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Madeon
Hugo Pierre Leclercq (; born 30 May 1994), better known by his stage name Madeon (), is a French musician, DJ, songwriter, singer and music producer from Nantes, based in Los Angeles. He initially came to widespread public attention at age 17 through a YouTube video, "Pop Culture", where he performed a mash-up of 39 different popular songs in real-time using a Novation Launchpad. It received millions of hits in its first few days of release. Madeon has cited the Beatles and Daft Punk as his greatest musical influences. Madeon's first EP, '' The City'', was released in 2012. His debut studio album, ''Adventure'', was released in 2015, supported by a 22-stop North American tour. In 2019, Madeon released his second album, ''Good Faith'', as part of the Good Faith Live tour. Madeon was ranked at number 105 on '' DJ Mag''s top DJs for 2017. In 2017, he was nominated for two Electronic Music Awards with Porter Robinson for Single of the Year and Live Act of the Year. ''Good Fait ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Culture (song)
"Pop Culture" is a mash-up song created by Hugo Pierre Leclercq, better known by his stage name, Madeon. The song was recorded on-the-fly by Leclercq, when he was sixteen years old, using samples from 39 popular songs, mixed using the software FL Studio controlled with a Novation Launchpad. Leclercq recorded a video of himself creating the mix, which he uploaded to YouTube on 11 July 2011. The video went viral within a few days of release, and it has subsequently been seen more than 60 million times. The video drew attention to Leclercq and would lead to him being signed by Columbia Records and launching his music career. Composition At the time of recording the song, Leclercq was 16, living with his parents in Nantes, France. Leclercq was a rising star in the EDM genre, having recently won a remix competition for the song " The Island" by Pendulum in late 2010. He subsequently developed remixes for songs by Alphabeat, deadmau5, and Yelle, with the latter two publicly praisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porter Robinson
Porter Weston Robinson (born July 15, 1992) is an American DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Robinson began producing electronic music during his adolescence. He signed to Skrillex's record label OWSLA at the age of 18 and released the extended play ''Spitfire'' in 2011. He appeared on ''Billboard'' 21 Under 21 list in 2012. Robinson's debut full-length studio album, ''Worlds'', was released in 2014 and peaked at number one on ''Billboards Top Dance/Electronic Albums. He won the 2015 MTVU Artist of the Year and made ''DJ Mag''s Top 100 DJs list for seven consecutive years. The album was critically acclaimed and is considered to be a major influence on the broader sound of EDM following its release. At the inaugural Electronic Music Awards in 2017, he was nominated for Single of the Year and Live Act of the Year, both with Madeon, for the single " Shelter" and the Shelter Live Tour, respectively. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Smith (singer)
Daniel Campbell Smith (born 14 July 1986) is an English singer, songwriter and record producer, best known as the founder, lead singer and primary songwriter of the English pop rock band Bastille. The band formed in 2010 and gained mass popularity in 2013 when the song "Pompeii" was released with their album '' Bad Blood''. The band then released their second album, '' Wild World'' in September 2016. In June 2019, the band released their third album ''Doom Days''. In February 2022, they released their fourth album '' Give Me the Future''. In October 2024, they released their fifth album '' “&” (Ampersand)''. Career Smith attended King's College School in Wimbledon, London, and the University of Leeds in Leeds, West Yorkshire, where he graduated with a degree in English Language and Literature while also writing about film and music for the Leeds student newspaper. A film obsessive from a young age, he originally wanted to be a director or editor until admitting he was "more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Foster (singer)
Mark Derek Foster (born February 29, 1984) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the band Foster the People. After struggling to create a successful band in his early twenties, Foster finally had his big break as the founder and frontman of Foster the People in 2009, which he formed alongside his two friends Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink. The band has since released four studio albums: ''Torches'' in 2011, ''Supermodel'' in 2014, '' Sacred Hearts Club'' in 2017 and '' Paradise State of Mind'' in 2024. Early life Mark Foster was born on February 29, 1984, in Milpitas, California, and grew up outside Cleveland, Ohio. As a boy, he sang in the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus and played the drums, guitar, and piano. As a teenager he played in garage bands. His first gig came in 2001, when his high-school band competed in a local Battle of the Bands. In 2002, he graduated from Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mom + Pop Music
Mom + Pop Music is a New York City–based independent record label. Founded by Michael Goldstone in 2008, its roster includes Alicia Keys, Courtney Barnett, Magdalena Bay, Madeon, Tom Morello, Porter Robinson, Maya Hawke, Tycho, Tash Sultana, Sunflower Bean, Beach Bunny, Caamp, and Del Water Gap. Goldstone serves as co-president of Mom + Pop Music with Thaddeus Rudd, who joined the label as Goldstone's business partner and co-president in 2009. On the 10th anniversary of the label's founding, Goldstone said: "Our ambition for Mom + Pop has been and always will be to build a collaborative label with transparency and sincere respect for our artists' creative controls." Initially backed by Q Prime owners Peter Mensch and Cliff Burnstein, Mom + Pop first opened its doors in Times Square, across from the Brill Building. In 2013, the company moved its New York City office to Manhattan's NoMad district, just north of Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building. Mom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aquilo (band)
Aquilo are an English musical duo from Silverdale, Lancashire, consisting of Tom Higham and Ben Fletcher. They began gaining recognition in 2013 for their singles such as "Calling Me" and "You There", in addition to their five EPs. The duo's debut album, ''Silhouettes (Aquilo album), Silhouettes'', was released on 27 January 2017. Their second studio album, ''II (Aquilo album), ii'', was released on 4 May 2018, and the third studio album ''A Safe Place To Be'' was released on 15 October 2021. History Career beginnings Members Tom Higham and Ben Fletcher grew up as neighbours in Silverdale, Lancashire. They were both part of rivaling rock bands in their hometown. Higham studied music production in university. The two worked on their musical projects individually before collaborating as Aquilo. 2013–present: ''Aquilo'', ''Human'', and ''Calling Me'' Aquilo began receiving attention in 2013 for their debut tracks "You There" and "Calling Me". "You There" was included in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novation Launchpad
The Novation Launchpad is an electronic music multi-button controller for the popular live control application Ableton Live, featuring a grid of 64 (8x8) brightly illuminated square buttons. Each button can be assigned to a clip, (a piece of audio or MIDI that may or may not be looped). Additional modes allow Automap control of features and mixer control. Description The Launchpad is an electronic music instrument with an 8x8 grid of 64 buttons/pads and made for Ableton Live. There are 9 different models of the Launchpad. Various pads allow users to launch clips, play drum racks, and create melodies. There are currently four different Launchpad models: Launchpad Mini, Launchpad X, Launchpad Pro, and Launchpad Control. Models * Launchpad (2009) - The original version or the Launchpad, it is the first model and the most common/bought Launchpad product. * Launchpad S (2013) - It is an updated and brighter version original Launchpad with faster flicker, response rate and bright ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey (band manager), Phil Harvey. They are best known for List of Coldplay live performances, their live performances, and Cultural impact of Coldplay, their impact on popular culture through Coldplay discography, their music, advocacy and achievements. The members of the band initially met at University College London, calling themselves Big Fat Noises and changing to Starfish before the final name. After releasing the extended play ''Safety (EP), Safety'' (1998) independently, they signed with Parlophone in 1999 and issued their debut album, ''Parachutes (Coldplay album), Parachutes'' (2000), featuring the breakthrough single "Yellow (Coldplay song), Yellow". It earned a Brit Award for British Album of the Year and a Grammy Award for Best Alternativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club are a British rock band formed in Bangor, County Down, Bangor, Northern Ireland in 2007. The band is composed of three members: Alex Trimble (vocals, rhythm guitar, beats, synths), Sam Halliday (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Kevin Baird (bass, synths, backing vocals). The band's debut album, ''Tourist History'', was released on 1 March 2010 by French independent record label Kitsuné Music. In the United States, where the band are signed to Glassnote Records, the album was released on 27 April 2010. ''Tourist History'' was selected for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year (2010) the following year. The band's second album, ''Beacon (Two Door Cinema Club album), Beacon'', was released on 3 September 2012, debuted at number one on the Irish Albums Chart and reached number two in the UK Albums Chart. The band's third album, ''Gameshow (album), Gameshow'', was released on 14 October 2016. The first single, "Are We Ready? (Wreck)", was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toro Y Moi (singer)
Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi and occasionally referred to as Les Sins or simply as "Toro", is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is often recognized as a spearhead of the chillwave genre in the 2010s, alongside contemporaries Washed Out and Neon Indian, although his music has explored various styles since. His stage name is a multilingual expression consisting of the Spanish words "''toro'' ''y"'' (meaning "bull and") and the French word ''moi'' (meaning "me"). Early life Chaz Bear was born on November 7, 1986, in Columbia, South Carolina, to a Filipino mother and a black father. He attended Ridge View High School, where he formed the indie rock band the Heist and the Accomplice with three schoolmates. Bear graduated from the University of South Carolina in spring of 2009 with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Late in his school career, Toro y Moi formed a close music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casablanca Records
Casablanca Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group and operated under Republic Records. Under its founder Neil Bogart, Casablanca was most successful during the disco era of the mid to late 1970s. The label focuses on dance and electronic music under the direction of Brett Alperowitz. History Neil Bogart (originally Bogatz until adopting the name of his favorite actor Humphrey Bogart) founded Casablanca Records after departing of Buddah Records due to clashes with its owners. In 1973 Bogart enticed Warner Bros. Records into financing Casablanca. Due to Warner's ownership of all rights to the film ''Casablanca,'' Bogart's adoption of the movie's name and title look for its records label logo went without legal objection. The label's first signing was Kiss but its first single release was Bill Amesbury's "Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)", a minor hit on the US Hot 100. "Butter Boy" by Fanny and The Hudson Brothers' "So You Are a Star" proved to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mashup (music)
A mashup (also mesh, mash up, mash-up, blend, bastard pop or bootleg) is a creative work, usually a song, created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs, typically by superimposing the vocal track of one song seamlessly over the instrumental track of another and changing the tempo and key where necessary. Such works are considered " transformative" of original content and in the United States they may find protection from copyright claims under the "fair use" doctrine of copyright law. History The 1967 Harry Nilsson album '' Pandemonium Shadow Show'' features what is nominally a cover of the Beatles' " You Can't Do That" but actually introduced the "mashup" to studio-recording. Nilsson's recording of "You Can't Do That" mashes his own vocal recreations of more than a dozen Beatles songs into this track. Nilsson conceived the combining of many overlaying songs into one track after he played a chord on his guitar and realized how many Beatles songs it could apply to. This reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
