The shuffler: Jeppe Laursen, the "Senior" half of Danish duo Junior Senior. Its second album of hip-hop-infused dance-pop, Hey Hey My My Yo Yo, finally gets its U.S. release August 14.
Ladytron, "Playgirl"
Jeppe Laursen: I haven't listened that much to Ladytron. I really like "Playgirl." I remember when we were on tour in the U.S., driving through Phoenix, when the sun was going down—it's kind of a driving song, and it's good with the palm trees in silhouettes. The young Latino kids love them. They kind of dress like Ladytron. They already have dark hair. I guess it's kind of just a style.
Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson, "The Way I Are"
JL: I've always been a big fan of him. He broke through with Aaliyah. He kind of reminds me of Napster, because when that came out it, was probably like, 2002, and I was getting all his stuff [through Napster]. I kind of like the songs from his new album [Timbaland Presents Shock Value]. Some of them are kind of ridiculous. But I have a lot of respect for him. I like the one with The Hives ["Throw It On Me"]. He has a different artist on each song.
Spandau Ballet, "Gold"