New Music Tuesday: 5-19-09

Bisexual singer Sia has been in the studio, working on her follow-up to Some People Have Real Problems, but to tide us over, she's released a DVD this week, called TV is My Parent.

The DVD features live footage from a performance at New York's Hiro Ballroom, as well as four music videos and other behind-the-scenes shots of the Aussie songstress. If you aren't so into watching as you are listening, she also released an EP on iTunes this month, the Live From Sydney EP.

Also out today:

Tori Amos — Abnormally Attracted to Sin (Universal Republic)

The singer's tenth studio album is salacious sounding, with sexy electro-vibes reminiscent of Garbage and Portishead. It works for Tori, who has never shied away from inventing new ways to use her voice and piano.

LaKisha Jones — So Glad I'm Me (Elite Music LLC)
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An American Idol finalist from 2007, LaKisha Jones sings gospel-influenced R&B much like she did on the show. Her debut includes a cover of Whitney Houston's "You Give Good Love." The rest of the songs are personal, including "Grateful" about her AI experience and "Beautiful Girl," dedicated to her daughter.

Miss Kittin & The Hacker — Two (Nobody's Bizzness)

The DJs have collaborated before on First Album in 2001, but their return together has an entirely new sound. They call it "club-based European cyber-pop," and if you like to dance, you will not be disappointed. Try on the track "Suspicious Minds" for size.

Polly Scattergood — Polly Scattergood (Mute Records)

The UK-based singer/pianist's debut album will please fans of Adele or Rachael Yamagata, as her vocal range is limitless and her song matter is a little too dark to be completely accessible pop. Songs like "Please Don't Touch" are interesting and irresistible.