Tag Archives: kelis

song of the day: bounce

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

I saw Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris perform at Pacha over the weekend, and the highlight of his explosive set — apart from club classics like “You Used to Hold Me” and of course, “I’m Not Alone” — was a tasty … Continue reading →

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listomania: top 10 pop songs of 2010

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

“Can’t Stop the Pop,” DJ Earworm’s annual pop mash up extravaganza, seems particularly appropriate this year: As everyone from Billboard to NPR to the New York Times has noted, 2010 witnessed the triumphant return of pop. 2010 may have been a gloomy … Continue reading →

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musings: america’s new romance with european dance music

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

At first listen, Kelis’ new single “Scream” might not sound like much else on the pop charts. Its synth stabs sound like radar bleeps, its relentless, four-to-the-floor beat seems designed for the club rather than the car, and structurally, it’s … Continue reading →

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