Music News 2021
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Garbage
American rock band formed in 1993,
headed by Shirly Manson. Alternative
quartet Garbage debuted in the 90´s
with a guitar-based, electronic-washed
sound, adding a distinct sense of
accessible pop that would help push them
beyond cult fandom into the international
sphere through multi-platinum releases.
Placebo
English rock band formed in London, 1994
by vocalist-guitarist Brian Molko and
bassist Stefan Olsdal.
Androgynous appearance and punky
guitar riffs, their musical content and
lyrics are openly discussed sexuality,
mental health and drug use.
Placebo have collaborated with various
artists, including David Bowie. They have
released seven studio albums.
PJ Harvey
Polly Jean "PJ" Harvey is an English musician
and singer-songwriter. Over the course of her
career, she established herself as one of the most
influential song-writers of her time, exploring themes
of sex, religion, and political issues with dark humor
and great honesty.
The Sugarcubes
Icelandic alternative rock band
from Reykjavik formed in 1986
and disbanded in 1993.
Their 1988 debut album,
Life´s Too Good, attracted great
reviews and an unexpected
international hit.
Björk would later become
a successful internationally
solo musician.
Frankie Knuckles
Frankie Knuckles (1955-2014)
Francis Warren Nicholls, Jr.
better known as Frankie Knuckles,
was an American DJ, record producer
and remixer.
He played an important role in
developing house music in Chicago
during the 1980s.
Without him, dance music would be
immeasurably different.
Massive Attack
English electronic band formed
in Bristol, England, 1988.
As the genesis point of trip-hop,
Massive Attack originated the
hypnotic sound with a darkly
sensual fusion of hip-hop rhythms,
soul melodies, dub grooves, and
samples. The group created some
of the most influential sound of their time.
Cat Power
Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall,
better known by her stage name,
Cat Power.
American singer-songwriter, musician,
occasional actress and model.
An artist who reveal her inner self and
performs with strength and fragility.
Cat Power´s sound mix punk, folk,
blues and other genres in her later material.
Apparat
A german techno and electronica musician,
Sascha Ring.
From elegiac techno to deep orchestral
pop ballads, an elegance near to universal
beauty.
Apparat has recently been focused on
cinema, tv and theatre production.
Roxy music
English rock band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry,
the lead singer and main songwriter.
Roxy Music had a fascination with fashion, glamour,
cinema, pop art, and the avantgarde.
During the early 70´s the band was driven by the
creative tension between Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno.
Following Eno´s departure, Roxy Music continued
gradually working in elements of disco and soul.
They developed a sophisticated seductive soul-pop.
Sonic Youth
American rock band formed in 1981, New York City.
Sonic Youth became one of the most influential and
popular bands from the American underground.
Alternate tunings, dissonance, feedback combined
with the intensity of hardrock punk, created a new sonic
landscape with an impact that lasted for decades.
Dead Can Dance
Australian music duo composed of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry in 1981. They combine elements of European folk music -Middle Age and the Renaissance-with ambient pop, Gaelic folk, and darkwave. In 2019 the duo embarked on their largest European tour yet entitled “A Celebration-Life & Works 1980-2019”.
Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell new album "Burn" in May 2021. Brendan Perry new album "Songs of Disenchantment" with a world tour in 20222.
David Bowie
1976: Singer David Bowie. (Photo by Terry O’Neill/Iconic Images)
A musical chameleon, adapting himself according
to fashion and trends.
Bowie demonstrated a remarkable skill for perceiving
musical movements: punk, new wave, goth rock,
the new romantics, and electronica.
Ziggy Stardust made Bowie an international star in 1972.
He recorded three experimental electronic albums
with Brian Eno.
Bowie was one of the most influential musicians in the
´80s and ´90s till his last album Blackstar.