a congratulation to Rio de Janeiro for getting the Olympics in 2016.

But don't let the music go

In other news from Benelux, AnnaGrace (better known under previous alias Ian Van Dahl) is out with the single "Let The Feelings Go". Yet another great track from her.



I still think it is a bit weird though that they changed name. Same front singer, same music style and same producer and writers. Well as long as they still release the same great music I won't complain :-)

In my mind

When Lasgo released their first single "Out Of My Mind" with their new singer Jelle van Daele in the end of 2008 I thought it was ok but wasn't convinced I would rank it very high among their productions.

Nevertheless during the year it has slowly grown on me and the last month and a half I have played it quite a lot and with great joy at home.



It's still not among my top favourite Lasgo songs but definitely in the better half and with the high standards from Lasgo that means it's great!

And with two great follow up singles "Gone" and "Lost" I can't wait for the new album "Smile" to be released here in the beginning of september.

Would have bought it anyways :-)

Last Goodbye?

One of the saddest news in music this summer was that Da Buzz announced on their homepage that they are taking a break.

For two years we haven't really heard anything from them and when we do it's this sad announcement. If they do come back sometime in the future it will probably not be for a long time, even though I truly hope they will have second thoughts and return soon.

I can't really understand why they never made it big big... And after September had her success with "Cry For You" one should think that Da Buzz would have quite a chance as they can be said to be somewhat similar in style and have at least a handful of tracks with the same potential.

Well from here comes a big "Thank You!" for five great albums and a "Greatest Hits" album. Hope to see you back sometime in the future!



What better way to accompany this post with their great "Last Goodbye".

Just do it, do it, do it

Speaking of Bob Sinclar he has just released a new summer tune! It just screams happy, happy, joy joy!



"Lala Song" featuring Sugarhill Gang (or actually Master Gee & Wonder Mike from Sugarhill Gang) was actually a bit of a disappointment to me when I first heard it, but it has growed tremendously on me and continues to do so. So much it is probably my favorite song at the moment!

Yes, Bob Sinclar have just like David Guetta found the formula that tickles me.

Then this takes over

Here's another new one and once again it somehow hints towards the fact that I do have my favorites.



David Guetta Featuring Kelly Rowland "When Love Takes Over" is one of David Guetta's best, only beaten by "Love Is Gone" and maybe one or two other from his album "Pop Life". And once again he shows how well he now masters the perfect blend of house and pop, just like fellow frenchman Bob Sinclar.

No blame on Sweden

Well, just taking a quick break away from my series of hidden and forgotten eurodance gems, here's a new track which once again proved that when it comes to music I should've been born in Sweden...

It's Gathania with her new single "Blame It On You":



Having heard the song and not knowing anything about her, just that I loved the song and it without doubt is the track I've been playing the most for the last month or so. I started to do some research and of course she and her producers are from Sweden! They just know what to hit us with!

If this one doesn't end up becomming a massive hit across Europe there is no justice anymore (or people have just lost their musical taste)...