Music Video Review | Meghan Trainor - Lips Are Movin

Meghan Trainor

Lips Are Movin - Single

Epic

Release date: October 21, 2014 (Single) / November 19, 2014 (Music Video)

Bass-revolutioner, Meghan Trainor, has finally released her second single, 'Lips Are Movin', which serves as the debut single off her upcoming studio LP, Title (yes, it's the same name as her EP and I also don't understand why she did that).

LP OST Review | Various Artists - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Republic

Release date: November 17, 2014

By Shawal Ras
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Genius du Jour, Lorde, has blessed us mortals with the soundtrack LP for the latest instalment of The Hunger Games series, Mockingjay, Pt. 1, in which she curated in secrecy over the past one year.

Music Video Review | Gorgon City - Go All Night (feat. Jennifer Hudson)

Gorgon City
Go All Night (feat. Jennifer Hudson) - Single
Virgin
Release date: December 14, 2014 (Single) / November 6, 2014 (Music Video)

Either you 'Go All Night' or be turned into stone say Gorgon City and American siren Jennifer Hudson. Or maybe not.

Music Video Review | Ashley Roberts - Woman Up

Ashley Roberts
Woman Up - Single
Metropolis London
Release date: August 22, 2014 (Single) / July 14, 2014 (Music Video)

The domination of Dolls on The Record Blog continues with another fast number that is both radio-friendly and inspirational, although dated in music time, by former Angel Doll Ashley Roberts.

Music Video Review | Jessica Sutta - Candy

Jessica Sutta
Candy - Single
Hollywood
Release date: October 8, 2014 (Single) / November 20, 2014 (Music Video)

Watch out Nicole, there’s another Doll on the prowl to dominate the charts.

Music Video Review | Beyoncè - 7/11

Beyoncè
7/11 - Single
Columbia
Release date: November 24, 2014 (Single) / November 21, 2014 (Music Video)

Bey dropped a new video and the world collapsed. Again.

Music Video Review | Nicole Scherzinger - Run

Nicole Scherzinger
Run - Single
Sony Music
Release date: September 30, 2014 (Single) / November 13, 2014 (Music Video)

Nicole goes melancholic – the really sad kind, not the touching yourself kind – for her heart-wrencher 'Run'.

Single Review | Nicki Minaj - Bed of Lies (feat. Skylar Grey)

Nicki Minaj
Bed of Lies (feat. Skylar Grey) - Single
Young Money / Cash Money / Republic
Release date: November 16, 2014

Nicki Minaj has enlisted the in-demand songwriter, Skylar Grey, for a personal track, 'Bed of Lies'.

Music Video Review | Fergie - L.A. Love (La La) (feat. YG)

Fergie
L.A. LOVE (La La) (feat. YG) - Single
Interscope
Release date: September 29, 2014 (Single) / November 10, 2014 (Music Video)

Fergie is no stranger to wacky music videos but takes it to a whole new level in 'L.A. Love (La La)'.

Music Video Review | Marina and the Diamonds - Froot

Marina and the Diamonds
Froot - Single
Atlantic
Release date: November 11, 2014 (Single) / October 10, 2014 (Music Video)

Marina's lead single for her third album finally has a video and boy what a 'Froot'-ful wait!

Music Video Review | WALK THE MOON - Shut Up and Dance

WALK THE MOON
Shut Up and Dance - Single
RCA
Release date: September 10, 2014 (Single) / October 23, 2014 (Music Video)

WALK THE MOON have walked the slighted realms of independent music long enough and may just finally make the crossover to mainstream radios with their latest feet-thumping indie-pop single 'Shut Up and Dance'. Well, let's get to it then.

Music Video Review | Years & Years - Desire

Years & Years
Desire - Single
Polydor
Release date: November 23, 2014 (Single) / November 4, 2014 (Music Video)

British singers and bands never cease to amaze you with their sound and visuals in a way never done by their American counterparts.

Music Video Review | Taylor Swift - Blank Space

Taylor Swift
Blank Space - Single
Big Machine
Release date: November 10, 2014 (Single) / November 8, 2014 (Music Video)

Other than having Sean O'Pry as her new eye candy, the music video for 'Blank Space' is nothing much to gasp over.

Music Video Review | Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It Wants

Selena Gomez
The Heart Wants What It Wants - Single
Hollywood
Release date: November 6, 2014 (Music Video)

Selena Gomez threw her EDM-filled Stars Dance and returns with a heartbreak-ish new tune, 'The Heart Wants What It Wants'.

Music Video Review | Lorde - Yellow Flicker Beat

Lorde
Yellow Flicker Beat - Single
Republic
Release date: September 29, 2014 (Single) / November 6, 2014 (Music Video)

Gahhhhhh Lorde is channelling her inner James Brown in this snappy music video for her eerie and haunting curated soundtrack for the forthcoming Mockingjay. 

Single Review | Sheppard - Geronimo

Sheppard
Geronimo - Single
Empire of Song
Release date: February 28, 2014 (Single)

'Geronimo' released so many months ago but since it's currently playing heavily in Malaysia, I decided to review it (for the sake of my friend - haha).

Music Video Review | Hoodie Allen - Movie

Hoodie Allen
Movie - Single
(Independent)
Release date: August 25, 2014 (Single / Music Video)

Hoodie Allen's new single, 'Movie' is not only catchy but also has an interesting music video perfect for any movie buff.

Music Video Review | Ariana Grande & The Weeknd - Love Me Harder

Ariana Grande & The Weeknd
Love Me Harder - Single
Republic
Release date: September 30, 2014 (Single) / November 3, 2014 (Music Video)

OK. I know I've been commenting on Ariana Grande's over-the-top music videos before, but this one takes the cake as her most boring music video EVER!