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Chris Hopewell
Chris Hopewell is an English music video and film director and print maker. He has directed videos for Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Scissor Sisters, Run the Jewels, Louis XIV, The Knife, The Offspring, Avenged Sevenfold, and several others. His video for Radiohead's "There There" received an award for art direction at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. He also co-directed with Crispian Mills on the film '' A Fantastic Fear of Everything''. Hopewell co-founded the company Collision Films, which operated from 2002 to 2012. Through his graphic design agency, Jacknife, he has also worked with acts such as Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Stanley Donwood, Interpol, and Misfits. Filmography Films * '' A Fantastic Fear of Everything'' (2012, co-director) Music videos * Radiohead — "There There" (2003) * Scissor Sisters — "Comfortably Numb" (2004) * Blonde Redhead — "Equus" (2004) * Razorlight — "Vice" (2004) * Franz Ferdinand — "The Dark of the Matinée" (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass); Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals); and Philip Selway (drums, percussion). They have worked with the producer Nigel Godrich and the cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. Radiohead's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. Radiohead signed to EMI in 1991 and released their debut album, ''Pablo Honey,'' in 1993; their debut single, " Creep", became a worldwide hit. Radiohead's popularity and critical standing rose with the release of '' The Bends'' in 1995. Radiohead's third album, '' OK Computer'' (1997), brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music. Radiohea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interpol (band)
Interpol is an American Rock music, rock band from Manhattan, New York. Formed in 1997, their original line-up consisted of Paul Banks (American musician), Paul Banks (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Daniel Kessler (guitarist), Daniel Kessler (lead guitar, backing vocals), Carlos Dengler (bass guitar, keyboards), and Greg Drudy (drums). Drudy left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Sam Fogarino. Dengler left to pursue other projects in 2010, with Banks taking on the additional role of bassist instead of hiring a new one. Having first performed at Luna Lounge alongside peers such as the Strokes, Longwave (band), Longwave, The National (band), the National, and Stellastarr, Interpol is one of the bands associated with the Music of New York City, New York indie music scene and one of several groups that emerged from the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band's sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar with a snare-heavy mix, drawing comparisons to po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Editors (band)
Editors are an English rock band, formed in 2002 in Birmingham. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band currently consists of Tom Smith (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Russell Leetch (bass guitar, synthesiser, backing vocals), Ed Lay (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Justin Lockey (lead guitar), Elliott Williams (keys, synthesizers, guitars, and backing vocals), and Benjamin John Power (composer and producer). Editors have so far released two platinum studio albums, and six in total, with several million combined sales. Their debut album '' The Back Room'' was released in 2005. It contained the hits "Munich" and "Blood" and the following year received a Mercury Prize nomination. Their follow-up album '' An End Has a Start'' went to number 1 in the UK Album Chart in June 2007 and earned the band a Brit Awards nomination for best British Band. It also spawned another Top 10 hit single, "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors". The band's third album, ''In Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smile Like You Mean It
"Smile Like You Mean It" is a song by American rock band the Killers, written by lead vocalist Brandon Flowers and bassist Mark Stoermer. Originally released as a B-side of "Mr. Brightside" in September 2003, it is featured on their debut studio album '' Hot Fuss'' (2004). It was the third single from the album released in the United States and the fourth in the United Kingdom, reaching number 15 on the ''Billboard'' U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It also received substantial radio airplay in Australia, where it was ranked number 39 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. Critical reception ''Billboard'' said the song "seems to deal with coming to terms with growing up and getting older."Caulfield, Keith; Paoletta, Michael (March 26, 2005), "Smile Like You Mean It".'' Billboard''. 117 (13):29 Chuck Arnold with ''People'' magazine called the song "a sardonic moper worthy of the Smiths." ''Billboard'' said the single is "more restrained and down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McQueen (band)
McQueen were a rock band from Brighton, England, formed in 2004. They have released one album (''Break The Silence'') on Demolition Records. McQueen has toured all over Europe and played shows in the US and Asia including headlining the Unite Festival in Vietnam in 2007. McQueen have not played any shows in the UK since the Velvet Revolver support tour in 2008. In May 2016, American rock band Pop Evil announced that Hayley Cramer will be their new drummer. Formation The current line-up of McQueen is as follows: * Leah Duors - vocals * Hayley Cramer - drums * Constanze Hart - bass guitar Past members: * Hattie Williams - bass guitar 2004-2004 * Sophie Taylor - bass guitar 2004-2006 and 2008-2008 * Gina Collins - bass guitar (Jan - Sept 2007) * Kat Bax - bass guitar (Oct - Nov 2007) * Cat de Casanove - guitar (2004–2009) Temporary stand-ins: * Vicky Smith - bass guitar (Nov - Dec 2006, July 2007, Dec 2007 - Jan 2008) Discography Albums ''Break the Silence'' Released 22 Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destroy Rock & Roll (song)
"Destroy Rock & Roll" is a song by British electronic musician Mylo. It was released as the second single from his debut album of the same name. Produced by Mylo, the song samples the recording "Invocation for Judgement Against and Destruction of Rock Music", released in 1984 by Elizabeth Clare Prophet and her New Age organization Church Universal and Triumphant. Samples from the recording make up the entirety of the song's vocal track, which explicitly lists several popular 1980s musicians and bands. The track peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached the top 40 on the Finnish singles charts. The song's accompanying music video depicts Mylo in a large white room spraying graffiti art depicting symbols, pictures, or the names of the artists mentioned on the track. Track listing 7" single (original copies) # "Destroy Rock 'N' Roll" # "Sunworshipper" 7" single (official release) # "Destroy Rock 'N' Roll" # "Give Dance a Chance" Composition All of the vocals and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylo
Myles MacInnes (born 10 May 1978), better known by his stage name Mylo, is a Scottish electronic musician and record producer. His 2004 album ''Destroy Rock & Roll'' peaked at number 26 in the UK Albums Chart. He is best known for his 2005 single "Doctor Pressure", a mashup of his own track "Drop the Pressure" and Miami Sound Machine's 1984 song "Dr. Beat"; it peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. Early life and education MacInnes was educated at Portree High School on the Isle of Skye and followed this with a scholarship at George Watson's College, a private school in Morningside, Edinburgh. After completing his Certificate of Sixth Year Studies, with one course in chemistry and four in mathematics, MacInnes gained admission and matriculated to the University of Edinburgh. MacInnes had no plans after high school and initially wanted to lay bricks in Australia, but was unable to obtain a visa. At the University of Edinburgh, MacInnes studied mathematics, taking second-ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confusion (The Zutons Song)
"Confusion" was the last single to be released from the Zutons' first album '' Who Killed...... The Zutons?'' (2004). It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 37. The song was used in a UK advertisement for the Peugeot 307 The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën, under their Peugeot marque, from 2001 to 2008 in Europe, and was the successor to the Peugeot 306, which was discontinued in 2002 after being in product ... car range during 2005. Music video The video depicts the band performing in an abandoned bar while two wine glasses and a corkscrew, among other objects, dance to the song. Track listing CD # "Confusion" # "Jump Sturdy" 7" # "Confusion" # " You Will You Won't" References {{DEFAULTSORT:Confusion (Zutons Song) The Zutons songs 2004 singles 2004 songs Songs written by Dave McCabe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Zutons
The Zutons are an English indie rock band, formed in 2001 in Liverpool. The band are currently composed of singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave McCabe, drummer Sean Payne and saxophonist Abi Harding. They released their debut album, '' Who Killed...... The Zutons?'' in May 2004 and achieved chart success with " Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?" and "Valerie", both taken from their second studio album ''Tired of Hanging Around'' in 2006. Both singles reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart. The band quietly disbanded in 2009, several months after they released the third studio album, '' You Can Do Anything'' in June 2008, with no official announcement. They ultimately reunited in September 2016 for a one-off show billed as "probably helast ever" in remembrance of their friend, actor and former Tramp Attack frontman Kristian Ealey. The band remained in contact and in November 2018 announced a spring 2019 tour to commemorate and perform their debut album. History Formation Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dark Of The Matinée
"The Dark of the Matinée" (known as "Matinée" on single versions) is a song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand (band), Franz Ferdinand. It was released as the third single from Franz Ferdinand (album), their eponymous debut studio album on 19 April 2004. The song reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. In Australia, the song was ranked number 50 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2004, Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. Background The song is about walking home from Bearsden Academy fantasising about a better life in the future, telling Terry Wogan about it on UK national television, then being shaken from the fantasy as its own ridiculousness shatters its very existence. The chorus and title were inspired by bassist Bob Hardy (bassist), Bob Hardy remarking that the dark of a matinée performance was a utopian environment to play in. Music video The video features the band dressed as schoolboys, dancing in an automatic, almost possessed, fashion and miming along to the mai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice (Razorlight Song)
"Vice" is the fifth single released by English rock music, rock band Razorlight, taken from their debut album, ''Up All Night (Razorlight album), Up All Night'' (2004). It followed "Golden Touch (song), Golden Touch" into the UK top 20. The lyrics feature the word "love" spelled out in letters, the outro repeating this several times. Near the end of the song, Johnny Borrell gave out his then mobile phone number, allowing fans to call or text him. The B-side to one format of the single is a cover of Outkast's "Hey Ya!," recorded with the London Community Gospel Choir (who also appeared on Blur (band), Blur's hit "Tender (song), Tender"). Track listings * UK CD1 # "Vice" – 3:13 # "Hey Ya!" (Jo Whiley Session) – 4:16 * UK CD2 # "Vice" – 3:13 # "Believe in Me" – 1:52 # "Anabelle Says – 4 Track" – 2:59 * UK 7-inch single # "Vice" (full length radio mix) – 3:13 # "Golden Touch (song), Golden Touch" – 3:20 References 2004 singles 2004 songs Vertigo Records s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razorlight
Razorlight are an English indie rock band, formed in 2002 in London by lead singer and guitarist Johnny Borrell. Along with Borrell, the current line-up of the band is composed of founding members Björn Ågren on guitar and bassist Carl Delemo, as well as drummer Andy Burrows. This lineup is a reunion of the lineup from the band's second and third albums. The band have gone through several line-up changes, with Borrell remaining the sole permanent member. They released three studio albums before splitting up in 2014. The band reformed in 2017 and released the album ''Olympus Sleeping'' in 2018. They are best known for the singles " Golden Touch" and "America", the latter of which was a number-one single on the UK Singles Chart in 2006. History Formation and early years (2002–2003) The band was formed in 2002 by Johnny Borrell, after having performed across London with the likes of The Libertines as a solo acoustic singer-songwriter. It is often reported that Borrell was a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
