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Alex Metric
Alex Metric (born Alex Drury, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning British musician, DJ and producer. Biography Alex Metric has released numerous EPs as a solo artist, and singles as a member of Metroplane and Kuu. He has remixed artists such as Daft Punk, N.E.R.D., Foals, La Roux, Phoenix, Gorillaz Depeche Mode and Bloc Party as well as working as a producer for acts such as Silk City, Dua Lipa, Avicii, Snow Patrol, Muse, Charli XCX, The Infadels and Adam Freeland. Discography Singles and EPs * ''Whatshewants'' - EP (2007) * ''Deadly On a Mission'' - EP (2008) * ''In Your Machine'' - EP (2008) * ''The Head Straight'' - EP (2009) * ''It Starts'' - EP (2009) * ''It Starts (Remixes)'' - EP (2009) * "Open Your Eyes" - Single (2011) * ''Open Your Eyes (Remixes & Productions)'' - Compilation album (2011) * ''End of the World'' - EP (2011) * ''Ammunition EP'' (2012) * ''Ammunition Pt. 2 EP'' (2012) * ''Ammunition Pt. 3 EP'' (2013) * "Safe With You" (with Jacques Lu Cont featuri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Awakening (festival)
Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) is an annual electronic dance music (EDM) festival held in Chicago. The festival started at a theater in 2008, moved to Soldier Field in 2012–2015, and to Addams/Medill Park in 2016–2018. In 2019, the festival moved to the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, the former site of the Poplar Creek Music Theater. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was not held in 2020, and the 2021 event was held in October at Addams/Medill Park. The 2022 festival was scheduled to be held at the United Center on July 8–10, but was subsequently cancelled. History Spring Awakening was founded as a concert series in 2008. The event eventually outgrew the theater, and in 2012 SAMF was turned into a two-day outdoor music festival at Soldier Field by the Chicago-based promoting agency React Presents. In 2013, Spring Awakening Music Festival expanded to three days with over 90,000 people in attendance. SAMF has traditionally been held eit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are an English rock band, composed of Kele Okereke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, sampler), Russell Lissack (lead guitar, keyboards), Justin Harris (bass guitar, keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals) and Louise Bartle (drums, percussion). Former members Matt Tong and Gordon Moakes left the band in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Their brand of music, whilst rooted in rock, retains elements of other genres such as electronica and house music. The band was formed at the 1999 Reading Festival by Okereke and Lissack. They went through a variety of names before settling on Bloc Party in 2003. Moakes joined the band after answering an advert in ''NME'' magazine, while Tong was picked via an audition. Bloc Party got their break by giving BBC Radio 1 DJ Steve Lamacq and Franz Ferdinand's lead singer, Alex Kapranos, a copy of their demo " She's Hearing Voices". In February 2005, the band released their debut album ''Silent Alarm''. It was critically acclaimed and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypnotize U
"Hypnotize U" is a song by American group N.E.R.D., released on October 16, 2010, as the second single (music), single off their fourth studio album, ''Nothing (N.E.R.D. album), Nothing''. It was produced by the Neptunes and Daft Punk. Music video A music video for "Hypnotize U" was filmed. It was released on November 2, 2010. It shows the group's frontman Pharrell Williams, Pharrell at a mansion with a group of beautiful women, who act as though hypnotized by him. Track listing Digital download # "Hypnotize U" – (4:19) # "Hypnotize U" (Nero (band), Nero remix) – (5:34) # "Hypnotize U" (Nico de Andrea remix) – (5:11) CD album # "Hot-n-Fun" (featuring Nelly Furtado) – (3:22) # "Party People" (featuring T.I.) – (3:42) # "Hypnotize U" – (4:19) iTunes download # "Hypnotize U" – (4:19) Remixes # "Hypnotize U" (Dirty South (musician), Dirty South Remix) – (5:40) # "Hypnotize U" (Nero (band), Nero remix) – (5:34) # "Hypnotize U" (Alex Metric remix) – (6:10) # "Hypn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stylo (song)
"Stylo" is the first single from British virtual band Gorillaz's third studio album ''Plastic Beach''. The song features guest vocals from Bobby Womack and Mos Def. The single was released on 26 January 2010. Production Bobby Womack knew nothing about Gorillaz and was initially unsure about the collaboration; however, his granddaughter liked Gorillaz and convinced him to do it. Womack was told to sing whatever was on his mind during the recording of "Stylo". "I was in there for an hour going crazy about love and politics, getting it off my chest", said Womack. After an hour of recording, Womack, a diabetic, started to pass out. He was sat down and given a banana, before waking up minutes later. Music and lyrical content Fictional band member Murdoc Niccals stated the following about "Stylo" in a track-by-track commentary: Reggae singer Eddy Grant claimed that this song bears similarities to his 1983 song "Time Warp" stating that "I am outraged that the Gorillaz have infring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suburban Knights
"Suburban Knights" is the first single from British rock band Hard-Fi's second studio album ''Once Upon a Time in the West''. The physical format of the single was released on 20 August 2007, the digital version was released on 6 August 2007. It reached #7 on 26 August 2007, becoming the band's most successful single in the UK Charts. The song received its first airplay on ''Soccer AM'' on 19 May when the band appeared on the show. Only about 15 seconds of the intro of the song was played however. Later, the single received its first radio play on 20 June, featuring on Zane Lowe's Radio One show. The song was nominated for best track at the 2007 ''Q'' Awards. In Peru, "Suburban Knights" reached #5, while the next single " Can't Get Along (Without You)" did even better in the same chart, hitting #1. This song has been played on popular teen programmes ''Hollyoaks'' and ''Waterloo Road''. This song was also featured on the Network Ten sports show '' Sports Tonight'' in Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riton (musician)
Henry Smithson (born 13 September 1978), best known by his stage name Riton ( ), is an English electronic music DJ and producer from Newcastle upon Tyne. Early life and education Smithson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. The name ''Riton'' is French slang for "Henry". He graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Career After finishing university, Smithson started the Switch Recordings label, upon which he released his first two 12" singles. He began DJing at Newcastle's "Shindig" nightclub. There, he was discovered by Mark Rae and signed to Grand Central Records independent record label. Like Rae, he then worked in Manchester's Fat City Records label/distribution/retail outlet. His first release on Grand Central, the song "Communicated", featured on the compilation album '' Central Heating 2'' (2000) and was followed by his mostly instrumental debut album, ''Beats du Jour'' (2001). Riton's second album, ''Homies And Homos'' (2004) was a much more vocal affair, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niki & The Dove
Niki & The Dove are a Swedish indietronica duo from Stockholm, formed in February 2010. The group consists of Malin Dahlström (vocals and production) and Gustaf Karlöf (production), and are signed by TEN Music Group, licensed to Sub Pop and Mercury Records. On 5 December 2011, the BBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC Here i going to introduce about the best teacher of my life b BALAJI sir. He is the precious gift that I got befor 2yrs . How has helped and thought all the concept and made my success in the 10th board exam. ... ... announced that the duo had been nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll, which they ultimately finished in fifth place. Discography Studio albums EPs Singles Promotional singles Music videos Tours * NME Radar Tour (2011) (as supporting act) * Hurts Tour (2011) (as supporting act) Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Niki And The Dove English-language singers from Sweden Mercury Records artists Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Price
Stuart David Price (born 9 September 1977) is an English electronic musician, DJ, songwriter, and record producer known for his work with artists including Madonna, Dua Lipa, The Killers, New Order, Kylie Minogue, DMA's, Example, Take That, Missy Elliott, Scissor Sisters, Pet Shop Boys, Brandon Flowers, Gwen Stefani, Seal, Keane, Jessie Ware, Frankmusik, Hard-Fi, Hurts, Everything Everything, Rina Sawayama, and Darin. His acts include his own band Zoot Woman (with Adam Blake and Johnny Blake), Les Rythmes Digitales (, literally "The Digital Rhythms"), Paper Faces, Man with Guitar, Thin White Duke (not to be confused with David Bowie's earlier persona of the same name), and the parodic French moniker Jacques Lu Cont (though he actually grew up in Reading, England). Solo and group work Price was born in Paris, France, but grew up in Reading, Berkshire. His musical career started with two acts working simultaneously, releasing music on London-based label, Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Freeland
Adam Freeland (born 7 August 1973) is an English record producer and DJ. He is also the owner and creative director of the record label Marine Parade, which has released material by artists including Evil Nine, ILS, Alex Metric and Jape. Born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, he first began DJing in 1991, originally mixing deep house and later drum and bass. After becoming an in-demand DJ around Britain, he released his first mix album ''Coastal Breaks'' (1996) and formed the electronic music duo Tsunami One with Kevin Beber. From 1999 to 2001, Freeland hosted a show on Friday night on London's Kiss 100 FM. In 2000, he released his debut studio album, ''Now & Them''. Freeland is also one third of the Acid. The band consists of Californian producer, composer, professor of music technology Steve Nalepa and the Australian, Los Angeles based artist, RY X. On 14 April 2013, the band released their debut self-titled EP, along with a video for the track "Basic Instinct" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Infadels
Infadels were a London-based indie-electro band signed to the Wall of Sound record label. Infadels were founded in 2003 by Alex Bruford (drums), Matt Gooderson (guitar, programming) and Bnann Watts (vocals), who were joined shortly afterwards by Dead at Thirty founder Richie Vernon (live keys) and Wag Marshall-Page (Bass). Their debut album, ''We Are Not the Infadels'', was produced by Jagz Kooner and released in January 2006. A second album, the Martin "Youth" Glover produced '' Universe In Reverse'', was released in June 2008. Their third album, ''The Future of the Gravity Boy'', was released digitally on 19 March, and physically on 9 June 2012. History The band released two singles, "Leave Your Body" and "Can't Get Enough"/"Murder That Sound", on their own record label, Dead at Thirty. The band sent a copy of "Leave Your Body" to John Peel who played it on his Radio 1 show, while "Can't Get Enough" which reached No. 43 on the UK charts. They won awards for "Best Live Act" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charli XCX
Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Cambridge and raised in Start Hill, Essex, she began posting songs on Myspace in 2008, which led to her discovery by a promoter who invited her to perform at warehouse raves. In 2010, she signed a recording contract with Asylum Records, releasing a series of singles and mixtapes throughout 2011 and 2012. In 2012, Charli XCX rose to prominence with the Icona Pop collaboration " I Love It", which became an international success, reaching top 10 in North America and Europe. Her debut studio album, ''True Romance'' (2013), was released that year to critical acclaim but failed to meet commercial expectations. In 2014, she contributed the hook and bridge to "Fancy" by rapper Iggy Azalea, which finished the year as one of the best-selling singles worldwide and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. The same year, Charli XCX released "Boom Clap", which becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish–Scottish Rock music, rock band formed in 1994 in Dundee, Scotland. They consist of Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals), Paul Wilson (musician), Paul Wilson (bass guitar, backing vocals), Jonny Quinn (drums), and Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar, backing vocals). Initially an indie rock band, Snow Patrol rose to prominence in the early– mid-2000s as part of the post-Britpop movement. The band were founded at the University of Dundee in 1994 by Lightbody, Mark McClelland, and Michael Morrison of Shrug (band), Shrug. After briefly using the name Polarbear, releasing the Extended play, EP ''Starfighter Pilot'' (1997) and losing Morrison as a member, the band became Snow Patrol in 1997 and added Quinn to its lineup. Their first two studio albums, ''Songs for Polarbears'' (1998) and ''When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up'' (2001), released by the independent record label Jeepster Records, were commercially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
