ABC - Music Lounge

Music from the latest episode:

Episode 406: "Backseat Betty"	First aired: November 13, 2009
Joe Arroyo, "La Cachiporra"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Kinky, "Freezing Film"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Shawn Lee, "Boss Bossa"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Pitbull, "I Know You Want Me"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
The Black Hollies, "Paisley Pattern Ground"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
The Vacation, "I Can't Dance With You"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Tralala, "No/Yeah"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
La Parcerita, "No Estas"		Watch the episode

Episode 405: "Plus None"	First aired: November 6, 2009
The Pinker Tones, “Welcome To TMCR”	Buy It!	Watch the episode
La Roux, “Bulletproof”	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Billy Idol,“Dancing With Myself”	Buy It!	Watch the episode

Episode 404: "The Weiner, The Bun, and The Boob"	First aired: October 30, 2009
Big Boss Man, "Kelvin Stardust"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
The Bamboos, "Tobago Strut"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Shawn Lee, "Sexy Beast"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Tammy, "Mas Alegria"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
The Futureheads, "Work Is Never Done"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
That Click Gang, "Pa la Playa"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Color of Clouds, "Wonder"	Buy It!	Watch the episode

Episode 403: "Blue on Blue"	First aired: October 23, 2009
Athlete, "Don't Hold Your Breath"		Watch the episode

Episode 401 & 402: "The Butterfly Effect"	First aired: October 16, 2009
"The Blue Danube"		Watch the episode
"Pomp & Circumstance"		Watch the episode
Mini Y Mi Rey, "Mechanico"		Watch the episode
Malianto, "Mr. Kapri"		Watch the episode
Edie Brickell, "Circle"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
The Bamboos Ft. Alice Russell, "Step It Up"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Ensemble - The Lion King, "Stampede"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Ingrid Michaelson, "Be Ok"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Mocean Worker, "Move"	Buy It!	Watch the episode
Cobra Starship, "Good Girls Gone Bad"	Buy It!	Watch the episode

John Bissell, Ugly Betty Music Supervisor:
In the middle of the season last year, Silvio Horta decided he wanted to give the music of Ugly Betty a more distinct identity, with a much stronger emphasis on dance and electronica genres and an increased use of Latin music, primarily salsa and reggaeton for the Suarez household. Bearing this in mind I started compiling all the electronica I could find to fit the various moods of the show and started making CDs of the material for the producers and editors.

Despite the musical focus, there is still a wide array of musical genres that fit within the three to seventeen songs that have been used in each episode, including classical, show tunes, alternative, hip-hop, opera and world music. I periodically make these compilations throughout the season of new music or music that might be specific to future episodes, and music that I know can be cleared and fit within the shows' budget.

On a day-to-day level, I read the various drafts of the script, notating possible song slots and clearing specific music that is mentioned in the script. If the music is to be performed on camera or sung as a visual vocal, I'll clear the song and make necessary arrangements for playback. I'm fairly hands on in my work with the editors and producers, and appreciate being part of the creative team, but ultimately Silvio makes the final decision as to what songs stay in the show.

Lenka:
I am a huge Ugly Betty fan. I started watching in Australia and i just think it's so funny and touching and awesome. I love the character and i feel really proud to have my song on her promo. I literally got goosebumps the first time i saw it.