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Listen to Britney Spears "Womanizer" (Doctor Rosen Rosen Remix)

Arjan Writes — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:00:54 -0500

Remixer extraordinaire Doctor Rosen Rosen took Britney Spears' new single "Womanizer" and turned it into a chilled out film noir experience. The video for "Womanizer" premiered on U.S. broaddcast TV...

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Video: Mika Collaborates with Imogen Heap on New Album

Arjan Writes — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:26:54 -0500

Here's an interesting little tidbit to start your weekend with. On this new video blog, Imogen Heap reveals that she is working with Mika on a track for his forthcoming new album. "We met at the Ivor...

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Seeing Sounds With N.E.R.D

Arjan Writes — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:37:27 -0500

Just a few final notes about N.E.R.D's performance on Wednesday evening in Atlanta. It was an amazing, high-velocity experience that had fans (including myself) dizzy on their feet. With not one but...

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Free Download: Bless You feat. Mikael Simpson (Minilogue Remix)

Arjan Writes — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:09:39 -0500

Danish duo Lulu Rouge gained popularity with dance music lovers after releasing their debut disc "Bless You" in June and playing several European festivals including the famed Roskilde Festival in...

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A Starry, Starry Night with Chester French and Janelle Monae

Arjan Writes — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:33:00 -0500

What a great night it was last night at Atlanta's Tabernacle. Not only did I meet Pharrell Williams (who is one of my idols), but I also got treated to hot performances by ArjanWrites faves Chester...

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OMG! I met Pharrell Williams!

Arjan Writes — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0500

OMG. I met Pharrell Williams last night. Pinch me! I must be dreaming. (And all I brough was my iPhone so no glamorous photo of the meet.) The super producer was in Atlanta last night to perform with...

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Video Premiere: Keane "The Lovers Are Losing"

Arjan Writes — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:38:31 -0500

While lots of people are still getting familiar with Keane's "Spiralling," the Brits are already releasing the second single from their new album "Perfect Symmetry." As opposed to some of the more...

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It's Happening Tonight!

Arjan Writes — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:27:48 -0500

Janelle Monae and Chester French on one stage. It's a night in ArjanWrites heaven. Details to follow here later (or catch me on Twitter).

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Hot New Talent Alert: The Cataracs

Arjan Writes — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:56:50 -0500

One of my Twitter pals pointed me to Westcoast newcomers The Cataracs who are hybrid between Chromeo, Lo-Fi-Fnk and Shwayze. Their music isa breezy brew of lo-fi electronica and pop that is totally...

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Chester French Atlanta In-Store Performance

Arjan Writes — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:23:09 -0500

Fans lined up outside Atlanta's Standard store on Peachtree Street to see Chester French perform an acoustic gig last night. The Harvard grads are in town for tonight's concert with Janelle Monae...

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Listen to The Killers "Human" (Christian Vorbau Remix)

Arjan Writes — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:53:58 -0500

I've been looking for remixes of The Killers's new single and the first one has surfaced. Click here to listen to an electro-tinged remake by German DJ Christian Vorbau. Not a great one, but it's a...

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Listen to New Kanye West "Love Lockdown" Remixes

Arjan Writes — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:53:55 -0500

Mash up artist DJ Earworm explains on his web site that artists and recording companies are starting to encourage mash up innovations by releasing stems of popular tracks. A stem is a piece of a song...

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Safe Trip Home Viral Video

Arjan Writes — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:04:00 -0500

SonyBMG marketers have created a little viral video for one of their artists who is about to release new work soon. Check out a brief little clip above that is part of their marketing campaign. It's...

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Free Download: Colin Munroe "Will I Stay"

Arjan Writes — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:36:33 -0500

Singer-songwriter and hip hop producer Colin Munroe rose to MySpace fame when he released a funky little cover of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights." His latest greatest is the very catchy "Will A Stay,"...

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Heads We Dance Announces New Single, Mixtape

Arjan Writes — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:35:49 -0500

Emerging British synth pop group Heads We Dance is gearing up to release their new single "The Human Touch" on November 24. It promises to be a "big change of style" according to singer Pete who...

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