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New M.I.A. – ‘XXXO’

5563 days ago
Nialler9A complete switch up of style from ‘Born Free’ for this newest M.I.A. track and first single proper. It’s certainly more pop in the way that Robyn and Santigold are pop. It’s strong and different yet again. It was produced by Blaqstarr. more info

New M.I.A.: "XXXO"

5563 days ago
PitchforkEarlier today, BBC Radio 1 played a new clubbed-up M.I.A. song called "XXXO", which means it was all over the world within 10 seconds of the song's ending. Click below to hear a radio rip of "XXXO", and thanks to Alec Curtis for the tip. Curtis has t... more info

Twelve-year-old Ian Hamrick on his gruesome death in M.I.A.'s 'Born Free' video

5563 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentThe most gobsmacking five seconds in a music video in 2010 happens at 6:51 in M.I.A.'s infamously gruesome clip for "Born Free." more info

Twelve-year-old Ian Hamrick on his gruesome death in M.I.A.'s 'Born Free' video

5563 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissThe most gobsmacking five seconds in a music video in 2010 happens at 6:51 in M.I.A.’s infamously gruesome clip for “Born Free.” If you’ve seen it, you know the moment -- a crew of young redheads is forced onto a... more info

Newsom Takes on Gaga, Madonna

5564 days ago
PitchforkLike M.I.A., Joanna Newsom isn't buying into the Lady Gaga hype. In a recent article in The Guardian, the indie singer-songwriter-harpist had some choice words for the world's most fashion-forward pop star: "I'm mystified by the laziness of people lo... more info

M.I.A., Teej, The Krays (Brodinski & Yuksek), B.O.B. - Free MP3 Downloads

5564 days ago
NME - The Daily DownloadPopping his Daily Download cherry today is Brighton-via-Hokkaido electronica prodigy Teej. The digital tearaway eloped to Japan to create his new four-track ‘Thirst EP’ which is being offered free by tastemaker label Blood & Biscuits (the people ... more info

Sleigh Bells at Coco 66 With Mr. Dream and Special Guest M.I.A.!

5566 days ago
Tastes Like CaramelAfter a last-minute 2AM set by Delorean at Coco 66 a few weeks ago, I’ve come to realize that Coco is totally unpredictable. Last night’s show no exception. MNDR had to drop off of the line-up to grab a once in a lifetime opportunity to open up f... more info

MIA played with Sleigh Bells, Emily Haines played with BSS

5566 days ago
Brooklyn VeganSleigh Bells & M.I.A. (I think) @ Coco66 on 5/7 (actually 5/8) (Seva Granik) As if the hype wasn't through the roof enough, M.I.A. helped popularize the act her label co-signed (is that the right term?) a little bit more... more info

Single Cover Diva-Off Winner: Kelly Rowland

5566 days ago
IdolatorYesterday we pitted Kelly Rowland’s cover for “Commander” against Rihanna’s “Te Amo” and M.I.A.’s “XXXO” sleeves in our first ever single art diva-off. And in a landslide victory, Idolator readers have chosen Commander Rowland’s i... more info

TV/FILM: Music Videos Make a Comeback -- And Los Angeles Directors Are at the Forefront

5566 days ago
All About JazzAs proven on this blog and many others last week, music videos like M.I.A.'s violent tale of ginger genocide are one of the few elements of the music business that still has the power to stir conversation. In an article this week, New York Magazin... more info

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