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Foxes (singer)
Louisa Rose Allen (born 29 April 1989), known professionally as Foxes, is an English singer, songwriter, and model.Lester, Paul (2011)New Band of the Day: Foxes (No 1,142), ''The Guardian'', 4 November 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2013 After her debut single "Youth" was noticed by German DJ Zedd in 2012, she was featured on the song "Clarity", which peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. She has since released three albums: '' Glorious'' (2014), '' All I Need'' (2016), '' The Kick'' (2022) as well as two EPs: ''Warrior'' (2012) and '' Friends in the Corner'' (2021). She has achieved commercial success with the singles "Youth", " Let Go for Tonight", " Holding onto Heaven", " Body Talk", and " Amazing". Early life and education Allen was born in Southampton, Hampshire and grew up in the city's Swaythling and St Denys areas. She attended St Denys Primary School, Cantell School, and Eastleigh College. She began to write ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sommarkrysset
''Sommarkrysset'' (; "The Summer Crossword Puzzle") is a Swedish television program that is broadcast live from the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm during the summer. It was first shown on 3 June 2005. The TV show became famous for their early bookings of music artists such as Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Jason Mraz and Ava Max who later went on to gain global success. The program consists of live performances by famous artists in front of a live audience while viewers can call in and win a certain amount of money. To have the chance to win this money, the viewer first has to figure out a word which is derived by entering the answers to questions (one letter in each box) on a piece of graph paper with 5x5 squares like a crossword. , (Swedish) The program was created by Peter Settman's Baluba Productions and is produced Settman's Baluba Television. The Lottery, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Zedd
Anton Zaslavski (; born 2 September 1989), known professionally as Zedd (), is a German record producer and DJ. His stage name, Zedd, was derived from ''zed'', the Z#Name and pronunciation, English pronunciation, barring American English, for the first letter of his surname. Raised in Kaiserslautern, Zedd rose to mainstream success with his 2012 single "Clarity (Zedd song), Clarity" (featuring Foxes (singer), Foxes), which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and won Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, Best Dance Recording at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, 56th Grammy Awards. It served as the third single for his Clarity (Zedd album), debut studio album of the same name (2012), of which its deluxe edition spawned the US top 20 single "Stay the Night (Zedd song), Stay the Night" (featuring Hayley Williams). Zedd's second studio album, ''True Colors (Zedd album), True Colors'' (2015), was supported by his third ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top 20 sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Swaythling
Swaythling is a suburb and electoral ward of the city of Southampton in Hampshire, England. The ward has a population of 13,664. Swaythling is predominantly residential in character, and noted for its large student population due to its proximity to the University of Southampton main campus at Highfield. The university's Wessex Lane Halls and City Gateway housing facilities are located within the district. Swaythling during World War I was the location of the Swaythling Remount Depot and prior to its closure in 2013, the Ford Motor Company Southampton Assembly Plant. History Manor and estate of South Stoneham Recorded as ''Swæthelinge'' in 909 AD,Mills, A. D. ''Dictionary of English Place-Names''. Oxford University Press. . the origins of the name Swaythling (or prior to 1895, more commonly referred to as Swathling village) are uncertain. It is widely thought that the name originally referred to the stream that runs through the area, now known as Monks Brook; the Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Amazing (Foxes Song)
"Amazing" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Foxes for her second studio album "'' All I Need''". It was released as the album's third single on 4 December 2015. Critical reception Tayla Dickinson of Kube Radio said about the track, "True to its word, 'Amazing' is very self-descriptive and carries an almost quintessential upbeat, mood lifting vibe that any great song you can never grow tired of needs." Music video The official music video was directed by Johny Mourgue, and released via Foxes' VEVO and YouTube account on 17 December 2015. Commencing the video, is an asleep Louisa Allen (Foxes), who is then woken up by her two friends. Subsequently, Foxes begins packing a suitcase, while also cutting her own hair. The trio of girls then embark on a fun road trip in their classic Volkswagen Volkswagen (VW; )English: , . is a German automotive industry, automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Established in 1937 by German Labour Front, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Holding Onto Heaven
"Holding onto Heaven" is a song by English singer and songwriter Foxes from her debut studio album '' Glorious'' (2014). The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2014 as the album's third single. Background Foxes announced that "Holding onto Heaven" would serve as the next single from her debut album, '' Glorious'' (2014). The track was made available for pre-order in advance of the release of ''Glorious'', which was scheduled for release in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2014. Speaking to '' DIY'' about her debut, Foxes expressed a grounded perspective on releasing the album, stating that she was simply happy to share it and not placing too much pressure on its success. Composition The track opens with delicate, soulful vocals reminiscent of Florence and the Machine, before shifting into a polished yet derivative pop sound. While pleasant and well-crafted, it has been noted to lack distinct originality. Music video The video starts off with her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Let Go For Tonight
"Let Go for Tonight" is a song by English singer and songwriter Foxes from her debut studio album, '' Glorious'' (2014). The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2014 as the album's second single. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 7, staying in the chart for 10 weeks. Background "Let Go for Tonight" was originally supposed to be on Foxes's extended play ''Warrior'' (2012), but was later revamped for her debut studio album '' Glorious'' (2014). Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Let Go for Tonight" was first released onto YouTube on 5 January 2014 at a total length of 3 minutes and 53 seconds. The music video starts out with Foxes and several other people sat in a white room at a white table. The song starts focusing on Foxes, and as the chorus swells, everyone begins throwing various food items and paint. This continues throughout the song, until the last bridge, in which Foxes runs out of the room (revealed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Friends In The Corner
''Friends in the Corner'' is the second extended play by English singer and songwriter Foxes. It was released on 1 April 2021 through PIAS Recordings. The EP was preceded by numerous singles, including "Love Not Loving You", "Woman", "Friends in the Corner", "Hollywood" and "Kathleen" which were released throughout 2020 and 2021. Background Following the release of her second album, '' All I Need'', Foxes took a four-year hiatus from music. In February 2018, she teased new music stating "Thank you for your patience with this next record... I will be releasing new music this year and I can't wait to share it with you". She eventually made her comeback in May 2020 with the single "Love Not Loving You", followed by "Woman" and "Friends in the Corner"—the latter inspired by a weekend with close friends and addressing themes of vulnerability, mental health, and the importance of looking out for one another. Foxes described the EP as "an emotional whirlpool", highlighting its intim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Kick (album)
''The Kick'' is the third studio album by English singer and songwriter Foxes. It was released on 11 February 2022 through PIAS Recordings. The album was preceded by the singles "Sister Ray", "Dance Magic", "Sky Love", "Absolute" and "Body Suit". Background In April 2021, Foxes released the EP '' Friends in the Corner'' after a four-year hiatus from music. A month earlier, while announcing the EP, she teased a new album and stated that it would be featuring different material from the EP. Release and promotion The album was preceded by the lead single "Sister Ray". The single was announced on 10 September 2021 and released 5 days later on 15 September. The second single, "Dance Magic", was released on 13 October. On 2 November, Foxes announced the third single, "Sky Love", would be released the next day. On the same day, she announced through her socials that her third studio album was going to be titled ''The Kick'', and revealed a release date of 11 February 2022, as well as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
All I Need (Foxes Album)
''All I Need'' is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Foxes, released on 5 February 2016. The album represents a more stripped-back and emotionally direct approach compared to her debut, '' Glorious'', with Foxes intentionally opting for a more stripped-back and introspective sound. Rather than constructing a concept album, Foxes aimed to write from a personal, diary-like perspective, drawing heavily from emotional experiences and relationships. She described the record as less produced and more vocally driven, incorporating elements such as piano and strings to preserve its cinematic quality while embracing greater honesty and vulnerability in the lyrics. The album's rollout began with the release of " Body Talk" as the lead single in July 2015, followed by "Better Love"—a collaboration with Bastille's Dan Smith—in September, and " Amazing" in December. These singles reflect the album's blend of heartfelt lyricism and accessible pop structures. Critically, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Glorious (Foxes Album)
''Glorious'' is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Foxes, originally due for release on 28 February 2014, but was pushed back to 12 May 2014, in favour of releasing the album simultaneously worldwide. The album is available in three versions: the standard album, a deluxe version and a limited edition vinyl. Background and release After a spate of successful songs, appearing as a featured artist alongside Zedd, Fall Out Boy, Sub Focus and Rudimental as well as a successful single in "Youth", Foxes (Allen) showed intent at releasing a full album to steer away from the "featured artist" title. In an interview with ''Billboard'', she stated the reason was " ..Because I also have my music that's my baby." In an interview during the "Making of the Album" video featured on her VEVO page on YouTube, Allen calls the album "extremely personal", as well that its influence is from her childhood as well as growing up. She also claims the album is "me talking to myself", a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grammy Award For Best Dance Recording
The Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording (formerly known as Best Dance Recording) is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for works containing quality vocal performances in the dance music and/or electronic music genres. Honors in several categories are presented at the ceremony annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position". The award for Best Dance Recording was first presented to Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder in 1998 for the song "Carry On". In 2003, the Academy moved the category from the "Pop" field into a new "Dance" field, alongside the category Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, Best Dance/Electronic Album. According to the Academy, the award is desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
