Katy Perry News--Album Cover Unveiling for 'Teenage Dream', Album Release Date, and Tracklist Unveiling Date!

Sorry it's late, but I have a LOT of Katy Perry news for all of you Katy fans! First of all, if you haven't watched the live recorded unveiling of the album cover for Katy's new album, 'Teenage Dream', you HAVE to check it out here!
http://www.ustream.tv/katyperry

If you don't have time to watch the video (it's pretty long), you can check out the picture of the album cover at http://www.katyperry.com! It's an original portrait of Katy on her famous cotton candy cloud (as seen in her latest video for 'California Gurls') by the amazing artist Will Cotton! When I first saw the picture on her website I was kind of disappointed, but after I saw how much work went into it, I have to say that it's really pretty cool. I mean, I thought it was just a photograph, but it's really a PAINTING! It took SIX MONTHS! So, no hatin' on the Cotton! Anywho, on the live stream, Katy also announced the 'Teenage Dream' album release date (August 24 for the US, and August 30 for the rest of the world) AND the tracklist unveiling date (this Friday)! PLUS (the COOLEST part, in my opinion), Katy said that the actual CD will even SMELL like cotton candy, which is SO cool. I don't think I've ever heard of a scented record. Be sure to buy the actual CD for the full effect!

Well, that's it! Hope you all got your Katy fix for the day! Remember to check out the tracklist unveiling on Friday and be sure to buy her new album, 'Teenage Dream', August 24th!

Kira xox

PS--California gurls, we're unforgettable! Daisy dukes, bikinis on top! Sun-kissed skin, so hot, we'll met your popsicle! ;D

Review of Christina Aguilera's New Video For 'You Lost Me'

So, Christina Aguilera's music video for her new single, 'You Lost Me' premiered on Vevo today. I was all excited because, as you know, I LOVES Xtina, but I was actually pretty disappointed. Now, don't get me wrong, the SONG itself is really good, but the video was just...no. It's basically just Christina dramatically walking around, hugging herself, and crying. And then, in one part, some big shirtless muscular guy (you can't see his face) walks over and starts trying to pick her up but she just flails at him, and then when he backs off, SHE STARTS TO UNDRESS. Like, dude. If he backed off, I don't think he's going to like, rape you. Just RUN AWAY. YOU'RE LIKE ON A GIANT EXPANSE. And, I was also thinking, WHERE DID THIS GUY COME FROM? She just looks like she's lying on the ground in the middle of nowhere all peaceful, and suddenly this guy comes in and ruins the whole thing. It was really weird. I mean, I think Christina's better than just crying around and feeling sorry for herself, but, oh well. I'm sure Miss Aguilera will redeem herself. Let's keep watching!

Kira xox

OMFG, More Free Downloads! Be One of the First to Hear a Song Off of Ra Ra Riot's New Album!

Hey y'all, I'm back! Hope you liked that free download of 'Hold On' by St. Lola in the Fields I posted for you guys a few days ago! Anyway, I have yet ANOTHER free download for you guys! I know, I know, I'm so cool, right? Well, this time, the band is Ra Ra Riot! Now, I didn't have a clue about this band until I saw them at the PacSun Summer Solstice Beach Ballyhoo, and I think they were probably the ONLY good act that was on that day. They was definitely high above the white rapper blasting bass and talking about how he'll only "party wit chu if yer da CRUNKEST SIDEEE". They have some pretty BOSS instruments, besides the usual guitars, drums, and keyboard, they have, yes, THE VIOLIN AND CELLO! Not only do they have violin and cello, they are probably the coolest violin and cello I have EVER seen. I don't really know how to explain how they look, so I'll just post some pictures.

I know, you're probably hyperventilating furiously right now going "SHIT I WANT THAT CELLO!" But too bad, 'cause I have no idea how to get one. But I DO know how to get a new song, 'Boy', by this lovely band from their new album 'The Orchard' for FREE! How, do you ask? Why, just go to http://www.rarariot.com, enter your e-mail address, and VOILA! Happy listening! Look out for 'The Orchard', coming soon!

Kira xox

PS--I met the cellist and the violinist at the Ballyhoo, they were standing behind me during the BMX demo, they were really cool :D

Get a Free Download of St. Lola in the Field's New Single, 'Hold Me'!

Hopefully, you've all been following the progress of the coolest new Nashville indie band, St. Lola in the Fields like I told you to a while back! Yes, you remember my whole obsessive post about them? Well, they're BACK with a new single called 'Hold Me', and you can download it, yes, for FREE here--
http://t.opsp.in/ISvC

Don't let the fact that it's free discourage you, this song is SERIOUSLY good stuff! And for my fellow teen readers, you may even recognize this song from the latest episode of 'Pretty Little Liars'! One of my favorite shows with one of my favorite bands, what more could you ask for? So go check it out! Yayyy! And keep an eye out for their debut album, which is going to be released on October 5th!

Kira xox

Sky Ferreira's New Video For 'One' Out Now!

That's right, chicas! Sky's new video has been released and she sounds better than ever! The video is for her new single, 'One', and it's irresistibly catchy, not to mention Sky's killer vocals on the track. It features some pretty cool stuff, like a lightbulb "microphone" and even a giant white parachute! Curious yet?
Check out 'One' in HD here--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxFFJu7RVuk

And be sure to look out for the single, 'One', which will probably be on iTunes soon!

Kira xox