The Scissor Sisters – “She’s My Man”
The sisters turn it out once again with the fab third single – She’s My Man. In the spirit of current videogame mania, the live-action Street fighter-esque video sprinkled with slapstick humour makes for an entertaining few minutes, even if it only half-heartedly reflects the song’s dedication to New Orleans. Whether it’s perplexing puppetry or computer animation – or both, She’s my Man’s will make you want to pick up a throbbing joystick.
Click here to see the video.
MIA - “Bird Flu”
Fierce and edgy Sri-lankan rapper MIA follows her well-received 2005 debut with “Bird Flu” –the first single off her upcoming album Power Power. “Bird Flu” is a thrashing, high-energy chant with video featuring MIA herself, dancing among wildly enthusiastic Indian local. MIA’s politically subversive lyrics and punishing beats compliment the gritty, yet jubilant spirit of the tsunami-hit fishing village where the video was filmed.
Click here to see the video and click here for MIA’s myspace.
The Gossip – “Standing in the way”
I was a bit late to discover the magic that is Beth Ditto – but better late than never. The self-proclaimed “Fat, proud lesbian”, now notoriously named NME’s Coolest Person of the Year (Take that, Prom queen!!), the sexy Ditto lives up to the name. Her husky, soulful voice echoes a bizarre yet highly satisfying combo of Joan Jett, Tina Turner, and Mamma Cass. Standing In The Way Of Control is apparently protest song about Bush's attitude to gay marriage, and was appropriately used to soundtrack that deliciously lascivious trailer for new teen sex romp The Skins. “Listen up” is also a must-download, and the remixes are amazing.
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Click here for The Gossip's Myspace
And click here for their remixes.
Cazwell and Avenue D - “The sex that I need”
Filthy gorgeous disco-rapper Cazwell joins forces with the nasty girls of Avenue D (of electroclash anthem ‘Do I look like a slut?) for a shockingly raunchy chit-chat about their recent tricks. Rapped over a 70s-porn-ish groove, it could almost be a PSS’s (Proud Single Slut) anti-Valentines anthem.
You can listen to the song here on Cazwell's Myspace.
Lily Allen – “Alfie”
Another gem from the adorable Lilly Allen. Lily’s little brother Alfie - like many boys - spends his day drinking, smoking pot, and furiously masturbating. Ms Allen’s sweetly ironic ode to little brother (played perfectly by scowling puppet) rings true to anyone who’s ever had a lazy sibling, who you only abuse affectionately, of course . The song, reminiscent of Sandy Shaw’s 1967 Eurovision-winning Puppet on a String is brilliantly brought to life by director Sarah Chatfield ‘s delightful Disney-mocking music video.
Click here to watch Alfie
Gwen Stefani’s – "Sweet Escape"
Gwen is somewhat able to redeem herself for the cringe-worthy Sound of Music-sampling mish-mash Wind it Up with the second single off her new album – Sweet Escape. The pleasantly catchy tune reminds me a bit like her earlier successes with No Doubt. But that said, Stefani’s latest efforts are so hyper-produced, so gold-splashed – that the final product results in a gaudy anti-climax. Minus all the glitter and gimmicky Harajuku girls, Gwen is “just a girl”. Thankfully she is reportedly returning to band No Doubt after The Sweet Escape significantly disappointed.
Click here for the video.
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