Amelia Lily - "You Bring Me Joy"

Since finishing in third place on last year's X-Factor, Amelia Lily has been hard at work recording the first of her reported £500,000 three-album deal with Xenomania. As we know with the crew at Xenomania, they're responsible for some of the greatest pop of our generation. Remember that Girls Aloud group? Right. Now they've off and worked their magic with Lily's new single "You Bring Me Joy," which is chalk-full of pop goodness, with a huge beat backing it and a decent, if a bit repetitive, chorus that's sure to help Amelia get her career on the fast track. Check it out!

Is This Love

After two years of flying under the radar while his colleagues blew up in the UK and Stateside, Aiden Grimshaw has finally burst out on the scene with his debut single, "Is This Love" on his upcoming new album Misty Eye, out August 13th. The X Factor alum, who hopefully will be up in the ranks of Cher Lloyd and One Direction (remember them?) in no time, has produced the new track with the help of Jarrad Rogers, who has recently collaborated with the chanteuse Lana Del Rey.

"Is This Love" is a dark yet very poppy blend of electronic beats with Aiden's soft, brooding vocals. It feels like a sort of male-inspired Ellie Goulding piece, which is probably what sold me on it so quickly. I literally can't wait for Misty Eyes to get here, as rumor has it that it's one of the best debut releases of the year.

Let It Go

This morning, UK X-Factor alum Alexandra Burke called in to Kiss FM to debut her latest single off her upcoming sophomore studio album, which is due out later this Summer. The track is called "Let It Go" and it's a well-produced, up-beat dance number that is just too catchy to not stand out in the sea of dance numbers that have been released lately. Another welcome change from Burke is the lack of auto-tune that was so ridiculously over-used on her most recent release, "Elephant." Take a listen below and snatch the download if you're interested!

Want U Back

X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd has released her third single, 'Want U Back,' off her debut album Sticks and Stones, which is out now in the UK. After what I think was a rather disappointing single in 'Swagger Jagger,' and a decent follow up in 'With Ur Love,' I think this is her best yet. The video, below, features Cher reminiscing about a past relationship and I love it. The only thing I don't think really fits is the addition of US X Factor contestant Astro, but I suppose I can look past that. Enjoy!

oh and can we just talk about how much she looks like Cheryl Cole on the album artwork???

Shoot Me Down

After hearing the new Diana Vickers buzz track, 'Kiss of a Bullet,' I can actually say that I'm dead. I've been a fan of Diana's ever since she was on the X Factor and I was completely 100% amazed by her debut album, Songs from Under the Cherry Tree. With 'Kiss of a Bullet,' as well as new buzz track 'Music to Make the Boys Cry,' it's safe to say that her second attempt should surely hold the same awesomeness as her first.

'Kiss of a Bullet' is one of those that gets instantly stuck on repeat and I've been obsessed since my first listen. Diana goes for a darker vibe, with a smooth chorus and a sleek production. "Some like it hot but I like it cold," she croons, making this one a new personal favorite.

Music To Make The Boys Cry by mdstmgmt