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Happy Friday! Watch The King Blues "I Got Love"

Happy Friday everyone! Check out this super catchy, ultra happy, very upbeat video by The King Blues. This forthcoming new singles by far their most pop-tastic number to date and is b-listed at BBC Radio 1. May well be a huge summer jam overseas.

Video Premiere: Nina Sky "On Some Bull"

Check out the video for Nina Sky's new single "On Some Bull" that was produced by the uber-talented hip popper Salaam Remi. The track is taken from Nina Sky's forthcoming second studio album "The Musical" that will be out later this year. This sounds like a huge club jam that might very well last far into the summer.

Watch Seb "News For You"

In his most recent job at Warner Music in London, newcomer Seb "was compiling James Blunt masters and fixing Michael Bublé's laptop," while working on his own music at home. But after running around for the superstars of this world, he finally took the chance to jumpstart his own music career.

Check out the video for his debut single "News For You," a melancholic slice of soulful electro-pop.

Born in London but with much of his childhood spent in the Middle East, Seb comes to the table with a varied mix of influences that represent his diverse upbringing. In addition to George Michael and Daft Punk, the likes of Jeff Buckley, Sade, Moloko and Lauryn Hill have all helped to shape his unique sound.

In a press release, Seb explains his musical point of view. “I admire anyone who makes honest music regardless of whether it’s cool or credible," he says. "You just can’t beat a gorgeous melody over a great beat…and if it’s ok to dance while no one’s watching, all the better.” 

Look out for Seb's single in British download stores on June 9.

Loving the New Calvin Harris "I'm Not Alone"

I'm totally loving Calvin Harris' new single "I'm Not Alone" right now. Mega dance floor stomper with a big, fat synth drop and pumping bassline that pulls you right out of your chair straight onto the dancefloor. You can't ignore it. Reminiscent of those glistenting, trancy Ibizia club tracks. ArjanWrites reader Shree is right.Tthis could easily be the jam of the summer.

Video Premiere: J*Davey "Slow" (including Guilt-Free MP3)

Finally! Another sign of life of the amazing retro-pop-funk-electro hipsters J*Davey. Check out the new video for the uber-sultry "Slow" that is currently being played at MTVu. Vote for the video to go into heavy rotation.

Download J*Davey "Slow"

Spike Jonze Directs New Unkle Single

Famed director Spike Jonze put together the video for Unkle's new single, "Heaven." The result is a compelling slice of L.A. street and skateboard culture with a few unexpected, explosive twists and turns like only Spike Jonze knows how to deliver. Enjoy. (And when I grow up I want to ride skateboards like that. Super fly.)

Video Premiere: The Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Zero"

Is the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs' album on your radar yet. It should be! "It's Blitz!" is their most electronic, experimental tip to date, with their inimitable bombast flecked with swatches of synths and atmospheric effects. You can listen to the entire record now here.

According to the band, "It's Blitz!"was inspired by the '70s disco collaborations between Italian producer Giorgio Moroder and R&B songstress Donna Summer, Joy Division, and, well, Karen O's love of dancing, and these all come through in their own YYY-warped way on the record.

Karen O rocks it out in the phenomenal video for "Zero," which you must watch after the jump. Directed by fellow New Yorker Barney Clay, the Zero video tells the story of the world being your stage. Shot during the bleak of night in San Fransisco, the visuals take you on a journey following KO through the the city landscape of bright lights, dark alleys and glittering streets.

Speaking on the clip, KO said "Zero's sentiment is to revel in being you -- you're a zero so screw it! It's the underdogs, the rebels, the outsiders that have always captivated me growing up so I decided why not flaunt that side of myself in the video." Fierce!

Watch Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Zero"