After a leak, Gaga's "Judas" was rush released today and there's indication that it could chart high on the strength of just a few days' sales. I really wasn't feeling this at first listen though I'm hoping it grows on me. (I think the "Bad Romance"-ish vocal stuttering, a trademark at this point I suppose, grates.)

In other news, a track from Beth Ditto's dance-y EP (a collaboration with Simian Mobile Disco) is up for free on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wrote-the-book/id431737258

Speaking of SMD, here's one of my favorite tracks from their 2010 album, Temporary Pleasures:"Cream Dream"