Will Young • Love Revolution

When I heard that Will Young was back in the studio, I was very happy, to say the least. I have been a fan of the singer since I first saw his music videos on YouTube following his win of the very first 'Pop Idol' in 2002. His music appealed to me right away, so I became a fan. With '85% Proof' coming out in May, I couldn't wait to get a sneak peek.

Well, my prayers have been answered, for the official audio was posted to Will's YouTube page. The first single, "Love Revolution", is online and I just love it. From the opening chords, you hear the lush retro sound, like some soulful song by Lulu or Dusty Springfield is about to come on the radio. Will's voice is bold, with a fantastic fullness that stands out over the blare of the horns. This is the official audio for Will Young's "Love Revolution".

"Love Revolution" is the first single off the upcoming release, '85% Proof'. If you enjoyed that as much as I did, you need to get in line behind me and hope it is made available in the United States. To learn more about Will Young, visit his official website. You can also 'like' him on Facebook, and 'follow' him on Twitter.

Valentine 2015 • Levi Kreis • Love Revolution

As part of my Valentine's Day celebration, I am offering up love songs from some of my favorite artists. For me, Levi Kreis was the best thing to come out of 'The Apprentice'. I happened to be watching during season 4, and saw this independent artist featured on a task. I like him so much, I did some research, and soon had his album 'One of the Ones' in my collection. I've been hooked since. With every release, my collection became a little bit deeper. That includes his album released in 2013, 'Imagine Paradise'. It had a higher energy quotient than the previous albums, fusing R&B, Dance and Pop with a light touch. To help celebrate this holiday, I bring you "Love Revolution (Golishevsky Remix)" for your listening pleasure.

"Love Revolution" can be found on Levi's latest album. You can purchase 'Imagine Paradise' from iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. To learn more about Levi, visit his official website. You can also 'follow' him on Twitter, and 'like' him on Facebook.

Music to Kick Off Your Weekend

Clockwise: Ryan Dolan, SIRPAUL & Loco Ninja, Sam Smith, and Levi Kreis & QBoy.

I am not sure if it was lack of imagination, or just a real interest in a couple of artists, but whatever it was, I decided to take a look at some more music from a couple of artists that were recently featured on the blog. I will start with the handsome Irishman I only recently discovered with his beautiful ballad, "Start Again". It was that song and music video that brought me to the other music from Ryan Dolan, the out and proud singer/songwriter. One of those songs was "Only Love Survives", which also happened to be Ireland's entry for Eurovision 2013. It has become a favorite for me, and I am so pleased to share it with you now. This is Ryan Dolan with "Only Love Survives".

You can find Ryan Dolan's "Only Love Survives" on iTunes and Amazon. Earlier this week, I brought you the latest music video from SIRPAUL, the scintillating "Black Leather". I swear, I broke into a sweat while watching that one. It made me think about his 2012 hit single, "Body Connection". SIRPAUL was joined on this song by the talented Loco Ninja, who added a great rap to the production. The song was also featured on SIRPAUL's album, 'The Horse'. This is SIRPAUL featuring Loco Ninja with the song and video for "Body Connection".

You can find the "Body Connection" single on iTunes and Amazon. In another recent post, I featured a new single from gay British Rapper/Hip-Hop artist QBoy, and I was thrilled to hear some new music from the talented man. It made me think of the great single from the über-talented Levi Kreis, "Love Revolution". S=The song appeared on Kries' 2013 release, 'Imagine Paradise', and later was released as a single that helped raise money for the Kentucky-based 'Positively Living' group. While Kreis delivered the song and his usual magnificent performance, he brought in QBoy to collaborate, and it was something special. This is Levi Kreis featuring QBoy with the song "Love Revolution (Louis The Child Remix)".

You can find "Love Revolution" as part of a collection of remixes on iTunes and Amazon. At the end of last year, I started reading great things about a British singer I knew nothing about. So I did a bit of research, and soon discovered his 2013 EP, 'Nirvana'. I loved it, and eagerly looked for more. It was then I found the 2013 single from Naughty Boy "La La La", which featured vocals from Smith. Sam added a wonderful soulful feel to the recording, and I could not hear it enough. This is Naughty Boy with "La La La", featuring Sam Smith.

You can find "La La La" on iTunes and Amazon. Have a great weekend!

Levi Kreis • Love Revolution: The Remixes

Top: Handsome men Levi Kreis, left, and QBoy, right.

Levi Kreis has released a set of remixes for one of the hot songs off his latest album, 'Imagine Paradise'. On the album, Levi collaborates with British Rapper QBoy, ending up with an energetic and sexy song. And if having Levi and QBoy together isn't sexy enough for anyone, you know what ups the ante here? Levi has released an eight-track Remix collection that is now available. I've heard it, and it is wonderful. It is perfect for your workout playlist, kicking off your weekend, or just to satisfy your aural needs. And, if you buy it between now and November 4, 2013, 100% of the money will go to Positively Living, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based charity.

Positively Living is a not-for-profit service agency that provides housing and care for persons that are homeless and suffering from HIV/AIDS, mental illness, addiction, or physical disability. Life has not been great for LGBT residents of Tennessee, who has seen some of the most hurtful anti-gay legislation, at a time when many states are making the dream of equality a reality. Levi was raised in Eastern Tennessee, and knew the hardships of growing up in an environment of bullying, religious persecution, and attempts at ex-gay therapy. After fighting that and addiction issue, Levi found his way to sobriety and a new life, one that included being an out and proud gay man making music, and winning a Tony Award for his first show on Broadway. Now Levi has the opportunity to offer back to the community, to offer a hand to the LGBT adults and youth, he is stepping up to the plate. All the money for purchases of 'Love Revolution: The Remixes' from BandCamp will be going to Positively Living. While you ponder that act of altruism, give a listen to one of the tracks from the collection, "Love Revolution (Golishevsky Remix)".

'Love Revolution: The Remixes' is available on BandCamp. If you click on "Buy Now", you can name the amount of money that will be given to Positively Living. So between now and November 4th, you have the opportunity to get some great music, and make the lives of some folks just a little bit better. That sounds like a win-win to me! For more about Levi Kreis, visit his official website. You can also 'follow' him on Twitter, and 'like' him on Facebook. To learn about QBoy, visit his official website, 'follow' him on Twitter, and 'like' him on Facebook. I am sure both would appreciate hearing from you, so feel free to do so!