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Roads (Lawson Song)
''Perspective'' is the second studio album released by four-piece British band Lawson. The album was released on 8 July 2016. The album was preceded by the singles "Roads", "Money" and "Where My Love Goes". The album was recorded over the course of two years. Initial recording took place between March 2014 and April 2015; with additional recording sessions taking place between January and March 2016. The album introduces a more progressive and adult sound for the band, incorporating elements of synth-pop amongst a heavier selection of electric guitars. Background Singer Andy Brown said of the album title; "The word "Perspective" was the perfect album title, you know with everything I've been through personally over the last few years health-wise and changing perspective on life, so couldn't have been more perfect for me." The standard version of the album was released via iTunes while an exclusive version of the album containing seven bonus tracks was released as part of a box ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawson (band)
Lawson are an English pop rock band, consisting of Andy Brown (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar, keyboards, co-lead vocals) and Adam Pitts (drums, backing vocals, percussion). The band's debut album, '' Chapman Square'', was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. On 17 April 2020, the band released "Lovers", their first single after their four-year hiatus. To date, the band have achieved seven UK top 20 hit singles. They are named after Dorset-based surgeon David Lawson, who performed life-saving surgery on Andy Brown. History 2009–2012: Early career and breakthrough The band was formed in late 2009 and was earlier known as "The Groves" but they later changed their name to "Lawson" when David Lawson performed life-saving brain surgery on the lead singer Andy Brown. Lawson began recording material in early 2010. Acoustic versions of their early original material as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its initial launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting many visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DWTM
DWTM (89.9 FM), on-air as Magic 89.9, is a radio station owned and operated by Quest Broadcasting Incorporated. It serves as the flagship station of Magic Nationwide and the flagship partner station of Tiger 22 Media. The station's studios and transmitter are located at Unit 907, 9th floor, Paragon Plaza, EDSA cor. Reliance St., Mandaluyong. This station operates daily from 5:30 am to 12 mn. History 1980s: Early programming and "The Battle of the Radios" trend The station began its regular operations on February 14, 1986, under the ownership of the CDC Radio Network, Inc. (also known as Central Development Communications), and broadcasting from the now-demolished Philippine Communications Center building (PHILCOMCEN) in Pasig, starting with a 10 on-air crew led by Bernie Buenaseda, known on-air as "Burning Bernie". It became a witness to history unfolding before the Filipinos as the station was also started 11 days before the late Corazon "Cory" Aquino became pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Davidson
Daniel Gerome Davidson (born January 8, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Davidson is 6 ft 4in tall and weighs 225 lbs. Career Davidson was selected by the Anaheim Angels in the 13th Round (390th overall) of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft after playing college baseball for Florida State University and Gulf Coast Community College. He was previously drafted by the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins in 1999 and 2000 respectively but didn't sign with either team. Davidson made his major league debut against the Twins on April 19, , at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, pitching one inning and giving up one walk. On April 26, 2009, Davidson was designated for assignment Designated for assignment (DFA) is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball (MLB). A player who is designated for assignment is immediately removed from the team's 40-man ros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mich Hansen
Mich Hedin Hansen (born 9 April 1968), known professionally as Cutfather, is a Danish music producer, songwriter, remixer and DJ based in Copenhagen. Cutfather has a studio in Njalsgade, Copenhagen. Career Cutfather is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison (1996), and the song "Superstar" recorded by Christine Milton (2002) and Jamelia (2003). Cutfather has previously worked with Joe Belmaati in the songwriting and production team Cutfather & Joe. As part of the Cutfather & Joe partnership, he wrote, produced and remixed for Peter Andre, Another Level, Damage, Lighthouse Family, Ace of Base, Westlife, Blue, Jamelia, Shayne Ward, Lee Ryan, Lemar, Blazin' Squad and Kylie Minogue. Cutfather has also worked with Danish producer Jonas Jeberg. Together they wrote and produced for the Pussycat Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Pixie Lott, the Wanted, JLS, Jessica Mauboy, Claire Richards, and Jordin Sparks. In 2004, Cutfather received a prestigious Ivor Novello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightcrawlers (band)
Nightcrawlers were a British-American house music project from Glasgow, Scotland, and Chicago, Illinois, United States, assembled by producer, DJ and vocalist John Reid. Career Beginnings: 1992–1996 In the early 1990s, the band Nightcrawlers was formed as a more soul and funk-influenced pop act and featured vocalist John Reid (who had some local success as a DJ and vocalist under the name Robinson Reid with acts like This Way Up in the late 1980s). The band signed to Island Records' 4th & Broadway record label and released their debut single "Living Inside a Dream", which failed to reach any commercial success. The band then decided to release a second single, "Push the Feeling On", which also failed to go Top 40 in its original acid jazz-styled version and so the band were dropped from Island records, splitting up not so long afterwards. However, "Push the Feeling On" found some success on the American dance scene and briefly crossed over to pop radio, resulting in a minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruth-Anne Cunningham
Ruth-Anne Cunningham (born 2 April 1986), known professionally as RuthAnne, is an Irish singer-songwriter, artist, mother, and author. Starting her career at 17, she penned JoJo’s hit " Too Little, Too Late", propelling her into the spotlight as a sought-after writer. Over the years, she’s written iconic songs such as " In the Name of Love" performed by Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha, "Work Bitch" performed by Britney Spears, " Slow Hands" performed by Niall Horan, "Where Do Broken Hearts Go", " No Control" performed by One Direction and " Beautiful World" performed by Westlife. RuthAnne’s debut solo single, "The Vow" (2018), continues to be a viral anthem for weddings and engagements. Her songwriting is marked by a talent for capturing deeply personal and universal emotions, often telling stories without needing a clear resolution. Her music blends genres, drawing influence from legendary vocalists like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. RuthAnne's work as an artist is cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Go
Gary Baker, known professionally as Gary Go, is a British songwriter, producer, composer and media artist. He has written and produced songs performed by artists including Rihanna, Robbie Williams, Steve Angello, Benny Benassi, Skrillex, deadmau5, Gryffin, Take That, Celeste, Majid Jordan, John Summit, Aloe Blacc, Matoma, Sara Bareilles, Chiiild, Milky Chance, The Knocks, Ruby Rose, Borgore, The 2 Bears, Party Pupils, Kylie, Ronan Keating, Morgxn, Simply Red, Katharine McPhee, Joseph Arthur, Thomas Azier, Carina Round, Laleh, Anthony Ramos, The Kolors and Juliette Lewis. Overview His debut artist album '' Of Youth/Of Beauty'' spawned the international hit single " Wonderful". Upon the album's release, Lady Gaga referred to Gary Go as "my favourite new artist this year" after performing a rendition of " Just Dance", inspired by his cover of the song. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Shanks
John Matthew Shanks (born December 18, 1964) is an American songwriter, record producer and guitarist. He has been a longtime session and touring member of the rock band Bon Jovi. Early life and education Shanks was born in New York City and moved to Los Angeles when he was 17 years old. He was in a band called Line One with jazz saxophonist Boney James. Career Shanks began playing in Melissa Etheridge's band in 1988 and toured with her for several years. Shanks enjoyed his first writing success in the early 1990s with tracks for Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker and Tuck & Patti. He also landed his first publishing deal. Shanks reunited with Etheridge in 1995 when he collaborated with her on songs for '' Your Little Secret''. He worked with her for several years and co-produced her subsequent album, '' Breakdown'', in 1999. ''Breakdown'' received four Grammy nominations, including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album. In 2001, Shanks produced several tracks for the Stevie Nicks alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Turner (singer)
Eric Turner (born November 1, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter and educator. He is best known for his guest appearance on Tinie Tempah's 2010 single, " Written in the Stars", which peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He is also the lead singer for the Swedish-American band Street Fighting Man. His 2013 single, " Dancing in My Head" (with Avicii) narrowly entered the UK singles chart. Background Turner was born in Boston, and attended Boston College High School. He was a physics teacher at the International English School Stockholm, in Sweden. He attended McGill University in Canada, where he completed a master's degree in biochemistry. Turner is also an accomplished visual artist. Turner has two brothers and a sister, who live in Boston. His mother is a high school fashion design teacher. Music career Turner's performance with his band Street Fighting Man at an event in Stockholm caught the attention of a local sound engineer, who later told his friend, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eg White
Francis Anthony "Eg" White (born 22 November 1966) is a British musician, songwriter and producer. He started his career in the cowpunk band Yip Yip Coyote in the 1980s and then formed Brother Beyond with his brother, David White, in the late 1980s. In 1990, Eg White recorded the pop album '' 24 Years of Hunger'', and then in 1992 he produced the debut, self-titled album by Kinky Machine. He turned to songwriting in 1997, winning the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2004. In 2008 White worked with Adele on three tracks. In 2009 White was awarded his second Ivor Novello Award for 'Songwriter of the Year' and in 2010 he had a second UK number 1 with the Diana Vickers single "Once", a song he wrote with Cathy Dennis. White started his own record label in 2009. In 2024, White won his third Ivor Novello award. Career Eg White started his career in the band Yip Yip Coyote and then formed Brother Beyond with his brother, David White, in the late 1980s, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Schwartz
Matt Schwartz (; born 26 October 1971) is an Israeli-British record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, programmer, audio engineer, and DJ. Early life Schwartz was born in Israel and moved to London in the early 1990s. He attended Kingston University and began working at the Hit-House in Hammersmith in 1994, collaborating with artists such as Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Matt Jam, and Carl Brown. During this time, he also produced records with James F. Reynolds. Career From 1996 to 1998, Schwartz worked at BeatFarm Studios, producing records for Massive Attack, Arthur Baker, Sara J, Tall Paul, and others. In 1998, Schwartz shifted focus to his career as an artist and producer. He founded Destined Records in 2000 for his own releases and co-founded Blackgold Recordings with Gil Goldberg and Muff Winwood. In 2005, Schwartz performed at the Paris Techno Parade as The Drill. He subsequently has played many gigs under his 'The Drill Sound System' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
