Masks, Keytars, and Yes Ma'ams: "Imma Soldier" by Therine

I have recently made a new bffl with the lovely and talented Therine (pronounced There (like hair with a "th")- in). She calls herself a "blondie brownie ala Gaga," which TOTES suits her since she's indeed a blonde but sings her some SOOOOUUULLL... not to mention her crazy, Gaga-like theatrics.  THIS BITCH with her glittery mask (you know how I love sparkles) and her keytar (which MAKES you happy just looking at it), will have you screaming "Yes Ma'am," all night long, like Mr. Lionel Richie.

Her new single, "Imma Soldier," was digitally released yesterday, July 24th.  I'm.  In.  Love.  The song is reminiscent of some old school 90's R&B ala Destiny's Child or En Vouge.  Kinda in the vein of "I can do this on my own and will look fierce doing it," but forges forward with some sickening house beats, that of David Guetta (btw whoever produced... SICKENING sir or ma'am).  But what stands out the most to my glittertastic ears is the performance.  Ms. Therine might have a tendency to lean more towards simple lyrics and rhymes but that is why her music works.  The words get out of the way so that message and the feeling of the song can shine through without a lot of poetics.  Bravo, ma'am!

You can download the MP3 here: IMMA SOLDIER DOWNLOAD

Sparkly kisses,
Stevie

PS, have you guys seen the "Countdown" video with the Snuggie, if not watch it here:

Pink, Cotton Candy, and Katy Perry

I SWEAR that after this post I'm going to focus on more indie and unknown artists (which reminds me, if you'd like for me to take a listen to some music you love and blog about it, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email me at stevie.frick@gmail.com and I'd be more than happy to post something:) )

So, this past week, I saw Katy Perry's: Part of Me 3-D glasses, and pre-gaming with delish pink liquer and all:)  I LOVED it!  She is such an inspiration... not only that she kept going after her dream through all of the doors slammed in her face, but also that she kept her tour up through her whole Russell Brand trist:(  Dear Katy, I love you, but WHY WOULD YOU DO IT?!?!  Please, leave comments saying whether or not YOU thought that they would make it...

So, my review part is her newest video, "Wide Awake," which you can view here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/katy-perry/wide-awake/USCA31200061?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=watch&utm_campaign=wp_katyperry_wideawake.  First of all, the first time I heard the song on the Billboard Music Awards, I was in love.  I wasn't really a fan of "Part of Me," as I felt it was very rushed track much like Gaga's "Born This Way."  But this song kept Katy's great sense of a hook along with her witty lyrics and a LOT of heart (covered in glitter of course).  BUT THE VIDEO, MA'AM!  Oh Miss Perry, one of my favorite videos of hers ever.

The story goes that she is on tour and has a melancholy moment behind the scenes, and then she is in this Tim Burton fairy tale world.  Then her inner child comes out and kicks some ass so that Katy realizes who she is.  I love that this video keeps her quirky sense of humor in tact, but at the same time shows her darker more mature side.  Bravo, ma'am, bravo:)

Until next time,
SPARKLY KISSES,
Stevie

PS, anyone else watching Mean Girls on ABCFamily tonight?