Mevio Music

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Synthpop is the subgenre of New Wave and Pop where the synthesizer is the dominant sound. Originated during the new wave – late 70s early 80s – and big time reemerged in the mid to late 2000s — which leads us to today’s show. We’re counting down the top 5 leading solo female singer/songwriter synthpop artists who use 80s-style synths and who embody a sort of futuristic, mythical, or generally outlandish fashion and performance style.

5.  Alison Goldfrapp AKA Goldfrapp

4.  Natasha Kahn AKA Bat for Lashes

3. Victoria Hesketh AKA Little Boots

2.  Julie Budet AKA Yelle

1.  Elly Jackson AKA La Roux

PS. Synthesizers are sexy.

Now it’s your turn! What female synthpop honies have you been geeking out to? Leave me your list on my blog at Girllovesmusic.wordpress.com!!

Many of us are already back in school or basking in the remnants of a delightful summer slipping away. OK, the party isn’t exactly over, but the season is most definitely changing and soon it will be time for you to get out your cold weather gear. So, this week’s Top 5 Music Countdown is all about making the end of summer blues less… well, bluesy!

5. “We’re Going to Be Friends“
-The White Stripes

This lovely autumnal ditty is from the album “White Blood Cells” and is featured in the opening credits of Napoleon Dynamite. It tells the story of going back to school and meeting new friends. Oh, and wearing new shoes! (Shameless plug: use code AFTOP515 to get 15% off new sneaks at EastBay.com!)

Dear Jack White,
SMOOCH!

4. “School”
-Nirvana

A new Fall chill is in the air and you’re already swamped with schoolwork and #2 pencil sharpening. There’s no rest for the wicked, but how about a good scream? This little tune is a screamer, “there’s no recess!!!”

3. “Hot For Teacher”
-Van Halen

“Sit down, Waldo!!” This song is nostalgic of my innocent days as a high schooler. I remember Sophomore year, my girlfriends and I got all glammed up for the Van Halen concert — I think it was my second rock show after getting trampled at Steve Miller Band.

2. “Another Brick in the Wall”
-Pink Floyd

We don’t need no education. ‘Nuff said.

1. “Cruel Summer”
-Bananarama

Like, OMG!! This song is quintessential high school. Daddy’s out of town — which means all night keggers, parental liquor cabinet raids, messy bathtub beer bonging and of course, the dreadful beverage that is the wine cooler. Good times!

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Summer 4EVA!

Cheap Trick announced today that they will be performing SGT PEPPER LIVE at the Las Vegas Hilton on September 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, & 23.
They will have a full orchestra and guest artists performing.
Tickets are priced at $65, $80, and $95. and as of SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2009 can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office or by logging onto www.vegas.com,www.ticketmaster.com, www.lvhilton.com, or phone at 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

The veteran rock group will start taking pre-orders for the new record “The Latest” , which it recorded during the past year mostly in Los Angeles with producer Julian Raymond, on Friday via its official web site, www.cheaptrick.com, and at Amazon.com
. Those who pre-order will receive “The Latest” on June 23, the day Cheap Trick starts its summer tour with Def Leppard and Poison in Camden, N.J. Amazon will have exclusive rights for one month, and the album will also be available in limited LP and 8-track editions….

PREVIEW THE NEW ALBUM BELOW