29 May 2012

The Make Believe "Give It A Million" music video



When I think of New Zealand I think of sheep, spectacular landscapes and the Haka. But there's another good thing about this fush and chup nation - The Make Believe and their new "Give It A Million" video on Llewdacris.

I first heard of The Make Believe when they uploaded a cover of "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction. You're not surprised I found them? Well Ryan Seacrest thought it was good too and featured the kiwi lads on his website, landing them close to 1M hits on YouTube.

Fresh off the back of a NZ national tour, the new video marks a debut single release for The Make Believe as they gear up to head to the US in June.

"We go to Philadelphia, New York and then Los Angeles... We record solidly in the studio for three months, and then they put us in front of the record companies and they battle it out if they want to sign us," singer Mike Lake told Stuff.

"We're recording in the same studios that Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Jason Derulo have used, it's unreal," Lake added.

Before The Make Believe depart their picturesque surrounds for the big smoke make sure you're all over "Give It A Million" on Llewdacris.

25 May 2012

Premiere: Breathe Carolina "Hit And Run" music video



If feels like I've just gotten over Breathe Carolina's last hangover induced video, but the new video for "Hit And Run" has landed and I'm excited to get the party started once again on Llewdacris.

It's been a big year for Breathe Carolina with hit singles "Blackout" and "I.D.G.A.F" gaining worldwide chart attention. The electronic rock duo are fresh off the back of the Blackout Forever tour, which saw them play 30 shows alongside The Ready Set and It Boys!

As they gear up to join the Vans Warped US Tour in June followed by the Vans Warped UK Tour in November, the lads are keeping up momentum with their latest release.

It's no surprise to me that the video for "Hit And Run" was inspired by a crazy night out in Vegas. If you like fast cars, glow in the dark parties, hotels and midgets on a bar then this video was made for you.

Grab a can of personality and jump on the "Hit And Run" rollercoaster, the new Breathe Carolina video has landed on Llewdacris.

23 May 2012

At Sunset covers "More Than This" by One Direction



Good things come from Adelaide, like wine, festivals and At Sunset. I'm excited to premiere their cover of "More Than This" by One Direction on Llewdacris.

I first came across these lads when they uploaded a cover of "Glad You Came" by The Wanted. If you hit YouTube you'll find a few other epic covers, including hits from Katy Perry and Snow Patrol.

It's not just the local wine makers that are loving these Adelaide boys. Their fans, dubbed "sunsetters", have been popping up in the US as well if recent fan videos are any indication.

There's been no word on how far away a debut single is, but they had a fancy photoshoot recently so it looks like all roads are leading to a release before the end of the year.

You'll be hearing a lot more from At Sunset so enjoy this acoustic cover of "More Than This" by One Direction on Llewdacris.

22 May 2012

Premiere: Masketta Fall "Cloud Nine" music video



Just when I started craving another bro ballad it reverses its man love right into my inbox - Masketta Fall's latest single "Cloud Nine" on Llewdacris.

I first introduced you to Masketta Fall when they released their contagious debut single, but it looks like all that bedroom jamming has payed off for these Melbourne rockers.

You might also remember these lads from the One Direction LOL-cover which saw them cash in on the popularity of the British boy-band.

"We did a cover of One Direction's What Makes You Beautiful where we laughed the song out," guitarist Ben Downing told Melton Weekly.

"An American station was interviewing [One Direction] and they showed them our YouTube laughing cover and they had a bit of a laugh," he added.

Masketta Fall are in the midst of wrapping up an east coast tour which took them to Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and a string of regional shows, which should be good practise as they gear up for their debut EP launch in August.

With over 4,000 subscribers and 1.5M views on YouTube I'm excited to premiere the new single "Cloud Nine" from Masketta Fall on Llewdacris.

12 May 2012

TwentyForSeven covers "One Thing" and "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction



It's no surprise to me that TwentyForSeven have covered "One Thing" and "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction - they kinda look like the boy band 5 years from now.

Is it just me or does lead singer Rajiv Dhall really do look like a future Zayn Malik? Either way I hope you enjoy yet another flawless cover from my favourite Michigan lads.

I first introduced you to TwentyForSeven when they covered Carly Rae Jepsen, but the boys have been pumping out a series of epic covers including "Apologise" by OneRepublic and "Baby" by Justin Bieber.

This latest cover is gaining the attention of Directioners, having already notched 55,000 video views on YouTube. How did they wave the 1D flag? Well, just posting a no pants selfie of course.

If you love this latest installment from TwentyForSeven you're in luck - the boys are offering a free download of the "One Thing / What Makes You Beautiful" mashup at PureVolume.

Dave Days covers "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen



It's been a while (couple of weeks) since I've posted another Carly Rae Jepsen cover but I'm loving this version of "Call Me Maybe" by Dave Days.

The film clip is guaranteed to give you a geekasm within seconds - It stars Days alongside his nerdy mates Alex Goot and Chad Sugg taking off their Darth Vader masks to rock out to some Jeppers in a lounge room.

This latest release is another vocal masterpiece from Dave Days who has furnished us with a string of covers including "We Found Love" by Rihanna and "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction.

I first met Dave Days in 2007 when he launched his YouTube channel and now this LA based internet sensation has notched 1.5M subscribers and over 300M video views on YouTube.

One thing's for sure, you'll be seeing a lot more from Dave Days on Llewdacris.

1 May 2012

Premiere: New Empire "One Heart / Million Voices" music video



You might have heard this one on Channel Nine's promo for the Olympic Games and I'm exicted to premiere "One Heart / Million Voices" by New Empire on Llewdacris.

At first you might mistaken this video for a sequel to Kony 2012, but trust me that it ties in with the Olympics by the end of the clip.

The video tells a story of Julius Achon who at the age of 12 was captured by rebels from The Lord's Resistance Army and forced to become a child soldier.

After 3 months of capture, an opportunity to escape the rebels arose when a Government plane flew over the LRA Camp and attacked the rebels. Julius escaped, after witnessing the murder of 9 of his friends as they ran for their lives.

In 1994 Julius represented Uganda at the Junior World Championships in Portugal. He became Junior World Champion. Julius went on to have an amazing career that included representing Uganda at 2 Olympic Games.

I don't need to sell it to you anymore. You'll be hearing this track right throughout the Olympic Games coverage on Channel Nine.