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In the wildly competitive music biz, Russian-born muscial prodigy Svoy figured that a good way to get his debut album heard is to give it away. More here!

Tracey Thorn's brand-new single ''Raise The Roof'' was formally released in the U.K. today. Download the free U-MYX version of ''Raise The Roof.''

Justice's "D.A.N.C.E" is emerging as one of the biggest dance hits of the summer. And how can it not? It is a bouncy, uber-cool little house gem that glows in the dark. Get out your old Nike kicks, skinny jeans and fluorescent graphic tee, and "get ready to ignite."

If you haven't listened to Chester French yet, Arjan says you should! Their song ''She Loves Everybody'' was featured on the season premiere of HBO's Entourage.

Arjan reviews a 7-song sampler of Darren Hayes's upcoming electro-pop album This Delicate Thing We've Made. Visit his Myspace page for samples including ''Step Into The Light'' that is currently impacting dancefloors with its excellent remixes.

Arjan checks out Darren Hayes's latest gig in New York City - the formal start of his U.S. tour that will prepare fans for the release of his double album in August.

Arjan: Mika continues to surprise me. He is featured in the upcoming issue of Out and according to reports he stays mum about his sexuality.

''[Being a gay artist] is still a taboo. The recording industry has a lot to answer for. All they care about is sales, and target markets and all that blah blah.'' Erasure's Andy Bell said in an interview with Arjan.

Check out the video for the impressive breakthrough track “Come Undone” by newcomers Pris that set off a flaming red talent alert.

Long considered an outsider among the pack of British gay pop artists like Neil Tennant, George Michael and Andy Bell, Marc Almond is back with a brand-new album Stardom Road after a serious motorcycle accident in 2004.