Broods debut their gloomily romantic "Bridges"

New Zealand indie-pop brother-sister duo Broods (Caleb and Georgia Nott) take a sweet trip around town in their video for the breakthrough debut single "Bridges," first single taken from dreampop band's upcoming self-titled debut album, due out March 31. Now based in Auckland, Nelson siblings hook up with legendary producer Joel Little, who has helped launch Lorde to international acclaim and the comparisons with the Nott siblings are already being made. As a result, the production is similar to Lorde's downtempo, ambient alt-pop style, albeit with a slightly more heavy electronic pulse and fluttery Ellie Goulding/Imogen Heap-ish vocals from Georgia.
"Bridges," is a pop-indie crossover with introspective shades, piano, synth instrumentation and a strongly commercial chorus hook and seems destined for big things, both in New Zealand and offshore. The song, after many reviews in different websites, was dubbed as 'a potential world smash,' possibly because producer Little is also behind this New Zealand-native act too, and most certainly due to the greatness of the ballad, beautifully sung by Broods' female half, Georgia who provides amazingly sweet, expressive and distinctive vocals that ultimately creates the beauty in this track. There is nothing offensive or intrusive about any of this which is what makes "Bridges" such a breakthrough.
"And we're burning all the bridges down/Watching it all go down in flames," Goeorgia lightly coos above the heavenly production. "Bridges" already suggests heaps of promising things to come from the up-and-coming duo, and lends itself quite nicely to being played on repeat for all of eternity. The synth-pop track is simple, soft and enticing. There's something quintessentially pop about it, but it also sits on a split end, teetering toward a fall down the lavender bridge. It's the sound of riding in a black cab, and leaving someone behind in the pouring rain. Happy on the surface, but melancholic within the depths.
As for the official "Bridges" music video, which was shot in Copenhagen and directed by Jeppe Kolstrup. It's a melancholy tug of war between two young not-quite lovers with some stunning cinematography capturing Denmark's capital. The clip follows the day of two lovers in love as they explore the city streets, sit at a table by a ice-hockey rink and get wrestle-y on the carpet of a hallway floor. When the guy attempts to kiss the girl, things get ugly, though. What happened there? I thought they were in love.

Kylie Minogue gets physical in steamy 'Sexercise'

Kylie Minogue is back to her cheekiest of ways with her raunchiest music video for "Sexercise," the second single to be taken from her much hyped newly-released 12th studio album "Kiss Me Once," which hit UK and US stores this week. The new album represents massive change for Kylie, who has signed to new management, Roc Nation, after 25 years with her previous manager, Terry Blamey. Having been based in the UK for years, Kylie will spend a lot more time in Australia over the next year and is set to perform at the Logie Awards in Melbourne on April 27.

This raunchy bedroom number, the hottest and raciest songs on the album, was produced by The Monsters & The Strangerz. "If you're old enough to be a VHS generation kid, you will probably manifest your own workout video in your head - Lycra is optional," Kylie said in a UK interview about the track she co-wrote with fellow Australian Sia Furler, who served as executive producer on "Kiss Me Once" along with Kylie. "'Sexercize' is a little more risqué and has pushed me," the Australian singer admitted to The Sun. "But it's still within my world. I was just pushed out to the limits a couple of times."
As for the "Sexercize" music video, what sport comes to mind when you say the words 'sex' and 'exercise'? Well, in Kylie's mind, 'gymnastics' apparently. The music video below is inspired by that beautiful and demanding sport. Kylie will show off her toned body, will exercise a bit, and 'bounce, bounce' using the 'ball.' "In what can only be described as the hottest workout video ever, Kylie introduces her fans to the hot and steamy world of 'Sexercize'," said her label. "Director Will Davidson, who also shot the viral video for 'Skirt,' takes the viewer on a voyeuristic journey working out, sweating it up in the steam room and scenes that will no doubt see gym memberships soar."
Kylie, 45, dance provocatively with another woman, while she sexily poses in a tiny gold hotpants in her 2000 Spinning Around video clip and they went on to become a symbol of her sensuality and sexiness as a pop performer. The Australian pop princess has pushed all boundaries and given her infamous gold hotpants a run for their money in the sexy stakes. As she sings: "Stretch it out baby; Yeah take your time now; I'm burning patiently; Let me see you sexercize. I'll make you wait for more; Make you ache to the core; Tomorrow you'll be sore; Let me see you sexercize; I wanna see you beat all your best times; And if you're lucky imma teach a class that'll turn you blind."

Trey Songz works off some aggression in "Na Na"

After releasing his catchy new single "Na Na" a few months ago, Trey Songz decided to heat things up and premiere the steamy new video for his DJ Mustard-produced single which is the lead single from Songz's upcoming sixth studio album, "Trigga," which is set to arrive on June 30. The Gil Green-directed visual shows Songz workin' his aggression out at the gym all while getting closer and closer to his on-screen love interest. Just the recipe for another hot and steamy video from the R&B heartthrob.
The track starts with the 29-year-old R&B singer proclaiming "Put your hands in the air, Trigga," referencing both his nickname and album title. The song's hook samples Teena Marie's 1988 single "Ooo La La La," which was later interpolated on the chorus of the Fugees' 1996 hip hop hit tune "Fu-Gee-La." Here, the Atlantic hitmaker reimagines the Fugees' classic as a sultry ode to sex and money. Superproducer DJ Mustard's exotic flute loops and bass-bumping rhythm section accompany the artist as he urges listeners to "Put your hands in the air if you're f**kin' tonight."
Last Wednesday night (March 12), R&B heavyweight Songz surprised fans and media with private screening of his sexy Fugees' sampled track "Na Na" and released video in tandem with a premiere party at Bugatta Restaurant on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Songz was accompanied by model/dancer Rosa Acosta, who co-stars alongside him in the steamy and fit new music video as well as took pictures with some of his most dedicated fans. The heartthrob is wasting no time hitting hard with the sultry, sexy, sweaty, and work up a sweat in his sexiest video yet.
After being lured into a jewelry store by Acosta, Songz ends up in a hidden gym where he loaded with passion and aggression and fit, beautiful women, as he gets a bit physical and goes through some rigorous steamy and intense workouts with a whole slew of sexy female trainers, including celeb fitness guru, Mankofit, and WWE Divas, The Bella Twins, from sharpening his boxing skills to up close and personal stretches. It all leads up to one final test, where Acosta rewarding him with an intimate private make-out session, heating up the sex-drenched black-and-white clip. Check out Songz's rigorous workout series below.

Zedd runs away from scary crows in "Find You"

After a long wait, and snippets of teasing clips, Grammy award winner Zedd has finally released a music video for the official extended mix of his new progressive hit "Find You," which features vocals by Carly Rae Jepsen's boyfriend Matthew Koma and up-and-coming Swedish singer Miriam Bryant, dropped back in January. The song's been re-surfacing frequently, over the past couple of months, as acoustic mixes and independent remixes. It's kind of the perfect mix of dance music video meets pop love story. And the colors of course are just wonderful.
This EDM song finds Zedd linking again with "Clarity" co-writer Koma, who provided vocals on another track, "Spectrum." This time Koma shares the singing duties with Swedish vocal powerhouse, Byrant, whom Zedd first heard on German radio. They previously worked together when the German DJ made a remix of her song "Push Play" for the deluxe edition of his debut studio album "Clarity." Speaking on Vice's Thump channel, Zedd said this is a very different tune from any that he'd done before. He added: "It's a song you could easily play with a full band instead of just a DJ."
Zedd debuted a 15-second snippet of this song during the January 26, 2014 Grammy's music awards show. He performed the entire song live for the first time with Koma and Bryant during the episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 3rd. The song can be heard during Bud Light Platinum's "Turn Up Your Night" campaign, which aired for the first time during the 2014 Super Bowl. The song also featured on the soundtrack of the futuristic action-adventure film "Divergent." It's a massive hit and major dance floor bomb in one.
As for the music video, it's so high-budget and features a beautiful storyline as well as breathtaking shots of the three artists. Opening scene sees a girl dramatically getting her head out of the water in a bathtub. Bryant, Koma and Zedd will have scenes, the last two playing the guitar and the turntables, respectively, against white backdrops. The girl from the first scene and a friend will then try to save their life riding and running away from a flock of scary crows who are chasing them. How will it all end? Click 'play' below!

George Michael is back with "Let Her Down Easy"

After his brush with death from acute pneumonia, George Michael's and finally back with a gorgeous circus-themed music video for his new piano-driven "Let Her Down Easy," the lead single from English singer-songwriter's newest sixth studio album "Symphonica," the first album of new material since 2004, out today! Having often made the news for all the wrong reasons, Michael was hoping to put the focus back on his music. Despite fears that one of the best voices of his generation might never perform again, Michael made a slow recovery and eventually resumed his tour.
Michael's in-concert album "Symphonica," was recorded after his recovered from pneumonia, reiterates his resilience as a consummate live entertainer. Produced by Michael and Phil Ramone, the legendary American producer who passed away last year at 79, "Symphonica" is a far cry from the kind of fare served up in the '80s by the singer and his former Wham! buddy Andrew Ridgeley. As befits a man of 50, this record is more refined. With elegant strings and horns adding color without being intrusive, it places the onus firmly on a smooth, expressive voice that is still in magnificent fettle.
The most interesting covers are the less obvious ones. Michael excels on Terence Trent D'Arby's touching 1993 classic "Let Her Down Easy," a poignant, subdued song written by a concerned father about his teenage daughter's coming of age. But, despite the bumpy ride behind "Symphonica," this polished return is an overdue reminder of a great British voice that might even be getting better with age. He says the orchestral accompaniment on "Symphonica" gave him the opportunity to showcase his famously mellifluous vocal skills.
The cautionary tale told in the Vaughn Arnell-directed black and white circus-themed clip follows the love story of two circus performers - a handsome, love-experienced ringmaster and a virginal young acrobat - who have a romantic interlude. It's already a given that the young man is going to have his way with the girl who retires to her home where she strips naked and is greeted by her co-star. But, as the title suggests, the song's lyrics implore the guy to not lead the girl on and just deflate her hopes for a future relationship as gently as possible. It's very sexual and very emotional. Watch the heartbreaking tale play out below.

Austin Mahone/Pitbull dance hard in "MMM Yeah"

Austin Mahone is on a roll! After showing off his softer side with his smooth new love song "U," the 17-year-old singer reminded us that he's still got all the right moves in his brand new dance-heavy video for his fun and infectious dance song "MMM Yeah," his new collaboration with the omnipresent and pop mogul Pitbull. The duo sounds like a dubious combination on paper, but "Mmm Yeah" is a curiously catchy pop, which is shaping up to be the first big hit of the rising teen's career.
Like his most recent hit, "Banga Banga," this one is a total, well, banger. "MMM Yeah," the following promotional single and third overall from pop star's upcoming debut album "Senior Year," is a club-ready dance jam with major hip hop vibes that you seriously won't be able to get out of your head after one listen. The track is as fun, flirty and irresistible as the pop star himself, and it's got a beat that's made for busting moves to. The new catchy song is just more proof that Mahone is maturing from an artist to watch to a talent to be reckoned with.
The Gil Green-directed flashy video is a fairly straightforward pop visual that recalls a classic and doubles as an inspired homage to a music video from the days of yore (aka 1996): Jamiroquai's "Virtual Insanity." It features Mahone showing off some of his fanciest footwork yet as he moving throughout an enclosed room that includes sliding floors, mobile furniture and glowing lights, while Mr. 305 just stands there and does his awesome thing. They wear matching leather outfits and spend most the video riding a giant conveyor belt with a bunch of pretty young ladies. It makes them look like the world's coolest/creepiest (can’t decide) father and son but it kind of works.
The video was always going to be an experience and the unlikely duo certainly delivers the goods. After all, it takes some stones to step to a classic. And as Mahone begins his journey as pop's next great hope, that confidence will undoubtedly serve him well. It's a cool, confident clip, one that shows off his attributes, and puts his best foot forward. And while his contemporaries are busy attempting to distance themselves from the past, Mahone's embracing it; and it's a good look for him.

Jennifer Lopez objectifies men in 'I Luh Ya PaPi'

Jennifer Lopez objectifies men and rocks familiar looks in her sultry new music video for "I Luh Ya Papi," featuring rapper French Montana, during Thursday's episode of American Idol. The saucy clip, directed by Jessy Terrero and shot in Miami, is the first music video off Lopez's eighth studio album, turns the tables on pop music, rap video stereotypes and objectifies men for a change. It also features throwbacks to Lopez's most famous looks of all time, including her "On the 6" album artwork, her "I'm Real" music video and the infamous Versace cleavage-and-more-baring dress she wore to the Grammys in 2000.
Produced by Noel "Detail" Fisher, this upbeat, summery "I Luh Ya Papi" finds Lopez expressing her "luh" for her beau, and she enlisted fellow Bronx native Montana, who jumps in at the end reciprocating the feelings for his true love. Released as the lead single from the singer's upcoming eighth album, the sunny and infectious tune got its first play during Lopez's trip to Power 106's New at 2 show with Yesi Ortiz on March 5, and has also spawned a remix from Big Sean. "My roots are hip-hop, my roots are R&B, my roots are pop, my roots are Latin," Lopez told Power 106. "All that always comes out in my records. I've always found that when I follow my own heart, that's when my music is the best. This album is right back to that for me."
Sick of all the under-dressed ladies that rappers like to have decorating their sets like sexy lawn ornaments? So is Lopez who's still Jenny from the block, as the 44-year-old diva clearly wanted to spice things up a bit, breaks it down and have men's bodies exposed for once instead of women's. That's why she decided to switch things up and put male eye candy in tiny bikini bottoms, slather them in oil and perch them around the pool. And it's pretty glorious! This isn't exactly moving us past the sexual objectification of music videos, but it sure is fun to watch.
After being pitched some lame treatments for video, the American Idol judge and her girlfriends dream up a concept where the men are the ones being objectified: "Why do men always objectify the women in every single video? Why can't we for once objectify the men?" Cue a fully-clothed Lopez sitting in bed with two naked men "for no reason" whatsoever. The entertainer and her dancer pals then change into matching denim looks before boarding their yacht. Once on board, the women are once again surrounded by quite a lot of the shirtless and almost bottomless men. Luckily for Montana who escapes the blatant objectification when he shows up for his verse. Watch Lopez turns the tables while paying homage to her past in this fun and flirty video.