Arthur Lugtigheid

That's the title of the (for me) long awaited new CD of the wonderful singer Sia Furler. Some of you might know her from her excellent work for Zero 7 or maybe even from her previous album "Colour the small one". This new album certainly does not disappoint.. In fact.. it's great! Although I have to admit it seems to be less electronic and more poppy than previous work. But hey, it works for me!

My favorites? "Electric Bird", "Day too soon", "Button" (the hidden track) and "The girl you lost to cocaine". So what are you waiting for? Go and get that album (or listen to the previews on Amazon).

Alternatively, watch the KCRW2007 live sessions (big thanks to Milo for the link).

Also, new CD by Goldfrapp incoming soon! W00t~? Oh the joy..

Originally sung by Sonny & Cher in 1967, then covered by Buddy Rich (you can only watch the video if you register, because Americans don't like 50's clips of women "fighting" in their underwear), whose version was then slightly remixed into the 1998 version I'm talking about: The All Seeing I, which was originally made for Britney Spears (is she actually singing "blah blah" at 0:31?). However, the album version of the All Seeing I still rocks - it's amazing how this song stood the test of time. And as a bonus: the video clip is very, very cool as well!

And, well.. There's other versions of this as well. There's a clip of a band called the Screamers, performing it live, their "singer" screaming the song (I'm guessing that's where they got their name from). If anyone knows another version, please let me know. I'd be very interested to hear it.

Still one of my favorite songs: (And) the beat goes on - The All Seeing I.

The PhD is going well, I think - First experiment should be up and running before I leave for Christmas the 22nd. And I've been working on some new designs again, expect to see this website change soon. Again.

Go on, check their website and check the amazing list of artists there. Alice Russell, Quantic (Soul Orchestra), the Bamboo's, the Limp Twins (time for a new album, gents) and many many more! My latest discovery? Belleruche! Another band to list to my ever growing list of kick-ass bands with female vocals (which is growing out to be somewhat of a fetish, I have to admit).

Also in my favs. playlist at the moment:

• The White Stripes - Icky Thump (amazing new album, just amazing)
• Sia - Lady Croissant (mostly live versions of previous albums, and one new song - can't wait for the new album due later this year!)
• The Gossip - Standing in the way of control
• Paolo Nutini - These streets (with the single "New shoes")

(oh, and new design incoming soonish)