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Röyksopp

Röyksopp is an electronic music duo formed in 1998 in Tromsø, Norway and currently based in Bergen, Norway. The band consists of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge, both being songwriters, producers and remixers. They usually rely on the use of other vocalists for their songs and occasionally they perform the vocal parts. The Norwegian word "røyksopp" means puffball fungus (literally "smoke mushroom"), but the band has stated in interviews that they are actually referring to the mushroom cloud created by atomic bombs.Brundtland and Berge were schoolmates in their hometown Tromsø, experimenting with electronic instruments in the early 90s and being a......

Razorlight

Razorlight is an Anglo-Swedish band formed in London, United Kingdom in the summer of 2002 around singer/writer Johnny Borrell.Razorlight is a four-piece consisting of Borrell (vocals & guitar), Björn Ågren (guitar), Carl Dalemo (bass) and Andy Burrows (drums)Their debut album, Up All Night, was released on June 28, 2004, reaching number 3 in the UK album charts on 4 July. The critical reception was generally good, receiving good reviews from NME, Q magazine and Billboard, although they were also accused of lack of imagination and unoriginality for allegedly borrowing ideas from other influential bands, notably The Strokes. They appear to polarize opinion. NME wrote......

Resonators

Nine-piece Brighton/London based band, Resonators, have firmly established themselves on the dub reggae scene, finding a unique and distinct sound.Rooted in 60/70s reggae, Resonators embrace diverse influences, making their music relevant in todays Bass Music culture and reminding us of reggae’s uplifting influence on the dance floor.'Brighton institution Resonators stand out from the current glut of tame British rootsy reggae bands… well worth checking out' LostatEminor.comInspired by the meditative quality and universal appeal of Jamaican roots music the band radiate a playful and unified stage presence. The two lead singers Kassia Zermon and Faye Houston wipe......

Rooney

Rooney is a rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1999. The band consists of Robert Schwartzman (vocals, guitar), Louie Stephens (keyboards), Taylor Locke (guitar, vocals), Brandon Schwartzel (bass) and Ned Brower (drums). Schwartzman is the brother of actor and musician Jason Schwartzman. The band has released three albums - "Rooney" (2003), "Calling the World" (2007) and "Eureka" (2010) - and is named after Dean of Students Ed Rooney, from the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off.Rooney first formed as Ed Rooney back in 1999. The original line up consisted of Teddy Briggs on drums and Matt Star on guitar. Ned......

Remulak

Tracks in the bag now with Moka Only, Cappo, Hypemansage, Black Josh, Cyrus Malachi, Ray Vendetta, Tesla's Ghost, Lewis Parker, Blueprint, Mnsr Frites, El Da Sensi, Jmega The God, Justo, Habitat, Stakka Lyrics, Skuff …. Source

Rhye

Rhye is the musical project of Toronto native Milosh. Originally conceived as a collaboration between him and Robin Hannibal of Danish electro-soul outfit Quadron, the project has evolved into a music collective led by Milosh and focused around its associated live band. Source

Raze

There're, at least, three acts using the name: 1) Raze (the house music group) 2) Raze (Christian pop group) 3) Raze (Hip-Hop artist).Raze (house music group) is a electronic dance music group assembled by instrumentalist and producer Vaughan Mason. He is the same Vaughan Mason who produced the hit "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" for Brunswick Records in 1979. The group also contained vocalist Keith Thompson. They hit number one on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1988 with "Break 4 Love". The song also crossover to Urban radio stations where it became a moderate hit and remains a favourite on the Urban radio format to this day. "Break 4......

Rayko

Rayko, the founder of Rare Wiri Records, is a DJ/producer from Spain. He's had releases in a good bunch of well respected labels, such as Eskimo, Top Shelf, Kojak Giant Sounds, Traveller Records, It Is Balearic?, Whiskey Disco, Lovemonk, Soundscape and Lumberjacks in Hell. Source