DJ Teridactyl

I stumbled upon this album last week when I heard one of Sleigh Bells songs play on Jonesy's Jukebox here in LA on KROQ. They sound similar to Crystal Castles, although Sleigh Bells utilizes more guitars than synth. They're signed to M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. label, and their riffs have even been sampled into her music. Sleigh Bells has managed to win me over with their debut albumTreats. What about you?

I realized that I haven't given much mention to Little Boots on this blog, and figured it was about time. Her debut album Hands, was released earlier this year in the States, and is a perfect meld of Electronic and Pop. Plus, you have to respect the fact that the girl can write and compose her own music!

One of the best DJ's to hit the dance music genre in recent years released a compilation mix album this week, and it does not disappoint! The album consists partly of remixed Kaskade tracks, as well as other musician's music, remixed by Kaskade himself, or others. All I can say is that some of what's on here is going into my setlists, ASAP!

Unlike most of her Disney alumni who have chosen to break out as solo artists, Selena Gomez wanted to start her musical career by being part of a band. The group released their second album this week, and it's pure pop goodness! Yes, there is some auto-tuning, but if you can look past this, you'll find some catchy songs. The title song "A Year Without Rain" is definitely the strongest offering, but the album as a whole is simply a fun, pop listen.

I was hoping to post up Brandon Flowers new album Flamingo this week, but then I was never made out to be much of a Killers fan, and sadly could not be won over by his solo material either. Which is why I'm recommending an album that was released earlier in the year by Phantogram, a new band out of New York. Their debut effort, Eyelid Movies, is reminiscent of such bands as The xx, with sparse vocals mixed in with electronic rock. Not necessarily music to dance to, but a good listen nonetheless.

If you know me, then it shouldn't be any surprise that Interpol's new, self-titled album would be my album pick of the week. Their hypnotic rhythms and Paul Banks' profound lyrics combine to create a sonic force truly unique unto themselves. It's definitely an album you'll want to listen to more than once to appreciate, but then their music always sounded best on repeat to me!

If you're a fan of Electronic Dance music, then Tiesto should be a name you already know. This album is a complete remix of his album Kaleidoscope, which was released late last year. Basically, it takes all the songs from the original and turns them up a notch!

Considering my recent updates of Katy Perry, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that I would select her new album Teenage Dream, as my album pick for this week. I honestly was not a fan of Katy's after hearing her first album, but her 2nd effort is undeniably a much stronger offering. "Teenage Dream", "California Gurls", and "Firework" are all songs you'd actually enjoy (and expect) to hear on the radio. And although "Peacock" isn't a lyrical masterpiece, it still has an awesome enough beat that you can forgive Katy for her thinly veiled euphemism.

(Sorry I couldn't provide an album preview on this one, Amazon was acting glitchy).

Not exactly a new album, but one that was new too me this week. Quadron is a musical duo from Denmark, and their self-titled debut album is a satisfying hybrid of electronic music and soul. They're definitely worth the listen!

I discovered this cool little widget program on Amazon that provides pretty good previews of songs and albums. I was inspired to use it as a way to share with you new (and possibly old) albums that I recommend you check out each week.

To introduce my first pick, may I quote the words of @Billy Corgan's twitter: "I believe in my heart that @LadyGaGa is going to positively help shift the world for the better. She is a messenger OF God's Love and Grace." Amen!