“Add us to equations
but they’ll never make us equal,
She who writes
the movie, owns the script and the sequel,,
So, why ain’t
the stealing of my rights made illegal?…”
“Q.U.E.E.N.” – Janelle Monáe (2013)
The JR Radar was buzzing with new
alerts this week and one that caught our attention was a preview from the 2nd
album by Janelle Monáe. With “Tightrope”
(from her album, ‘The ArchAndroid’) she had one of the most memorable Dance
songs of 2010. A couple of Sydney Opera House performances last May for the
2012 Vivid Festival brought Janelle’s psychedelic Soul to Australian audiences
for the first time. On this edition’s preview from Ms. Monáe’s forthcoming album, ‘The Electric Lady’ Janelle duets with Erykah
Badu. (Sharper tools in the shed will catch the nod to Jimi Hendrix in the
album title).
Also returning with a 2nd
album is Hugh Laurie whose post-House future seems more aligned with his
passion for classic piano Blues. And speaking of Blues, it must be at least a
couple of weeks now since we heard something new from Joe Bonamassa. This time,
Joe returns for his 2nd album with Torch Blues singer, Beth Hart.
Wondering why they’d risk a stab at such an iconic song as “Nutbush City
Limits” was obvious, once we’d heard it. Beth’s voice can scorch hot enough to
do Tina proud, or simmer, as she does interpreting the songs of Etta James (“A Sunday
Kind Of Love”, or Billie Holiday (“Strange Fruit”).
In this edition of JR, we welcome
the American Electro-Pop duo, MS MR and English Electro-Pop trio, London
Grammar. The former, is making their major label album debut. The latter,
independently releasing their debut EP. Meanwhile, from his home near Byron Bay
and doing it all by himself is, Connor B. Fitz. His album, ‘Stay Awake’ is due
out early next month, shortly before he heads off to Europe.
Also making their debut this week
are The Dunwells. Their album, out last year in America, now sees its
Australian release - and if you can imagine Mumford & Sons featuring sitar
and backwards guitar solos, well, you’re getting warmer.
And after last year’s
international embracing of Gotye, the Aussie singer’s ‘other’ best-known song,
“Hearts A Mess” appears a smart choice for the soundtrack of Baz Luhrman’s
latest cinematic reinvention of ‘The Great Gatsby’.
The Dunwells: “Follow The Road” (from the album ‘Blind Sighted Faith’)
Connor B. Fitz: “Seventh Sense” (preview from the album, ‘Stay Awake’)
MS MR: “Head Is Not My Home" (from the album, ‘Secondhand Rapture’)
London Grammar: “Hey Now” (from the EP, ‘Metal & Dust’)
Hugh Laurie: “The St. Louis Blues”/”Vicksburg Blues” (from the album, ‘Didn’t It
Rain’)
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa: “Nutbush City Limits”/”A Sunday Kind Of
Love” (from the album, ‘See Saw’)
Janelle Monáe featuring Erykah Badu: “Q.U.E.E.N."
(preview from the album, ‘The Electric Lady’)
Gotye: “Hearts A Mess" (from the album, 'Music from Baz Luhrman's film, 'The Great Gatsby')
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