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Solex (musician)
Liesbeth Esselink (born 14 August 1965), known by her stage name Solex, is a Dutch musician based in Amsterdam. Her music is a light-hearted amalgamation of pop music, electronica and sampling. Overview After singing in a new wave band and performing as a member of the Dutch indie/ noise pop group Sonetic Vet, Esselink began the Solex project in order to give herself a more complete and fulfilling musical outlet. The name is taken from the French moped manufacturer Solex. Utilizing the records in her own record store, she assembled her music on an antique 8-track recorder, singing original lyrics over her musical creations. The first album, '' Solex vs. the Hitmeister'', was cobbled together using samples from albums that Esselink had been unable to sell in her store. Later albums would see her assembling tracks with samples she had informally recorded at live performances in addition to sampling records from her collection. In 2001, Solex released the album '' Low Kic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delft
Delft () is a List of cities in the Netherlands by province, city and Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in the Provinces of the Netherlands, province of South Holland, Netherlands. It is located between Rotterdam, to the southeast, and The Hague, to the northwest. Together with them, it is part of both the Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area and the Randstad. Delft is a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands, famous for its historical connections with the reigning House of Orange-Nassau, for its Delftware, blue pottery, for being home to the painter Johannes Vermeer, Jan Vermeer, and for hosting Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Historically, Delft played a highly influential role in the Dutch Golden Age. In terms of science and technology, thanks to the pioneering contributions of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Martinus Beijerinck, Delft can be considered to be the birthplace of microbiology. History Early history The city of Delft came into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerling
Gerling were an Australian electronica, alternative rock trio formed in 1993. From early 1997 the members were Darren Cross on guitar and lead vocals, Presser (real name Paul Towner) on drums and Burke Reid on guitar and vocals. Their second album, ''When Young Terrorists Chase the Sun'' (September 2001), reached the ARIA Albums Chart top50. It provided a top50 single, "Dust Me Selecta" (August 2001). The group disbanded in 2007. History Gerling were formed as a guitar pop trio in 1993 in western Sydney with the line-up of Darren Cross (aka Darren E. Spielberg-Cross) on guitar and lead vocals, Presser (real name Paul Towner) on drums and Brad Herdson on guitar and vocals. With only two guitars and drums, the group initially played cover version of W.A.S.P. material. Then they focussed on creating experimental guitar pop, with their debut single, "Sedatives for Dead Radars", issued in 1995 on Steven Stavrakis' Fellaheen label. It was followed by a seven-track extended play, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Spencer
Jon Spencer (born February 5, 1965) is an American singer, composer and guitarist. He has been involved in multiple musical acts, such as Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. History Jon Spencer was born on 5 February 1965 in Hanover, New Hampshire, to a university professor and a cardiology technician. He attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island where he was part of the noise rock band Shithaus, which included future Cop Shoot Cop vocalist Tod Ashley. The band was short lived and had a musical style reminiscent of the industrial music of Einstürzende Neubauten. He moved to Washington, D.C., and formed Pussy Galore, who quickly relocated to New York. He is also known for bringing attention to and popularizing the blues artist R. L. Burnside, who started touring and working with The Blues Explosion in the mid-1990s after playing and living in obscurity for three decades. In 2022, he announced the end of the Jon Spencer Blue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Martinez (musician)
Christina may refer to: People * Christina (given name), shared by several people * Christina (surname), shared by several people Places * Christina, Montana, unincorporated community, United States * Christina, British Columbia, Canada * Christina Lake (British Columbia), Canada * Christina River, Delaware, United States, named after Christina, Queen regnant of Sweden * Christina River (Alberta), river in Alberta * Christina School District, Delaware, United States, named after Christina, Queen regnant of Sweden * Fort Christina, first Swedish settlement in North America Arts and entertainment * ''Christina's World'', an Andrew Wyeth painting of Christina Olson * ''Christina'' (1929 film), a 1929 silent film * ''Christina'' (1953 film), a West German drama film * ''Christina'' (book series), a series of novels published by Playboy Press ** ''Christina'' (1984 film), a film based on the book series * ''Christina'', self-titled album by Christina Milian Other * ''Christina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amsterdam Throwdown King Street Showdown!
Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the " Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Amstel River that was dammed to control flooding; the city's name derives from the Amstel dam. Originally a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was an economic powerhouse. Amsterdam is the leading center for finance and trade, as well as a hub of production of secular art. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded and many new neighborhoods and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maarten Altena Ensemble
Maarten (IPA: maːrtə(n) is a Dutch language male given name. It is a cognate to and the standardized Dutch form of Martin, as in for example Sint Maarten (named after Martin of Tours). People with the name * Geert-Maarten Mol, Dutch One Day International cricketer * J. Maarten Troost, Dutch-American travel writer and essayist * Maarten 't Hart, Dutch writer * Maarten Altena, Dutch composer and contrabassist * Maarten Arens, Dutch judoka * Maarten Atmodikoro, retired Dutch footballer * Maarten Baas, Dutch designer * Maarten Biesheuvel, Dutch writer * Maarten Boddaert, Dutch footballer * Maarten Boudry, Flemish philosopher and skeptic * Maarten Bouwknecht, Dutch footballer * Maarten Brzoskowski, Dutch competitive swimmer * Maarten de Bruijn, Dutch engineer * Maarten de Jonge, Dutch racing cyclist * Maarten de Niet Gerritzoon, 20th century Dutch politician * Maarten de Wit, 19th-20th century Dutch sailor * Maarten den Bakker, retired Dutch racing cyclist * Maarten Dirk van ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Fishtank
In the Fishtank was a series of EPs released by Konkurrent, an independent music distributor in the Netherlands. For the project, Konkurrent invited one or two bands to record and gave them two days studio time. The first four releases were recorded by individual bands, but eight of the last ten of them were the result of two bands (three in one case) teaming up to record. There were plans for more according to their website, but no new releases have come since ITF 15 in 2009. Album listing *'' In the Fishtank 1'' – Nomeansno *''In the Fishtank 2'' – Guv'ner *''In the Fishtank 3'' – Tassilli Players *''In the Fishtank 4'' – Snuff *'' In the Fishtank 5'' – Tortoise and The Ex *''In the Fishtank 6'' – June of 44 *''In the Fishtank 7'' – Low and Dirty Three *''In the Fishtank 8'' – Willard Grant Conspiracy and Telefunk *'' In the Fishtank 9'' – Sonic Youth, Instant Composers Pool, and The Ex *''In the Fishtank 10'' – Motorpsycho and Jaga Jazzist Horns *''In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Fishtank 13
''In the Fishtank 13'' features Solex and the Maarten Altena Ensemble Maarten (IPA: maːrtə(n) is a Dutch language male given name. It is a cognate to and the standardized Dutch form of Martin, as in for example Sint Maarten (named after Martin of Tours). People with the name * Geert-Maarten Mol, Dutch One Da ... Track listing # 5 Superstar # Go Easy On The Fun Fund # 1 + 1 = 11 # Birthday Superboy References External linksKonkurrent {{DEFAULTSORT:In The Fishtank 13 13 2005 EPs Solex (musician) albums Split EPs Konkurrent EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Laughing Stock Of Indie Rock
''The Laughing Stock of Indie Rock'' is the fourth studio album by Solex. It was released via Arena Rock Recording Company on September 28, 2004. Reception Heather Phares of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, calling it " olex'smost straightforward, accessible collection of songs yet." Zeth Lundy of ''PopMatters ''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, fi ...'' said, "Solex does not write orthodox songs or function as an acceptable DJ for your next house party." He added, "''The Laughing Stock of Indie Rock'' falls somewhere in between the two, a mash-up of thick, freaky beats and horn-rimmed bedroom indie rock." Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Elisabeth Esselink – words, music, production, recording, mixing * Stuart Brown – vocals * G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pick Up (album)
''Pick Up'' is the second studio album by Solex. It was released via Matador Records on September 14, 1999. It peaked at number 34 on CMJ's Radio 200 chart. As with her previous album '' Solex vs. the Hitmeister'' (1998), ''Pick Up'' is an art pop album that uses samples "in ways that both boggle and seduce". Reception Heather Phares of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "Elisabeth Esselink continues to recycle bad music into good, sampling the kitschiest, cheesiest records in her shop and shaping them into her distinctive musical vision." S. Murray of '' Pitchfork'' gave the album a 7.6 out of 10, saying, "''Pick Up'' is a strong developmental achievement in the right direction for Solex, and should stand as inspiration for used record store owners the world over." T'Cha Dunlevy of ''The Gazette'' called it an unpredictable album where "noise Noise is unwanted sound considered unpleasant, loud or disruptive to hearing. From a physics standpoint, there is no d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voorschoten
Voorschoten () is a village and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It is a smaller town in the Randstad, enclosed by the cities of Leiden, Wassenaar and The Hague. The municipality covers an area of of which is covered by water. The town is relatively affluent, and the majority of Voorschoten's population are commuters, generally to either the Hague or Leiden. Despite the fact that it is situated in one of the most densely populated areas in the Netherlands, and, indeed, the world, the town retains a strong, independent identity and village-like atmosphere. Several buildings of historical importance are situated in Voorschoten. For example, the old Castle Duivenvoorde, and the Manor ''Vredenhof'' - rebuilt by Diederik Jansz. Graeff, and until the 18th century in the hands from the De Graeff family - are located in or near Voorschoten. The town's proximity to the Hague, as well as the presence of the British School in the Netherlands i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proof Of Youth
''Proof of Youth'' is the second studio album by English band The Go! Team. It was released on 10 September 2007 in the United Kingdom by Memphis Industries and a day later in the United States by Sub Pop. ''Proof of Youth'' was preceded by two singles: " Grip Like a Vice", released on 2 July 2007, and "Doing It Right", released on 3 September 2007. The first pressing of the album on Compact Disc includes a second disc, with six additional tracks in the UK or four in the US. Composition ''Proof of Youth'' encompasses various genres of music, including indie rock, hip-hop and dance. The album features vocal contributions from Bonde do Rolê's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, the Rappers Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D. Track listing Sample credits * "Grip Like a Vice" contains samples of "Psycha-Soula-Funkadelic", written by Charles Hearndon, McKinley Jackson, Melvin Griffin, and Ruth Copeland, and performed by The Politicians featuring McKin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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