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2021 In American Music
The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2021 in music in the United States. Notable events January *8 – Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License", which was met with critical acclaim and went on to break several records. *29 – Lia Ices released her first album in four years, '' Family Album''. February *5 – Foo Fighters released their first album in four years, ''Medicine at Midnight''. **Terry Blade released his debut album ''American Descendant of Slavery, the Album.'' *7 – Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan performed the national anthem, H.E.R. performed "America The Beautiful", and The Weeknd performed the halftime show during Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. *12 – Jillette Johnson released her first album in four years, ''It's A Beautiful Day And I Love You''. ** Robin Thicke released his first album in seven years, ''On Earth, and in Heaven''. ** Taylor Swift released a re-recorded version of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She gained recognition in the late 2010s with her lead roles on the Disney television programs ''Bizaardvark'' and '' High School Musical: The Musical: The Series''. After signing with Geffen and Interscope Records in 2020, Rodrigo released her debut single "Drivers License", which broke various records and became one of the best-selling songs of 2021, propelling her to mainstream fame. She followed it up with singles "Deja Vu" and "Good 4 U", and released her debut solo studio album, ''Sour'' (2021), which was met with critical and commercial success, winning various accolades including three Grammy Awards. A Disney+ documentary, '' Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U'', chronicling her creative process with ''Sour'', followed in 2022. Rodrigo has achieved two ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one singles, one ''Billboard'' 200 number-one album, and five multi-Platinum certifications by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Thicke
Robin Alan Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his 2013 hit single " Blurred Lines", which is one of the best-selling singles of all time. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, he received nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Thicke is a son of actress Gloria Loring and actor Alan Thicke. He has collaborated with numerous artists, such as Nicki Minaj, 3T, T.I., Christina Aguilera, Jessie J, K. Michelle, Pharrell, DJ Cassidy, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Brandy, Kid Cudi, Mary J. Blige, Emily Ratajkowski and composed songs for Marc Anthony. He worked on albums such as Usher's '' Confessions'' and Lil Wayne's ''Tha Carter III'', while releasing his own R&B singles in the United States including "Lost Without U", "Magic", and "Sex Therapy". He is currently a judge on the Fox musical competition show ''The Masked Singer''. Life and career 1977–1998: Early years and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Bernardini
Dean Bernardini (born December 27, 1973) is an American musician, best known as the former bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Chevelle. He joined the band in 2005 after the departure of Joe Loeffler, who had been a member of the group since 1995. Bernardini is also a noted visual artist and woodworker; the cover of the 2009 album ''Sci-Fi Crimes'' was an original 24''x48'' oil on canvas painting by Bernardini, and he also supplied an original oil on canvas painting for the band's 2012 album '' Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites''. History Before Chevelle, Bernardini played drums in the Chicago band Liftpoint. Bernardini taught himself to play bass by listening to and attempting to copy bass lines on albums. The first album he played to was Muse's ''Absolution''. When Joe Loeffler left Chevelle, Bernardini, who is married to Pete, Joe, and Sam Loeffler's sister, replaced him. In May 2006, Bernardini injured his left hand forcing the band to pull out of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niratias
''NIRATIAS'' (an acronym for "Nothing Is Real and This Is a Simulation") is the ninth studio album by American rock band Chevelle, released on March 5, 2021. It was preceded by three singles: "Self Destructor", "Peach", and "Remember When". The album was produced by Joe Barresi and was their first studio album in five years, the previous being 2016's ''The North Corridor''. It is also their first album as a two-piece, as bassist Dean Bernardini left the band in late 2019. It marked the final album on their contract with long-time label Epic Records; future music from the band will be released independently. Unlike previous Chevelle albums, ''NIRATIAS'' is a concept album, with more instrumental and spoken word tracks, dealing with themes such as interstellar travel, mistrust in leadership, loss, and the past. Background In June 2019, it was announced that the band entered the studio with producer Joe Barresi, who also produced their last three albums. Drummer Sam Loeffler stated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chevelle (band)
Chevelle is an American rock band formed in Grayslake, Illinois, in 1995. The band was originally composed of two brothers, Pete Loeffler (lead vocals and guitar) and Sam Loeffler (drums and percussion), along with Matt Scott (bass and backing vocals). Scott was replaced by Sam and Pete's brother, Joe Loeffler, in 1996. When Joe left the band in 2005, Geno Lenardo subbed in as the touring bassist until he was replaced by Pete and Sam's brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini. Bernardini departed from the band in 2019, and in 2021, Kemble Walters joined the band as a touring bassist. The band's first studio album, '' Point #1'', was released on a small record label called Squint Entertainment. Chevelle's second album, ''Wonder What's Next'' (2002), was certified double platinum by the RIAA after a debut at No. 14 on the United States albums chart, ''Billboard'' 200. ''This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)'' (2004), the band's third album debuted at No. 8 and has been certifie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're Welcome (A Day To Remember Album)
''You're Welcome'' is the seventh studio album by American rock band A Day to Remember. It was released on March 5, 2021, and is the band's first release under major label Fueled by Ramen after spending six years as an independent band after leaving and the eventual lawsuit against former label Victory Records. The album is also the first new release by the band in five years, marking the longest gap between two albums in their entire career. The album's producers include Colin Brittain, vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, Mike Green, Will Putney, and Dan Book. It was preceded by five singles: "Degenerates", "Resentment", "Mindreader", "Brick Wall", and "Everything We Need". It is also the final album to feature founding bassist Josh Woodard before his departure in October 2021. Composition Musically, ''You're Welcome'' has been described as pop punk, pop, pop rock, metalcore, and post-hardcore. The album marks a significant departure from their metalcore/pop punk roots, with only a few song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Day To Remember
A Day to Remember (often abbreviated ADTR, and previously known as End of an Era) is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida, founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs. They are known for their amalgamation of metalcore and pop punk. The band currently consists of vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall, percussionist/drummer Alex Shelnutt and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff. Signing with Indianola Records for their first album, ''And Their Name Was Treason'' (2005), Scruggs was replaced by Shelnutt in 2006. Later that year the band recorded ''For Those Who Have Heart'' (2007) for Victory Records. They embarked on several tours of the UK and U.S. and played at several festivals before recording and releasing '' Homesick'' (2009). While promoting ''Homesick'' on tour, Denney was replaced by Skaff. Soon after releasing their next album, ''What Separates Me from You'' (2010), the band went on a worldwide tour to promote it. Since 2011, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tigers Jaw
Tigers Jaw is an American rock band from Scranton, Pennsylvania, formed in 2005. Their first album, ''Belongs to the Dead'', was released in 2006. They released a 7-inch single, "Spirit Desire", in 2009, on Tiny Engines. They released two more albums before announcing a hiatus in March 2013; however, their record label Run for Cover Records announced in August 2013 that the band's breakup was not official. Their fourth album, '' Charmer'', came out in June 2014, and their fifth, ''Spin'', in 2017. History Early years and ''Tigers Jaw'' (2006–2012) The band's name is a reference to a song by lo-fi band The Microphones. They also have a number of songs whose titles reference songs by the band. Members Ben Walsh and Adam McIlwee started the group during high school, with Brianna Collins joining after the first couple of months. They have cited Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance as early musical influences. AbsolutePunk gave their self-titled album a generally positive review, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single Album
''Single Album'' is the fourteenth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX, released on February 26, 2021. It is the band's first studio album in nearly five years, since 2016’s '' First Ditch Effort'', marking the longest gap between two NOFX studio albums; between 2016 and 2021, however, the band did release a series of one-off singles and a split album '' West Coast vs. Wessex'' (2020), which saw NOFX cover five Frank Turner songs. The album was originally going to be released as a double album, but the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the band to release just a single album, hence the title. Fat Mike has further elaborated that the intended second disc of the album didn't receive positive feedback and thus it was scrapped. Overview "Fish in a Gunbarrel" was initially released digitally in 2019, whereas "I Love You More Than I Hate Me" and "Doors and Fours"—along with other songs that did not make the album—were released sporadically throughout 2020 as a reaction to C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NOFX
NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every release of the band, although Sandin departed briefly in 1985, only to rejoin the following year. El Hefe joined the band in 1991 to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up. NOFX's mainstream success coincided with increased interest in punk rock during the 1990s, though, unlike many of their contemporaries (including Bad Religion, Green Day, and The Offspring), they have never been signed to a major label. NOFX has released fifteenth studio albums, sixteen extended plays and a number of seven-inch singles. The band rose to popularity with their fifth studio album ''Punk in Drublic'' (1994), which is their only release to receive gold certification by the RIAA. Their latest studio album, ''Double Album'', was release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Oblivions
''Little Oblivions'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Julien Baker, released on February 26, 2021. Alongside the album's announcement, Baker released "Faith Healer" as the first single from the album. ''Little Oblivions'' is a departure from the acoustic alt folk of her first two albums. It features a full band sound, played almost entirely by Baker herself, with genres encompassing indie rock, alternative rock, emo, soft rock, electronic music, pop punk, post-rock, country, shoegaze, and slowcore. The album received acclaim from critics. Background On April 8, 2020, Baker performed the song "Mercy," titled "Song in E" on the album, in a livestream on Instagram Live. This was the first widely publicized performance of "Song in E," which Baker had played at shows in August 2018 and again in mid-2019, along with an early version of "Ringside," another track that would appear on ''Little Oblivions''. The first single off of ''Little Oblivions'', "Faith Healer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
