Mark Ronson & the Business Intl enlists the help of Amanda Warner (of the electronic group MNDR) and Q-Tip on the retro, electro pop jam, “Bang Bang Bang.” Just when you think you’ve heard and seen everything, along comes something new. Not only is it a great song, but the video is just as entertaining. To hear more of Amanda Warner and MNDR, visit MNDR’s myspace page.

Mark Ronson & The Business INTL “Bang Bang Bang” from Warren Fu on Vimeo.

Jonatha Brooke has the top rated song with her cover of “Eye In The Sky”; Sia dominates the chart, with four songs in the Top 20.

If you’re in the mood for a catchy, pop song check out “Love Dealer” by newcomer Esmée Denters. The 21 year old, Dutch born singer is signed to Justin Timberlake’s label, Tennman Records. Her debut album, Outta Here, was released in the Netherlands last year, but has yet to be released in the United States.

Visit http://esmeeworld.com to learn more about this new artist.

Sia’s latest album, We Are Born, hit stores this past Tuesday. 

Produced by Greg Kurstin (one half of the Bird and the Bee), the new album does a great job in capturing Sia’s upbeat and bubbly personality.

Although the majority of songs on the album are a departure from the downtempo vibe that originally put Sia on the map, old fans will still eat it up.

Highlights include “You’ve Changed,” “Be Good To Me” and a cover of Madonna’s “Oh Father”. For those of you who love to hear Sia slow things down, “I’m In Here” is just for you.

Sia’s official website, www.siamusic.net has undergone a makeover as well. Check it out to read her blogs, watch music videos, download exclusive remixes and catch up on all the latest news.

Here’s a quick list of some new and upcoming releases:

June 15

Sarah McLachlan Laws of Illusion

Robyn Body Talk Pt 1

June 21

Sia We Are Born	Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed
Macy Gray The Sellout	Cyndi Lauper Memphis Blues

June 29

Indigo Girls Staring Down the Brilliant Dream

Other recent releases you may have missed:

Christina Aguilera – Bionic
Jewel – Sweet and Wild
Janelle Monáe – The ArchAndroid
Natalie Merchant – Leave Your Sleep
Tracey Thorn – Love & Its Opposite
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

The new and improved image gallery is complete! There are now many more concert photos and vidcaps available so be sure to check it out!

Visit the image gallery.

Recent playlist adds to Sirens of Song Radio include Tegan and Sara’s “Alligator” and “Cascade” from the British electronic band Deluka, fronted by Ellie Innocenti. Check out the videos below.

“Alligator” from Tegan and Sara on Vimeo.

“Cascade” from Deluka on Vimeo.

The Bird and the Bee meet Hall & Oates with The Bird and the Bee’s newest release – Interpreting the Masters Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates. (The Bird and the Bee and Goldfrapp release an album on the same day. Could things get any better?)

Inara George and Greg Kurstin cover classic Hall & Oates songs while adding their own unique style. The CD is a treat for both fans of the Bird and the Bee and fans of Hall & Oates. If you’re a fan of both groups, it’s bliss.

Also included on the album is the original track “Heard It On The Radio.”

Track listing
Heard It On The Radio
I Can’t Go For That
Rich Girl
Sara Smile
Kiss On My List
Maneater
She’s Gone
Private Eyes
One On One

If you don’t have the album yet, you can listen to it in its entirety at thestreetdate.com

Other interesting facts about the album:
- Shirley Manson of Garbage does backing vocals on “Maneater”
- The album cover closely resembles the artwork on Hall & Oates’ Private Eyes

Goldfrapp’s fifth album, Head First, hit stores today and they bring a new sound with it.

Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory have a history of giving their fans something different with each release. Throughout their 10 year history, they’ve successfully experimented with several genres such as ambient, glam rock, snythpop, electronica, dance and downtempo. (Did I miss anything?)

The label describes the new sound as “a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance.” The nine-track CD takes us back to the 80s with the first single “Rocket” and sticks with the synth sound for most of the album.

Aside from the lead single, other stand-out tracks include “Believer,” “Hunt” and “Head First.”

A few tour dates have already been announced in support of the new release:
June 7 @ O2 Academy, Oxford
June 8 @ The Assembly, Leamington Spa
June 27 @ Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA. USA
August 21 @ V Festival, Weston Park, Staffordshire
August 22 @ V Festival, Hylands Park, Chelmsford

Visit their official website, www.goldfrapp.com for the latest tour dates.

To support the release of her upcoming album, We Are Born, Sia will be touring North America and Europe in April and May with her “We Meaning You Tour.”

NORTH AMERICA
10 Apr Commodore: Vancouver, BC
12 Apr Market: Seattle, WA
13 Apr Wonder Ballroom: Portland, OR
14 Apr The Regency Ballroom: San Francisco, CA
17 Apr Coachella Festival: CA
19 Apr House of Blues: San Diego, CA
20 Apr The Marquee: Phoenix, AZ
22 Apr Gothic Theatre: Denver, CO
24 Apr Fine Line: Minneapolis, MN
25 Apr Vic: Chicago, IL
26 Apr St. Andrews: Detroit, MI
28 Apr Phoenix: Toronto, ON
30 Apr Club Soda: Montreal, QC

1 May HOB: Boston, MA
2 May TLA: Philadelphia, PA
4 May 9:30 Club: Washington, DC
5 May Rams Head: Annapolis, MD
6 May Terminal 5: New York, NY

EUROPE
12 May Falkoner Theatre: Copenhagen, DK
15 May L’Aéronef: Lille: FR
16 May Ancienne Belgique: Brussels, BE
17 May MCV: Utrecht, NL
18 May Olympia: Paris, FR
20 May Astra: Berlin, DE
21 May Große Freiheit 36: Hamburg, DE
23 May Muffathalle: Munich, DE
24 May Theaterhaus: Stuttgart, DE
25 May Gloria: Cologne, DE
27 May Roundhouse: London, UK

VIP tickets are available for VIP tickets for her shows in Copenhagen, Berlin and London. To get more details, visit Sia’s website and Sia’s twitter account.