VH1's Music Radar

VH1's Music Radar

WED., July 13, 2005 - TUES., July 19, 2005

NEW YORK, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

"You Oughta Know" - VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

Aqualung - London-based Matt Hales aka Aqualung started getting involved in music at a young age, composing a symphony at age 16. Hales landed one of his songs "Strange and Beautiful (I'll Put A Spell On You)," in a UK VW Beetle commercial which coincided with the release of his self-titled debut. People started clamoring to find THAT song and his album of dark and haunting songs became a hit. He renders his heartbreak with subtlety, preferring to let whispery vocals create a string of moody atmospheres. And believe it or not, he says he's never heard the Jethro Tull tune.

Embrace - Drawing comparisons to Oasis and The Verve, Embrace crafts anthemic rock songs, packed with soaring guitars and gut-wrenching melodies, as catchy as they are heartfelt.

Keane - Hailing from the teeny southern-Brit town of Battle, Keane has mastered the art of soft-rocking, piano-driven, melodic pop as sweet and infectious as it comes. If you don't believe us, just check the U.K. charts, where the trio's album Hopes and Fears spent four weeks at #1.

Anna Nalick - This charming newcomer writes her feisty pop tunes with no formal training, just a love of music. From the age of thirteen, Anna Nalick was rewriting the lyrics to tunes by Green Day, Nirvana and Matchbox Twenty. She has since honed the craft of storytelling and this singer/songwriter showcases her own poignant music on her debut Wreck of the Day.

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First Frank Black: Honeycomb - (Narada)

The Pixies boss gets downhome with some Memphis legends on his mellow (and intriguing) new solo disc. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/black_frank/946354/album.jhtml

Various Artists: Jermaine Dupri Presents...Young, Fly & Flashy Vol. 1 - (Virgin)

The Southern beatmeister has made a disc featuring some of Atlanta's hottest MCs. Get these Young Capone and Dem Franchise Boyz tracks while they're hot! http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/various_artists/958780/album.jhtml

Marjorie Fair: Self Help Serenade - (Capitol)

Some critics are calling the L.A. band's debut "a modern classic." It mixes indie moping with beautiful guitar storms. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/marjorie_fair/769888/album.jhtml

Live @ VH1.com Alanis Morissette: Live @ VH1.com - (Maverick)

She's revisiting her Jagged Little Pill masterpiece. Watch seven exclusive performances on VH1's VSpot. Real pop culture. Real fast. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/morissette_alanis/artist.jhtml

Embrace: Live @ VH1.com - (Epic)

VH1's latest You Oughta Know artists captivated us with a special acoustic session, which included the Chris Martin song "Gravity." http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/embrace_uk_/videos.jhtml#live

M.I.A.: Live @ VH1.com - (XL)

This Sir Lankan MC has mucho buzz about her. Watch a sharp, high-energy performance at the VH1.com studios and you'll learn why. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/mia__4_/videos.jhtml#live

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown: 1. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart" 2. Mariah Carey "We Belong Together" 3. Coldplay "Speed of Sound" 4. Kelly Clarkson "Behind These Hazel Eyes" 5. Pussy Cat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha" 6. Green Day "Holiday" 7. Foo Fighters "Best of You" 8. Shakira "La Tortura" 9. R. Kelly "Trapped in the Closet - Part 1 of 5" 10. Papa Roach "Scars" 11. Gavin DeGraw "Chariot" 12. Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl" 13. Lifehouse "You and Me" 14. Backstreet Boys "Incomplete" 15. Natasha Bedingfield "These Words" 16. Will Smith "Switch" 17. Anna Nalick "Breathe (2 AM)" 18. U2 "City of Blinding Lights" 19. Gwen Stefani "Cool" 20. Rob Thomas "This is How a Heart Breaks"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic presents and all-new "Metal Mania" with Judas Priest on Saturday, July 16 at 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM.*

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 212-846-7131

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