Very cool stuff here, and in case you didn't know, 'Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil' is playing at the Aria in Vegas - show is a tribute to the King, featuring all his music (and original vocals) reimagined.

When working on the music for 'Viva Elvis,' producer/arranger Erich van Tourneau -- aided by Hugo Bombardier, Assistant Producer and Assistant Arranger -- spent more than 3,000 hours reviewing countless albums, films, concert recordings, interviews and home recordings of Elvis. More than 17,000 samples of Elvis’ songs -- the raw material for the show -- were made during the process.

Click here for more info about the show - and make sure to check out the 'Viva Elvis' album in iTunes. First single is 'Suspicios Minds,' check out the vid:



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If you've been exposed to mainstream media in the last few months, you may not even realize it, but you've already heard the music of Scala & Kolacny Brothers - the all-female Belgian girls choir. Their version of Radiohead's 'Creep' was featured in the pic 'The Social Network.'

While much of their music has been covers (everything from Metallica and Coldplay to Alanis and Depeche), they've released an original song, 'RainTears.'

Track is featured on their new EP 'Dawn' (click here to check it out in iTunes), which also features their cover of Nirvana's 'Spells Like Teen Spirit,' the Police's 'Every Breath You Take' and more. Check out the 'RainTears' vid:



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Pete Wentz's new group Black Cards today released their debut video, 'Club Called Heaven.'

There's no release date set yet for their debut album - but they are offering up a free download of other track 'Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Fame' at their Facebook:



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Jennifer Love Hewitt stars in the new music video for 'Christmas Tonight' from Dave Barnes, which features Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott.

Track is off Barnes' holiday album 'Very Merry Christmas,' which is out today. (Click here to preview the album at Amazon.):



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This is a brilliant concept - not only are you able to choose how this video turns out via a 'Choose Your Own Adventure'-style format, chances are, for those who dig the track, they will listen to it again (and again) to see what other outcomes exist.

Not to mention, who actually watches a video the whole way through online? Well, I watched this one in its entirety just out of curiosity to see what would happen next. Great exposure for a new artist - even better opportunity for product placement.

As the vid progresses, you'll see two options pop up occasionally, click whichever you like - and it alters how the story moves along. (You can choose from hundreds of potential scenes and outcomes. One of the options even features 'Office' star Rainn Wilson.)

Song from the S-Curve recording artist Andy Grammer is currently up in iTunes. Oh, and by the way, nice track - and very cool venture from Vevo. Vid below may take a few seconds to load - check it out:

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By now you most likely know Daft Punk is doing the 'Tron: Legacy' soundtrack - but check out a very cool vid for their track 'Derezzed,' which includes a great preview of the flick, due out Dec. 17. Sleek!



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Rihanna has embarked upon a very innovative (and pretty darn cool) campaign, collaborating with Doritos...not the first sponsorship one may automatically associate with the pop chanteuse, but most definitely a creative one.

Consumers who purchase specially marked bags of 'Late Night' Doritos can go to their computer, visit the Doritos official site, and assuming they have a Webcam, are able to use the code on the bag to gain access to some exclusive content via the site.

While Rihanna is the 'Late Night' headliner, the promo also features artists including Canada's Down with Webster, the UK's Professor Green, Turkey's Mor Ve Otesi, Brazil's Sensacional Orchestra Sonora and South Africa's Teargas.

To support the campaign, Rihanna has recorded two videos for new track 'Who's That Chick,' exclusively for Doritos - a Day and Night version. (Granted, the singer's forthcoming album 'Loud' is due out Nov. 16, so I wouldn't be shocked to see the track appear there as well). Either way, enjoy the 'Who's That Chick' Day-Night experience:

Who's That Chick (Day/Night Versions).

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What's the holiday season without a little Brian Setzer Orchestra? Well, cool cats, we're in luck.

The BSO has just released their new collection of holiday jams, 'Christmas Comes Alive.' Album was recorded during their 2009 Christmas Extravaganza Tour and contains 16 classics, performed as only Brian and his 18-piece rockin' big band can. 
 
Click here to listen to track 'Dig That Crazy Santa Claus.'

Album's in stores now and available at iTunes.

Also, keep an eye out for BSO's forthcoming DVD, 'It’s Gonna Rock...Cause That’s What I Do,' out October 26, featuring Brian and the Orchestra rockin' out at their show in Montreal this past June. Check out a clip below:

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Not bad for a nine-year-old, eh?



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Off Eminem's album 'Recovery,' track, which samples Haddaway's 1993 dancefloor hit 'What Is Love,' features Lil Wayne:



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