The Script spends time like they're "Millionaires"

Irish pop-rock band The Script reflect on the riotous evening of some young Irish drunkards in their brand new music video to their brilliant single, "Millionaires," the fourth single to be lifted from the Irish soft rock band's third studio album, aptly called "#3," which topped the Irish charts and is available to download right now. The Irish boys just finished their Asian leg for their "#3" World Tour last March and are set to perform back in Europe for the following weeks.
Following lead single "Hall of Fame," which features Black Eyed Peas' leader and record producer will.i.am, this Country style ballad "Millionaires," is the closing track of "#3" and it ends the album on an upbeat note as the frontman Danny O'Donogue sings of those precious moments spent with the one you love. "Walking these streets like they're paved with gold," he croons. "Any old excuses not to go. Neither of us wants to take that taxi home. Singing our hearts out. Standing on chairs. Spending our time like we are millionaires."
The Script's biggest problem here is that it sounds like plagiarism and there's no escaping it. Just when you think the similarities are going to stop, the chorus ends with a repeated 'aires' in a moment that will either make you laugh or drop your jaw with indignation. The only real difference between the two is O'Donogue's preference for stadium-friendly guitar licks, but that can't redeem that's being dogged by its own identity crisis. "Millionaires" is not an all-out belter like the previous singles, but this ode to youth and living on a shoe-string is a sure to be a anthem for the summer.
Known for their relatable and heartfelt lyrics, the video, set on an estate in London, features less of the band and rather focuses on two young lovebirds enjoying a night out with their group of friends as they wander around the streets of London making the best of what they can – yes, quite reminiscent of our sleepless nights and reckless youth. Armed with nothing more than a little ingenuity and light-fingered hands, the group manage to have a lot of fun, hit the pub to basically just to hang out, have a laugh and launch flares, as the trio sing along to the tune and roll out some pretty good lyrics.

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Gabrielle Aplin forced to walk desert to "Home"

Gabrielle Aplin has just released her brand new video for her original composition, "Home," the fourth single from from debut studio album, "English Rain," and the title track from her third EP, "Home," which might suggest something dreary and dismal, it's only because, as a songwriter, she explores the dark side of love. At the age of 20, this YouTube phenomenon and English rose has proven that she has the voice to do great things and with a voice as elegant as hers and with a knack for crafting dynamic pop tunes, you probably won't hear too many people complaining.
The "Home," is a prime example, basking in warm nostalgia while gradually unraveling to a background of tender acoustic strums and hushed drum beats. The lyrics seem to tell Aplin's present story, painting the picture of someone who loves her home dearly, but knows she can't stay there if she is ever to find herself. The track's lyrics capture the sentiment perfectly, proving that Aplin is just as effective on paper as she is on a microphone. It is this type of maturity that may lead you to believe that she is older and has more experience, but the realization that she still has her entire life (and career) ahead of her only raises her figurative ceiling.

"The song isn't about the house you live in or where you're from. For me it's about being with people you love, and appreciating it, even when its far away. I wrote 'Home' when I moved away and felt lost" Aplin explained about track. Aplin is one who thrives under pressure. Especially on "Home," she never seems pressured to do anything besides what she wants to do, thus resulting in one of the most refreshingly unforced sounds in modern day pop. In a recent interview with Digital Spy, Aplin said about the updated version of the track: "I'm also excited for people to hear the new recording of 'Home' - it's slightly bigger-sounding than before and it's exactly how I wanted it to be in the first place."
The accompanying music video begins with a nervous looking Aplin walking back to her car before being mugged by a group of boys, who take her keys. The talented singer is then forced to walk throug the desert in order to reach home. Struggling through the days, Aplin takes to hitching rides, washing cars, and staying in motels, before reaching her destination and buying her beloved guitar to busk on the streets of Los Angeles! Don't worry guys it has a happy ending.

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Skylar Grey takes a camp trip in "Wear Me Out"

In advance of her album's release next month, Skylar Grey gets frisky with his on-screen boyfriend and shows her dark side once again while out camping in the music video for her latest single, "Wear Me Out,"  the third single and fourth overall taken from the Wisconsin singer-songwriter's upcoming debut studio album, "Don't Look Down", due in stores July 9 via Interscope, the project features Eminem, Angel Haze, Big Sean, and Travis Barker.
The J.R. Rotem-produced "Wear Me Out," is yet another piano, moody song. The kind Grey so loves and keeping it honest. The the 27-year-old sweet voiced soulful singer-songwriter, the protégée of Detroit native rapper Eminem, singing about being worn out by a certain love interest and showcases a more soulful side as she sings over the piano-driven record and I like the melody, subtle production, and of course, Grey's clever lyrics.
Grey has garnered much success as a featured artist and looks to break further into the solo spotlight with her July release. "I am going back to my roots as a piano-driven singer-songwriter with this song," said Grey. "The song and the video were both inspired by events in my childhood, like sneaking out of the house to camp with my friends and flirt with boys." The video thankfully, is not as creepy as her "Final Warning" video. In typical Grey fashion, "Wear Me Out" is still a dark visual, but no one appears to be possessed or in need of an exorcism.

As for the Isaac Rentz-directed "Wear Me Out" visual, it succeeds in capturing the essence, and vibe of the song. The clip hews closer to the chanteuse's roots than the more stylized aesthetic of videos like "C'Mon Let Me Ride," follows Grey, her boyfriend, and a few friends going camping at night. It also featuring shots of the singer-songwriter ready to cause mischief with love her interest Noah Segan and looking au natural by the campfire and playing piano in the woods under the moonlight, and makes love to her man in camping tent, but mystery and mischief lies in her eyes.

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Austin Mahone angry-dance in 'What About Love'

Running on the shoreline with a girl and busting out his best moves, Austin Mahone has released new video for his catchy banger "What About Love," which puts Mahone's signature smooth moves. The debut comes just days after he dropped the new tune Friday. Mahone is done being just a YouTube sensation, the Texas singer's ready to be an international superstar. The song will be featured on Mahone's upcoming debut album, "Junior Year," as he recently shared "It should be out by the fall, for sure."
Mahone's come a long way in the last couple of years. After building a gigantic fan army via "awww," inducing YouTube covers and innocent clips for songs like "Hand In My Heart (Live From The Beach)," "Say You're Just A Friend," and "Say Somethin," now he's 17-year-old and he's got a lot of growling, sneering, and angry-dancing to do in his latest single and video for "What About Love," in which he's decked out in tank tops of various colors in the video as he breaks out some energetic Sakinah's choreography with his slick dance moves and his biceps. It shows that he might be more like Chris Brown than Justin Bieber!
Directed by Colin Tilley, "What About Love" kicks off with Mahone and a gorgeous girl on vacation, where they're laughing, taking beach selfies, and playing in the ocean. Suddenly it's all over and Mahone's alone and staring forlornly in a motel mirror. Looks like his girlfriend just straight-up ditched him mid-vacation! Now all that's left for Mahone to do is angry-dance with his crew and follow his ex out of the motel, asking, "What about love? What about our promises?" Oh my, we feel the pain. It's all very *NSYNC circa "Tearing Up My Heart."
The clip has a more mature vibe than his loyal Mahomies have seen from Mahone in the past, as he pines, smolders, dances and rocks a few choice tank tops. The video will certainly leave his fans swooning and wanting more from the singer. Mahone is definitely on the upswing. Not only will he dish about the swoon-worthy video and the RedOne-produced tune, but he's also expected to open up about his debut album, slated for release this fall, as well as hitting the road for Taylor Swift on her “Red” tour, plus Selena Gomez invited him to dinner after the Billboard Music Awards on May 19.

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Havana Brown released "Spread a Little Love"

Australian dance music diva Havana Brown takes over the screen in her new official music video for her next single "Spread A Little Love," the third official, fourth international and final single taken from teh 28-year-old Aussie singer-songwriter, model, producer and DJ's five-song debut EP "When the Lights Go Out," which fuses shimmering dance floor ecstasy with stadium-size pop flare more seamlessly than any of her peers, available in stores now.
Brown has her own compilation series in Australia, "Crave" and last year released her debut album, "When The Lights Go Out." She has previously collaborated with Pitbull and has had two No.1 on the U.S Hot Dance Club Songs chart with "We Run The Night," and "Big Banana." She's also supported Chris Brown, Pussycat Dolls and Rihanna on tour. Brown has effectively bridged the gap between the club world and the mass market because she came up in the dance world. She's gone from spinning the hot spots to straight up running them as a triple threat DJ, singer, and performer.
Brown has that real commercial appeal and I think she could be a huge global star. "Spread A Little Love," is a powerful, summer dance anthem and it could be the track which could get her more exposure in the UK. The RedOne-produced inspiring, upbeat and generic dance-pop number probably won't be stuck in my head for days like her previous hits where, but I'm sure the typical cookie-cutter RedOne production will penetrate the fragile minds of some pop-music enthusiasts and the song as a whole; vocals, lyrics, and beat, it's all decent, and will find some love in their iPods, that's for sure.
The video features the beautiful Aussie lady mesmerizing the camera as she sings the inspiring "Spread A Little Love" looking straight to it, while wearing a sexy, and cleavege-y red dress. Her scenes are intertwined with the actual storyline of the music video, which follows a young girl who is carrying diverse objects, and materials to a location in order to create a heart-shaped sign and "get well soon" message for his little brother, who is really ill, to see over his window in his hospital room. Brown serves pure glamour shots throughout the visual and it all comes together quite nicely towards the end.

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Ivy Levan sets the world on fire in "Hot Damn"

The newest sassy pop sensation Ivy Levan has just delivered a eye catching visual for her debut single, "Hot Damn," taken from her recently released debut EP, aptly titled "Introducing The Dame," that unveils Levan's refreshing new sound, was inspired by a range of different musical influences and inspirations. It perfectly demonstrates her brilliant roughneck wit as a pop lyricist. "When I was a kid, I adored Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson," Levan explains in a press release. "And then in my preteen and teen years I got into a lot of darker stuff, like black metal and Portishead and Siouxsie & The Banshees."
The Arkansas native is a porcelain skin beauty and the fine purveyors of pop, who applies her big, powerful voice, and delivers a brassy brand of music created by her very own genre she called "swamp-hop," which is a fitting reference to her Southern roots with hip-hop's rougher edges to create accessible pop, and yes, a darn good way to sum up her stomping brand of retro-styled and cheeky soul-pop. It's a down and dirty brew of brass beats and swagger with a unique sound built around sultry vocals full of grit and venom. It also has attitude, memorable melody, and style to burn and there seemed to be a narrative here of the femme fatale variety.
It's not easy to put a label on Levan's unique style of music, and judging by the amazing sounds emitted from Janelle Monae, Levan says of her own music, "I'm not here to preach a message, I'm just telling my story through my songs and hopefully others can relate and get down! It's a win win." Levan cuts a striking figure with her sleek skyscraper frame, diamond-cut cheekbones, and blonde pompadour with the brash attitude of a noire femme fatale.
"Hot Damn," is a deliciously naughty little tune about wreaking enough havoc to set the world on fire. Plus, it's got a toe-tapping ragtime rhythm, which nostalgia enthusiasts will love, and some sultry vocals from Levan. There is a retro feel to the music, but somehow the approach feels completely contemporary. There is also a hint of a sunnier Amy Winehouse. Check out Levan striding across your screen and swinging a mean cast iron skillet in the video below. Despite that gritty/badass concept, director Daniel Carberry goes for a timeless black-and-white palette and styling that gets increasingly glamorous as Levan kicks more and more ass. It is a tongue-in-cheek play on comic-book violence, and ends with a cliffhanger that'll leave you wanting more. There's a rawness to Levan that I like, and I'm sure you will too. Enjoy!

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Tom Odell has used up tears on "Another Love"

Hotly-tipped UK singer-songwriter Tom Odell has released a new version of music video, which has been billed as a short film, for his stirring piano ballad, "Another Love," the the lead single and title track off his acclaimed debut extended play, "Songs from Another Love," that earned him the 2013 British Critic’s Choice Award, as well as the third single from Odell's debut long-player, "Long Way Down," which is due out June 24th through Columbia records, as he told Digital Spy, "is about the end of a relationship."
Atop beautiful piano compositions by this classically trained musician, who storing all his ideas on a Dictaphone for years before moving up to London so that more people could hear his music. Disguised by unmistakable youth and porcelain skin, Odell carries experience, heart break, and emotional depth. The British 22-year-old falls into a space that borders James Blake's minimalistic territory, yet spills over into Alex Clare's soulful emotionality. "Another Love" has a similar recipe in its soft-sounding verse: "I want to cry and I want to love, but all my tears have been used up." Suddenly, it gets all fired up giving it a grand atmosphere, where violent acoustic strums, heavy keys and solid beat align it with Mumford and Sons.
Odell explained the tune: "It's about a particular relationship that I had. It's that feeling a lot of people have when they're in a new relationship but they can't stop thinking about the last one. When I was 16 or 17 I fell in love with someone and she broke my heart, and that's what 'Another Love' is about." The track reminds us that love knows no age and teenagers can often feel the brunt of its lasting scars–for the unlucky in love. He explains, "All my tears have been used up on another love. I want to fight, but my hand's been broken one too many times. Yeah, I'll sing a song that'll be just ours, but I sang 'em all to another heart." Will he love again? We hope so, for the sake of one lucky heart out there.
British heart wrenching crooner Odell has channeled the pain and tears of "Another Love" into a mysterious video that chronicles the search for a missing woman, and the protagonist's inability to recognize his lost love even when she's right in front of him. The visuals are compelling because they speak to the message of the song, what happens when we let our heart get stuck so far in the past, bound in fear, that we don't see the happiness that could be ours, that's within arm's reach. Filmed by Jamie Thraves and was filmed whilst Odell was in LA for his sold-out Troubadour show in May. Like most good narratives, the film ends with serenity even though there’s not complete closure.

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