Today's Pick

Hedley are back and continues musical journey with their latest Juno-nominated fifth studio album "Wild Life." After the international success achieved with its lead single "Anything," the Canadian rock outfit is ready to impact the world with the next as they released a dark music video for their follow-up single "Crazy For You," which is a Justin Timberlake inspired dance/pop track with with a fury of flashy pop hooks hurled through a powerful disco-funk-pop production that just won't leave your head.
Hedley has their collective finger on the pulse of what is driving present day pop music, and the Vancouver pop rockers shows its positively wild side with their latest effort "Wild Life," which is all about channeling positivity, appreciating the little things around you and finding a way to always see the light at the end of the tunnel. On "Wild Life," the band toyed with a wide array of synths and electronic gizmos, espousing a pop sound that owes much to the slick '80s but is also very much aligned with the trends of the day. And the disco-fied "Crazy For You" totally takes its cue from Daft Punk's "Get Lucky."
Time after time, the guys of Hedley manage to churn out music videos that always seems to possess their unique brand of fun. Whether they're playing in the midst of a crazy house party ("Anything") or in the street as a pair of lovers meet thanks to the world's most dangerous meet-cute (a car crash in "Kiss You Inside Out"), the band never fails to impress us with their imagination. The frontman Jacob Hoggard and the boys of Hedley take a darker turn in their newest dark video for "Crazy For You," which was directed by J.Lee Williams and Timur Musabay.
We've always known that Hedley is a little kooky, but we never thought we'd actually see them in a pysch ward. In "Crazy For You" video, they literally go crazy as they are trapped and get locked up in a hyper stylized mental asylum, but break free their padded cells and go on the run from what appears to be hoards of crazed fans. Hedley only to discover the outside world isn't what they remembered it to be and may be in worse shape than inside the crazy house! The clip definitely sends the message of a crazy kind of love.

We've been buzzing about MTV Artist To Watch Tori Kelly since 2012, but by far one of our fave Stan moments was her House Of Blues Sunset set in January. Remember when she slayed our souls with "Dear No One" then raised our adrenaline with a surprise "Right There" duet with Ariana Grande? Well, brace yourself for even more feels thanks to Kelly's new video for "Paper Hearts." Fair warning, though: You'll probably need a box or three of tissues to get this breakup anthem's clip, which is drowning us in feels and is getting rave reviews.
The buzz around Kelly continues to grow with the second promotional cut from her critically acclaimed debut EP "Foreword," which was released last October. The talented 21-year-old songstress follows "Dear No One" with simple acoustic gem "Paper Hearts," which puts the focus on the rising star's songwriting ability and pretty voice as she channels a seventies rock 'n' roll vibe. Signed to Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, the up-and-coming Capitol Records recording artist is planning to release a debut album later this year.
Just like the song, the Andrew Rose-directed video is powerful and a sentimental affair - melds two tales - that finds Kelly looking at old photos and reflecting on happy memories with her man. That part is great but half-way through she disappears and dancer Ian Eastwood spends the rest of the visual performing kooky slow choreography. It's certainly different! The first is of Kelly and her presumed boyfriend enjoying carnivals and quiet walks on train tracks. No tears there, unless you're crying over Kelly's cashmere-soft vocals and gentle guitar-strumming.
Too bad these are just memories of a failed love swimming through Kelly's mind as she eyes a bunch of old Polaroids! Cue the tears, but at least Kelly's boo has some fancy, interpretive dancing to perfectly capture the pain, frustration, and sadness we're vicariously feeling. It features choreographer/dancer Ian Eastwood, who creates a masterpiece through dance in the video. On the brighter side, we've at least learned a new way to break up with someone when you can't find the words: dance it out!

Nearly 20 years after "Clueless" hit theaters, Iggy Azalea pays homage and brings a new attitude to the 1995 cult classic in the throwback video for "Fancy," co-starring British alt-pop songbird Charli XCX with the bragging on the rowdy hook. The Aussie rap queen rules the halls of Beverly Hills High School as socialite Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) in the X-directed clip. The blonde bombshell went back into the memory vaults and filmed at the same high school where "Clueless" was shot, inviting 250 fans to be a part of the video.
Azalea rocked a '90s wardrobe straight out of Cher's designer closet and even shut down the freeway while recreating one scene. This is the best thing ever! We are just so behind this, we can't even tell you. Naturally, Azalea is our Cher and she brought Charli XCX along with her to sing the chorus and stand in for Tai. Not only do we get the opening debate scene, but snippets of tennis practice, the party, and the hallway cell-phone strut. Azalea and co. even went through the trouble of recreating the freeway scene, complete with swerving Mac trucks. That's dedication and it works like gangbusters.
This bouncy hip-pop song itself, is all about the high-flash, high-glam, high-cost lifestyle, finds Azalea letting the world know why she's the hottest female rapper in the game over a stripped back production driven by a retro-induced synth. The song was premiered on Mistajam's BBC Radio 1Xtra show on February 6 and released as the fourth single from Azalea’s long-awaited solo debut, "The New Classic," is due out on April 15 featuring collaborations with T.I., Mavado, Watch the Duck, and Katy Perry, who co-wrote her next single. The Aussie rapper makes a case for why she's "The New Classic."
The clip is basically a throwback to that absolute '90s teen blockbuster 'Clueless,' and takes us all the way back to 1995, when Alicia Silverstone was just a valley girl with a heart of gold. But Azalea, isn't some ditzy blonde, instead she's making it clear she's a girl with some expensive taste, and exudes confident sex appeal, flipping her golden locks relentlessly and shaking it in her pleated skirt. But all Azalea really wants is to solidify her fancy status. The fun, high school party scene takes the video to a whole new level, thanks to some red cups, cute choreo and classic teenage debauchery. It's clear that Azalea is working harder than ever and making a play to become Queen Bee of female MCs.

If you're a young British girl group who are traveling down the tried-and-true road paved by the Spice Girls, and you've been commissioned to record the official 'Sports Relief' charity single, then you'd best enlist Melanie 'Sporty Spice' Chisholm, aka, 'Mel C' for at least a cameo in the music video. And actually, that's exactly what Little Mix did for their "Word Up!" visual. The ladies of the X Factor girlband have taken a few tips from Mel C as they hit a gleaming fitness center and channeled their 1990s Sporty Spice look for their version of Cameo's track.
The new song is not included on the album because it's confirmed as the 2014 Sport Relief single. Sport Relief is a biennial charity event in conjunction with Comedy Relief, merges entertainment with sport to raise money and awareness to people both in the UK and the world's poorest countries. Each year, Sport Relief has a single used to promote the charity event. This year's Sport Relief fundraiser will take place between March 21 and March 23. "We've all seen people push themselves and do incredible things for Sport Relief, so it's a dream come true to be releasing the official single this year," Perrie Edwards previously said.
The R&B/funk song, "Word Up!" is a cover of American soul-influenced funk group Cameo's 1986 funk-pop classic hit of the same name, which has also been a hit for Gun and Spice Girl Mel B, will be released on March 16 with a CD on sale the following day, and it can be pre-ordered on iTunes now. The star-studded video is a virtual camp fest that finds the quartet aerobicising and creating all-around chaos while several well-known faces flash by the camera, including Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, Lara Croft: 'Tomb Raider' actor Chris Barrie and, of course, Spice Girls star Mel C.
The sports themed promo sees the four girls all exercise with a number of famous faces, and pulled out their best Sporty Spice impressions as they showed off their incredible gym gear and burst into action in a selection of funky running gear and appear to break quite a sweat on the treadmill and spin bikes as they dance energetically around. With Jade 'sporting' (wheeey) some cute coral leggings with a pink sports bra, Jesy rocking her trademark basketball jersey and minxy eye make up, Leigh-Anne looking like a total tennis megababe and Perrie pouting away in a monochrome number, and yes, we're really missing the 90s today.

A wild night out with The Vamps is just one big party judging by the party-themed music video for their latest single "Last Night," which sees the midland-based teenage four-piece band - Brad Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans - manage to take the budget they're given and turn the soundstage into a makeshift mega dance private carnival party, where they ride a mechanical bull, smash a guitar-shaped piñata, ring-toss teddy bears for a pack of eager girls and enjoying some typical lads banter.
"Last Night" is the third single to be released by the British pop rock band following on two consecutive top five UK hits from their debut hit "Can We Dance," which peaked at No.2 and "Wild Heart," which soared to No.3 on the UK charts. All releases are expected to feature on their self-titled debut album, which is set to drop in April. The MTV Brand New For 2014 winners could well be pop's next big thing. They have been causing a stir everywhere they go, with legions of fans following their every move and causing pandemonium at every turn.
Thematically, there's not much difference between The Vamps' new single "Last Night" and Katy Perry's 2011 chart-topper "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)." Both involve crazy throw-downs that result in the attendees having a bit of convenient amnesia afterward, while nonetheless vowing to do it all again. The Brits were quick to explain that their latest video was their own idea and expressed their desire to bring guitars back to popular music. After all, what sets The Vamps apart is the fact that they play their own instruments.
The three-minute promo all starts off as a tame affair with The Vamps rocking out in a room with their guitars before they spot the "Mega Dance" and the party really kicks off with the boys rocking out in the middle of the theme park before being joined by a massive group of fans. It's not long before they're hanging out with pretty, young girls and shooting objects to win them teddy bears, swinging around on a bucking bronco, having a dancing competition and eventually stirring up enough courage to hop on the queasy roller-coaster whirlwind rides.

The 1975 have unveiled a brand new video for latest single "Settle Down," the fifth UK single taken from the Manchester-based indie rock band's self-titled chart-topping debut album, which was released last fall. The video sees frontman Matthew Healy and the boys take a nostalgic approach this time around, and returning to their grim and dark black and white aesthetic present throughout most of The 1975's earlier videos after abandoning it for recent videos - the American movie vibe of "Sex" and the colorful pop feel of "Girls."
Manchester has a lot more to offer than a famous soccer team. This band also calls it home, and their magnetic energy is causing an excited reaction within music lovers everywhere. With their self-titled debut, The 1975 marked the arrival of a new British rock sound: something dark in imagery and storytelling but warm and pop-y in sound. Their seamless ability to connect with each other and the music is refreshing even now. Their honest electro-pop/rock music has a versatility similar to pop of the '80s. This trait has found a way into music in our day and made it hip again. Their album, and the song, "Settle Down," possesses a youthful vigor that is infectious.
This sensual track "Settle Down," is about the obsession Healy, has for the pop legend, finds he singing of an ill-advised relationship and the chaos that ensures. It was inspired by Michael Jackson, whom Healy has noted his admiration for in the past. The lyrics tell a tale of the nonsensical attraction between lovers and the chaos that ensues. It'll be hard to resist getting up out of your seat and not cracking a smile. The cheerful guitar riffs accompanied by the pulsating drums make for a song you just want to get lost in.
The accompanying video for "Settle Down" - documenting the minutiae of small town life - tells the story of two mysterious teenage boys, lost and troubled in a post-industrial rural village, who reveal supernatural powers. Healy's there, wandering out looking moody and observing proceedings before they take a peculiar twist before the end. It was shot in Redcar, Yorkshire and features various shots in and around the Northern England town. The video is sure to please the hardcore fans, after many didn't take issue with the nudity or drug use shown in the "Sex" video, but were disappointed the band had ditched the black and white aesthetic they have used since their early days.

HAIM is back with their third single off the critically acclaimed killer "Days Are Gone" album with “If I Could Change Your Mind." The new clip for their latest track finds the L.A. sister act (Danielle, Este and Alana) juicing its once-scrappy stage show with the kind of coordinated dance routine not often seen in the grungy rock clubs HAIM came up playing. From disco shoulders to a 'Soul Train' backdrop, the sisters live out their own fantasy. It is a far cry from their more indie inspired "The Wire" and "Don't Save Me" videos.
"If I Could Change Your Mind," is about ending relationships. Este Haim told NME: "You think back to the decision that you made to not be with someone any more and whether it was really the right one. It's kinda a weird thing, especially in my case. I'm 27 now and I'm not old but I think the relationships that you have you think about longevity. So when you do break up with someone there's always a thing in your head of, What if that was the one and you said goodbye?" The song is one of the catchiest on the album and it bears all the hallmarks of good dance-rock: sweeping synth lines, Nile Rodgers-like guitars, clattering drum machine and lyrics about misunderstood love.
Although the song is more dance driven, there are peaks and valleys. Este's vocals stand out with their soft yet stern attack to the song, with lyrics like "If I could change your mind/ I would hit the ground running/ It took time to realize/ and I never saw it coming." And because it's not too heavy-handed, the Jewish sister rocker trio only add to it with their wind-milling arm dances, tight circle of clapping and Charlie's Angels-esque silhouette breaks throughout the video. They know that changing minds is always a lot easier when everyone is having fun.
Directed by Warren Fu, the performance video sees the HAIM sisters in a variety of settings from the trio being circled by the camera playing their instruments, to act out corny, melodramatic, fun dance routines with only a dash of irony on a backdrop that's equal parts American Bandstand and a vintage Calvin Klein cologne ad inspired stage, completed with "HAIM" in bright neon behind them. Later, the stage turns to a darker shade, while they girls pick up their instruments and play. Not only credible vocalists and musicians, but their dancing is very well choreographed too. The HAIM juggernaut continues!