Pom Pom Squad
Pom Pom Squad is an American indie rock/grunge band from Brooklyn, New York. It is the solo project of frontwoman Mia Berrin, and features permanent members Shelby Keller (drums) and Alex Mercuri (guitar). History Mia Berrin was raised in Orlando, Florida and began Pom Pom Squad when she was eighteen years old. She soon moved to New York City to attend New York University,where she performed solo under the name Pom Pom Squad and with an early iteration of the band, with whom she released the EP ''Hate It Here'' in 2017. Berrin is of African-American and Puerto Rican descent and identifies as queer. She is outspoken about the influence her identity has on her music. Berrin later met bassist Mari Alé Figeman and drummer Shelby Keller at club show and reformed the band. Guitar duties fluctuated between Ethan Sass and Alex Mercuri for a period until Mercuri became the permanent fourth member. Pom Pom Squad released their EP ''Ow'' in September 2019. The band built critical buzz du ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind New York County (Manhattan). Brooklyn is also New York City's most populous borough,2010 Gazetteer for New York State . Retrieved September 18, 2016. with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. Named after the Dutch village of Breukelen, Brooklyn is located on the w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Independent Record Label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented by trade associations in their country or region, which in turn are represented by the international trade body, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN). Many of the labels started as producers and distributors of specific genres of music, such as jazz music, or represent something new and non-mainstream, such as Elvis Presley in the early days. Indies release rock, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, gospel, reggae, hip hop, and world music. Music appearing on indie labels is often referred to as indie music, or more specifically by genre, such as indie hip-hop. Overview Independent record labels are small companies that produce and distribute records. They are not affiliated with or funded by the three major records labels. According to Sound ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cellophane (FKA Twigs Song)
"Cellophane" (stylised as cellophane) is a song by English singer FKA Twigs, released as the lead single from her second studio album '' Magdalene'' (2019). The song was released on 24 April 2019 through Young. It was her first single in three years. Its music video was also released on 24 April. "Cellophane" was met with widespread critical acclaim, with Twigs' vocal performance drawing significant praise. Background and recording After the release of her debut album '' LP1'' in 2014, FKA Twigs (real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett) began dating and eventually became engaged to English actor Robert Pattinson. Their relationship faced significant internet and tabloid attention, and Twigs became subject to racist abuse and hostility from some fans of '' The Twilight Saga'', in which Pattinson played one of the main characters (Edward Cullen), who hoped the actor would recommence his relationship with his ''Twilight'' co-star Kristen Stewart. It was reported by '' The Sun'' in October ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tommy James And The Shondells
Tommy James and the Shondells are an American pop rock/psychedelic rock band, formed in Niles, Michigan, in 1964. They had two No. 1 singles in the U.S. – " Hanky Panky" (July 1966, their only RIAA Certified Gold record) and "Crimson and Clover" (February 1969) – and also charted twelve other top 40 hits, including five in the Hot 100's top ten: "I Think We're Alone Now", "Mirage", " Mony Mony", "Sweet Cherry Wine", and "Crystal Blue Persuasion". History Origins The band The Echoes formed in 1959 in Niles, Michigan, then evolved into Tom and the Tornadoes, with 12-year-old Tommy James (then known as Tommy Jackson) as lead singer. While attending Niles High School in Niles, Michigan, the group released its first single, "Long Pony Tail", in 1962.Tommy James and the Shondells. ''40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection (1966–2006)''. CD booklet. Aura Records, 2008. In 1964, James renamed the band the Shondells because the name "sounded good" and in honor of nearby Fort ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Crimson And Clover
"Crimson and Clover" is a 1968 song by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Written by the duo of Tommy James and drummer Peter Lucia Jr., it was intended as a change in direction of the group's sound and composition. "Crimson and Clover" was released in late 1968 as a rough mix after a radio station leaked it. It spent 16 weeks on the U.S. charts, reaching number one in the United States (in February 1969) and four other countries. The single has sold 5 million copies, making it Tommy James and the Shondells' best-selling song. (The RIAA did not award a gold record, so the 5 million sales number is not officially acknowledged.) It has been covered by many artists including Joan Jett, Cher (as a duet with her son) and Prince. In 2006, Pitchfork Media named it the 57th best song of the 1960s. Composition and recording Following the release of "Mony Mony", Tommy James wanted to change direction of the group's sound, and began producing his own material. At the time, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Do Revenge
''Do Revenge'' is a 2022 American teen black comedy film directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Celeste Ballard. It stars Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Austin Abrams, Rish Shah, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, and is loosely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's '' Strangers on a Train'' (1951). It was released on Netflix on September 16, 2022, and received generally positive reviews from critics. Plot Drea is a popular student attending Rosehill Country Day High School in Miami on scholarship, but becomes a social outcast after an intimate video she sent to her equally popular boyfriend Max is leaked online. Despite his denial, Drea blames Max for the video's release, and they break up. Over the summer, Drea works at a tennis camp where she meets Eleanor, who is transferring to Rosehill as a senior. After Drea's car fails to start, Eleanor offers her a ride and tells her about also becoming an outcast when a false rumor spread that she forcibly kissed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bartees Strange
Bartees Leon Cox Jr., (born January 30, 1989) known by his stage name Bartees Strange, is an English-born American musician. Cox was born in Ipswich, England, raised in Mustang, Oklahoma, and is now based in Washington D.C. Early life Cox was born in Ipswich, England, to a military father and opera-singer mother. The family moved from England to Germany, Greenland and various US states before settling in Mustang, Oklahoma, when he was aged 12. Before becoming a musician, Cox worked as the director of communications for a nonprofit environmental organization in Washington D.C. Career While living in Brooklyn, Cox was a member of post-hardcore band Stay Inside from 2016 to 2018. In late 2017, Cox released his first solo effort, the acoustic folk EP "Magic Boy" under the name Bartees & The Strange Fruit. In March 2020, Cox released an EP of re-imagined covers of songs by The National, titled '' Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy'', on Brassland. After being named an "Artist To Watch" by ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fenne Lily
Fenne Lily (born 22 January 1997) is a Dorset-born, Bristol-based folk singer-songwriter. Her debut studio album, ''On Hold'', was released in 2018. Early life Fenne Lily was born in Dorset, United Kingdom. She has a brother, to whom her song "Brother" is dedicated. She attended Beaminster School until the age of 16 and began playing concerts in Bristol at around the age of 15. During her teens, Lily worked in a record shop in Bridport, Dorset. Career 2016–2017 In 2016, Lily began to play at music festivals around the UK. At T in the Park Festival, she was asked to play a session on the ''BBC Music Introducing'' stage. That year, Fenne Lily also played at Larmer Tree Festival, Latitude Festival, Bluedot Festival, Farmfestival, Port Eliot Festival, Seven Layers, Sŵn Festival and at High and Lonesome Festival. In 2017, Lily was awarded a Momentum grant by the Performing Rights Society. In late 2017, Lily supported Sivu, Siv Jakobsen and Paul Thomas Saunders on a UK tour ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Illuminati Hotties
Illuminati Hotties are an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, created and fronted by producer, mixer, and audio engineer Sarah Tudzin. History Sarah Tudzin began her career in music as a recording engineer. The Illuminati Hotties project started as an extension of her work, as a way to demonstrate her varied production capabilities. In 2018, Tudzin and her band released their debut full-length album, ''Kiss Yr Frenemies'', on Tiny Engines. In October 2019, Tudzin released a song for download called "ppl plzr", with all proceeds from the track going to the suicide prevention group The Trevor Project. After it had "leaked" on July 3, 2020, Illuminati Hotties announced a mixtape, ''Free I.H: This Is Not the One You've Been Waiting For'', would be released that month. An interview with Stereogum on July 10 made it clear it was connected to "an exit agreement that allowed Tudzin to buy out her Tiny Engines contract with a cash settlement and a payment of royalties ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rolling Stone (magazine)
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the current owne ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Matthew Caws
Matthew Rorison Caws (born August 5, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Nada Surf. Caws is also a member of the indie rock duo Minor Alps, alongside Juliana Hatfield. Early life Caws was born in New York City, the son of Peter James Caws and Mary Ann Caws. Caws' mother was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. His father was born in Southall, Middlesex. Matthew Caws' parents, both university professors, took sabbaticals in France—in Paris, and in the Vaucluse in Provence—which helped Matthew develop early skills in French. Caws' mother, a Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature, English, and French at the Graduate Center at CUNY,is h lives in New York City. Caws' father, University Professor of Philosophy at George Washington University, lived in Washington, D.C. Caws' parents divorced in 1987. In 2007, his mother married Dr. Boyce Bennett. His father ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Popular (Nada Surf Song)
"Popular" is a song by American alternative rock band Nada Surf, released as the first single from their debut album, '' High/Low'' (1996), in May 1996. Each verse in "Popular" presents, in spoken-word format, sarcastic advice to teenagers taken from the book ''Penny's Guide to Teen-Age Charm and Popularity'' by American actress Gloria Winters. The song reached number 11 on the US '' Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and propelled the album to number 63 on the ''Billboard'' 200. "Popular" was also a big hit in Iceland, topping the country's chart for two weeks, and in France, where it reached number 10 and received a Gold certification for sales of over 250,000. Additionally, the song reached the top 40 in New Zealand, Sweden, and the Wallonia region of Belgium. Background and release The whole song, except for the chorus, are parts made up from the 1964 teen advice book ''Penny's Guide to Teen-Age Charm and Popularity'', written by Gloria Winters. The excerpts are spoken in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |