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    Clean Bandit’s Star-Studded Sophomore Album ‘What Is Love?’ Is Finally Here!

    November 30, 2018 /

    HAPPY #NEWMUSICFRIDAY MUSIC SLUTS! (Sorry for yelling.) This is a time for celebration: At long last, Clean Bandit‘s anticipated sophomore album What Is Love? has officially landed worldwide. As you might already know, the 16-track LP partly serves as a greatest…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Clean Bandit Reunite With Marina On New Latin-Infused Luis Fonsi Single, ‘Baby’!

    November 2, 2018 /

    The long-awaited sophomore album from Clean Bandit is finally on its way… Over the past two years, the UK production trio have dropped a very solid batch of smashes: the Sean Paul and Anne-Marie-assisted “Rockabye,” “Disconnect” with Marina & The Diamonds,…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Clean Bandit & Demi Lovato Find Independence Through Heartbreak On New Single, ‘Solo’!

    May 18, 2018 /

    Woop woop woop woop woop woop woop! Who saw this one coming? Over the past two years, UK production trio Clean Bandit have dropped a solid batch of smashes like the Sean Paul and Anne-Marie-assisted “Rockabye” and “Disconnect” with Marina &…

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  • Best Of 2017,  Music Videos,  Reviews

    Jon ALi Presents: The Top 20 Music Videos Of 2017!

    December 24, 2017 /

    Hello, it’s me (again). Just yesterday, I worked my way through my Top 50 Albums Of 2017. And now, it’s time lay your eyes on a visual treat: My Top 20 Music Videos of 2017! This list was fairly easy to…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Clean Bandit & Julia Michaels Deliver Pop Magic On New Single, ‘I Miss You’!

    October 27, 2017 /

    We’re so very #blessed this October! In case you haven’t noticed: We’ve been privileged and oh so lucky to receive not one, not two, but THREE new collaborations from Songwriting Queen Julia Michaels in just one month!?! Following the release of…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Clean Bandit & Marina And The Diamonds Finally Release The All-Too-Relatable, ‘Disconnect’!

    June 23, 2017 /

    JoJo isn’t the only fabulously talented musical act dropping a surprise treat for fans on this blessed, Pride-filled #NewMusicFriday! “Need to look after myself, yeah, I need to take a breath/ Need to look after my health, yeah, I need to…

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  • Music Videos,  New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Clean Bandit & Zara Larsson Make Euphoric Magic On Timeless Collab, ‘Symphony’!

    March 17, 2017 /

    Hold on tight and don’t let go… Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson have joined forces for a magical pop moment! While their Sean Paul and Anne-Marie-assisted smash “Rockabye” is currently experiencing its highest peak in the U.S at #9 on the…

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  • Music Videos,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Clean Bandit Continue As A Trio On ‘Rockabye’ with Sean Paul & Anne-Marie!

    October 22, 2016 /

    Violinist and longtime member Neil Amin-Smith may have decided to call it quits, but that doesn’t mean Clean Bandit are gonna abandon us just yet! In fact, they’re already moving on with the release of their mighty new single “Rockabye” featuring…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    UK X Factor Winner Louisa Johnson Washes Out The Heartbreak On Clean Bandit’s ‘Tears’!

    May 27, 2016 /

    Clean Bandit just keep getting better. The UK dance-pop quartet got us all moving in 2014 with their inescapable smash “Rather Be,” which earned them a Grammy for Best Dance Recording – then had us jumping for joy on the dance…

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  • Entertainment,  Reviews

    Jon ALi Presents: The Top 50 Singles of 2014

    December 31, 2014 /

    Following the Top 10 EP’s of 2014, it is now time to take a look back at some of the best, most noteworthy single releases in the past year and rank them on their greatness. This year was particularly challenging and…

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  • Music Videos,  Premiere

    Everybody Say Love! Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne Premiere ‘Real Love’ Music Video!

    October 21, 2014 /

    Now that their breakout hit “Rather Be” is a certified Top 10 smash on the Billboard Hot 100, Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne are ready to move on with the music video premiere of “Real Love“! The track serves as the…

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throwback w/ 📸 @hellochristophersherman on film💧 // 2021 promises more booty 💦
Play this on loop for the rest of the day for a guaranteed serotonin boost 🥳

Today we celebrate that pumpkins goodbye. We did it kids! LET’S GET LOUD!!!! 🙌🏽
Such a nice surprise from @todolodemass ✨😭✨ Thank you for sharing this gorg sketch with me!! Flattered ❤️ go check out his beautiful work!
I got bangs ✂️ // thank you @davidenychair @davidehairstudio
Hiiii!! It’s baby’s first time in Drag 😅 Meet Miss Jen Ali Bops! My loves @jasminericenyc & @martigcummings got me to do their @watchintheknow makeover series #Dragged over the summer and it was honestly so much fun 🥳 I’ve worked with so many talented drag queens over the last few years as a DJ so this was truly a flip the script moment. I give my girls all the props more than ever - this shit ain’t easy!!

Shout out to the production team @exitfourtv for making this happen as safely as possible and talented bb @brandonmgarr for beating this mug right. I was really feeling the Miss Bops fantasy ✨ You can catch the full version of the episode over at @watchintheknow and on my IGTV now ✨
#TBT It’s been one year since this most pleasing moment with @dualipa 😭 dancing to her now THREE-time Grammy nominated smash “Don’t Start Now” @playhousebarnyc 💥

I’ve had the privilege of spending some quality time with this angel a couple times and she’s been nothing but humble, gracious and generous every single time. I can say the exact same thing for the people she keeps closet on her amazing team (@julianrupert @lorenzoposocco @nawalalalalal etc.). Dua and company deserve all the praise they have tirelessly worked for together ✨❤️✨ let’s get them awards fam!!! 

Love always, “a fan” ❤️
It’s about that time again! 🥳 Back at it with the January edition of #QueerNecessities, my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @stachepapi as well as @kyanpalmer, @brandoncolbein, @marshallxyz, @charlief_music, @macleanbrendan, @marinadiamandis, @iamnicopop x @gabereali, @ultranatemusic, @joriannaaaa, @cakesdakilla, @trapcry, @baylimusic, @sienaliggins, @jaredgelman, @naterichx, @wearetwinxl, @bratttty, @kingprincess69, @troyesivan, @juliannehope, @peterthomas, @arlissa, @deliadane, @almondmilkhunni, @the_yvesdropper, @blestjones, @thomboi__, @iamasiahn, @chanellekazadi, @sammykims x @osakepapi, @neo10y, @lisaremar, @_kenzharris, @myylomusic, @samjgarfield & so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
sunday reflections~
First playlist drop of the year is here 🥳 Providing you some musical escapism in the form of my January #PressPlay playlist - LINK IN BIO! ✨

Just in case you’re new here... Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to hear all of the songs I’m currently buzzin’ about in one handy and convenient place. Subscribe to it now and enjoy! ✨😘

Photo set by 📸 @erichartjr // styled by @martin_gregory 

Shirt & Gloves: @balenciaga 
Necklace: @g2ther 
Bracelet: @austin.james.smith
Before we continue moving forward into 2021, I want to take a quick look back at some pop gems that I think deserved a lot more attention in 2020 via @watchintheknow ✨

Here are 15 gems from queer artists that you may have missed in 2020, including @taylaparx @adamlambert @bronzeavery @giawoods @kingprincess69 @vincint @carliehanson @christineandthequeens @keiynanlonsdale @yung.merlot @theaces @cakesdakilla @samsparro @cassidyyking and @reynatheband 💕 LINK IN BIO
If you want me, meet me at electric chapel... 

Thanks for the PJ set @effenberger_couture ❤️
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