Iggy Azalea - "Bounce"

This song.  HOLY SHIT this song.  It's impossible for me to have a listen and sit still.  Maybe it's just me. Regardless, I had to share it with you.






Iggy Azalea just released the music video for her track "Bounce", which comes off her debut album, The New Cla$$ic.  The Bollywood-themed vid is visually inciting and super cultural, but it's definitely something we've been seeing a lot of.  Ms. Selena is doing the same thing in her sexy new video for "Come & Get It".

Hip-hop goddess and blonde beauty, Amethyst Amelia Kelly, or better known as Iggy Azalea, is anything but 'indie'.  The Australian bombshell has been tearing up the scene since 2007.  And the best part?  She's only 22.  Climbing the success ladder at a rapid pace, Ms. Azalea recently signed on with Island Def Jam, who also reps Kanye and Rihanna.  That should give you a pretty good idea of where she's headed.

She's got a shit load of other videos too.  Check 'em all out HERE.  My favorite one is a take on Toddlers and Tiaras featuring T.I..  One of her first videos for her track off of her first mix tape project, "Pu$$y" is pretty good too.

What made me fall in love with Ms. Azalea in the first place was her insane style.  There's even Tumblr's dedicated to this queen bee.  My personal favorite? Fuckyesiggyazalea.tumblr.com.  Mostly because you can stream The New Cla$$ic for free (as it unfortunately can't be found on Spotify).  For my collection of favorite fashion photos, check out the album on my Facebook page: 'cause she's BOSSY.

The Stepkids - "Legend In My Own Mind"

For more Frizzy-goodness, check out my post below for TurnStyle Music-Group's upcoming show with The Stepkids.  Then come to the show on May 22 to see what all the fuss is about...

May 22nd.  Brooklyn Bowl.  BE THERE.  Because these guys are playing.  And they're not your average band.

This snazzy trio can't be defined by any one genre of music.  They're folk, neo and classic soul and 20th century classical with punk and jazz all rolled into one funky band. And I'm sure you could throw in some other varieties as well.  This is what they pride themselves on.  They prefer not to have a specific, singular sound.  How do The Stepkids define "The Stepkids"? "Psychedelia for the 21st century."

The three dashing members, Jeff Gitelman (guitar), Tim Walsh (drums), and Dan Edinberg (bass and keyboards) have had much experience in the music industry, specifically with R&B and hip hop, before the creation of Stepkids.  They toured with the likes of Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, and Lauryn Hill as a backing group.

Just as they don't have a singular sound, they don't have a singular "lead" singer.  They are constantly emphasizing the importance of each member contributing equally.  They all write the lyrics together and they all sing together, as a whole.

To get the full experience, you really need to see them in person.  Watching this video of their live performance for "Suburban Dream" is getting me stoked for their Brooklyn performance.  They also have a number of hilarious, mind-tripping videos that are worth checking out, but they just don't do the trio justice.  Come see them for yourself.  LIVE. You won't be disappointed.  Plus, one of my all time favorites is opening for them, so get there early!

A$AP Rocky - "Wild For The Night"

A$AP Rocky's newest music video just dropped, and it seems to be right on trend: A high budget video filmed in a developing country.  Though it's nothing new, it's still overwhelmingly entertaining.  Watching these types of music videos makes me feel like I'm watching VICE The Musical.  Am I right?  Watch below and soak up all the culture you can.

Thirty Seconds To Mars - "Up In The Air"

The band that found success after the '90's by mixing post-grunge, screamo, and hard rock is finally back.  And wants everyone to know.  They recently dropped this guy, which is eight and a half minutes long and probably the most intricately planned out music video I've seen to date.  In fact, they're not even calling it a music video.  It's classified as a 'short film,' and rightly so.  It features Damien Hirst, Dita Von Teese, McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber (two U.S. Olympic gymnasts).  Jared Leto, frontman of the band and director of the film, calls it "an epic, bizzarre and hallucinogenic journey through an incredibly surreal landscape."  The amount of money that went behind this?  I couldn't find a number, but it's got to be millions.  Clearly Thirty Seconds To Mars (as well as Virgin Records) want some major recognition for for their new album, Love, Lust, Faith + Dreams, out May 21st.