If you don’t know about this yet, you’re probably the last person – so I’m glad to be of service!

This, from JustJared :

Check out this new song from Cee Lo Green!

Cee Lo Green takes off into the stratosphere!

The insanely catchy “F— You,” which has logged over 4 million views on YouTube, is the first single off Cee’s new record, The Lady Killer (on shelves December 10). You can listen to the original and a censored version, “Forget You,” below!

FYI: Cee Lo is no stranger to the music business – he is one half of Gnarls Barkley and is also a member of Goodie Mob!

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FOUR MILLION VIEWS??? Come on, that’s pretty insane! What’s more, he manages to tread the fine line between delivering a song which is both catchy and hysterical at the same time!

Check out the video after the jump.

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Apple’s Big Announcement

Apple Unveils New iPods And TV – Want an iPhone without the actual phone? That’s pretty much what the new iPod touch is: Apple unveiled the device on Wednesday. It comes with the iPhone’s beautiful, crisp Retina display, an A4 chip, a gyroscope, an HD video recorder on the back, and a front-facing camera that will allow for FaceTime video chats. Apple also unveiled its new Apple TV. It will stream rented movies directly from iTunes so that you don’t need local storage. [dailybeast]

Discovery Channel Hostage Situation – A gunman who had what police described as “concerns” with the Discovery Channel networks took at least one person hostage Wednesday in the company’s headquarters near Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks would not say if the man works for Discovery Communications now or worked there in the past. Hmm, maybe review your channel’s content? [cbc]

Burger King For Sale? – Burger King Holdings Inc. has been in talks with potential buyers in recent weeks about a possible sale of the second-largest hamburger chain, people familiar with the matter said. The status of the talks is unclear but one interested firm was New York-based investment fund 3G Capital. I say we buy it and open up a branch at the Cape Quarter? [wallstreetjournal]

Michael Douglas Chats About Chemo – Michael Douglas knows he has a tough road ahead – but he’s ready to face it.”It’s a fight,” says the 65-year-old Oscar winner, who is undergoing a grueling course of radiation and chemotherapy to treat a tumor at the base of his tongue, and adds of his treatment: “It really knocks you out.” We back you, big guy [people]

Obama Declares Iraq War Over – “But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that our future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in this young century.” And so it goes on. Intersting, Barack – we’ll stay tuned.. [whitehouse]

Hipster Hitler Will Blow Your Mind – Have you ever imagined what Hitler would be like if he was a bit emo? Or a hipster? Sounds impossible, I know. But luckily a couple of incredibly hilarious individuals have put together a “Hipster Hitler” cartoon strip which will have you on the floor! Like the one where Hitler cruises into the “strat session” wearing on ironic T-shirt. Come on, man – it’s too funny. [hipsterhitler]

15 Celebrities Caught Staring – We all try to steal a peep, don’t we? I know I did yesterday morning when we had the twins in bikinis in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio! But it’s not just boys that do it – girls do it too! And if you don’t believe me I will direct you to 15 examples of famous people doing exactly that – from P Diddy and Bruce Willis to Nats Portman and Dustin Hoffman – they’re all doing it! [unreality]

Is This The Future Of The Music Video? – Have you seen this music video for Canadian band the Arcade Fire’s single “We Used to Wait”? Well, actually, it’s not quite a music video—it’s a website. But it does some pretty amazing stuff. So, the Arcade Fire. You probably have an opinion about them, and their new album. But even if you hate them, and their music, you should head over to this website, which describes itself as “an interactive film.” And, well, it is! But it’s a lot more than that. [gawker]

Real-Life Internet Suicide – When a Reddit user recently challenged the online community to give him a reason not to kill himself, their responses either failed to stop him—or pushed him over the edge. On Friday, August 20, at approximately 5 p.m., a 24-year-old Reddit user named Diefex signed in to the popular social news community in search of a reason not to kill himself. “Give me one reason why I shouldn’t end it right now,” he wrote. “Go.” [dailybeast]

Intimate Acoustic Evening With Ard Matthews, Plush, Theo Crous, Jack Mantis & Friends – Time is running out, people.. if you haven’t got your tickets yet for what is going to be one of the most awe-inspiring musical evenings in South Africa this year. In support of the MyLife Foundation, Ard Matthews is about to pull off a coup of note – giving you an evening you will never forget. Do yourself a favour… trust me.. [webtickets]

Someone Gives Away Seven Lambos.. If you’re in the market for mobile particle-accelerator and have a love of fast cars (because the two go hand in hand?) eBay has a great deal with a bonus of seven Lamborghinis. Free.An eBay user has posted the sale of their Aracor Eagle mobile cargo inspection device for R129.5m. The advertisement says the buyers will receive seven Lamborghini models. [wheels24]

Natalie Portman ‘Black Swan’ Premiere at Venice Film Festival – Umm, yes please! Natalie Portman is red hot at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Venice Film Festival at the Sala Grande Palazzo Del Cinema on Wednesday (September 1) in Venice, Italy.The event, which was also attended by her boyfriend Benjamin Millepied, was also the premiere of her new movie, Black Swan. [justjared]

“Sinner” Gets 39 Lashes For Performing To Men And Women – A singer who performed in front of a “mixed audience” of men and women was lashed 39 times to make him “repent,” after a ruling by a “rabbinic court” on Wednesday. Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak, founder of the Shofar organization aimed at bringing Jews “back to religion,” has made it his recent mission to fight against musical performances for both men and women. Ja, look, that’s very bad. Just Jinjer also plays to mixed audiences. We should lash the entire band.. [jpost]

Free iPad! Too Good To Be True? Maybe, but the guys over at OneDayOnly have done crazier stuff. Apparently it’s dead-simple to enter into their draw: Like them on Facebook, declare that to the world and that’s it. Couldn’t be easier. If you truly want to live the lifestyle, it’s stuff like this that you can’t let slip. (A chance to win) free stuff baby! Oh, and they’re selling a Nikon camera for next to nothing today. [onedayonly]

It’s Hard To Improve On A Performance Like Yesterday’s – We did have two bikini clad models in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio, after all. So we’ve gone one better, and brought in the alluring Rob Van Vuuren, AKA Twakkie of The Most Amazing Show. Muso Justin Bergh will be shooting the breeze in studio, and our cinema connoisseur, Spling will be giving you the info you need to tee up that first date. Hosh ja! [1-click tune-in www.2ov.fm]

[thanks faheem, devon, alex, nat]

We’ll be giving you the exclusive music video very soon, but, in the meantime you can get a sneak preview of Goldfish’s AWESOME new track, Get Busy Living!

Check it out below! (press play).

I like it.

I like it a LOT!

If you want to listen to the full version, we’re playing it, like, the whole time on 2oceansvibe Radio! Tune in at 2ov.fm and get busy living!

Standby for the music video..

Bees Roux Out On R100,000 Bail
[source:sport24]

Blue Bulls Player Gets R100,000 Bail Following Murder Arrest – Blue Bulls rugby player Jacobus Stephanus “Bees” Roux (28) was granted bail of R100 000 at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday after he allegedly beat a metro policeman to death. He spent the weekend in jail after he was arrested on Friday in connection with the alleged killing of Tshwane metro police officer Ntshimane Mohale (38). [mail&guardian]

Carla Bruni Is A Prostitute – Iranian state media called France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, a prostitute Monday in an usual display of anger over her support for an Iranian woman who faced death by stoning. The wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has condemned the stoning sentence against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who was convicted of adultery in 2006. In return, they are punishing her for her string of celebrity lovers through the years, including the likes of Mick Jagger.. [cbc]

Silver Sands Online Casino Cuts SA Players - Silver Sands Online Casino says it will not allow any South African citizens to gamble using their online casinos and has shut down online operations in this country. Silver Sands Online Casino announced on Monday that they will exclude all South African players from their online games.This, they say, will continue until there is more clarity regarding the legality of gaming in cyberspace for South African citizens. [businessday]

Kate Moss And Topshop Split - Kate Moss has designed her last regular range for Sir Philip Green’s fashion retailer, bringing an end to a lucrative four-year relationship. The company confirmed that the supermodel’s autumn/winter collection, her 14th, will also be her last. However, she may design a number of one-off “capsule” ranges in the future, a spokesman for Arcadia, the owner of the high-street store, said. [telegraph]

Internet Radio Exploding In Europe – Streaming technology to distribute Internet Radio existed more than 10 years ago, but for a long time it was only possible to listen via a PC. Nowadays tabletop Radios are not only able to receive several thousand radio stations from all over the world via the Internet; the feature can now also be found in Audio Home Systems, Hi-Fi Receivers, Tuners and even Radio Recorders and Clock Radios. Internet Radio is currently one of the fastest growing segments within Audio. [radiostreamingnews]

Ricky Gervais Weight Loss The Talk Of The Emmys - David Brent wouldn’t recognise him. A few years in Hollywood have made all the difference to The Office creator Ricky Gervais. Slimmed down and wearing a spiffy velvet jacket, the British comic looked very much at home with the Tinseltown set on the red carpet at the Emmys with partner Jane Fallon. Ricky stunned onlookers at the ceremony with his weight loss. [hellomagazine]

Britons Arrested In Ibiza Drug Raid - Around 20 people – most of them British – have been arrested in Ibiza following a large-scale drugs raid by Spanish and UK police agencies. The joint operation was carried out by Spanish National Guard and the UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca). This would mean that they didn’t get to hear Goldfish’s new single, Get Busy Living, which is a shame. [bbc]

Anne Hathaway Debuts New Short Haircut – In preparation for her new film “One Day,” Anne Hathaway has lopped off her lengthy locks for a shorter, cropped ‘do.The 27-year-old star was spotted on the movie set in Paris with a boyish haircut, swept off to the side. From long waves to sleek strands to a sexy bob, we’ve seen this “Valentine’s Day” actress in just about every haircut over the last few years — although never one quite this short. [stylelist]

Pakistan Investigators To Help Scotland Yard Probe Match-Fixing - Pakistan investigators will be in London to examine allegations of the country’s cricketers being involved in match-fixing in the fourth Test against England Sunday. The three members of Pakistan’s highest law enforcement agency, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), will join Scotland Yard officers in the investigation. FIA will study claims that two players deliberately bowled no-balls during the final test against England at Lord’s, Naughty. [sify]

Lady Gaga Inspired By Drugs – Lady Gaga says her experiences with drugs helped inspire her music. Lady Gaga says taking drugs inspired her music. The ‘Poker Face’ singer began using illegal substances after she dropped out of a music course at New York University in 2005, and she insists getting high helped her creativity. The 24-year-old pop star said: “[Using drugs] I really figured out the art I wanted to make and was inspired. Some people find inspiration in dark places. I guess I’m one of them. [contactmusic]

Does Sleeping Around Make People Happier? – Sex makes us happy (do I need to cite my source for that?), but how about 1970’s style love-the-one-you’re-with sex? You know the kind of sex that is preceded by fishing around in a bowl at a party for a set of car keys? Research suggests that promiscuity is not associated with increased happiness and, in fact, that the number of sexual partners needed to maximize happiness is exactly one.* [bigthink]

Cycle Helmets More Dangerous On Then Off – Dr Walker conducted a study looking into how cyclists wearing a helmet affect the behaviour of drivers. He found that for those wearing a helmet, motorists drove much closer when overtaking. “In absolute terms they got 8-9cm closer than they did when I wasn’t wearing one,” he explains, “And the proportion of vehicles getting within a really close distance went up considerably.” Hmm..interesting.. [bbc]

Tupac Movie To Focus On Rapper’s Final Day – The long-gestating Tupac Shakur movie may finally begin production this November, now that director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) has brought on Oscar-nominated screenwriters Stephen J. Rivele and Chris Wilkinson to pen a new script. Wilkinson tells Vulture that the film, originally written in a documentary style, will not be a biopic. Instead, it will focus on Tupac’s last day, and flash back on the four years that preceded his still-unsolved shooting death in Las Vegas. [rollingstone]

Cape Quarter’s Premium Spar Dabbling In Super Heroes – Not on everyone’s calendar (tut tut) but its Hero Day during this month. Not on everyone’s agenda but it is at Cape Quarter Food Spar and Tops where they have their own hero flying down the isles, dishing out free stuff and saving lives (ok i dont know about the last one). This beautiful specimen of a man can be seen daily doing his thing and there is lots of cool things happening like giving away a VW Polo Vivo and cool specials to help you lil wallet breath! Check him in action [hilarious]

A Free iPad! Does That Sound Like Something You Might Be Interested In? – It’s quite simple. Check out OneDayOnly’s facebook page, follow the simple instructions and you could win one. In other news, their recent spate of stupid-cheap stuff continues with a Polo business briefcase today and an alledged 3 for the price of 1 Crumpler messenger bag situation tomorrow. Silly. Naughty. [onedayonly]

Tuesdays. They’re Awkward And Unfulfilling – You’re pretty sure there must be something better out there than filing municipal reports, composing company corporate social mission statements or auditing a wood-chip export company. Well, kids, there is. 2oceansvibe Radio is going to take you by the hand, and lead you out of a boring, unproductive work environment. Think fun, think unregulated, think real – you know, everything the average radio station hasn’t taken a swipe at in 20 years. Remember to request your favourite tracks via Twitter, and keep your ears peeled for giveaways. That’s just how we roll. Go ahead, tune in to the holiday. [2ov]

We were chatting about Heather Graham and her “Roller Girl” character from the movie Boogie Nights (starring Mark Wahlberg) the other day on 2oceansvibe Radio and, more to the point, the fact that her parents no longer speak to her. They’re very religious, you see, and apparently that is somehow linked to their disapproval of her work, including scenes like this (NSFW).

Here at 2oceansvibe, we praise that kind of behaviour. We also love the concept of “Roller Girl!”

Heather Graham as Roller Girl. In solid gold, apparently.

2oceansviber and NoMU hot chocolate peddler, Paul Raphaely, sent in the following:

It occurred to me when I was listening to you okes carrying on about Heather Graham as Rollergirl that there was some ancient video I remembered which involved a remarkable piece of jail-bait, prancing around and looking on the quite good side of splendid.

Anyway, did some cranial digging and remembered the name of the ‘band’ (such as it was for such a tragically short period of time): ‘Boomkat.’

Here it is. Enjoy.

Look, not exactly high art but a catchy enough tune and worthy of posing the question of: what the fuck actually happened to this chick anyway?

Nice. Her voice is something I struggle to comprehend. Shades of Britney, now and then, but all-in-all complete rubbish. Even Britney has her moments.

God, imagine going out with that voice?

I would gladly sit in ICU with an “accidental” stomach gash, instead of sitting around that rasp.

I will give anyone R10,000 if they catch me anywhere else at 20h00 on Thursday 9 September. Why won’t you catch me anywhere else? Because I went to the same event last year and I would give my left ball to attend it again. Luckily I won’t need to do it, because they accept cash as payment, instead of left balls.

And what’s more, it’s all for a good cause, with ALL proceeds going to the MYLIFE Foundation! What a joke – they’re making it too easy for us again. It’s like we’re playing this thing on easy mode!

So you can party your head off, listen to crazy-awesome live music, and you’re topping up your karma levels at the same time?

Oh good God, I’ve just realised something, I Scream & The Chocolate Stix (a 2oceansvibe favourite and the guys behind the smash hit My Cape Town!) are playing as well!!

Take that, and the fact that it’s organised by The Little Black Book, and you’re looking at a KILLER bash!

Hahahaha – give me a break! Where do I sign up?

Ard Matthews, Theo Crous, Jack Mantis and friends.

Enjoy an intimate acoustic evening with performances by some of Cape Town`s top artists in support of the MylifE Foundation. Ard Matthews, Theo Crous, Jack Mantis, iScream and the Chocolate Stix, Louise Day, Plush and more will share the stage in what promises to be night of music and fun in getting together and giving back in honour of our street-children. All the proceeds for the event will go to the MyLifE Foundation.

Enjoy an early set at 20h00 and get to meet the artists afterwards.

More about MyLifE:
MylifE is a registered foundation working with at-risk youth and children in Cape Town, South Africa ‐ those living on the street without hope or support. MylifE’S team has worked within this sector for more than 12 years, gathering vital information on the social dynamics that drive these issues. MylifE was established in 2002, and since its inception has successfully healed over 105 youth, moving them from the city’s pavements into full‐time jobs, independence and a ‘normal’ life. It has given hope where there was none. Website: www.mylife.org.za

Ard Matthews, global ambassador for MyLifE says: “The MyLifE foundation is an organization that is very dear to my heart. Everyone needs a break. Even fully funded NGO’s need constant help and commitment. MyLifE is no different but at the moment it has a lot more heart than it does funds so I am committed to do what I can to change this. Its the only thing that makes me feel good about the living the blessed life I live. We are all a lot more fortunate than these beautiful kids so please join me in helping to make a difference.”

Date: Thursday 9 September 2010.
Time: 20h00.
Venue: Upper Eastside Hotel, Brickfield Road, Woodstock, Cape Town.
Tickets: R150

Bookings: Online (very easy) www.webtickets.co.za
Contact: Craig Reid – info@justjinjer.com

Having a good time while supporting a good cause at the same time is a double bill of worth it!

As you can tell by phrases like “meet the artists afterwards, this is a very unique intimate party vibe. there is no exclusivity here – we’re all one team, helping out with a common cause. Be a part of it – I assure you it will be special

See you there!

Just when you thought the joke was about to get tired, someone brings out another Jay Z / Alicia Keys New York State Of Mind rip-off, and absolutely kills it!

This one is to do with online entrepreneurs, “startups” and social media in general. It is so goddamn brilliant and funny I might urge you to sit down.

It’s called THE NEW DORK – Entrepreneur State Of Mind!

I know.

Small genius.

“This VC monday is brand new, the geek is now damn cool”

Although, to be honest, he had me at the 10 second mark with that RIDICULOUS first sound he utters. I didn’t know whether I wanted to give the guy a high-five or punch him in the gut.

Absolute lunacy.

I love it.

[thanks paolo]

The greatest Canadian scourge since Brandon Huntley Celine Dion, Justin Bieber stirs grown men to panic.

The vapid, androgynous, lesbo-chic music has taken the pubescent world by storm, and the boy girl with the pudding bowl kop chop seems to wield genuine power.

As demonstrated by his latest foray into social networking, where he tweeted the mobile number of a teen who had invaded his privacy by legally accessing his (Bieber’s) mobile number. Goodness, that’s complicated.

But word in the interwebs street is that Bieber’s “U Smile” passes for a moderately enjoyable track with real musical integrity.

CLICK HERE for Bieber Spice

If you don’t know about Chat Roulette by now, you are not only very emboerrissing, but you are also missing out on one of my greatest inventions. We have already featured it a number of times on these hallowed pages – including David Thorne’s own experiences with said “portal.” I’d check that one out if I were you. But I’m not (you) – thank God.

So I want to tell you about another little genius who has, as we say in France, “crawled out of Le woodwork.” This time it’s a piano genius of sorts who cruises around Chat Roulette and plays songs to whoever appears on the screen. It’s pretty dan impressive and I want you to knwo about it.

That chick who couldn’t type properly looked alrighties, hey?

Go get your own fix at www.chatroulette.com.

[thanks mike]

What do you get when you combine rape, ghetto smack talk, potentially gay men, and Auto Tunes?

No, the answer is NOT “Kuilsriver”. That’s not amusing. Shame on you.

The correct answer would be: “Greatest DIY Ghetto Anthem of All Time”, or alternatively, “Eat Your Heart Out, Die Antwoord”.

Here’s a little illuminating background info for your clarity of thought.

CLICK HERE for a ghetto smack

We’re pretty blown away by the response to the “Seth Song” we’ve been playing fairly regularly, over at 2oceansvibe Radio. It’s not only a damn funny tune, but I tell you what – it’s got the heads bopping too! Apparently The Assembly lost their minds to it last Saturday!

The guys behind the tune are none other than I Scream And The Chocolate Stix – the same guys who gave you the sensational online viral tune My Cape Town.

People LOVE that tune – including the likes of Helen Zille, I might add!

So anyway, we’ve had a number of requests for the lyrics of the Seth Song. And here theyt are – along with an online recording of the tune.

Press the orange play button below.

Enjoy!

Everyone is loving the new “Love the way you lie” track by Eminem, featuring Rihanna. God knows we can’t get enough of it at 2oceansvibe Radio. Well anyways they’ve just released the HD version of the music video and I was just wondering, were you aware that it features Megan Fox? No, neither did I. I tell you, Eminem definitely knows what he’s doing – get Rihanna to sing the chorus and Megan in the video. Ow Shaiya billboard number 1!

I had a peep and sweet sweet Mother Mary it is a cracker! Between Rihanna and Megan it is so hot I want to cry and Eminem… well.. he just murders it!

Megs – freaking out in the video

It also stars Dominic Monaghan and his little ears, the guy who place Charlie Pace in the Lost TV series. He boxes way above his weight as he spends most of the video either dry-humping and pulling into Megan, or chasing her with his shirt off and his fists flying. Pretty hectique, you might say.

Check it out, after the jump.

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A lot of people get quite angry with Keane, especially in England where they hate the fact that they went to private schools and the fact that lead singer Tom Chaplin’s cheeks are too rosy and he seems like a bit of a choir boy – despite upping his rock n’ roll credentials with a stint in rehab for drugs and booze a couple of years ago.

Maybe the biggest gripe with Keane, however, is the irresistible nature of their soaring melodies – there’s nothing worse than catching yourself belting out a chorus line from a band you’ve decided to hate. Everybody knows the hits from their debut, Hopes and Fears – Somewhere Only We Know and Everybody’s Changing. No matter how you slice it, those are some fine tracks.

Music snobs are the worst! They just don’t get it. Good music can come from anywhere – from a rare piece of vinyl in a basement NY record store/hipster hangout, to the “most played list” on MTV. I remember having a really drawn out argument with some American girl in London, around the time that the Strokes had gone huge with Is This It. She had a problem with the Strokes being too hip or too hyped or something, and insisted that their music sucked. Maybe they were a bunch of spoiled Manhattan rich kids pretending to be the Stooges, but that didn’t stop the songs from being perfectly formed little nuggets of rock n’ roll mastery. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot of crap music out there, but people who consider themselves to be “into music” get snooty when they deem it to be too mainstream, too light or not gritty enough to satisfy their tragically hip souls. Hit Me Baby One More Time? Absolute corker. Fact.

[Here here! - Seth]

Keane have sold 10 million albums so far. Their previous release, Perfect Symmetry, didn’t get the recognition it deserved. It had a more hard edges sound and coupled with Chaplin’s darker, post-rehab subject matter, the album was a far weightier proposition than its predecessors. Give it a listen if you have a chance.

This new one is like one of those quick “in-between” mini albums that bands like to make. Like when U2 did Zooropa and Radiohead did Kid A. Both those albums came quickly after their previous full-length extravaganzas and both were quite experimental and different. That’s what Keane are doing with Night Train, except this isn’t an offbeat art project, if anything; many of the tracks are surprisingly poptastic. They’ve even got a rapper on two tracks. All sounds potentially a bit Flight of the Concords, except not intentionally funny, but Keane wear it lightly – it’s a bit of experimentation and who cares? It’s just a quick mini album, written and recorded at various locations around the world whilst on tour.

There’s nothing in the least bit fluffy about the start of Night Train. It’s a bit like an electro-pop version of the start of Hell’s Bells by ACDC. Then it kicks in nicely to a sick tune called Back In Time. It’s got a tinge of 80’s Duran Duran about it and it works well for this band’s sense of melody and Tom Chaplin’s incredible pipes.

Stop For A Minute features that rapper I mentioned earlier. At the time of recording, K’Naan was a little-known Somalian born Canadian rapper, but since then has become quite famous for Wavin’ Your Flag – the Coca Cola World Cup anthem. Stop For A Minute (which I believe was released as a single a couple of months ago) has one of those typically huge choruses that Keane are so good at. This is very much a pop song – maybe if it had been released after the WC, it would have been one of those monster smash hits that the whole world just goes crazy for. It sounds like one of those tunes to me. It’s a great uplifting pop song.

Elsewhere on Night Train we hear Keane indulging in a little melancholy (My Shadow) and further experiments in electro-pop. This isn’t necessarily the most consistent album stylistically, it’s more like the sound of a band deciding where to go next, which is exactly what makes it a great listen. It’s like they’ve just decided to take the pressure off and loosen up. All the songs have one thing in common: they go somewhere. They all have a start, middle and an end, which keeps you listening. Even if you’re a hardcore Rammstein fan, there’s always room in your life for some well-crafted melodic pop songs. They’re harder to master than people imagine.

The more awesome of you will recall the mention we gave to the song “Island State Of Mind” which was a spoof of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ hit “New York State Of Mind.” Instead of being all about New York, the content had to do with Tasmania – a rather humorous take of Tasmania too, I might add. Check it out here if you are yet to see it.

Well anyways, it looks like a clever Welshman has gone and done the same thing – except this time it’s about the city of Newport, in Wales.

The general mockery is done so cleverly (”Our shopping mall is quite new, big leaks will inspire you”) and after a staggered start, the song will definitely get you chuckling. Especially those of you who have done some time in Wales.

Check it out:

Hey?

Kinda makes sense that it’s been watched over 2 million times..

[thanks paul]

I haven’t quite gotten over the fact that the word is pronounced “Karee Yokee,” and yet there is no “e” in the middle. But that aside, karaoke fansd and general trickster will enjoy this little video, sent in by one of our fortitudinous LSM 12-14 readers.

The video features US songstress, Jewel (would you?), in a karaoke bar. But she’s not just there, she’s there in disguise! That’s right – they gave her a big nose and made her look like a geek fatty boom boom beforehand, then sent her in with her “work mates” (actors). When her turn came, her mates begged for her to go up and sing a song by Jewel.

Reluctantly, she went up….

What happened next? What was the reaction? Well, you’ll just have to press play and check it now now, won’t you?

Very clever – good effort.

7/10 (which is brilliant around these parts. No one has ever got 10/10, let alone 9/10).

Right! Moving swiftly on..

[thanks mike]

Full time human being impersonator, Gwyneth Paltrow, has given us all a perfectly-weighted surprise (shocks are never perfect) by perfectly capably singing an authentic-sounding but none-too abrasive country music song.

It’s titled Country Strong.

She reportedly recorded the song as part of the sound track to one or other upper-middle tier blockbuster film about a heroin who overcomes the burden of having a needy British musician husband and Yankee-Brit hybrid spawn to nurture in between maintaining your perfectly even skin tone and deluding millions of people into believing that you have a pulse.

Sorry, may have drifted into a description of “Gwyneth” in her down time.

Anyhow. She does a FANTASTIC impression of human emotion. It’s incredible. Everything about Gwyneth is incredible. Incredible.

Catch it after the jump.

CLICK HERE for country

I don’t know how this one slipped through the radar.

Just when I thought people weren’t churning out 100% pure uncut humour anymore, this Ben Folds vide from 2006 surfaces. It’s got him covering the song “Bitches Aint Shit” – the hard-core rap song originally by Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg. But he didn’t just cover it – he turned it into an actual song – with singing not rapping. But it’s not just a song, it done like a James Blunt type love song – but with the same rude lyrics.

Unadulterated genius right here.

You can listen to the original song here if you don’t know it (I went to SACS Junior school so obviously I know all about this stuff. I’ve experinced “the street,” my bru. Don’t even try talk to me about drive-bys… that shit happened the whole time on Dean Street).

I’ve copied the lyrics down below, so best would be to follow the link and load that up at the same time as watching this.

“Bitches Ain’t Shit”

You hear the news? Multi-talented musician and purveyor of all things chilled, Wyclef Jean, is perhaps, potentially, maybe, could-be, considering running as a presidential candidate in the forthcoming Haitian elections.

Apparently he’s been tempted to run because of a grassroots youth following lobbying strongly for his political voice in that country. It’s called Face to Face.

Well, that’s great, Jean, but we’re talking about HAITI, here. Again, with capitals, HAITI.

Here are five incredibly sound reasons why this would be a very, very bad idea.

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Simon Cowell is a news maker. He’s made his mark by being the asshole judge on shows like Idols, America’s Got Talent, and Britain’s Got Talent. More importantly, he’s earned the reputation of an asshole who very seldom makes a bad call. So some might regard the man to be evil, others may hold the view that he’s subtly awesome, and others still might not think those two character traits are mutually exclusive.

Nevertheless, 52-year Britain’s Got Talent contestant, Emma Amelia Pearl Czikai, thinks he’s all asshole. More accurately, an asshole who subjected her to “exploitation, humiliation, degradation, and barbarism”.

Barbarism? Barbarism?

Well, let’s have a look see for ourselves, shall we?

CLICK HERE for barbarism

Just yesterday I received an email from a reader saying they watched Just Jinjer in Johannesburg who had this to say: “holy shitballs they rocked amazing stage presence I went with some music mates and they must have creamed their pants several times…especially when they did that water and ice drum solo…INSANE..”

Now you don’t have to be a scientist or a doctor to know what it takes to cream one’s pants “several times.” That shit doesn’t even happen in Mavericks - and this band doesn’t even have chicks in it. So then you gotta know – this shit is pretty damn good..

The point is, everyone who has watched Just Jinjer live has freaked all over the place. Did you know that Just Jinjer is the biggest selling rock band in South African history? It’s true. And do you know that Just Jinjer has toured with U2, Counting Crows and Def Leppard? Also true.

The point is you now have the opportunity to watch this immensely talented band in a more intimate setting – giving you an even better chance of creaming in your very own pants. How cool would that be? They’ll be playing a stack of their old smash hits, as well as some new killer tracks off their new album Milk & Honies (interesting fact: I basically wrote half that song).

Just Jinjer is happy to announce their first national tour since being back in SA after living and touring abroad in USA and London for the past ten years. The tour is scheduled from 25 July – 30 August 2010 and fans can look forward to catch the band live at Barnyard Theatres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town.Just Jinjer will be back in studio soon to record a full length album due for release in the next few months. Fans attending the Barnyard shows will be the first to hear the brand new songs live.

Tour dates:

25 and 26 July: Barnyard, Menlyn
Time start: 20h30
Bookings: 012 368 1555

1 and 2 August: Barnyard, Broadacres
Time start: 20h00
Bookings: 011 467 6983

8 and 9 August: Barnyard, Gateway
Time start: 20h00
Bookings: 031 566 3045

15 and 16 August: Barnyard, Willowbridge
Time start: 20h00
Bookings: 021 914 8898

22 and 23 August: Barnyard, Cresta
Time start: 20h00
Bookings: 011 280 4370

29 and 30 August: Barnyard, Eastrand
Time start: 20h00
Bookings: 011 823 6933

Tickets: R150 nationwide for all theatres.
They can also be purchased online from www.barnyardtheatres.co.za

Website: www.justjinjer.com
Yourface: http://www.facebook.com/justjinjer

You know AB De Villiers, the South African cricket team’s star batsman?

Well, he’s singing now – the recorded kind. And, best of all, he’s making music videos for his moer lekker treffers.

In his powerful ballad, titled Maak Jou Drome Waar (“Make Your Dreams Come True), AB teams up with previously obscure but presumably popular generic Afrikaans “musician”, Ampie Du Preez to bring you an avalanche of hope, fist-clenching and standing around a strong jet of water to the point of looking intense.

This is solid gold, folks, and there’s just too much to write in one sitting. So we’re going to play a little game of pretend, OK? Pretend we’re side by side, watching Maak Jou Drome Waar. Are you ready? Take note of the keen insights below, they correspond directly to moments of sheer power/beauty/awe/confusion in the video.

Also, when we’re done, let’s pretend for AB’s sake that this never happened.

CLICK HERE to make your dreams come true

2oceansvibe Radio has the great honour of hosting South Africa’s leading cellist, Carol Thorns, for even a brief few moments at an upcoming media launch. And whilst I might be fully aware of her talents, and the fact that she is heading to the Edinburgh Festival (25 shows!), I had no idea that she was performing a preview, IN CAPE TOWN, before she heads off!

WHAT an opportunity to explore Carol’s musical genius, right here in the Mother City!

This is NOT to be missed!

Check it out:

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE DEBUT FOR SA CELLIST

South Africa’s leading electric cellist, Carol Thorns has been booked for 25 shows at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her show ‘Red Cello Electrified’. The performances will take place between the 5th and 30th August at C Central, North Bridge, Edinburgh. Other South African musicians to take part in this year’s Festival include the Soweto Gospel Choir and the Bala Brothers.

Together with her VJ (Visual Jockey), Thorns transforms the traditional cello, taking it to a new level with an aurally and visually arresting multi-media performance. Audiences are carried through a series of surreal musical landscapes that incorporate aspects of World Music and Ambient Electronica whilst retaining the richness of the cello’s classical origins.

Red Cello Electrified is based on Carol’s album ‘Fireflies in the Rain’, which received a 2010 South African Music Award nomination for Best Instrumental Album and has been met with rave reviews locally and internationally. This fresh and captivating performance has been well-received in India, the Middle East and in South Africa, where she is renowned as a pioneer in the genre of electric strings.

A Cum Laude Bachelor of Music graduate from Rhodes University in South Africa, Thorns has been performing for over a decade: solo, together with singer/songwriter Louise Carver and in her own band CODA, which blends electric strings with jazz sax, African vocals and a house DJ. She has shared the stage with many of South Africa’s top musicians including Arno Carstens and the Soweto String Quartet.

Thorns has also appeared at many of South Africa’s top events, including numerous charity celebrity galas (Elton John Charity Ball), fashion shows (SA Fashion Week) and major concerts (Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Series), and comes to the festival fresh from a stage appearance with America’s Got Talent finalists, Nuttin’ but Stringz.

For further information go to www.carolthorns.co.za

Carol Thorns B MUS, LRSM, UPLM 2010 South African Music Award Nominee 2010 Edinburgh Festival Participant

EVENT: Red Cello Electrified: The Edinburgh Festival preview
DATE: Sunday 25th
TIME: 8:30 to 9:30 PM
PRICE: R65
VENUE: On Broadway, 44 Long Street
BOOKINGS: 021 424 1194
FURTHER INFO: www.onbroadway.co.za

Finally, a bit of culture for you to pump into your veins!

Good luck, Carol – you’ve done us proud!