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I think music is better when you blend it. Whether it is sweet or crunchy, or sticky and sweet, hot new music is created when artists dare to experiment and think out of the box.

Cyndi Lauper is such a class act.

Look at her. She's so red hot, she glowing.

Watch this short EPK that features Alanis Morissette speak about her upcoming new album, titled "Flavors Of Entanglement," which is out in the U.S. on June 10.

Forward-thinking car brand Scion teamed with Los Angeles DJ duo LA Riots (aka Jo'B and Daniel Ledisko) to put together a special dance compilation for distribution at a special DJ tour Scion organized last month.

Time for a little click list for you to enjoy this Monday. A bunch of free MP3 downloads and other goodness included. Enjoy.

Janelle Mon�e played a four song showcase at The Key Club in Hollywood last night to give people a taste of things to come. Five ArjanWrites.com readers each won a pair of tickets to experience the hotness that is Janelle Mon�e for themselves. Also in attendance were Sean "P Diddy" Combs (Janelle's label head) and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton who co-produced her album. A big thank you to Will and Nancy for writing me about the show.

The Swedes just have an incredible knack for cranking out slick pop ditties that will have you tapping your feet whether you want it or not. It must be in their water.

Check out a guilt-free MP3 download of "The Sun Ain't Shining No More" from Danish newcomers The Asteroids Galaxy Tour." It is a delicious slice of Motown-inspired coolness updated with some free-flowing European spunk. It's groovy.

I have to be honest. I've never been a big fan of the formulaic sound of Maroon 5, but I got to hand it to Adam Levine and his pals guys for consistently serving up solid pop tunes.