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Dexie — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:33:25 +0000

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Pop Music Scene Friday Links : October 10

Dexie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:15:58 +0000

Here’s a Pop Music Scene link round-up for October 10th to highlight what else is going on in the Pop Culture and other artists news here and everywhere.

Have fun link surfing…

Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers broke up with Taylor Swift over the phone. Someone needs to tell Joe that what he did wasn’t a gentleman thing to do. Not only that, it was a very cowardly act. That’s messed up, Joe.

Listen to Hilary Duff “Reach Out” DJ Escape & Dom Capello Edit.

Linkin Park cancels it’s China Tour due to Chester Bennington’s back injury.

The Diddy is pissed off at McCain for calling Obama, “that one”.

Remember the Spice Girls “Spiceworld” bus? It’s apparently up for auction on EBAY.

(Image © Dexie J Wharton / Pop Music Scene)

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Pop Music Scene Link Love [September 15]

Dexie — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:46:13 +0000

Here’s a Monday round-up around the b5media’s Music Channel to accompany your first (2nd) cup of coffee on this Monday morning. Just a little link lovin’ to some of my friends here at the channel.

Aguilera Buff confirms that Christina Aguilera did NOT kiss Russel Brand.

Austin Sound Check posted a New Lemurs Video | Live at Mohawk.

Avril Groupie shares the Avril Lavigne’s Best Damn Tour (Live in Toronto) DVD Setlist.

Beyonce-K gives you a sneak peak of Beyonce’s new video for “If I Were A Boy”.

Britney Groupie reports on Britney’s possible comeback in where else, Vegas.

Canadian Music News talked about Canadian Music Pioneer: Anne Murray

Country Music Stop lists the 42nd Annual CMA Nominations.

Ear Sucker reports that Mariah Carey is now her own manager.

Fergie Freak has a couple of pictures of Fergie watching Madonna at the Sticky and Sweet Tour.

Hip Hop Roll wants to know what Rihanna and T-Pain were wearing at the 2008 VMA’s.

Metal Martyr is giving away a Used Line 6 Uber Metal Distortion Pedal And More!

The Rock Dose gave Nikki Sixx the Jerk Of The Year award.

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Pop Music Scene Intermission………..

Dexie — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:23:32 +0000

Hey everyone, we’re doing a bit of server merger around the network so things are going to be a little wonky throughout the weekend. Hopefully things get back to normal by Monday without a hitch. Cross your fingers.

So please don’t think the blog has disappeared. Pop Music Scene will be back. I hope you all have a great weekend.

See ya’ll next week .

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Summer Hits For My Summer Soundtrack

Dexie — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:58:30 +0000

As part of the Music Channel’s Summer Soundtrack theme day, I’m sharing with you the summer hits I’ve been listening to. I guess you could call it as a “Summer Soundtrack”. I haven’t had time time to crank up the old school songs, except on a few instances here at the Song Of The Day feature. As August is such a busy month for me, I usually pump the volume up when my favorite hits are playing on Satellite TV’s XM Hitlist or 20 on 20. Take a listen below and hope everyone is having a wonderful Summer!

As you can see and hear, not all of the songs are geared into the POP Music genre per se’. But music is universal and I listen to all kinds. Although surprisingly, I’m not digging the pop country songs lately. Oh well. Like I said, Hapy summer and feel free to share with me your summer soundtrack on the comments box. I would love to check them out too. Thanks!

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Pick A Song From The Music Channel To Add To Your Playlist

Dexie — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:58:32 +0000

Whatever music genre you listen to, the music channel offers 2 songs from each blog to add to your Playlist this Monday. Check them all out and see what music treasures you’ll find.

The Jazz and Blues Lounge is our online authority. Keeping with the jazz era The Good Musician gives us two of the greatest of all time. Finish your third cup of coffee and bring it upbeat a bit with either Pop and listen to some new Nelly ft Fergie at Pop Music Scene or download two free metal tracks at Metal Martyr.

From the world of 4 global music mecca’s….Jet-set half way around the globe for two must have Aussie tracks at Oz Music Scene. While Brit Music Scene offers Duffy and The Feeling. Heading back to the new music mecca of America, Big Apple Music Scene gives you two tracks that should be on every iPod. Down to one of America’s strongest indie cultures, Austin Sound Check gives us two tracks that you need to hear. Toronto is a bustling and exciting music scene and Toronto Unplugged gives us two solid, soild tunes.

Our online music resource Our Digital Music lets us in on two key tracks to download. Anything with Dylan is good, but this Rock Dose is the best. Christian Music Fan outlines two tracks within the Christian genre. Ear Sucker always features a wide variety of quality music and these tracks are no different.

After your coffee, enjoy a martini and crank up some good ol’ fashioned crooning by blasting these two gems from Crooner Culture. No day is complete without some top notch classic rock – head to the Rock Relic for your rock fix. After the magical mystery ride in rock, float over to New Age Vibe for two favorites. New Age to Industrial Addiction for great cuts from that growing genre. She Plays Music always has the inside track of women in music – here are two solid recommendations. Punk Rock is alive and well! News in Punk features two outstanding punk tracks. Add a little Hippie to your day with these diamonds at Hippie Sounds.

*Image Used W/ Permission / Newscom.

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Flyleaf and Nelly Ft. Fergie Added On My Playlist

Dexie — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:15:20 +0000

There are 2 songs I’m digging these days that I’ve added on my playlist. All Around Me by Flyleaf and Party People by Nelly and Fergie . 2 very different kinds of songs which explains my eclectic taste when it comes to music. Take a listen yourself and tell me what you think. I still haven’t gotten over my shock upon hearing Fergie’s mad rapping skillz . Listen and tell me what you think on each song.

What 2 new songs have you added on your playlist lately?

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April Specials At The Music Channel

Dexie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:42:45 +0000

*Image © Dexie J. Wharton / Pop Music Scene

We’ve been busy here at our Music Channel corner. Check out our April round-up links for your reading and music pleasure. Enjoy!

52Bands featured the Barenaked Ladies band.

Austin Sound Check already has the SXSW 2009 Dates.

Big Apple Music Scene has a list of her favorite CD store in NYC.

Brit Music Scene begs for BoyZone to give up.

Christian Music Fan reviewed David Pettigrew “Every Minute Miracles”.

Concord Crazy delved onto New Zealand’s Coat of Arms.

Country Music Stop tells us about the Country Music’s 3 Muskeeters.

Crooner Culture is not sure whether to believe or not that Marilyn Monroe has a sex tape.

Ear Sucker is starting to get really sick of Mariah Carey.

Hip Hop Roll confirms that it’s really hard out there for a pimp.

Hippie Sounds posts her favorite hippie video of the week.

Industrial Addiction is not surprised at Marilyn Manson’s sex change.

Jazz and Blues Lounge teaches you how to create your basic jazz library.

Killed By The Video Star is not impressed with John Mayer.

Metal Martyr gives you major tips before getting your tattoo.

New Age Vibe posts an interview with Steven Halpern.

News In Punk has the track list from the Offspring new album.

Our Digital Music shares the news on MSN Download shut down.

Oz Music Scene gives Wyclef Jean a pat in back for setting a journalist straight during MTV Australia Awards.

Pop Music Scene jumped on the Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair pictures bandwagon.

Rumors In Music says there might be a Metallica online album.

She Plays Music lists the Top 10 Bad Girls Of Music.

The Beatles Invasion takes a look at the bitter rivalry between John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

The Good Musician has 10 tips to power up your rehearsal techniques.

The Production Side has the FYI on Lollapalooza.

The Rock Dose has the Bob Dylan ‘Hard Rain’ video.

The Rock Relic says it’s time to ROCK again.

Toronto Unplugged reviews the Colin Meloy concert at the Phoenix.

And just in case you missed it, here’s the ‘Soundtrack of The Day’ list from the music channel bloggers.

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Win An MP3 Player From She Plays Music

Dexie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:49:02 +0000

My fellow music blogger(and fashion blogger) Deb over at She Plays Music is giving away an MP3 Player. You can choose from a Flipside MP3 player or a LobsterTunes MP3 player. Go check out how and hope you win it. Good Luck!!

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10 Pop Songs Of My Day

Lauren Croteau — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:46:11 +0000

On weekdays, I listen to 2 specific XM Satellite music channels through Direct TV. I alternate between XM Hitlist(817) and 20 on 20(816). It usually starts at 10am, after I watch good ‘ol TODAY Show(7-9am) and Dr. Phil(9-10am) . Those satellite music channels get attention, alternately, for an hour. While I work, tend to my 19month old baby and doing a little bit of house chores. By 11am I like to watch the Hot Topics from The View. After that portion of the show, I go back to listening to my music channels until my Soaps time which starts at 1pm. Noticed I said, “alternate”? That’s because I don’t like all Pop Songs being played. So if I don’t like a song on 1 channel, I switch to the other one. Here are 10 Pop Songs that I listen to in random order which will never get the channel-switch treatment.

Love In This Club by Usher ft, Young Jeezy : I give Usher props for coming up with another hit. After YEAH, he hasn’t really had one, no?
When You Look Me In The Eyes by JONAS Brothers : I’m a sucker for a nice ballad song from a boyband .
4 Minutes(to save the world) by Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake : Madonna will always be in my playlist
See You Again by Miley Cyrus : It’s catchy and she’s cute .
LOW by Flo Rida : My daughter and I love dancing to it. It’s nice exercise music too, try it sometime.

The other 5 Pop Songs Of My Day after the fold..

Touch My Body by Mariah Carey : I’m just happy Mariah can still pull a hit, heh.
Killa by Cherish ft. Yung Joc : Another catchy song I like to dance too.
Sexy Can I by Ray-J and Yung Berg : A very sexy song
Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis : I love her period. I love every song in her SPIRIT album.
Break The Ice by Britney Spears : Like Madonna, if Britney has a new song, she’s pretty much a given in my playlist as well .

The Wiggles get Honorable Mention in my Pop Songs List. I’m a work-at-home Mom with a 19month old companion everyday. When she’s not taking a nap, eating or spending time with me/family the Australian quartet pretty much plays in her room. If you ever need to learn songs about a Hot Potato, Cold Spaghetti, Mashed Bananas or anything Yummy Yummy, let me know and I’ll hook you up .

So what’s are the 10 Pop Songs you listen to on a daily basis?

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