MUSIC VIDEO: Nathan Sykes – “Kiss Me Quick”

Nathan Sykes, who you may know from The Wanted, has officially released the music video for his official first single, “Kiss Me Quick.” The Wanted are currently on hiatus while every member of the band pursues their own personal endeavors. Nathan is the first to try out a solo career.

The vibe and style for “Kiss Me Quick” channels Michael Bublé and Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience. Nathan is growing up before our eyes! The song is a catchy tune that has 90s R&B feels all over it. First he released the teaser, “More Than You’ll Ever Know” followed by “Kiss Me Quick,” now we’re eagerly awaiting the debut album!

MUSIC REVIEW: Rixton – Let the Road

Rixton
Let the Road
Interscope Records

By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating:

[The Breakdown]

Rixton, the four-piece band from the UK, released their debut album Let the Road via Interscope Records. Of course I had already heard “Me and My Broken Heart” and “Wait On Me”, both vibrant and infectious hit songs. After listening to the 10-track album, the one thing I got is that they REALLY like girls and they want people to know that. Cool, noted.

While the first song, “Let the Road,” may not be everyone’s cup of tea, I really enjoyed the title track. Not just because I have a soft spot for a capella, but they just did it so well. I was getting flashbacks to NSYNC’s Christmas album and I love that album. Plus, what is a better way to showcase true talent than in this raw form? They killed it.

They have a couple songs written by big names including “Hotel Ceiling”, written by Ed Sheeran and “I like Girls,” co-written by Mike Posner. Both of which definitely have the signature of its writers. Although, I am a Mike Posner fan, I felt like the lyrics were a bit juvenile even for a young band such as Rixton.

“We All Want The Same Thing” is a great dance track and goes in the same direction as “Wait On Me” and that song is awesome. But “We All Want The Same Thing” seems like the band is trying too hard to be a mini Maroon 5. Even so, this would probably make a great single.

Overall, the band shows amazing potential in their debut album. Rixton are all very talented, there is no doubt about that. Let the Road goes in a few different directions, but doesn’t really have a balance. This could also be because the band used songs that they had written six years ago, when they were teenagers. Still, I think once they have grown more lyrically they could have true staying power.

Nathan Sykes from The Wanted Releases First Solo Track

Nathan Sykes, formerly of the British boyband The Wanted, has been planning a solo career for some time now. His first single is set to be released this Spring; however, he decided to give us a sneak peek by releasing a track, “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” from his forthcoming album. He says:

I wanted to give you a taster of what’s to come and couldn’t wait until the first single. So here’s “More Than You’ll Ever Know”, a track from my forthcoming album. I hope you love it as much as I do.
#MTYEK

Love it, we do! We are so happy that he decided to stick with soulful genre that fits him so well. You can listen to the song above and download it by signing up here.

MOVIE REVIEW: Backstreet Boys – Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of

Backstreet Boys – Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
Starring: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Kevin Richardson

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

 

The Backstreet Boys had the premiere of their documentary, Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of in Los Angeles. They offered up tickets to their fans for $40 presumably because they were going to be there and they said that there would be “lots of other surprises.” The second part of this review is going to talk about my disappointment with that statement, but first the documentary itself.

I have been a huge Backstreet Boy fan for years. As an American fan I was still getting their European releases shipped to me, so I could enjoy all the music we were not getting here in the state. I had my room wallpapered with their faces and bought every magazine I could find with them in it. I have seen them multiples times in concert and have even had the opportunity to meet them a few times. So needless to say, I was excited for this documentary.

The film started off great with introducing who each Backstreet Boy was and how the group first started out. I really enjoyed how they discussed the drama with their former manager, Lou Pearlman. It was cool to see each of their perspectives on the matter and it looked like it was almost therapeutic for them. The best part was how they each did a hometown visit and we got to see where they came from and someone who influenced them. Even after all this time there is still new things a Backstreet fan can learn.

Nick Carter and Jordan Knight Announce Nick & Knight Album and Tour!

Boy band fangirls everywhere are rejoicing! Nick Carter and Jordan Knight have announced that they have joined together as the duo, Nick & Knight and will be releasing an album followed by a national tour.

Saayyyyyy, whhhhattt?!? You read correctly. The guys launched their official website today and played a snippet of their first single, “Just the Two of Us” on Good Morning America this morning. The single will be available as a free download for those that pre-order the album through their official website today. The national tour begins on September 15th in Nashville and ends November 22nd in Canada. Time to get your boy band fix!

The Wanted Are Taking A Break After Word of Mouth Tour

One of my fav boy bands, The Wanted, released a statement to their fans today stating that they are taking a break after their upcoming Word of Mouth Tour. Things were getting suspicious when most of the band members began other ventures (modeling, solo single, clothing company, etc) late last year, but the band evaded rumors until now. After releasing the statement, they took to their individual twitters to say that this is not the end. Only time will tell on that front.

In the meantime, they will soon be releasing the video for their newest single, “Glow in the Dark“, an electro-dance track that was, in my opinion, one of the best songs on Word of Mouth. Sigh. Good and bad news all in one. These guys put on an insane live show, so be sure to catch this last tour while you can.

MUSIC REVIEW: The Wanted – Word of Mouth

The Wanted
Word of Mouth
Mercury Records

By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating:

[The Breakdown]

It took a long time, but finally the sophomore album (at least for the US) from The Wanted has arrived. The title, Word of Mouth fits the group perfectly since their popularity has grown through people telling their friends and family about them. This grass roots approach has earned them fans that stayed up all night to download the album the moment it was released digitally as well as fans who staged buy outs across the world. This dedication is in hopes of getting The Wanted to be the number one boy band in the world, but will Word of Mouth get them there?

The Wanted Release Tracklisting for New Album, Word of Mouth + World Tour

The Wanted have released the tracklisting for their highly anticipated new album, Word of Mouth. It will finally be released on November 4th, 2013 after being pushed back more than once (perfection doesn’t come easy!). The US version varies slightly from the European version in that we get “Glad You Came” (again) instead of “Love Sewn”. Why they did that, I’m not sure, but US fans will be scrambling to grab the other song somehow. You can find the the regular and deluxe tracklisting below.

The group also announced their Word of Mouth World Tour. Tickets are on sale now and if you’re a Wanted World member you can get VIP tickets that include a meet and greet, details and tour dates here. If you don’t see your city, don’t worry just yet, the guys said they will continue to add more cities.

MOVIE TRAILER: Mindless Behavior – All Around The World [@MindlessBhavior]

Boyband, Mindless Behavior will be releasing their film Mindless Behavior: All Around The World, which chronicles the musical journeys of Prodigy, Princeton, Ray Ray and Roc Royal. The film features live performances of their hits “Mrs. Right” and “Girls Talkin’ Bout”. Mindless Behavior: All Around The World is brought to you by AwesomenessTV, Streamline Records, Conjunction Films, Atom Factory, Society Pictures, and Interscope Records.

Wow, A LOT has happened to these guys since we interviewed them back in 2010. Watch the trailer above and you can catch the film when it opens on March 15th, 2013 in select AMC Theaters nationwide (Los Angeles locations listed below).

Mindless Behavior: All Around The World Los Angeles area theaters:
Atlantic Times Square 14 (450 N Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park, CA)
Burbank Town Center 8 (201 E. Magnolia Blvd #345 Burbank, CA)
Citywalk Stadium 19 (100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA)
Galleria At South Bay 16 (1815 Hawthorne Blvd – Ste 368 Redondo Beach, CA)
Marina Pacifica 12 (6346 E. Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach, CA)
Norwalk 20 (12300 E. Civic Center Drive Norwalk, CA)
Ontario Mills 30 With Etx (4549 Mills Circle Ontario, CA)
Orange 30 With Imax & Etx (20 City Boulevard W #1 Orange, CA)
Puente Hills 20 (1560 South Azusa Avenue City Of Industry, CA)
Rolling Hills 20 (2591 Airport Drive Torrance, CA)
Tyler 16 (3775 Tyler Avenue Riverside, CA)

EVENT REVIEW: Bring 1D to LA Hosted by The Ellen Show [@onedirection]

Bring 1D to LA Event Hosted by The Ellen Show
Featuring: One Direction
November 9, 2012
Warner Bros. Studios Back Lot
Burbank, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

One Direction had a contest to bring 1D to your town and Los Angeles was one of the winners. The Ellen Show ended up hosting the gigantic event with 5,000 ticketed attendees. This was a sweet deal for Directioners who haven’t been able to nab any of the pricey tickets to their tour dates at The Staple Center. It’s free, you see them fairly close and you get some free swag. Then again, that’s the only way Ellen rolls.