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WONGIE DISCOVERY: hurts - wonderful life

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:33:55 -0500

WONGIE DISCOVERY: hurts - wonderful life:

hurts - wonderful life
[uk duo who want to be purveyors of ‘doom pop’. the awesome song totally reminds me of new wave of the 80’s with an accompanying retro video to boot!]

SNL MOMENT: rihanna feat shy ronnie

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:42:07 -0500

SNL MOMENT: rihanna feat shy ronnie:

SNL DIGITAL SHORT: rihanna feat shy ronnie
[this is actually really funny! speak up!]

AUDIO BUZZ: sub focus - could this be real

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:00:59 -0500

AUDIO BUZZ: sub focus - could this be real:

sub focus - could this be real
[surprising traditional house-y track from the usually dark and boombastic sub focus. there is a crazy drum n bass remix of this song,…

AUDIO BUZZ: kid cudi feat vampire weekend - cudderisback

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:17:42 -0500

AUDIO BUZZ: kid cudi feat vampire weekend - cudderisback:

kid cudi feat vampire weekend - cudderisback
[released as a fan track, cudi freestyles over the vampire weekend track ‘otterman’ with super hot results.]

NEW DODOS!: the dodos - longform

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:17:42 -0500

NEW DODOS!: the dodos - longform:

the dodos - longform
[good stuff here especially the guitar solo at the end!]

GLEE MOMENT: Rachel vs the Glee Club [wongie says: it’s so...

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:03:45 -0500

GLEE MOMENT: Rachel vs the Glee Club

[wongie says: it’s so big that the whole club gets on party line to figure it out!]

LIVE WONGIE: alicia keys - live! on youtube (full concert!)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:40:25 -0500

LIVE WONGIE: alicia keys - live! on youtube (full concert!):

alicia keys - live! on youtube (full concert!)

WONGIE DISCOVERY: voxhaul broadcast - fact or fiction

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:06:42 -0500

WONGIE DISCOVERY: voxhaul broadcast - fact or fiction:

voxhaul broadcast - fact or fiction
[nothing like a california band that celebrates classic soul (james brown and al green are influences) with some good ol fashion rock n roll….

FREE MP3 YO!: chromeo - night by night

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:06:42 -0500

FREE MP3 YO!: chromeo - night by night:

chromeo - night by night
[new chromeo since 2007! the wait has been so long that the boys are offering their return with a free mp3! go and get it over at the

GLEE HIGHLIGHTS: don't rain on my parade / and i'm telling you i'm not going / you can't always get what you want / my life would suck without you

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:38:18 -0500

GLEE HIGHLIGHTS: don't rain on my parade / and i'm telling you i'm not going / you can't always get what you want / my life would suck without you:

glee cast - don’t rain on my parade (funny girl / barbara streisand cover)
[holy shizz!!! if i could give a standing ovation to this lea michele recording i will. this is just…

XMAS 2009: tori amos - a silent night with you

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:38:18 -0500

XMAS 2009: tori amos - a silent night with you:

tori amos - a silent night with you
[beautiful!]

XMAS 2009: george michael - december song (i dreamed of christmas)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:29:25 -0500

XMAS 2009: george michael - december song (i dreamed of christmas):

george michael - december song (i dreamed of christmas)
[i’m kind of ‘meh’ about this song, but if you really like what you hear, george is offering this track as a free…

WONGIE CUTE SONG OF THE WEEK: the submarines - submarine symphonika

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:29:25 -0500

WONGIE CUTE SONG OF THE WEEK: the submarines - submarine symphonika:

the submarines - submarine symphonika
[what a cute song by the sweet LA duo. if this song sounds familiar, it’s because it’s also currently being used as the theme song for the…

AWARD SEASON: National Board of Review begin the award...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:50:19 -0500

AWARD SEASON: National Board of Review begin the award race!

[wongie says: Up in the Air vs Invictus!]

Jason Reitman’s comic drama “Up in the Air” cruised to new altitudes Thursday as the New York-based National Board of Review named it best film of the year.

The Paramount release, which opens today in limited engagements, also picked up three other trophies: best actor for George Clooney, who plays a corporate road warrior and who shared the award with Morgan Freeman, who stars as Nelson Mandela in “Invictus”; supporting actress for Anna Kendrick, whose character threatens to bring Clooney down to earth; and adapted screenplay for Reitman and Sheldon Turner.

Warner Bros.’ South African-set drama “Invictus” also figured prominently in the NBR kudos. In addition to Freeman’s nod, it earned Clint Eastwood best director honors. The film also received one of the group’s Freedom of Expression Awards.Carey Mulligan was named best actress for her turn as a spirited British schoolgirl just beginning to taste London’s swingin’ ’60s in “An Education.” (via ‘Up in the Air’ wins NBR best picture

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SUNDANCE 2010: out of competition films bring out the big...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:45:46 -0500

SUNDANCE 2010: out of competition films bring out the big guns!

[wongie says: i’m totally curious about the michael winterbottom film!]

The Sundance Film Festival’s competition lineup for 2010, announced Wednesday, might demand that audiences wear their serious caps. But the out-of-competition selections allow programmers and viewers to cut loose a little.

The 53 films that populate this year’s Premieres, Next, Spotlight, Park City at Midnight and New Frontier sections run the gamut from the cosmically experimental to the star-studded and silly. There is indeed something for everyone at this year’s event, which runs Jan. 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. (via Sundance reveals noncompetition lineup

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BEAUTIFUL SONG OF THE WEEK: gemma hayes - oliver

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:18:58 -0500

BEAUTIFUL SONG OF THE WEEK: gemma hayes - oliver:

gemma hayes - oliver
[simple yet beautiful song by this under appreciated irish singer songwriter. i kind of lost touch with her music over the past year, but word from her…

NEW SARAH BLASKO!: sarah blasko - bird on a wire

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:18:58 -0500

NEW SARAH BLASKO!: sarah blasko - bird on a wire:

sarah blasko - bird on a wire
[fresh from her win as best female artist at the 2009 aria awards, sarah releases a follow up single from her lovely ‘as day follows night’ album….

MUSIC NEWS: Grammy Award nominees announced [wongie says:...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:27:37 -0500

MUSIC NEWS: Grammy Award nominees announced

[wongie says: beyonce has the highest nominations this year!]

The competition will be Fierce at the Grammy Awards next month. Beyonce leads the field with 10 nominations, announced Wednesday night, including album of the year for “I Am … Sasha Fierce” along with song and record of the year for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and “Halo,” respectively. Taylor Swift, the breakout star of 2008, is next with eight noms. The pop-country chanteuse also scored a trifecta in the biggest categories: song and record of the year for “You Belong With Me” and album of the year for “Fearless.” Swift and Beyonce will battle the breakout star of 2009, Lady Gaga, in all Big Three categories; the flamboyant singer’s “Poker Face” is up for song and record honors, and “The Fame” will vie for the album crown. (via Grammy nominations announced

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WONGIE DISCOVERY: kiss in cities - ur my girl

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:02:31 -0500

WONGIE DISCOVERY: kiss in cities - ur my girl:

kiss in cities - ur my girl
[manchester duo kiss in cities are really celebrating the pop of the 80’s here! it’s so pitch perfect that i’m not sure if it’s contemporary at all,…

WATCH THIS VIDEO THEN PASS IT ON: The Girl Effect as seen on...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:28:48 -0500

WATCH THIS VIDEO THEN PASS IT ON: The Girl Effect as seen on #Oprah

[wongie says: it’s a simple act that can change the life of an individual which might lead to something bigger]