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Jim Eliot
Jim Eliot is an English songwriter, record producer and singer from London. He has written and produced for artists including Foxes, Ellie Goulding, Will Young, Kylie Minogue, Rae Morris and Olly Murs. Eliot (synthesizer, vocals) is also a member of Kish Mauve, a British electropop group, which was formed in 2005 in London, England, alongside Mima Stilwell (vocals). ''''. 11 October 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2009. Discography Kish Mauve Album * '' Black Heart'' (2 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electropop
Electropop is a popular music fusion genre combining elements of the electronic and pop styles. It has been described as a variant of synth-pop with emphasis on a hard electronic sound. The genre was developed in the 1980s and saw a revival of popularity and influence in the late 2000s. The genre is often confused with electro, which is sometimes called electro-pop but is a separate genre which incorporates funk and early hip hop. History Early 1980s Depeche Mode's composer Martin Gore said: "For anyone of our generation involved in electronic music, Kraftwerk were the godfathers". During the early 1980s, Japanese artists such as Yellow Magic Orchestra and Ryuichi Sakamoto and British artists such as Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, the Human League, Soft Cell, John Foxx and Visage helped pioneer a new synth-pop style that drew more heavily from electronic music and emphasized primary usage of synthesizers. 21st century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lose Control (Kish Mauve Song)
"Lose Control" is a song performed by British electronic duo Kish Mauve. The song was written and produced by Kish Mauve for their debut album '' Black Heart'' (2009). It was released as a single on 22 September 2008 by YNYS Recordings."Lose Control on iTunes" iTunes Store. Retrieved 2 April 2009. The song was originally written for Australian singer . Minogue recorded the song, but it did not appear on her 2007 album '' X''.Timmermans, Arjan [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jealousy (Will Young Song)
"Jealousy" is a song by the British singer Will Young. It was written by Will Young, Mima Stilwell, and Jim Eliot for his fifth studio album '' Echoes'' (2011), while production was helmed by Richard X, with Eliot and Pete Hofmann credited as additional producers. The song was released as the album's lead single on 19 August 2011 in the United Kingdom and received widespread acclaim from music critics, eventually winning music website Popjustice's £20 Music Prize in 2012. "Jealousy" gave Young his first UK top-five hit in five years (since " All Time Love" in 2006, which reached number three). Reception ''The Guardian'' described "Jealousy" as "a stately, radio-friendly slice of polite dance music with a fantastic vocal." ''Entertainment Focus'' called the track "simply stunning." Promotion The song received its first radio play on BBC Radio 2 on 11 July 2011. Music video The video for "Jealousy" was directed by Diamond Dogs and tells the story of impossible love where Young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Echoes (Will Young Album)
''Echoes'' is the fifth studio album by English recording artist Will Young. It was released by RCA Records and Sony Music on 19 August 2011. A departure from previous albums which saw him working with a diverse roster of collaborators, Young worked with music producer Richard X and Pete Hofmann on the bulk of the album. A television special, ''A Night With Will Young'', aired on ITV on 27 August 2011 to coincide with the release of the album and recognising Young's impending ten-year anniversary in the music industry. Upon its release, the album entered the UK Albums Chart at number one, becoming Young's third album to do so. "Jealousy" was released as the lead single from the album on 19 August 2011, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart. Further singles "Come On", " Losing Myself", and "I Just Want a Lover" were less successful and failed to reach the top forty. ''Echoes'' sold 65,000 copies in its first week and has now sold just over 550,000 copies in the UK. Backgro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosanna Munter
Rosanna Bella Victoria Eriksdotter Munter (born 26 September 1987) is an actress and recording artist from Sweden.MTV.comPlay – BioRetrieved 15 August 2011 She is best known as a member of the Swedish girl group Play, and she was in a collaborative project with White Lies bassist Charles Cave titled K.I.D.S. She quit the music industry as a recording artist in 2015, but currently works as A&R at Universal Music in Stockholm. She founded and runs a music management company called Logic & Heart. Career Early career Munter's first introduction to stardom, prior to joining Play, was at the age of 12, with the supporting role of Petra in the successful Swedish film ''Eva & Adam – Fyra födelsedagar och ett fiasko'', directed by Catti Edfeldt. The film was based on the popular Scandinavian sitcom '' Eva & Adam''.Allmusic.comPlay – BioRetrieved 4 May 2013 2000–2005: Play Munter was one of hundreds of teen girls who auditioned for a spot in Play, an all-girl pop group formed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beatbullyz
Beatbullyz was a musical group from the Swindon area of England. The group was influenced by hip hop, ska, funk, soul, and big beat. The band was fronted by Daniel Dubose (Bozo) and Andrew Bullimore (Bully), both of whom created the music. The group was on the roster of Big Weekend Records, Bullimore's record label. The Beatbullyz street team was known as "The Minotaurs". A review in the British newspaper, ''The Guardian'', stated that the group held the potential to be "the UK answer to Black Eyed Peas." Endorsements for the Beatbullyz were also given by BBC Radio 1 DJs Scott Mills, Fearne Cotton, Huw Stephens and Greg James. Past members * Daniel Dubose AKA Bozo (lyricist) * Andrew Bullimore AKA Bully (producer and singer) * Stuart Anderson AKA Disco (drummer) * Phil Murphey AKA Philonius Funk (Scratch DJ) * Alex Yeoman AKA YoYo (Bassist) Formation Beatbullyz formed after the end of Bullimore's previous musical projects, Nebulae (live drum and bass) and Bully Live (solo dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The Lovers
"All the Lovers" is a song recorded by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue for her eleventh studio album, ''Aphrodite (Kylie Minogue album), Aphrodite'' (2010). Parlophone released it on 11 June 2010 as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Jim Eliot alongside Mima Stilwell; Stuart Price provided additional production. Musically, "All the Lovers" is an electropop-influenced disco and synth-pop track. The lyrics of the song serve as an invitation to the dance floor and an assertion that Minogue's past relationships do not "compare" to the one she shares with her present lover. "All the Lovers" received Music critics, critical acclaim and was commended for its chorus and production. Many critics found it similar to Minogue's 2004 single "I Believe in You (Kylie Minogue song), I Believe in You". "All the Lovers" peaked at number 13 on the Australian Singles Chart. In Europe, it reached the top ten in numerous countries, including Austria, Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphrodite (Kylie Minogue Album)
''Aphrodite'' is the eleventh studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 30 June 2010 by Parlophone. In 2009, Minogue began working with British electronic music producer Stuart Price, who served as the Executive producer#Music, executive producer of the album. The two collaborated with various producers and writers on the album, including Jake Shears, Calvin Harris, Sebastian Ingrosso and Pascal Gabriel. ''Aphrodite'' follows a musical approach similar to Minogue's previous albums and is primarily a dance-pop and disco-pop record. It draws influences from various dance-based genres including electropop, Club music, club and rave music. ''Aphrodite'' received generally positive reviews from Music journalism, music critics, many of whom complimented it as a return to form for Minogue, however, some critics were divided on its production. In Australia, ''Aphrodite'' peaked at number two on the Australian Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosie And The Goldbug (album)
''Rosie and the Goldbug'' was the eponymous debut album by Rosie and the Goldbug, released on September 15, 2008, on the band manager's label, Lover Records.McCudden, Louise (2008-09-10)Rosie and the Goldbug: Rosie and the Goldbug (Music Review), ''inthenews.co.uk'' It was produced by Jim Eliot of electropop duo Kish MauveStaff (2008-05-30)Rosie and the Goldbug ''BBC'' Cornwall and mixed by Dave Bascombe. The album contains a number of tracks co-written with other artists, including Marcella Detroit, formerly of Shakespear's Sister, Dante Gizzi and Giuliano Gizzi of the Glasgow bands El Presidente (band), El Presidente and Gun (band), Gun and Ashley Pope from UK dance duo NAPT (electronic music artist), NAPT. It was to remain the band's only album; the band broke up in 2009. Singer/keyboardist Rosie Vanier has gone on to start a solo project. Track listing References External links * Simon Price, Price, Simon (2008-10-05)Album: Rosie and the Goldbug, Rosie and the Gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosie And The Goldbug
Rosie and the Goldbug are a United Kingdom, British indie-rock trio.Lester, Paul (2008-06-10)"No 330: Rosie and the Goldbug. Today's new band are a techno-ish, keyboard-enhanced trio whose music is a (Transvision) vamp through the Blondie catalogue" ''The Guardian'' History Formation and ''Rosie and the Goldbug'' (2007 - 2009) The band are from Cornwall, England. They formed in 2007, after lead singer and keyboard player Rosie Vanier had completed her music studies at Roehampton University and returned home, eager to form a band.Meikle, Ash (2009-02-06)Track of the Day – Rosie & the Goldbug ''Q Magazine'' The "Goldbug" in the name refers to a story by Edgar Allan Poe. According to ''The Guardian'', Vanier grew up in Bodmin Moor "on a plot of land with no electricity, no heat, no TV, just a piano." Her mother and part-Indigenous peoples of the United States, Native American father used to go on cycle tours in Europe, playing Folk music, folk ballads along the way to entert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladyhawke (album)
''Ladyhawke'' is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer and songwriter Ladyhawke. It was released on 19 September 2008 by Modular Recordings. Featuring production by Pascal Gabriel, Greg Kurstin, Kid Gloves, Kish Mauve's Jim Eliot, Paul Harris and Van She's Michael Di Francesco, the album incorporates 1980s-influenced new wave and synth-pop, as well as indie rock. It was promoted by five singles: " Back of the Van", " Paris Is Burning", " Dusk Till Dawn", "My Delirium" and " Magic". ''Ladyhawke'' received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended Ladyhawke for her ability to reproduce the music of the 1980s. The album reached number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). It also charted at number 16 in Australia and the United Kingdom, receiving gold certifications in both countries. The album won six awards at the 2009 New Zealand Music Awards—the most awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladyhawke (musician)
Phillipa Margaret "Pip" Brown (born 13 July 1979), better known by her stage name Ladyhawke, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She took her stage name from Richard Donner's 1985 film ''Ladyhawke (film), Ladyhawke''. Brown was part of the Wellington-based band Two Lane Blacktop (2001–2003), before moving to Australia where, in 2004, she formed the art rock band Teenager (band), Teenager with Nick Littlemore of Pnau. In 2007 she moved to London, around 2013 to Los Angeles, and then subsequently relocating back to her native New Zealand after the release of her third album, Wild Things (album), ''Wild Things''. Brown's debut solo album, ''Ladyhawke (album), Ladyhawke'', was released on 22 September 2008 through Modular Recordings, and topped the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, RIANZ Albums Chart. It spawned five singles of which "My Delirium" was the most successful. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2009, Ladyhawke won Breakthrough Artist i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
