February 2012
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So Emotional
So, Whitney. The show is over.
What can we add to the reams of tributes from fellow stars, the deep and thoughtful analysis of her contribution to music and the sad story of her decline?
It is this.
1. We have never had a Love Machine where we didn’t play I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and we never will.
2. Even her last album where she’d fallen apart a bit contained Million...
January 2012
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Scissor Sisters are having a Rudebox moment
Just before Christmas, when Scissor Sisters announced that they had a new single and a new album all ready to go in 2012 and the single is called ‘Shady Love’ featuring Azealia Banks and would be getting its first play on January 2nd (ie. today) we were practically shivering with anticipation - new Scissor Sisters material is always an event.
We were somewhat perplexed then, when...
December 2011
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The Love Machine Screencap Review: Lana Del Rey -...
Lana Del Rey is basically everywhere right now, so we’re jumping on the bandwagon and honouring her success the only way we do best - with a Love Machine Screencap Review…
The video opens on this scene of Lana hugging a man with lots of tattoos in front of an American flag. Very patriotic.
We then see Lana sitting apathetically on a throne in some fancy church palace thing with...
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Our X Factor predictions...
The X Factor final takes place this weekend, and even though this series has probably been the worst in X Factor history, the final 3 are all quite good.
The following are more like our demands, to be honest, as the British public is quite literally un-fucking-predictable when it comes to a vote - how the HELL did we end up with Matt Cardle as last year’s winner for sobbing aloud? - but if...
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Music To Make The Boys Cry... No word on how the...
Diana Vickers is back with a new song called ‘Music To Make The Boys Cry’ which we’re told you can have as a free download if you sign up to her mailing list. Worth the effort?
If you can get past Diana’s “quirky” (read: damn irritating) vocal then yes, it’s worth the effort. It’s a charming little pop number co-written by Donkeyboy with whimsical...
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Stick To The Day Job?
Is there anything Cheryl Cole can’t do (or won’t put her name to?) This week saw the launch of her very first shoe collection for Stylist Pick and while most of us would rather she released a new album and everyone crosses their fingers for that Girls Aloud reunion, it looks like that as with everything Cheryl touches - The X Factor USA excepted - her first foray into fashion will turn...
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Love Machine's REAL Sound Of 2012 (Part 2)
In part one of our REAL Sound Of 2012 we looked at already established and establishing artists, but in part two, we’re all about the newbies. These acts are the ones we’re supporting in 2012 and hoping they’ll go all the way to the top.
BUBBLING UNDER
OH MY!
Alex and Jade have been on the pop radar for the better part of the year, but they are yet to make their big splash...
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Love Machine's REAL Sound Of 2012 (Part 1)
The BBC Sound Of longlist was released yesterday and it’s the usual mix of obvious up and coming stars, will-they / won’t they make it acts and people you’ve never heard of. Thing is, rarely are these nominees the actual Sound Of an entire year - I mean, in 2011 we couldn’t move for Pitbull & Ne-Yo or LMFAO and they didn’t make any Sound Of lists. We’ve decided to predict the REAL Sound Of...
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The Love Machine Xmas Party - The Aftermath
How many Christmas parties this year will be offering you the opportunity to find yourself under the mistletoe with Cheryl Cole? Probably only ones thrown by Ms. Cole herself. And that’s why the Love Machine Xmas party last Friday was awesome - we give you what no one else can:
Click-through to see the photos from the night and tag yourself if you were there. If you missed out,...
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Chart Troublers
There seems to be a mad rush of biggish releases this week, presumably as artists push to chart before the X Factor cinch the #1. Are any of these releases any good? We’re about to tell you.
Do you remember Lloyd Daniels from a few series of X Factor ago? No, neither do we really. Other than the rumours he was dating Danyl Johnson (also from a few series of X Factor ago) he has been largely...
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SKIP TO THE 12 MINUTE MARK
That’s our advice to anyone thinking of giving up almost 14 minutes of their life to watch Lady Gaga’s new video for ‘Marry The Night’. Don’t waste your time. Just like the song itself nothing happens until the climax when it ALL GOES OFF.
We’re a little disappointed that the epic dance scene was ruined a bit by editing in other clips, but all in all, we like...
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The Love Machine Xmas Party Extravaganza -...
From 9pm Concrete will turned in to a pop grotto of Christmas cheer for the Love Machine Xmas Party, and you can find out all the details here. If you’re not signed up to our mailer (why not?) you’ll have missed our exclusive Xmas Megamix. This is a shame for you, but because we’re not total Grinches, we’ve compiled this list of tunes that you can expect to hear if you come...
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Memories of Girls Aloud...
Do you remember the b-side to Girls Aloud’s ‘The Loving Kind’? A slice of creamy electro paradise sung primarily by Kimberley and Nicola, it was released only on the collectable vinyl which understandably riled fans a little bit because who has the means to play vinyls nowadays? It eventually made its way onto a CD as part of the limited-edition-but-not-really Girls Aloud...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 01/12/11
Mariah Carey - ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’
November 2011
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The Love Machine Screencap Review: Nicola Roberts...
Nicola Roberts is releasing ‘Yo-Yo’ as the third single from her album Cinderella’s Eyes, and just like we did for ‘Beat Of My Drum’ we’ve broken it all down for you through a series of screencaps and added some ~funny captions. Enjoy!
The video opens with a man doing some very nifty yo-yo tricks. The only yo-yo trick we know is “walk the dog”.
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Chart Troublers
It’s a slow week for new releases - we’re not particularly enamoured with anything due to hit the charts on Sunday, and besides, Rihanna will probably be #1 again anyway.
With that said, if you’ve got 99p there are worse songs you could spend it on than The X Factor Finalists 2011 (featuring JLS & One Direction) and their cover of ‘Wishing On A Star’ - a song...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 28/11/11
Lady Gaga - ‘The Edge Of Glory’ from A Very Gaga Thanksgiving
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Dropping to the floor in awe
Jennifer Lopez was the Queen of the American Music Awards last night with this incredible medley of songs taken from her latest album LOVE?
Amazing popstar checklist:
head mic (check)
at least one costume change mid-performance (check)
dance break (check)
car prop (check)
walk on by guest “rapper” (check)
Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.
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The Love Machine Screencap Review: Katy Perry -...
We haven’t done a long video review for ages, because we haven’t been that fussed on any of the videos that have come out recently. However, Katy Perry hasn’t really had a dud video for her entire album campaign and the video for sixth single ‘The One That Got Away’ is no exception.
Without further ado, here is the Love Machine screencap review:
A modest detached...
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'If Truth Be Told' is a good song, and that is not...
MNEK (pronounced Em-En-Ee-Kay, not Em-Neck as we first thought) has been making name for his young self lately, most notably co-writing Top 5 single ‘All Fired Up’ by The Saturdays.
We first heard ‘If Truth Be Told’ in remix form, but we’ve only just found out that it was a single. What a pleasant surprise!
The video is typical of an artist on a budget - bright...
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Our Love (Machine) affair with Nicola Roberts...
There were two big important pieces of Nicola Roberts news this morning.
1. The third single from the best album of the year will be ‘Yo-Yo’. This Princess and the Pea style artwork will represent the song visually.
We don’t know how this relates to the song, but it contributes to the overall modern-day fairytale of this campaign and Nicola’s life so we’re giving...
October 2011
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 31/10/11
allSTARS* - ‘Things That Go Bump In The Night’
Happy Halloween!
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2/3 of Destiny's Child show up to make a video
Obviously Michelle Williams was too busy doing whatever it is Michelle Williams does nowadays to attend the Destiny’s Child reunion party, masquerading as the video for Beyoncé’s single ‘Party’ feat. J Cole.
This is the third Beyoncé video to be released in as many weeks - we assume that lots of them were filmed prior to her pregnancy in order to keep her album...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 27/10/11
Janet Jackson - ‘Rhythm Nation’
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The Fix Factor is our new favourite thing
We’ve already talked about it this week, but it bears repeating: this year’s X Factor is boring. Know what isn’t boring? THE FIX FACTOR.
We’re not entirely sure who is behind this brilliant and hilarious artwork, but we’d like to firmly shake their hand and kiss them on both cheeks. Here are our five favourite Fix Factor comics, presented without comment:
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 26/10/11
Girls Aloud - ‘The Promise’
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The Six O' Clock News
BONG!
Watch: Beyoncé previews new video for ‘Party’ [via YouTube]
BONG!
Nicole Scherzinger announces tour dates [via Live Nation]
BONG!
Backstreet Boys working on a new album [via Digital Spy]
BONG!
Rufus Wainwright and Sean Lennon perform Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’ [via NME]
BONG!
Adele still having trouble with her vocals [via Billboard]
BONG!
will.i.am to...
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BREAKING NEWS: Steps can actually sing
Okay, it’s not exactly breaking news, but let’s all be honest now - no one expected a reunited Steps to be singing live and singing well. Really well.
Here they are on Loose Women doing some chatter and then performing their best song (this is not up for discussion) ‘Deeper Shade Of Blue’.
We skipped the chatter to get to the performance, but apparently they said...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 25/10/11
Katy Perry - ‘Waking Up In Vegas’
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The Six O' Clock News
BONG!
Labrinth doesn’t want to work with Cheryl Cole [via MTV]
BONG!
Justin Bieber, Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera to perform at the AMAs [via Digital Spy]
BONG!
Jennifer Lopez cries on stage [via 3am]
BONG!
Tinie Tempah asks Chris Martin to collaborate on his second album [via NME]
BONG!
Q Awards winners list [via Gigwise]
BONG!
Go behind-the-scenes of Cher Lloyd’s latest...
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Oh My! have a proper single and it's excellent
Excuse the straight-to-the-point, pun free title but here at Love Machine, we have a lot of love for Oh My! They played a DJ set at our club night a few months back which was possibly the best guest DJ spot we’ve ever had. They were so good in fact, that they went and set up their own club night in direct competition with ours and… okay, we’re digressing now. They also have a quite decent...
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Kelly Clarkson, Professor Green and Emeli Sandé -...
Regardless of the fact that our three favourite judges are no longer on the show, the “talent” taking part in this year’s X Factor are weak and uninteresting. The overs category is our favourite - camp Johnny and crazy Kitty consistently bring the entertainment - which just goes to show how deep the show has sunk. Let’s just give Misha B the contract and cut out the deathly...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 24/10/11
Sabrina Washington - ‘OMG (Oh My Gosh)’
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My Heart Issues Takes Over
The teaser for the new video from The Saturdays looks suspiciously like one they’ve done before, only there’s no colourful umbrellas and no bonfire so what’s the point really?
All pop videos should have umbrellas and bonfires.
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 10/10/11
Christina Aguilera - ‘Genie In A Bottle’
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A good band singing a Lady Gaga song
Hello, have you heard of Lawson? Chances are if you’re a fan of The Wanted or Avril Lavigne you may have caught them live supporting them on tour. Alternatively, if you’re a fan of trawling The YouTube for acoustic cover of hit records you may have stumbled across their better than okay version of The Saturdays - Missing You, better than good version of Bruno Mars - Grenade and better...
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An interview with the INSATIABLE Nuhdeen Coyle
We love Nuhdeen Coyle here at Love Machine and so we jumped at the opportunity to grill the lady herself. We talked about Girls Aloud, NYC and Tesco before leaving with the over-whelming urge to buy her album.
Get comfy, guys. You may need subtitles…
Nuhdeen, it’s Love Machine’s second birthday next month - what did Girls Aloud do to celebrate their second birthday? Ay remember the day...
September 2011
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Love Machine Get Down With Rizzle Kicks
The boys from Rizzle Kicks recently answered some questions for us and it’s fair to say they’re our best interviewees yet. We found out what they learned at Brit School, who would win in a thumb war and what they think about Irish girls. Amazing.
Hello Rizzle Kicks! How are you? Yeah, fucking amazing. Yourself? We’ve just finished our DJ set in the Republic store to a buzzing crowd,...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 12/09/11
All Saints - ‘Bootie Call’
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 07/09/11
The Black Eyed Peas - ‘Where Is The Love?’
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How many "baby's" does it take to write a Britney...
For some mesmerising reason we cannot stop playing this compilation clip of every single time, in chronological order, that Britney Spears has said “baby” or “crazy” in her songs.
Fascinating, isn’t it? Hopefully this will be a bonus track on Britney’s upcoming B In The Mix 2 remix album.
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 06/09/11
Bananarama - ‘Venus’
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The Six O' Clock News
BONG!
Katy Perry wishes Freddie Mercury a Happy Birthday. [via YouTube]
BONG!
Adele might record the next James Bond theme. [via Marie Claire]
BONG!
Another Michael Jackson tribute show has been announced. [via NME]
BONG!
Queen of Hearts has recorded an excellent Foals cover [via The Guardian]
BONG!
Leona Lewis reveals album details. [via PopDash]
BONG!
Madonna is due to release her...
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Wake us up when it's over...
We weren’t going to talk about the Matt Cardle song but it’s been a slow news day, so what the hell.
This dulltastic Gary Barlow-penned track is called ‘Run For Your Life’ and zzzzzzzzzzzzzz……………………………..
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Chart Troublers
We’ve gone of the boil slightly when it comes to updating the blog, but we’re back with a vengeance for a chart battle royale this week. Whose side should you be on? Never fear - we are here to help you decide.
The BIG names involved in this week’s releases (i.e. the ones reasonably expected to make a good go at hitting the top spot) are The Saturdays with ‘All Fired...
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Love Machine Pick Of The Day: 05/09/11
Liberty X - ‘Just A Little’
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Thank God It's Friday - It's Love Machine and...
Good afternoon pop lovers.
We have been a little quiet on the blog of late, but our club has been going strong with brilliant nights in July and August and we are back back back tonight with September’s Love Machine club night.
The last two nights have seen us branch into the often neglected world of megamixes, initially inspired by Beyonce’s Destiny’s Child mashup at...
August 2011
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Britney is part of a rhythm nation.
God we HATE it when YouTube won’t let us embed videos! You’ll have to click-thru to see this VMA promo Britney Spears revealed last night.
DJney spins some tracks in a club - including Janet’s CLASSIC ‘Rhythm Nation’ - and Britney-a-likes bust some moves to those tracks.
This is important:
Britney will pick up a Lifetime Achievement Award at the MTV VMAs this...