Premiere: Lady GaGa - Venus

Lady GaGa just surprise premiered Venus, the third taster from her upcoming November 8th album release of Artpop. LG wrote this electro stomper with old pal DJ White Shadow and French wonder Madeon and produced it herself. We must say it's our favourite track from this era so far! It sounds refreshingly flirty and fun! Plus it's catchy as anything found on The Fame without looking back one bit. We'd loved this to have been the lead Artpop single, but so happy it at least premiered before the album dropped. Now we're excited! PS. How scary is that Steven Klein single artwork? All in the name of ART, darling!  

Video Premiere: Lady GaGa - Applause

Lady GaGa's Applause train is perhaps not gaining as much speed as anticipated by her monsters. After peaking at #2 on iTunes US it's currently langushing at #8. Charts are not something to stare blindly at so let's focus on the video! Directed by Inez & Vinoodh it kinda reminds us of GaGa's very own Alejandro video. Intercepting are some classic clown acts and a very insteresting looking bird. Ya'll have to take a look below. Let's see if this baby can do wonders for the single's chart position! Are you clapping your hands raw? Update: And 8 hours later Applause is up to #4 on iTunes. Makes sense as LG is such a visual artist! 

Premiere: Lady GaGa - Applause

Lady GaGa has seen her Applause leak in snippets over the weekend and here, finally, is the full version. This marks the official musical start to the Artpop era and you can bet your money on her fanbase going absolutely mental right now. Applause is a celebration of pop culture and and what fame does to you. We'll be back with a more nuanced review in a bit, haha. First thoughts? Update: Alright, with a few hours distance and plays we must say we like it. It's catchy and lighthearted with a sound that ushers in a new LG era. Her voice is quite raw and the chorus soars like a good pop hook should. By no means will this road map any unknown music territory but as a live staple this will drive her fans wild, plus it's nice to hear her heading back to some of the fun and flirtiness from The Fame days. Are ya'll applauding? Update 2: And here's the lyrics video! Actually it's more of buzz video we'd say and it features mighty fine queens such as Shangela and Detox! Looks like a messy and fun night at the classic hangout Micky's in West Hollywood.