KELIS : Acapella

Kelis revealed a snippet of her new video for 'Acapella' this time last week, but now the full shibang has made it's online premiere. And it would appear that the singer has been raiding Luke Steele's wardrobe for most of the clip - plenty of face paint and feathers adorn her as she serves up a look that's altogether tribal - and desperately stylish. Just one look at that incredible luminous face mask and you know you're in for a little treat.
And a treat it is - any wonder why the song has been banging around at the top of the Billboard Dance Charts.
Stylish clip, plenty of spectacular set-ups, and a great, great track.

BANDIT'S NEW MOVES

The world of digital music retail is constantly evolving - and companies have to keep up with the latest trends from both here and overseas. The gang at bandit.fm know this only too well and have today announced a series of three brand new premium memberships for folk who really love their music.
The "Music On Tap" package gives members unlimited streaming of all tracks in bandit.fm's catalogue (more than two million at last count, not including videos). This option is similar to the wildly popular Spotify streaming service, already available throughout Europe, including the UK.
The "Load & Go" package, with a minimum three month sign up, allows members to download $40 worth of music every month for just $15.99 pm.
And the "Best Of Both Worlds" membership contains both the streaming service and $20 worth of downloads per month, also for $15.99 pm.
The three new options are in addition to the regular membership, which allows users to download on a pay as you go basis.
And though bandit.fm is a product of Sony Music Australia, the catalogue contains music from all major record labels and a series of independents.
Understandably, Sony Music's CEO Denis Handlin is most excited about the new options.
“It is a pleasure to deliver music fans a local music service of the highest quality; one that tailors to their content needs and allows flexibility as well as great value. Content is key and bandit.fm offers the best musical offerings to its Australian members,” he said in a statement.

GOLDSTACK

The boys from Budgewoi are currently putting the finishing touches to their second album, but Universal Music has revealed today that their debut 'Stack Is The New Black' has just been accredited gold, for sales of 35,000 or more.
The boys are also back on the road for a series of live dates that will culminate with a very special black tie gig at the iconic Sydney Opera House on Saturday April 24. The Opera House show will also give fans an exclusive preview of tracks from the new album.

April 09 : Brisbane (The Tivoli)
April 10 : Melbourne (Festival Hall)
April 16 : Canberra (University Of Canberra)
April 17 : Nowra (Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre)
April 23 : Newcastle (Panthers)
April 24 : Sydney (Opera House)

LENNON IN THE BAG

The image might be small, but the impact of this release into Australian retail stores on April 17 will send ripples through the Beatles loving community the world over. To celebrate Record Store Day on April 17, EMI is releasing this extremely limited edition vinyl collection.
The John Lennon Singles Bag will contain three 45rpm vinyls - one featuring 'Mother' and Yoko Ono's 'Why', one featuring 'Imagine' and 'It's So Hard' and the third featuring 'Watching The Wheels' and Yoko Ono's 'Yes, I'm Your Angel'.
They'll come complete with replicated original artwork, a 24x36" poster and three postcards, all housed within an individually numbered Kraftpak envelope with button and string enclosure and a custom plastic adaptor hub.
It's anticipated that the singles bags will become some of the most sought after collectibles in the music world, given their availability for just one day - Record Store Day - on April 17.

JACK'S NEW SINGLE

As mentioned in our news wrap earlier today, Jack Johnson's new single 'You And Your Heart' (pictured) is now at Australian radio. The track is the first to be lifted from his new album 'To The Sea', due in-stores in June. 'You And Your Heart' is set for a digital release on April 09.
The singer is in Australia this week for a star turn at the Byron Bay Blues Festival.

DAMIEN GIVEAWAY REMINDER

Our final reminder (for the moment) for Western Australian fans of Damien Leith. Our giveaway of a double pass to Damien's North Perth show this Saturday night will close at 11:59 tonight AEDT! So if you'd like to be in the draw to win a double pass to the North Perth show, head HERE to find out all the details.
We'll publish the winner's name and suburb on the site tomorrow morning. Good luck!

NEWS WRAP

* Universal Music has announced the release of a brand new album for US singer. The album, the singer's fifth, is called 'To The Sea' and will be released in Australia on Friday June 04. The first single from it is called 'You And Your Heart' and it goes to radio this morning.
* The lads from The Temper Trap must be doing something right in Victoria, with their Festival Hall show on July 24 selling out within 24 hours of going on sale. Tickets for their shows in Perth and Sydney are also selling fast.
* Sheila E is making a trip to Australia - to support Ricky Peterson and The Peterson Brothers on their national 'The Propostrophy Tour'. The juggernaut will makes stops in the major capitals, along with Newcastle and Byron Bay.
* One of our favourites, Kate Vigo, picked up the award for the best video for her song 'The Way You Are' at the 2010 MusicOz Awards in Sydney on Friday night. Check it out HERE.
* Not much movement on the British singles chart this week, with Lady Gaga and Beyonce still atop the chart with 'Telephone'. The week's highest new entry is all the way down at No.13 - Usher's new single 'OMG'. Boyzone rocket into the top ten again with single 'Gave It All Away'.
* On the UK albums side of things, Boyzone displaces Gaga from the No.1 position with 'Brother', Laura Marling gets a No.4 debut, Goldfrapp's in at No.6 with 'Head First' and Gabriella Cilmi debuts all the way down at No.28. You've also got to say it's pretty much over for the Sugababes - 'Sweet 7' plummets from No.14 to No.43 in it's second week.
* Ricky Martin has confirmed with the world what the world pretty much knew years ago - he's of the homosexual persuasion.
* And his former duet partner Christina Aguilera has given fans a taste of what to expect from her new single 'Not Myself Tonight' (below). She's also revealed a couple more images from the 'Bionic' photo shoot, including this one (left).

JUNIOR CALDERA FTG. SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR : Can't Fight This Feeling

Well if that's not the longest title we've ever popped up on the site... Junior Caldera hasn't gone and taken his track 'Can't Fight This Feeling' and added the proven pop prowess of one Sophie Ellis-Bextor to make a disco stomper that's sure to find itself in the upper reaches of the French charts most soon. The only thing is the timing - poor Sophie's making a comeback of her own accord with new single 'Bittersweet'. Will your average punter get too confused between the SEB tracks and pack up their bat and ball and go home? Let's hope not.

EXTRA GAGA TIX FOR WOLLONGONG

We're starting to get an overwhelming sense of deja-vu around here - We're starting to get an overwhelming sense of deja-vu around here - it was yesterday around the same time that we told you about the release of extra tickets to Lady Gaga's Adelaide concert on Saturday night. But now comes word from touring agent Michael Coppel that extra general admission and restricted view seat tickets have also been released for the Wollongong show next Monday night. Golly! They're on sale now - but aren't expected to last long.

April 01 : Perth (Burswood Dome)
April 03 : Adelaide (Entertainment Centre)
April 05 : Wollongong (WIN Entertainment Centre)
April 07 : Sydney (Entertainment Centre)
April 09 : Melbourne (Rod Laver Arena)

TOURING : Cloud Control

There seems to be a little bit of a buzz surrounding Blue Mountains outfit Cloud Control right now - and it's all to do with the building anticipation of their debut album 'Bliss Release', which is due for release in the middle of May. To celebrate the album's release, the boys have announced that they'll be hitting the road through May and June to play to audiences eager to get a first hand listen to the band's new material. The album's out May 14.

May 13 : Wollongong (The Harp)
May 14 : Sydney (Oxford Art Factory)
May 15 : Newcastle (Cambridge Hotel)
May 21 : Hobart (Republic Bar)
May 22 : Melbourne (East Brunswick Club)
May 27 : Bunbury (Prince Of Wales)
May 28 : Fremantle (Mojo's)
May 29 : Perth (Amplifier Hotel)
June 02 : Bondi (Beach Road Hotel)
June 04 : Katoomba (Clarendon Guesthouse)
June 05 : Canberra (Transit Bar)
June 11 : Byron Bay (Great Northern Hotel)
June 12 : Brisbane (The Zoo)
June 19 : Adelaide (Jive Bar)

RENEE CASSAR : Live And Learn

Aussie songstress Renee Cassar has a brand new single - and a brand new video to accompany it! 'Live And Learn' is the singer's second single from the album of the same name, due soon.
The clip's got a sort of timeless quality which matches perfectly the feel of the song, which is sweet and heartfelt. She's chased down a footpath by a series of song lyrics, she paints, she plays the guitar (so we know she's a creative type), and is surrounded by a collection of vases and flowers that seem to be wilting in the late summer sunshine.
Then she pops out onto the street and begins a serious campaign to get the name of her single out there.
It's a really lovely track - but there's just one thing that doesn't work about it - the single cover art (pictured). It's totally mismatched to the track, the clip, the vibe of the artist.

EXTRA GAGA TIX FOR ADELAIDE

Touring agent Michael Coppel has announced that extra tickets have been made available for Lady Gaga's Adelaide show at the Entertainment Centre this Saturday night. A limited release of restricted view tickets have been made available for Saturday night's performance, with tickets on sale now from Ticketek. Extra tickets have also been made available for the remaining dates in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

April 01 : Perth (Burswood Dome)
April 03 : Adelaide (Entertainment Centre)
April 05 : Wollongong (WIN Entertainment Centre)
April 07 : Sydney (Entertainment Centre)
April 09 : Melbourne (Rod Laver Arena)

SUBO DELUXE

Just when you though the Susan Boyle juggernaut had well and truly departed Australian shores, after the incredible chart performance of her eight times platinum album 'I Dreamed A Dream', comes news from Sony Music that they're set to release a deluxe edition of SuBo's album next month.
Susan is making a trip to Australia in May to perform at the TV Week Logie Awards, along with Hey Hey It's Saturday and to celebrate, Sony will package the original album with a bonus DVD. The DVD contains Susan's original performance on Britain's Got Talent, where she rose to prominence, a television interview with Molly Meldrum and a mini documentary about her rise to super stardom. 'I Dreamed A Dream - Souvenir Edition' hits stores on April 16.

MORE INCOMING GAGA!

Is this getting a local release? Universal Music has this afternoon popped through their latest release schedule - and look what we've found among it's pages. Yes, it appears that Universal Music Australia is set to release Lady Gaga's 'The Remix' - a collection of (you guessed it) Lady Gaga remixes that's so far been released only in Japan.
And while we can't confirm that it will be exactly the same as the Japanese release (above), 'The Remix' (catalogue No.2738280) is currently slotted in for a local release on April 30. That'll keep the 'monsters' happy...

CHART WATCH

A much calmer week on top of the ARIA charts this week, with both single and album top spots remaining unchanged. But on the back of the release of the 'Telephone' video, Lady Gaga and Beyonce have bulleted back into the top five.

SINGLES : The boys from Train have powered away at the top of the ARIA singles chart this week with their new single 'Hey, Soul Sister'. It sold an impressive 19,172 copies last week, more than 5000 copies ahead of the No.2 single 'In My Head' by Jason Derulo on 13,874 sales.
Lady Gaga and Beyonce benefit from the release of the epic video - 'Telephone' shoots up six places into the No.3 position with 13,744 sales. Rihanna's 'Rude Boy' drops to No.4 (12,219 sales) and David Guetta and Kid Cudi drop to No.5 with 'Memories' (10,724 sales).
Cheryl Cole drops out of the top five with '3 Words', but The Black Eyed Peas have entered the top ten once again - this time with their new single 'Imma Be'. It's up five places to No.7 with 7977 sales. And Timbaland finally cracks the top ten at No.10 with 'If We Ever Meet Again' (7723 sales).
Justin Bieber moves up again - to a new peak of No.13 with 'Baby' (5434 sales), and Gabriella Cilmi's single 'On A Mission' pops back up to it's original peak of No.16 (5079 sales).
Adam Lambert cracks the top 20 with his single 'Whataya Want From Me' (4614 sales) and B.o.B. ftg. Bruno Mars gets the highest debut of the week with 'Nothin' On You' at No.25 (3439 sales).
Gyroscope debut at No.32 with 'Some Of The Places' (2621 copies), Miley Cyrus is back in the top 50 mix with 'When I Look At You' (2221 sales), Lady Gaga pops back in with 'Poker Face' (No.46) and Sean Kingston cracks the top 50 - at No.49 - with his new single 'Eenie Meenie' (1604 sales).
Outside the top 50, it's a debut at No.52 by Chiddy Bang. The Philadelphia outfit sells 1519 copies of 'Opposite Of Adults' for their chart place, while The Temper Trap moves up to No.56 with latest single 'Love Lost' (1406 sales).
Miami Horror re-emerges in the top 100 at No.62 with 'Sometimes', Guy Sebastian climbs again with 'All To Myself' (No.71), Bullet For My Valentine debuts at No.85 with 'The Last Fight' (921 sales) and Justin Bieber pokes his head in again at No.100 with 'Love Me' (784 sales).

ALBUMS : Over on the albums side of the pond, it's all about Angus & Julia Stone - the brother/sister combination hold steady at the top of the albums chart - with a further 8233 sales. But they're not too far ahead of a touring Lady Gaga, who bagged 8042 copies of 'The Fame Monster' for her No.2 place.
Mumford & Sons are up to No.3 with 'Sigh No More' (5049 sales), Gorillaz drop just the one to No.4 (3495 sales) and Jason Derulo is firm at five (3373 sales).
Highest debut of the week comes courtesy of Laura Marling and her new album 'I Speak Because I Can'. It sold 3011 copies within the week to debut in the No.7 position.
EMI also got the No.14 debut this week - with Goldfrapp's new album 'Head First'. Alison and the gang sold 2075 copies in their first week. Three places below was Gabriella Cilmi and her new album 'Ten'. It sold 1835 copies for it's No.17 debut.
John Williamson's best-of debuts at No.23 (1298 sales), Harry Connick Jr's album 'Your Songs' re-emerges in the top 100 at No.39 on the back of his Aussie visit.
Evermore pops up ten places on the back of their No.50 debut last week (828 sales), She & Him debuted at No.49 with 'Volume Two' (706 sales) and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club debuts at No.50 with 697 sales.
Outside the top 50, there's a debut from Jeff Beck ('Emotion & Commotion' at No.59 - 640 sales), Lady Gaga's back in with her original album 'The Fame' (No.64 with 590 sales), Justin Bieber's also back in with 'My World' (No.89 with 456 sales) and Hillsong plummets - from No.37 last week to No.91 this week.

OFFICIAL ARIA CHARTS

MACY GRAY BREAKS COVER

It's release is still almost three months away, but Macy Gray has broken cover on her brand new album 'The Sellout'.
Macy has told of how the album came to be.
“I had got to a place in my career where I tried everything that was asked of me and in doing so I lost sight of who Macy Gray really is. I spent over a year making this album without any pressure or opinions and being able to choose the co-writers, producers and artists that felt good to me. As a result, it really reflects my true identity," she said.
The album's first single 'Beauty In The World' is set for release digitally later this week. Macy's due to announce a world tour in the weeks ahead.

TOURING : Operator Please

The gang from Gold Coast outfit Operator Please are hitting the road in the middle of the year for a series of live shows in support of their forthcoming album 'Gloves'. The 'Gloves Off' tour will make stops in the all the major capitals, along with a final show on the Gold Coast on July 03. It'll be the first time the band has taken to the stage in almost two years. Operator Please's new album 'Gloves' hits the shops on April 23.

June 18 : Perth (Astor Theatre)
June 19 : Adelaide (Governor Hindmarsh)
June 25 : Melbourne (Corner Hotel)
June 26 : Sydney (Metro Theatre)
July 02 : Brisbane (HiFi Bar)
July 03 : Gold Coast (Coolangatta Hotel)

MOST ADDED

RADIO'S MOST ADDED
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY MARCH 29, 2010

01. B.O.B. FTG. BRUNO MARS : NOTHIN' ON YOU
02. SIA : CLAP YOUR HANDS
03. VANESSA AMOROSI FTG. SEANY B : MR MYSTERIOUS
04. JET : SEVENTEEN
05. ANGUS & JULIA STONE : BIG JET PLANE
06. NICKELBACK : BURN IT TO THE GROUND
07. USHER FTG. WILL.I.AM : OMG
08. THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS : 10:10
09. VAMPIRE WEEKEND : GIVING UP THE GUN
10. FOALS : THIS ORIENT

Most added tracks to Australian radio courtesy of The Music Network.

JBT HITS APPLE

The John Butler Trio will celebrate the release of their brand new album 'April Uprising' by paying a visit to the Apple Store in George Street Sydney this Saturday night. Though the gig will be completely free, it'll be on a strictly first come, first served basis and access will be strictly limited, so make sure you're there early.
The performance will also be recorded and be made available for download exclusively through the iTunes store later in the year.

VANESSA AMOROSI : Mr.Mysterious

Given the video clip for Ness's last single 'Hazardous' was a little (okay a lot) underwhelming, we were hoping and praying that 'Mr Mysterious' would provide us with more. And even though the clip is once again shot in a studio in front of a blue screen, the producers have come up with a look that's a heck of a lot more exciting, engaging and eye-catching. The addition of Seany B into the mix provides a welcome distraction for teen girls and Vanessa looks hot in her sheer body stocking. Stylistically miles ahead of the previous clip.

NEWS WRAP

* Michael Buble has revealed an exclusive fan edition of his album 'Crazy Love'. The disc will be available exclusively from his official website, with details in a dramatic advertorial HERE.
* The Rogue Traders have postponed their forthcoming concert at Sydney's Lyric Theatre on April 10. James and Mindy broke the news via their forum last night, adding that more work still needs to be done on their forthcoming album 'Night Of The Living Drums'. They've said, however, that a full tour will happen, beginning on August 20.
* Australia's Got Talent crooner Mark Vincent has a new album ready just in time for Mother's Day. It's called 'Compass' and will be released by Sony Music on April 16.
* Katie Melua will release her brand new album 'The House' in Australia on May 28. The singer, famous for her very downtempo back catalogue, will surprise many with the new material, which has been produced by William Orbit. She's also worked with Guy Chambers and Rick Nowels on the LP, with the first single 'The Flood' due at radio shortly.
* Inertia's sent us through their latest release schedule, and in addition to the new Sia album, scheduled for a June 4 release, it also reveals Tracey Thorn's new album 'Love And It's Opposite' will also get a local release - May 14.
* Alesha Dixon has revealed she's hard at work on a brand new album, once again enlisting the services of the all-conquering Xenomania team to help in it's creation.
* It's been rumoured the new Sugababes album 'Sweet 7' will drop out of the top 30 in the UK this week, just two weeks after it's retail release. It's also been reported that the band has been dropped by their US record label.
* And the Glee Madonna EP seems to have disappeared in physical form from this week's Sony Music release schedule.

BINGOBOYS : How To Dance

Step left, around, then together with the right... How good was this one hit wonder!? Viennese trio The Bingoboys had their one and only Australian hit with 'How To Dance' back in 1991 - it also achieved success Stateside both on the dance chart and on the mainstream chart. Spanish songstress Princessa was the track's rap vocalist (a must-have in any early '90s clip) and the track borrowed from Chic's 'Yowsah Yowsah Yowsah', as well sampled Tom Jones' 'Kiss'. Great early '90s pop that we thought deserved a little airing.

THE auspOp DIARY

WEEK COMMENCING MARCH 29, 2010

Mar 29 : ADELAIDE – Carole King / James Taylor (Entertainment Centre)
Mar 29 : CANBERRA – Lady Gaga (AIS Arena)
Mar 29 : PERTH – The Dead Weather (Metro City)
Mar 29 : SYDNEY – Lyle Lovett (State Theatre)
Mar 29 : TIX ON SALE – The Temper Trap (Nationally)
Mar 30 : BRISBANE – Pixies (Convention Centre)
Mar 30 : DARWIN – Rockwiz (Entertainment Centre)
Mar 30 : NEWCASTLE – Newton Faulkner (Bar On The Hill)
Mar 30 : SYDNEY – Jeff Beck (Enmore Theatre)
Mar 30 : SYDNEY – Lyle Lovett (State Theatre)
Mar 30 : TIX ON SALE – Stereophonics (Sydney)
Mar 31 : ADELAIDE – The Swell Season (Thebarton Theatre)
Mar 31 : ARMIDALE – Bluejuice (Armidale Uni)
Mar 31 : BRISBANE – Carole King / James Taylor (Entertainment Centre)
Mar 31 : MELBOURNE – Jade Macrae (Toff In Town)
Mar 31 : SYDNEY – Crowded House (Enmore Theatre)
Mar 31 : SYDNEY – Matisyahu (UNSW Roundhouse)
Mar 31 : TIX ON SALE – Michael Bolton (Nationally)
Apr 01 : BRISBANE – Jeff Beck (The Tivoli)
Apr 01 : BRISBANE – Carole King / James Taylor (Entertainment Centre)
Apr 01 : CANBERRA – Newton Faulkner (ANU Bar)
Apr 01 : MELBOURNE – Matisyahu (Palace Theatre)
Apr 01 : PERTH – Lady Gaga (Burswood Dome)
Apr 01 : SYDNEY – Bluejuice (Metro Theatre)
Apr 02 : MELBOURNE – Jason Derulo (Eve Nightclub)
Apr 02 : NEWCASTLE – Bluejuice (Panthers)
Apr 03 – Apr 05 : BYRON BAY – Bluesfest 2010
Apr 03 : ADELAIDE – Lady Gaga (Entertainment Centre)
Apr 03 : DOYALSON – Bluejuice (Doyalson RSL)
Apr 03 : HUNTER VALLEY – Carole King / James Taylor (Hope Estate Winery)

TOURING : Butterfly Effect

They've got to be some of the hardest working musicians in Australia, with a new tour announced taking in an incredible 25 dates over six weeks throughout four states and two territories. The Buttefly Effect's '4 Wheels And A Heartbeat' tour has been described as "exactly what its name implies: four guys, one van, and a hell of a drive. Simple, straightforward, no bullshit."
The massive run of shows kicks off in Adelaide on Friday June 25, before heading through Victoria, ACT, New South Wales and Queensland, before finishing up in Darwin on Friday August 06. Full details and dates are available over on the band's OFFICIAL MYSPACE.

GAB'S NEW SINGLE

Warner Music has sent a brand new Gabriella Cilmi single to radio. 'Hearts Don't Lie', one of our personal faves from Gab's new album 'Ten' has been serviced as the second single, behind 'On A Mission'. It comes as Gabriella hits home turf to set out on a series of promotional duties, which will also see her performing on So You Think You Can Dance, Sunrise and the TV Week Logie Awards.

GOLDFRAPP WINNERS

How much do we love pop? Lots, that's for sure - and it would appear that our eager readers also love pop, if the number of entries in this little Goldfrapp giveaway are anything to go by (well, we are an unashamed pop site...). Thanks to EMI, we had five copies of Goldfrapp's new album 'Head First' to give away and without further ado, the lucky winners of the Goldfrapp CDs are;
Christopher from Northcote in Victoria, Patrick from Heathmont in Victoria, Jose from Bossley Park in New South Wales, Da'Ron from Skokie in Illinois (that's in the United States, don't you know) and Craig from Collingwood in Victoria!
Congratulations all! Thanks for dropping by the site - a copy of Goldfrapp's new album is about to head to your place.
And thankyou again to everyone who entered the competition!

CILMI WINNERS

The giveaway for Gabriella Cilmi's brand new album 'Ten' was the most hotly contested so far this year, with peeps from all over the world getting their entries in for the draw. Well thanks to Warner Music, a little help from us and a little luck, these auspOp readers will be having a copy of Gab Cilmi's album winging it's way to their place;
Kirk from Magill in South Australia, Josh from Double Bay in New South Wales, Blake from Penrith in New South Wales, David from Mount Waverley in Victoria and Bryce from Newtown in New South Wales.
Congratulations go to all our lucky winners and thanks as always to everyone for entering this week's competition! More prizes (as always) on the way!

AT RETAIL FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2010

Justin Bieber – My World Part 2 (International Edition)
Justin Bieber – My Worlds (International Edition)
Carney – Mr. Green Vol.1
Paul Dempsey – Everything Is True (Limited Edition)
k.d.Lang – Recollection (Single Disc Edition)
Madonna – Sticky & Sweet (CD/DVD)
Metallica – Francais Pour Une Nuit (DVD)
OST – The Pacific
OST – When In Rome
Various – Chillseeker
Various – Ministry Of Sound : Anthems - Electronic 80s
Various – Pump It!

CHRISTINA'S BIONIC

Well this 'big news' certainly makes up for yesterday's 'big news' that followed on from Wednesday's big news over at www.christinaaguilera.com. On Wednesday, Christina revealed the cover image for her forthcoming single 'Not Myself Tonight'. Then yesterday, she posted the lyrics for the single.
But today, she's revealed both the cover image for her forthcoming album 'Bionic' (above) and the album's release date.
It's set to hit the stores on June 07 (which will make it June 04 here in Australia).

WILD RETURNS

The mighty Wild FM compilations were some of the most successful various artist albums ever to grace Australian retails stores. Right throughout the 1990s and into the new millennium, they sold by the bucketload - eager fans lining up outside their local record store just to get their mitts on the latest version.
Well the Wild compilations are back - with the brand new edition, 'Wild Nights 2010', about to land into stores.
It's a three disc set this time around, with plenty of juicy remixes of some of your favourite chart and club hits to keep you bouncing all night long.
On the mix, you'll find Sydney's Archie, resident DJ at Sublime and Baby Gee from Brisbane, while artists featured include Black Eyed Peas, Gramophonedzie, N-Dubz, Agnes, Tiesto ftg. Nelly Furtado, Mobin Master and many more.
Wild Nights 2010 hits the shops on April 09.

GET FAR FTG. H-BOOGIE : The Radio

We've not got too many details about this new track called 'The Radio', only that it's been doing some big business over in Europe. Hailing from Italy, Get Far's original track seems to have been given a lick of paint and a little polish to begin it's quest to conquer the globe.
We're loving the vocals, we're loving the clip, especially the thought of perhaps having a fancy dress party in the middle of a forest. Random!

NEW ORIANTHI

We don't quite know what's gone on here, but young Adelaide singer/guitarist Orianthi, who was part of Michael Jackson's ill-fated 'This Is It' tour only released her album 'Believe' towards the end of last year - and already Universal Music is whacking out another track that's NOT from the LP. 'Shut Up And Kiss Me' was last night serviced to radio in Australia in both 'pop edit' and 'radio edit' form.
Orianthi will take to the stage on John Mayer's upcoming Aussie tour, playing the support role.

KELIS TASTER

It seems it's not just her Milkshake that brings all the boys to the yard - Kelis's new single 'Acapella' is doing a pretty good job of things too. Already topping the dance charts over in the US, Kelis has just provided fans with a little taster of what to expect when the video drops officially early on Tuesday morning our time. Her new album 'Flesh Tone' is due at Australian retail on May 14.

SONY RELEASES CELINE

Australia's Celine Dion fans will soon have their appetites well and truly whetted with not one, but two new titles set for release late next month.
Firstly there's the 'Taking Chances World Tour' live CD and DVD (above). 18 tracks make up the DVD, while 19 will be featured on the CD (both have different tracklistings). The DVD includes 'The Prayer', 'Taking Chances', 'River Deep, Mountain High' and 'My Heart Will Go On', along with two medleys, while the CD includes 'The Power Of Love', 'Because You Loved Me' and 'All By Myself'.
Full tracklisting is in the comments section on the post.
Also out late next month is the fly on the wall documentary about the making of the Taking Chances tour. 'Through The Eyes Of The World' follows the songstress through five continents, 25 countries and an incredible 93 cities, exposing a side of Celine not often seen by the public.
Says Celine of the release, "I let the cameras follow me everywhere. There are a lot of ups and downs, and it's very personal.... It's definitely the most intimate journey that I've ever shared with my fans."
The DVD release also features an extra hour of footage not seen during it's limited cinematic release.
Both are out locally on April 30.

MORE PWL RE-RELEASES

Three classic PWL albums were given a right royal re-release in the UK early last year. Classic Stock Aitken Waterman releases from Mandy Smith, Princess and Lonnie Gordon were re-released with bonus tracks and remixes through Cherry Pop Records. The company was also responsible for releasing a Sinitta best-of in the UK towards the end of last year.
The tradition looks set to continue this year, with Cherry Pop announcing that it will release Big Fun's classic 'A Pocketful Of Dreams' CD in the UK on April 19. The disc spurned the hits 'Can't Shake The Feeling' and the trio's iconic kitsch cover version of 'Blame It On The Boogie'.
In addition, Edsel Records are also set to re-issue two classic Rick Astley PWL albums next month. 'Whenever You Need Somebody' and 'Hold Me In Your Arms' will be re-released in the UK on April 12, complete with bonus tracks and a second CD containing 14 remixes.
Aussie fans haven't been missing out either, however, with a selection of classic PWL albums making their way to the local iTunes store in recent times. Sonia's classic 'Everybody Knows' is now available, so too singles and remixes from Lonnie Gordon, Hazell Dean, Cool Notes, Boy Krazy, Delage, Erik and many more.
Seems that everything old is new again.

THE AUSTRALIAN CD NEW RELEASE SCHEDULE

April 02
Alder - Brendance
Archie Bronson Outfit – Coconut
Archie Bronson Outfit – Coconut (Limited Edition)
Joan Armatrading – This Charming Life
Erykah Badu – New Amerykah : Part II
Blake – Together
David Campbell – On Broadway
Ben Harper – Live From The Montreal International Jazz Festival
Jonsi – Go
Jonsi – Go (Experience Edition)
Damien Leith – Forgive, Forget (CD single)
Bobby McFerrin – VOCAbularieS
Meth, Ghost & Rae – Wu Massacre
OST – Kick-Ass
Slash – Slash
Sharleen Spiteri – The Movie Song Book
Usher – Raymond V Raymond
Various – Early Music Up Late
Various – True Country
Various – True Drive
Various – True Rock
Various – Vicious Cuts 2010

April 09
Agnes – Dance Love Pop
Boyzone – Brother
David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love
Cheryl Cole – 3 Words
The Courteeners – Falcon
Neil Diamond – The Best Of
Jakob Dylan – Women And Country
Four Year Strong – Enemy Of The World
General Fiasco – Buildings
Gyroscope – Cohesion
Gyroscope – Cohesion (Limited Edition)
Natalie Merchant – Leave Your Sleep
MGMT – Congratulations
Katie Noonan & The Captains – Emperor’s Box
OST – Mary Poppins (Special Edition)
P-Money ftg. Aaradhna – Say Yeah (CD single)
James Reyne – TCB
Rihanna – 3CD Collectors Set
Rogue Traders – Would You Raise Your Hands (CD single)
Carly Simon – Never Been Gone
Harper Simon – Harper Simon
Chris Sorbello – So Lonely (CD single)
Various – Autumn Leaves
Various – Ministry Of Sound : Destroy
Various – Triple J Hottest 100 Vol.17 (DVD)
Various – Wild Nights 2010
Stevie Wonder – The Definitive Collection

April 16
Diana Anaid – Diana Anaid
Cassette Kids – Nothing On TV
Craig David – Signed Sealed Delivered
Doves – The Places Between : The Best Of
Doves – The Places Between : The Best Of (2CD/DVD)
Glee Cast – The Power Of Madonna EP
Ellie Goulding – Lights
Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Tiders – Red Light Fever
James – The Night Before
Meatloaf – Hang Cool Teddy Bear (Deluxe Edition)
N-Dubz – Against All Odds
Pocket 808 – Proximo
Dizzee Rascal – Tongue ‘N’ Cheek (Tour Edition)
Danielle Spencer – Calling All Magicians
Triffids – Wide Open Road : The Best Of
Usher – OMG (CD single)
Various – Baby It’s Cold Outside Vol.2
Various – Countdown : Disco Anthems
Various – Essential R&B 2010
Various – Mind, Body & Soul

April 23
AC/DC – Iron Man 2
AC/DC – Iron Man 2 (Deluxe Edition)
AC/DC – Iron Man 2 (Super Deluxe Edition)
Alterbridge – Live From Amsterdam (DVD)
Ash – A-Z Volume 1
Justin Bieber – My Worlds (Australian Edition)
Mary J Blige – Stronger With Each Tear (Australian Edition)
Patrizio Buanne – Home To Mamma (CD/DVD)
Bullet For My Valentine - Fever
Chickenfoot – Live (DVD)
Cypress Hill – Rise Up
Melissa Etheridge – Fearless Love
Merle Haggard – I Am What I Am, I Do What I Do
Malachai – The Ugly Side Of Love
Brian McFadden – Wall Of Soundz
Meatloaf – Hang Cool Teddy Bear
Kate Nash – My Best Friend Is You
Willie Nelson – Country Music
Justin Nouzuka – You I Wind Land And Sea
Operator Please – Gloves
Andre Rieu – Songs For Mum
Xavier Rudd – Koonyum Sun
Screaming Jets – TBA
Snoop Dogg – More Malice (CD/DVD)
Sugababes – Sweet 7
Robin Thicke – Sex Therapy : The Experience
Various – 101 Love Songs
Various – Dreamboats & Petticoats 2
Various – Kitsune Maison 9
Various – Ministry Of Sound : Uncovered 2
Various – Sweet & Sour Volumes 1 & 2
Various – The Melbourne Music Show (DVD)
Paul Weller – Wake Up The Nation
Paul Weller – Wake Up The Nation (Deluxe Edition)

April 30
The Futureheads – The Chaos
Hole – Nobody’s Daughter
Knaan – Troubadour (Champion Edition)
Amy Macdonald – A Curious Thing
Steve Mason – The Boys Outside
Mobin Master – Get Lucky
Sara Storer – Calling Me Home : Best Of
Sara Storer – Calling Me Home : Best Of (Limited Edition)
Tiesto – Kaleidoscope (Special Edition)
Various – Bounce Vol.4
Various – Five Years Of Dirtybird
Violent Soho – Violent Soho

May 07
Boy & Bear - TBC
Broken Social Scene – Forgiveness Rock Record
Michael Franti & Spearhead – TBA
Oh No Ono - Eggs
Propellerheads – A Decade Of Decks & Drums & Rock n Roll
Christian Scott – Yesterday You Said Tomorrow
Tonic – Tonic
UNKLE – Where Did The Night Fall
Various – Best Of Australian Country
Rufus Wainwright – All Days Are Nights : Songs For Lulu
Russell Watson – People Get Ready

May 14
Cloud Control – Bliss Release
Dandy Warhols – Best Of
Keane – Night Train EP
Kelis – Flesh Tone

May 21
Cog – The Sound Of Three : 12 Years With You (DVD)
Deftones – Diamond Eyes
Janelle Monae – The Archandroid
Pendulum – Immersion
Various – Club Classics Volume 3

June 04
Little Red - TBA
Sia – We Are Born
Broderick Smith – Journal (Best Of)
Various – 100 Best Eighties
Various – 100 Best Nineties
Various – 100 Best Seventies
Various – 100 Best Sixties

June 11
Bliss ‘N’ Eso - TBA

June 25
Macy Gray – The Sellout

All release dates subject to change & list is updated weekly

XTINA UPDATE

We'll agree with Christina Aguilera's people that yesterday's revelation of the name and cover image of her new single 'Not Myself Tonight' was indeed big news. The pop world has missed her. But the second piece of 'big news' overnight last night was just the lyrics of the song. Not so much 'big news' as a side dish to yesterday's big news.
The singer continues the trend again overnight tonight, revealing more big news (perhaps the single release date) over at www.christinaaguilera.com.
What we can tell you is that 'Not Myself Tonight' is scheduled to hit Australian radio on Tuesday March 30, with the album 'Bionic' pencilled in for "early June". So that would be June 04 or June 11, kids.

FREE LISA MITCHELL

If you follow us over on our TWITTER PAGE, you'd have known we had meant to pop this up yesterday on the site. Sadly, one thing or another got in the way and we've held it on over. But we know you'll understand that it was most definitely worth the wait.
Lisa Mitchell has just released her new single 'Oh, Hark!' to iTunes here in Australia. But on the other side of the world, the Brits have to wait until April 12 to get their hands on it. Remixes of 'Oh, Hark!' have been commissioned over there - and thanks to Lisa's UK publicists, we've excitedly been granted permission to give away one of the remixes here for you right now!
All you have to do to get your hands on the 'Ou Est Le Swimming Pool' remix of the track is to click on the cover image (above) and the track will magically download itself to your computer! THAT simple!
(If we're feeling generous, we may very well do the same with another remix next week!)

TOURING : Diana Anaid

We mentioned a couple of weeks back about the forthcoming new material from Aussie songstress Diana Anaid (including her new single, the cover version of the classic 4 Non Blondes track 'What's Up'). Well now she's heading out on tour to give fans across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland the chance to hear tracks from her forthcoming self-titled album (pictured).
Diana plays her first gig in May at Ruby's Lounge in Belgrave, Victoria, before making eight more stops up the east coast.
Tickets for all are on sale now. 'Diana Anaid' is set for release on April 16.

May 13 : Belgrave (Ruby's Lounge)
May 14 : Melbourne (The Evelyn)
May 15 : Geelong (Bended Elbow)
May 21 : Sydney (Excelsior)
May 22 : Newcastle (Northern Star Hotel)
May 23 : Katoomba (Gearin's Hotel)
May 28 : Brisbane (X&Y Bar)
May 29 : Maroochydore (Club Envy)
May 30 : Gold Coast (Titanium Bar)

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR : Bittersweet

We don't know what the devil is going on right now, but it seems that the world is very much turning back to pop music. Sophie Ellis-Bextor is the latest in a series of high profile pop artists to reveal new material. And although her new album 'Make A Scene' has had it's name changed to 'Straight To The Heart', the first single from it, the Freemasons co-penned 'Bittersweet' has not. The clip has premiered online and it all very glittery, feathery and stylish, despite it's simplicity.
No word yet on local release plans for Sophie's new material, but you know we'll keep you posted.

NERVO SIGNED

We're so damned excited for those girls Nervo - EMI Australia has this evening announced that the Melbourne duo, Miriam and Olivia, have been signed to an exclusive worldwide deal with Virgin Records. The "multi-faceted artist and label deal" will see the girls release their own music, along with signing artists to their own 'Nervo Records'.
It's an incredible vote of confidence in the girls, whose rollercoaster ride to the top began courtesy of the Rachel Stevens hit 'Negotiate With Love'.
Since then, they've worked with some of the biggest names in pop music, from the Pussycat Dolls to Kylie, Ke$ha, David Guetta, Kelly Rowland, Miley Cyrus and more.
"After so many years writing for and producing tracks for other artists, we are thrilled to be releasing our own material that truly represents who we are," says Liv. "Our own stuff tends to be a bit more tongue-in-cheek and even risqué. When we’re in the studio, we get the chance to be artistically free and that’s really satisfying."
Adds Mim: "With our own songs, there are no creative boundaries. We can do whatever we want with the music and lyrics, which is really exciting."
More info on the deal, including future release details, are expected soon.
The girls, meanwhile, have touched down in Miami after their recent visit home.

MERCHANT AHOY

Warner Music has today announced the local release of the brand new album for New York based singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. 'Leave Your Sleep' (pictured) is the singer's fifth studio album and though it's been a fair while between drinks (seven years since her last outing, can you believe it), there's certainly no shortage of people eager to hear the new material. And Australian audiences will be among the first to hear it when it's released into stores on Friday April 09.

ELLIE LIGHTS AUSTRALIA

Looks like Universal Music Australia is getting right behind the Ellie Goulding juggernaut, announcing an Australian promotional tour for the so-hot-right-now British songstress next month. The singer will arrive on our shores for a series of appearances and interviews from Tuesday April 27 to Thursday April 29 inclusive, just under two weeks after the release of her debut album 'Lights' (pictured). Her debut single 'Starry Eyed' is at radio and digital retail in Australia now.

STEREO SYDNEY SECONDS

Sydney fans still hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite outfit Stereophonics certainly will 'Have A Nice Day' today with news that the band, set to visit our shores for a series of concerts next month, have added a second and final Sydney date to the tour schedule. It's the band's fourth visit down under and agent Michael Coppel has today announced the second show, to be held on Sunday April 18 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets are on sale Tuesday March 30.

April 10 : Fremantle (Arts Centre)
April 13 : Adelaide (HQ Bar)
April 15 : Melbourne (Palace Theatre)
April 17 : Sydney (Enmore Theatre)
April 18 : Sydney (Metro Theatre) NEW SHOW
April 19 : Brisbane (HiFi Bar)

EMPIRE OF THE SUN : Half Mast

Master Steele has weighed anchor (a nautical term) on the Empire juggernaut and has sailed halfway 'round the world, making it all the way to the bright lights of New York City for the video for his latest single 'Half Mast'. In another one of his incredible costumes with obligatory painted on mask, he crunches through the snow until he happens upon a young lady in similar garb. She's obviously fed up with him for one reason or another because she leaves, only to pop back a minute later to rejoin him, apparently having a change of heart.

RECORD STORE DAY

Record Store Day 2009 was a raging success, with many big name artists heading into their local record store to either perform, sign copies of their discs or, in some cases, both. Some of Sony Music's brightest pop stars hit the shops to sell their wares, including Jessica Mauboy, Cassie Davis and Wes Carr. Short Stack hit the Tuggerah JB Hifi and Irish crooner Ronan Keating even took part - heading into Warringah Mall to meet public.
And the time is almost here to do it all over again, with Record Store Day set down for Saturday April 17.
In 2010, Record Store Day once again aims to celebrate that great tradition of wandering into your local record store, thumbing through your favourite CDs and perhaps picking up one or two newbies to add to your collection. And though no artists or stores have been revealed officially yet, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Keep an eye on the RECORD STORE DAY website for more information.
We'll also keep you posted.

CHRISTINA SINGLE REVEALED

Christina Aguilera has revealed via her OFFICIAL WEBSITE that the first single from her forthcoming album is to be called 'Not Myself Tonight'. The news broke just a short time ago, with the website clock now counting down to another big announcement at the same time tomorrow. Do we dare assume something about the new album? (How 'Hard Candy' does this shot look?)

TIMES SIDETRACKED

Organisers of this year's Sidetracked event at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend have unveiled the playing times for all the incredible performers at this year's event. As mentioned previously, this year's line-up includes the likes of Bang Gang DJs, Andy Murphy and Chardy on the Saturday and Midnight Juggernauts, Grant Smillie, Bluejuice, Miami Horror and John Course on the Sunday. Sidetracked takes place near turn four of the Albert Park circuit.