RAYNE New Single Out: Human Imitation

The alternative rock band from Sunderland, United Kingdom, RAYNE, announce the launch of their new single, Human Imitation.



RAYNE is consisting of Ben Potts (Vocal/Bass), Adam Dagg (Guitar/Keys) and Steven Naisbet (Drums/Samples). The three friends began their creative partnership 15 years ago and since then have been through small gigs to becoming a national finalist of UK's Live & Unsigned event in 2010.

Their first debut album, The New Englightenment, was released in 2011. The album showcased the band's abilities to produce rocking tracks with emotive melodic vocals. RAYNE appeals to a diverse range of genre from indie, pop, to alternative crowd. RAYNE is now signed with the UK independent label, Ambicon Records.

The band is trying to attract wider audience since last year through the release of free download singles Fallen and Raise The Alarm. Both singles gathered positive reviews and support from the media, both radio and press.

RAYNE plan to release their second album, Complex By Design, after 2 years of production later in 2014. Fans can expect their new singles to be released over the forthcoming months as well as their official UK tour dates.

Connect with RAYNE at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rayneofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/OfficialRayne
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/raynemusic
Website: www.officialrayne.co.uk

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Avril Lavigne's Hello Kitty Receives Bad Reviews from Press

Avril Lavigne's new music video, Hello Kitty, was deleted from YouTube and Billboard said that it is 'an embarrassment in any language'.

Avril Lavigne's new song, Hello Kitty, tells a story about how the pop-rock singer loves all things Japanese.

The video is very saturated, showing us Avril Lavigne parading around what looks like a city in Japan with 4 emotionless, red-headed identical Asian women (or robot women). The singer was seen around the city taking one photograph, eating sushi, clumsily playing guitar, doing a lot of waving and just roaming around while the 4 robotical women danced.

watch the video here:

The song started with her saying thank you and cute in Japanese. The song is very upbeat. It's a mixture of rock guitar strum, bass drums, and a lot of electronic synth sounds. It has a break down and drop in the chorus along with her saying "Hello Kitty, you're so pretty". In addition to that, there are a lot of her stuttering the word "kawaii". It has the beat and drop like a typical dance song. The lyrics basically has no deeper meaning than what it is said. The song is catchy and not horrible even though it does not show Avril Lavigne's musical personality.

The singer said that the song has a double meaning, "It's flirtatious and somewhat sexual, but it's genuinely my love for Hello Kitty as well".

What do you think about Hello Kitty and its music video? Tell us in the comment section below!

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'I Blame Myself' - Sky Ferreira

Sky Ferreira is a model, actress and singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. She started her music career by posting her original song on MySpace and was discovered by a label. Unfortunately, her early music career was not smooth as she had troubles with her record label.

Sky Ferreira's name is now featured a lot more in the media because she is the featured opening act for Miley Cyrus' Bangerz tour which started on February 2014.

Ferreira just released a new EP this year, Night Time, My Time, with the newest single, I Blame Myself.



The newest hit single sounds very electropop and synth pop-like. Sky Ferreira's vocal is quite unique and definitely sounds like indie pop singer. However, her vocal is lighter and a little bit thinner. The beat of the song is fairly laid back, combining a little bit of pop and a little bit of R&B. Even though I Blame Myself is an electropop song, it is probably not one that you would rave to in a club. The song feels more appropriate to sing along and dance to with some of your friends in a night in. The song also leaves a lot of room to be remixed and surely in a couple of weeks or month, some DJ would come up with a remixed version that will be more 'club' like.

Verdict:
Not a personal favorite. It was all good and in moderation but nothing really sparks. However, it is a catchy song with a catchy riff and the lyrics are great; it tells a story and it teaches a lesson.

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In Memory of Kurt Cobain

This month, April 2014, is the month in which we mourn the death of one of the music legend, Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994).

Kurt Cobain was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter from a legendary band, Nirvana. He became  an active musician in 1987 even though he has always had a huge interest in music since he was very young. Cobain grew up listening to The Beatles and one of his relative states that he was able to sing Hey Jude by the age of 2.

Kurt Cobain with Nirvana gained success and fame fairly quickly when their first single, Smells Like Teen Spirit, received positive reviews. The band still continues to lead the alternative rock and grunge scene until today.

Unfortunately, Cobain passed away in such a young age, leaving behind his wife, Courtney Love, and daughter, Frances Bean Cobain. But more importantly, Cobain left us with his music, his legacy, that will forever live and remind us all of how great of a musician he was.

In memory of Kurt Cobain, Billboard released 10 unseen photographs of him taken by Charles Peterson. 

Rest in Peace, Kurt Donald Cobain. May your legacy live forever.

Photos taken from this Billboard article

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Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience Australia Tour Dates

Justin Timberlake is coming to Australia after 7 years!

Justin Timberlake was topping the chart again late last year and keep coming up with new hit singles from the new album: 20/20 Experience and 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2. We have heard quite a selection from his album from the R & B with a hip-hop twist like Suit and Tie or Take Back The Night, blues with a little bit of country on Drink You Away, to the classic pop such as Mirrors and Not A Bad Thing.

Justin Timberlake is coming back to Australia this spring, on September to October this year for The 20/20 Experience World Tour. The ticket sale went live early in March and went sold out after a week in all venue! Lucky for us, they added extra shows to all cities (Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne) and the tickets are all still on sale. 

So far, 20/20 Experience has gotten mixed review from the big critics. Justin Timberlake (and Timbaland) is definitely putting new elements in his new album compared to FutureSex/LoveSounds. The songs are on average 5 minutes long and most of them are heavier than his previous works. The 2 previous album are light and great for dancing at all times.

20/20 Experience (Complete Experience) has a lot more substance. Sometimes you just have to sit down and listen to all different sounds that he blends in into one, the unresolved chords, the . Or just dance, some of the songs are really great to dance to! (some of personal favourite are: Murder, Take Back The Night and That Girl).

Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience Australia Tour Dates

Thursday, September 18 - Etihad Stadium (Arena Mode), Melbourne
Friday, September 19 - Etihad Stadium (Arena Mode), Melbourne
Monday, September 22 - Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Tuesday, September 23 - Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Friday, September 26 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Saturday, September 27 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Wednesday, October 1 - Allphones Arena, Sydney
Thursday, October 2 - Allphones Arena, Sydney
Wednesday, October 8 - Perth Arena, Perth
Thursday, October 9 - Perth Arena, Perth

click here to buy the tickets.

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Cee Lo Green Quits 'The Voice'

The coach, producer, singer-songwriter, Cee Lo Green, will soon leave behind the days of spinning chair as a judge on 'The Voice'.

Cee Lo Green released the statement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he was interviewed alongside Lionel Richie. Green stated, "I just want to... I don't want to wear out my welcome there. I have so many other things that I want to do. I haven't released an album for four years. I'm almost done with my album."

This does not mean Cee Lo Green will stop his relationship with NBC, the channel which owns 'The Voice'. Green has a television show development deal and some talk show opportunities with NBC later in the year. 

This statement is also confirmed by NBC's president of alternative and late-night programming, Paul Telegdy. "Cee Lo Green has been an instrumental part of the success of 'The Voice,' and we deeply appreciate all his contributions. We're looking forward to working with him on other upcoming projects that will tap into both his musical and entertainment expertise."

"'The Voice' has been an immensely enjoyable experience for me and I can only hope I have enriched the lives of our viewers, the contestants, and the many friends I made there," Green said. "I'm going to miss 'The Voice' and will always be there in spirit. Thanks for the memories and make way for many more," he added.

Cee Lo Green declared that "he will not go quietly into the night". Other than his upcoming new album, television show deal and talk show in collaboration with NBC, Green is also going to go on a tour with the legend, Lionel Richie. The upcoming tour was dubbed to be, "All The Hits All Night Long."

source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5908532/cee-lo-green-will-not-return-to-the-voice

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John Legend Performing at Governors Ball

John Legend will be performing at Governors Ball Concert, the Academy's official Oscar's after party.

Jeffrey Kurland, costume design branch governor and chair of the Ball said, "John Legend is one of the industry's most innovative and talented artists. We are thrilled he will be joining us to celebrate this year's achievement in film, and what promises to be a most memorable evening."

The Governors Ball will take place after the Oscar ceremony on Sunday, March 2.
1500 guests are expected to attend the Governors Ball Concert in Ray Dolby Ballroom, top level of Hollywood & Highland Center.

Legend's fourth studio album, "Love in The Future," is nominated for best R&B album at the Grammy Awards. His works have been featured on films such as "Waiting for Superman" and "Django Unchained".

Article originally appeared on THR.com

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Pop Culture Phenomena in 2013

The end of 2013 is near and there have been many events, people, songs, movies and series that captured our attention throughout the year. FRANPANCINO has provided you with 5 of these phenomena that captured our attention the most.

1. Beyoncé (a.k.a Queen Bey, Queen B, Queen Bee, The Queen of Pop, or The Queen of The World)

Beyonce is killing it this year! (or should I say, every year!) This year, Beyonce has been busy in and out of the studio. Earlier this year in January, Beyonce made a huge buzz with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams by releasing a new album as the anticipated Destiny's Child comeback. Then Bey went on singing on Obama's inauguration party and gave an amazing performance on Super Bowl.

Beyonce released DVD of her documentary movie, Life Is But A Dream, which was also featured on HBO. She also appeared in a lot of new singles from Great Gatsby original soundtrack to Kelly Rowland's new song, You Changed, together with Michelle Williams (again). Just recently, Beyonce dropped a surprise visual album in one night with no publication whatsoever. The highly anticipated self-titled album, Beyonce , became an overnight sensation. Even though it's exclusively released on iTunes, Beyonce's new album instantly topped Billboard 200 Chart and sold 617, 213 copies in three days.

2. Miley Cyrus

We just could not keep track of how many times Miley Cyrus' name made it to the news this year. Everything started with the release of her new single, We Can't Stop. People went crazy over her new direction and her new style. The song atop the chart in United Kingdom and New Zealand. A lot of people are concern of her fans who are mainly teenagers and Miley setting a bad example for them. More people went mental when she stated that Hannah Montana is dead.

Miley Cyrus then released her album, Bangerz, which topped the chart in the USA and the UK. She also twerk her way everywhere on stage, especially on the controversial VMA 2013 performance with Robin Thicke. Miley also released a song called, Twerk, with Justin Bieber. As well as her second hit single, Wrecking Ball. To add the list of things Miley did that shock the fans, her 4 year relationship and engagement with Liam Hemsworth ended.

3. Kanye West (+ James Franco and Seth Rogen parody of Bound 2)

I don't know if Kanye West will let anyone finish (except maybe Kim Kardashian, his fiancé) but I will continue anyway. Kanye West knows how to make himself known to public. First, it's his relationship with Kim Kardashian. Then, their cute child who is a direction, North West. After that, his huge proposal to Kim. Then, his new music video, Bound 2, which he claim to be his best work yet. (Honestly, it looks so cheap, we can't even).

On top of that, there is Kanye West existence in social media. Still tweeting great things and contributing wisdom in the world. A few months ago, when Kim posted a picture of her post-baby body on Instagram, Kanye started to compare his fiancé to Michelle Obama. Hold it right there, we know you're in love, Kanye, but you really don't have to go there.

Fortunately, we have James Franco and Seth Rogen to calm the storm down. They released a parody to Bound 2 music video where James Franco is Kanye West and Seth Rogen is Kim Kardashian and it is the best thing 2013 (or James Franco in 2013) has produced.



4. Robin Thicke (and Blurred Lines)

To be honest, I love Robin Thicke's music, especially the ones before Blurred Lines. However, 2013 is the year where he went ultra mainstream and got into a lot of trouble too. I love his music and his voice, I think he's unique and it sort of feels like he's the older Justin Timberlake. Along that line, I really like Blurred Lines musically. I think it has great beat and great riffs, it stuck in your head, it's not heavy and great to dance to. The lyrics on the other hand is very ugly and bad and I know why people is making a huge deal about it.

Thought everything is going to be alright once Robin Thicke realised what he did in the lyrics. But, no. He went the other way. Everything that he say gives the impression that he did everything on purpose. And don't get me started on his VMA 2013 Performance with Miley Cyrus...

5. Breaking Bad

This is the only hype in 2013 that I have no direct contact with (sadly). I have not watch Breaking Bad but from all the hype it's been getting this year, the show deserve to be The Best TV Series or Show in 2013.

That is all to conclude the year 2013. Thank you for coming with us on a journey that will continue again and again because of you all. Happy New Year 2014!

This post is inspired by: http://blog.zerve.com/2013/12/18/five-places-that-had-the-pop-culture-spotlight-in-2013/

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