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Mad Cool
Mad Cool is a music festival held annually in Madrid, Spain, since 2016. It chiefly features pop, rock, and indie music, as well as various DJs and electronic music performers. The 2016 and 2017 festivals took place in the Caja Mágica. The organization then moved the festival to an open-air space in Valdebebas. Peak attendance happened in the 2018 edition, with participants distributed along the three days of the festival (12–14 July), featuring a troubling first day due to agglomerations. In the 2020 edition, the daily maximum attendance was reduced to 60,000 by the organization, and the length was expanded to four full festival days. Lineups Acts performing at the festival have included: * 2016 (16–18 June): The Who · Vetusta Morla · Editors · Garbage · Lori Meyers · The Prodigy · Die Antwoord · Jane's Addiction · Bastille · Band of Horses · Neil Young · Two Door Cinema Club · Biffy Clyro · Capital Cities. * 2017 (6–8 July): Foo Fighters · Foals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid
Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits, second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its wikt:monocentric, monocentric Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area is the List of metropolitan areas in Europe by population, second-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the Manzanares (river), River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding Community of Madrid, autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bastille (band)
Bastille are an English indie pop band formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith (singer), Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris "Woody" Wood. After an independently released debut single and a self-released EP, the band signed to Virgin Records. Their first studio album, ''Bad Blood (Bastille album), Bad Blood'', was released in March 2013 and entered the UK Albums Chart at number one and included the hit single "Pompeii (song), Pompeii" which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. Bastille released the album in the US later that year. Their second studio album, ''Wild World'', was released in September 2016 and was followed by ''Doom Days'', Bastille's third studio album, in June 2019. In February 2022, Bastille released their fourth studio album, ''Give Me the Future''. Their fifth studio album, ''"&"'', was released in October 2024. Bastille's musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Adams
David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American Rock music, rock and Country music, country singer-songwriter. He has released 30 studio albums and three as a former member of Whiskeytown. In 2000, Adams left Whiskeytown and released his debut solo album, ''Heartbreaker (Ryan Adams album), Heartbreaker'', to critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize. The following year, his profile increased with the release of the UK certified-gold ''Gold (Ryan Adams album), Gold'', which included the single "New York, New York (Ryan Adams song), New York, New York". During this time, Adams worked on several unreleased albums, which were consolidated into a third solo release, ''Demolition (Ryan Adams album), Demolition'' (2002). Working at a prolific rate, Adams released the rock (album), classic rock-influenced ''Rock n Roll (Ryan Adams album), Rock N Roll'' (2003), after a planned album, ''Love Is Hell (Ryan Adams album), Love Is Hell'', was rejected by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alt-J
Alt-J (stylised as alt-J, real name Δ) are an English indie rock band formed in 2007 in Leeds. Their lineup includes Joe Newman (guitar/lead vocals), Thom Sonny Green (drums), Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboards/vocals), and formerly Gwil Sainsbury (guitar/bass). Their debut album ''An Awesome Wave'' was released in May 2012 in Europe, and in September 2012 in the United States, and won the 2012 British Mercury Prize. Sainsbury left the band in early 2014. Their second album, ''This Is All Yours'', was released on 22 September 2014 and went straight to number one in the United Kingdom.Listing for Alt-J at the Official Charts Company (UK), (retrieved 29 May 2015). In June 2017 the band released their third studio album ''Relaxer (album), Relaxer'', followed in February 2022 by their fourth studio album ''The Dream (Alt-J album), The Dream''. ...
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Green Day
Green Day is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Rodeo, California, in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, with drummer Tré Cool joining in 1990. In 1994, their major-label debut ''Dookie'', released through Reprise Records, became a breakout success and eventually shipped over 20 million copies in the U.S. Green Day has been credited with reigniting mainstream interest in punk rock. Before taking its current name in 1989, the band was named Blood Rage, then Sweet Children. They were part of the Punk rock in California, late 1980s/early 1990s Bay Area punk scene that emerged from the 924 Gilman Street club in Berkeley, California. The band's early releases were with the independent record label Lookout! Records, including their first album, ''39/Smooth'' (1990). For most of the band's career, they have been a power trio with Cool, who replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 before the recording of the band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lumineers
The Lumineers are an American alternative folk band based in Denver, Colorado. The founding members are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano). Schultz and Fraites began writing and performing together in Ramsey, New Jersey, in 2005. Cellist and vocalist Neyla Pekarek joined the band in 2010, and was a member until 2018. The Lumineers emerged as one of the most popular folk-rock/ Americana artists during the revival of those genres, their popularity growing in the 2010s. They are known for their energetic live shows and several international hit singles, including " Ho Hey", " Stubborn Love", "Ophelia", " Angela" and "Cleopatra". The band has become one of the top touring bands in the United States and is also popular in other countries. The Lumineers have released five albums on American independent label Dualtone Records (Dine Alone in Canada and Decca/Universal worldwide). Their self-titled first album was released in 2012 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle And Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. Led by Stuart Murdoch, the band has released twelve studio albums. They are often compared with acts such as the Smiths and Nick Drake. The band took their name from the 1965 television series '' Belle and Sebastian''. History Formation, early years and ''Tigermilk'' (1994–1996) In 1994, Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David both enrolled at Stow College's Beatbox programme for unemployed musicians in Glasgow. Together, with music professor Alan Rankine (formerly of the Associates), they recorded some demos, which in 1996 were picked up by the college's Music Business course that produces and releases one single each year on the college's label, Electric Honey. As Murdoch had a number of songs already and the label was extremely impressed with the demos, he was granted permission to record a full-length album, which was recorded mostly live over three days, entitled '' Tigermilk''. Murdoch and Davi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foals (band)
Foals (stylised in all caps) are a British Rock music, rock band formed in Oxford in 2005. The band's current line-up consists of Greek-born lead vocalist and guitarist Yannis Philippakis, drummer and percussionist Jack Bevan, guitarist and keyboardist Jimmy Smith and bassist Walter Gervers. They are currently signed to Warner Records, and have released seven studio albums to date: ''Antidotes (album), Antidotes'' (2008), ''Total Life Forever'' (2010), ''Holy Fire (album), Holy Fire'' (2013), ''What Went Down'' (2015), ''Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1'' and ''Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2, Part 2'' (2019) and their most recent, ''Life Is Yours'' (2022). They have also released one video album, six extended plays and thirty-five Single (music), singles. The band have toured internationally for over a decade, and have featured at many festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Glastonbury, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Coachella, and Roskil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana (band), Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, guitarist Pat Smear, guitarist Chris Shiflett, and keyboardist Rami Jaffee. Guitarist Franz Stahl and drummers William Goldsmith, Taylor Hawkins, and Josh Freese are former members. Grohl created the Foo Fighters to release solo material after Nirvana broke up in 1994, and recorded their Foo Fighters (album), eponymous debut album (1995) mostly alone in six days. After the songs drew label interest, he recruited Mendel and Goldsmith, both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, and Smear, who had played with Nirvana on tour. The band made their first public performance in February 1995, five months before the album's release. Goldsmith quit during the recording of their second album, ''The Colour and the Shape'' (1997), with Grohl re-recording ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heraldo De Aragón
''Heraldo de Aragón'' is a regional daily newspaper published in Zaragoza, Spain. The paper has been in circulation since 1895. History and profile ''Heraldo de Aragón'' was first published on 20 September 1895. The owner is Heraldo de Aragón, S.A. which also owns ''Heraldo de Soria'', and ''Que! Aragón''. The publisher of the daily is KBA Comet press. The paper is based in Saragossa and serves the provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. ''Heraldo de Aragón'' has a conservative political stance. It is published in broadsheet format. The paper was awarded the European Newspaper of the Year award for 2003 in the category of regional newspapers. As of 2013 ''Heraldo de Aragón'' had a science supplement, ''Tercer Milenio'', which was published weekly on Tuesdays since 1993. Circulation ''Heraldo de Aragón'' has the highest circulation and is the most significant paper in its distribution area. In 1993 the paper sold 58,401 copies. In 2008 the paper had a circulatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Cities (band)
Capital Cities is an American pop duo from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2008 by Ryan Merchant (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Sebu Simonian (vocals, keyboard). Their debut EP was released on June 7, 2011, with lead single " Safe and Sound" which became their only top ten hit single. A subsequent single, "Kangaroo Court", was released on March 27, 2012. The band was featured on the Pop Up #1 compilation selected by Perez Hilton that was released on August 7, 2012. The band's song "Safe and Sound" charted at #1 on the US Alternative Songs chart. The song was also used in a German Vodafone commercial, in a television commercial in the United States and Canada for the 2014 Mazda 3, in the film '' One Small Hitch'' and in an Air New Zealand in-flight safety video. The song "Center Stage" was featured on ESPN's '' First Take'' where they played a short segment of the retro-sounding track before going to commercial breaks. The band's debut album, '' In a Tidal Wave of Mystery'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish Rock music, rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, composed of Simon Neil (lead vocals, guitar) and twin brothers James Johnston (Scottish musician), James (bass, backing vocals) and Ben Johnston (Scottish musician), Ben Johnston (drums, backing vocals). Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have released nine studio albums, and following their first three albums, the band expanded their following significantly in 2007 with the release of their fourth album ''Puzzle (Biffy Clyro album), Puzzle'', which peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was awarded a Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry, BPI. Their fifth album, ''Only Revolutions (Biffy Clyro album), Only Revolutions'' (2009) reached number three in the United Kingdom, and went Gold within days of its release before achieving double-platinum status in August 2011. The album also received a Mercury Music Prize nomination. ''Only Revolutions'' included the commerciall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
