Expect Charli XCX to be wildly derided as a needless addition to the London electro set, particularly given likely conservative impressions of her flamboyantly fluorescent stage outfits and slightly ridiculous name. It's a mindset we nearly entered here, but, like her stated primary influence, Uffie, beware dismissing her basic drum beats and glitchy synths as throwaway Hoxton trash. Indeed, there's an underlying pop brilliance to 'I Like You', which is steps away from being a fully blown chart crasher, though the tacky, hopefully sardonic take on 'The Imperial March' from Star Wars nearly ruined it for us. Either way, her MySpace is well worth investigating.
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Don't forget you can now check out CMU favourites old and new on CMU-Tube, our online music video service powered by MUZU.
On there right now you will find music from Atomic Hooligan, Frightened Rabbit, Kraak & Smaak, IAMX, G Love & Special Sauce and The Robocop Kraus, plus old favourites from Ben Folds, Scouting For Girls, Coldcut, Leftfield and Fiona Apple and live performances from MGMT, The Futureheads and Glasvegas. Listen to videos on demand, or just let the channel play. Check it all out at www.cmumusicnetwork.co.uk. For details of how to put your new releases forward for inclusion on the CMU-Tube email [email protected].
Meanwhile, keep an eye on the CMU Daily for details of new services available on the CMU-Tube, plus details of how you can get involved in the MUZU TV / CMU College Network. More details on which right now...