7 Awesome Vidal Sassoon Promos You've Never Seen

Because they were big in Japan. To make a splash in the Japanese market, Vidal Sassoon recruited J-Pop queen Namie Amuro for an innovative ad campaign that sampled famous American songs. Read More ›

Rohin Guha 2 weeks ago 9 responses

The Creators Of One Direction Want You To Fall In Love With Cher Lloyd

And why not? Bowing from the U.K. edition of X Factor, Cher Lloyd is a plucky chick whose debut single, “Want U Back” finds her channeling Regina George, scribbling threatening messages with ketchup, crowdsurfing in a diner, and (spoiler alert!) smirking while a law enforcement official cuffs her and takes her away. But risking arrests is worth it, because she wins her ex back. Isn't that what May Day is all about, after all? Read More ›

Rohin Guha 3 weeks ago 4 responses

The Importance Of Spontaneous Subway Dance Parties

Subway dance party. Commuting is a shared human experience, but it doesn't have to be miserable. In the video for “Let It Go”, Alexandra Burke shows that a sensible subway dance party can liven up the mood. We'd probably complain a little less about MTA fare hikes if this sort of thing happened regularly. Read More ›

Rohin Guha 4 weeks ago 4 responses

Steampunk Cover Of Cheap Trick's “I Want You To Want Me”

A couple weekends ago, veteran cello rockers Rasputina serenaded Brooklyn's Knitting Factory, rolling out a cover of Cheap Trick's “I Want You to Want Me.” Make no mistake: They were steampbunk before it was vogue. Read More ›

Rohin Guha a month ago 4 responses

Pop Songs Don't Even Try To Be Subtle Anymore

Music Buzz “The Vampire Diaries” star Kat Graham has released a single with lyrics like “Treat me like concrete under your feet / I'll be your callous incomplete” and “put your graffiti on me” that prove that pop isn't even trying to be subtle anymore. Read More ›

Rohin Guha a month ago 107 responses

Marina And The Diamonds Responds To Justin Bieber's “Boyfriend”

Better than the original. It's a response to the Justin Bieber song of the same name disguised as a classic. Clever! Read More ›

Rohin Guha a month ago 4 responses

If You Listen To One Song Today, This Has To Be It

A diamond in the rough. Marina and the Diamonds has been quietly building up hype for her sophomore album Electra Heart. This acoustic preview of an album track, “Lies”, is a case study in why Marina could very well give us the album of the year. Read More ›

Rohin Guha a month ago 4 responses

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Music Video

Music Buzz British pop singer Elsie's helping to push the envelope for how pop and social media play together. Her video for the single “Time To Go” is a choose-your-own-adventure experience for the social age, entitled, “How To Handle A Sex Pest.” Enjoy! Read More ›

Rohin Guha a month ago 25 responses

Beyonce's First Tweet

Scream! The queen has broken on silence. After years of being dormant on Twitter, Beyoncé has tweeted. Read More ›

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