NewNowNext music dispatch: Matt Alber, exclusive Lady GaGa, and more!

Matt Alber

Nothing is better on a summer Friday than some new tunes. Lucky for us, our pal Colin from NewNowNext has got the hookup.

Video of the Week: Matt Alber – “Monarch”
The gay, L.A.-based singer travels from the daily office grind to a quiet moment in the mountains for his new single - all about his “origins.” Check it out below!

Estelle “Pretty Please” Video
The breathy, beautiful UK singer’s latest Shine single has a few welcome – and a few unexpected – music industry cameos.

NewNowNext PopLab: Lady GaGa Bonus Clip
The pop-fest LOGO show (lots of pop-music, pop-culture … pop-y graphics) had its big premiere this week - and you online readers get a bonus clip from host Lady GaGa’s interview … as well as a link to all the pop-tastic music videos.

Solange Performs “I Decided” on TRL
Proving herself as more than Beyonce’s little sister – and as Bring It On sequel star – a hairy-footed Solange performs that funky, Motown-style single for a tween audience.