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It’s about time! Norwegian indie-pop artist Annie finally has a solid release date for Don’t Stop — Oct 19 in Britain and Nov 17 in the States. Originally intended to drop more than 2 years ago, the disc will not include minor club hit/Stacey Q cover “Two of Hearts” or under-performing U.K. singles “I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me” or “Anthonio” (featured on ¡viva la graham! in May). Strange if you ask me, especially considering the latter’s obvious sexy synth-appeal, but perhaps her record company knows what they are doing (HA!)…

Instead, the album is previewed by “Songs Remind Me of You,” an upbeat Richard X-produced track from 2006 (!) that would have fit right in on the singer’s debut. Perhaps that’s the point, given the high praise heaped on Anniemal… Have a listen:

Electro-pop artist Frankmusik scored two moderate U.K. hits earlier this year with “Better Off as Two” and “Confusion Girl,” and he looks set to continue that success with his next single, “Time Will Tell.” The dance track expertly fuses an unmistakable early ’90s beat with a futuristic synth sound. Factor in a simple, memorable hook — “I lost my girl and I lost my world” — and the results are sexy and sublime.

“Time Will Tell” will be huge in the clubs, no doubt, but it’s a strong enough single that it could well finally make Mr. Vincent Turner a household name as well. Though it is only Frankmusik’s third single to chart, it is the fifth appearing on debut album Complete Me, which speaks volumes about the talent he possesses. After this I say they re-release “3 Little Words” — it’s a shame that one wasn’t a smash as well!

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