[POP] Ellie Goulding –‘Halcyon’ Album Review
The last two years have been pretty big for twenty five year old British singer Ellie Goulding (born Elena Jane Goulding) as she performed at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding reception and...
View Article[HOUSE] – Tube & Berger & Milan Euringer –“Lovebreak”
Current burning hot house tune of the moment is brought you by German production duo Tube & Berger whom you might remember from their 2004 smash “Straight Ahead.” Slowly pulsating mid-tempo...
View Article[POP] Girls Aloud –“Something New”
In spite of the many notable British acts that have successfully crossed over to the US for several decades now there are still quite a few who have never made any impact on these shores (Westlife,...
View Article[ELECTRO/HOUSE] – Swedish House Mafia –“Don’t You Worry Child” (Joris Voorn &...
Although it’s difficult to fathom that the original mix of Swedish House Mafia‘s farewell single could in any way be improved, incoming is a remix package worth a mention or two, or three… This time...
View Article[POP/R&B] Rihanna –‘Unapologetic’ Album Review
We don’t usually review something as mainstream or “pop” as a Rihanna album but given that after six full-length studio releases this is her first number one we thought we’d give it a try. All album...
View Article[ELECTRO] Cazzette –“Beam Me Up”
Swedish duo Cazzette, consisting of Sebastian Furrer & Alexander Björklund are making quite the name for themselves with their melodic brand of electro house. Although, they’ve only been producing...
View Article[MASHUP] MARIAH CAREY –“OH SANTA!/ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU (JUMP...
We here at The Sights and Sounds wanted to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas filled with, love, happiness, joy, and of course, only the best music! In the spirit of Christmas, here is...
View Article[HOUSE/ELECTRO] Avicii vs. Nicky Romero –“I Could Be The One”
The first big EDM collaboration of 2013 is here and it’s already turning out to be a massive hit. The product of two of the biggest young producers at the moment, Avicii and Nicky Romero, this one has...
View Article[CONCERT REVIEW] Swedish House Mafia – One Last Tour @ United Center, Chicago
Reading music: Swedish House Mafia: it doesn’t get any bigger than that! Last Wednesday, Chicago finally had the chance to witness the trio play all of their hits (and more) in person, accompanied by...
View Article[DANCE] Kylie Minogue –“SKIRT” Remixes
It’s no secret that Roc-a-fella Records’ newest member is none other than Australian pop megastar, Kylie Minogue. Since February of this year, the high-profile label that’s home to other big name pop...
View Article[POP] Lady Gaga –“Applause”
By the time you read this, more than likely, every other music website and blog will have already written something about ‘Gaga‘s leaked track.’ While we still can’t decide if we love her or loathe...
View Article[HOUSE] Steve Angello VS. Matisse & Sadko –“SLVR”
After a summer of lackluster or just plain lack of big, hummable, dance anthems perhaps the moment many have been waiting for has finally arrived. To celebrate the 100th release on his hugely...
View Article[CONCERT COVERAGE] Morgan Page 3D at Chicago’s Concord Hall
Grammy nominated DJ/producer Morgan Page has been on our radar for quite some time now, mainly due to his numerous successful dance hits such as “The Longest Road” and “In The Air,” so when we’ve...
View Article[POP] Lady Gaga – ‘ARTPOP’ Album Review
The holiday shopping season is upon us and that always means that the record companies release a boat load of big name albums which accounts for half of their annual sales. The most talked about pop...
View Article[CONCERT RECAP] Halloween 2013 with Sander van Doorn at The MID
What could be better than Halloween at one of Chicago’s top nightclubs, the MID? Sander van Doorn spinning live, of course! This Halloween, I had the chance to spend quite an eventful evening with one...
View Article[CONCERT COVERAGE/PHOTO RECAP] Kaskade’s Atmosphere Tour Takes Over Navy Pier
Photos by: Vladimir Zaytsev Those who were lucky to attend Kaskade’s homecoming Chicago stop of his Atmosphere Tour on October 12, 2013 at Navy Pier’s Exhibition Hall were in for a massive treat. The...
View Article[END OF YEAR] Best of Deep House 2013
20. Martina Topley Bird feat. Mark Lanegan & Warpaint – “Crystalized (Agoria Remix)” 19. Le Youth – “Cool (Ben Pearce Mix)” 18. Dusky – “Careless” 17. Claptone – “Wrong” 16. Ten Walls – “Gotham”...
View Article[PROGRESSIVE HOUSE] ANGELO PATINO & AARON MARCUS –“ADONIS”
Multi-talented producer, song writer, and ex member of the duo PeaceTreaty, Angelo Patino teams up with fellow California native Aaron Marcus, on a brand-new progressive house banger. The soaring...
View Article[POP] Kylie Minogue –“Into The Blue”
Ahead of her twelfth studio release Kiss Me Once out later this year, pop veteran and global icon Kylie Minogue has unveiled her brand-new single, Into The Blue. The mid-tempo dance pop jam has the...
View Article[POP] KATY B –“CRYING FOR NO REASON”
As a follow up to the critically acclaimed single 5 AM, British chanteuse Katy B has returned with an excellent slice of dance pop off of her upcoming album Little Red (due February 10, 2014). The...
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