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Biografía de Phantogram

Phantogram formed in Saratoga Springs, New York, US, which is located miles North of the cultural hub of New York City. Their music is inspired by a wide array of genres, but the band’s music is fairly consistent to the shoegaze genre.

Before Phantogram was established its two main members, Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter, who had been childhood friends since junior high both had brief artistic stints in New York City before they returned to their hometown of Saratoga Springs. After the two returned home they reunited and began to work on some of Josh Carter’s musical ideas.

The duo began performing their music to live audiences around their hometown under the name Charlie Everywhere, but later changed their name to Phantogram after signing with the record label BBE. After signing with BBE the band was quick to release two EPs labeled “Phantogram” and “Running From the Cops”, both which came out in 2009.

Phantogram’s debut album “Eyelid Moves” was released under the independent record label Barsuk Records in 2010 and received generally positive reviews. The album was full of classic songs like “Mouthful of Diamonds” and “When I’m Small”. The album was loaded with jangly guitar riffs, electronic soundscapes, and ethereal sounding vocals that drew comparisons to artists like the Cocteau Twins, Death Cab For Cutie, and My Bloody Valentine.

Phantogram’s “Voices”, which was the follow up to their debut album was released in 2014 and showed the duo experimenting with more aggressive electronic sounds as well as elements of trip hop. The music magazine, Alternative Press, highly praised the album noting that the electronics and electric guitars were impeccably mixed to create a sound that was both exceptionally complex and catchy.

Phantogram’s infectiously catchy sounds quickly garnered them mainstream attraction and has led to their music being placed in several popular television shows and movies such as Teen Wolf, Catching Fire, and Pitch Perfect. Phantogram have also made appearances on many well-regarded late night television shows like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Phantogram has already had the privilege of playing the Hollywood Bowl when they opened for M83 and have played many large festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Coachella. Other musical artists are also highly fond of Phantogram’s music, which has led to artists such as Big Boi and The Flaming Lips asking Phantogram to collaborate with them.

Biografía de STRFKR

Starfucker – aka STRFKR – is an electronic musical group that formed in Portland, Oregon, US in 2007. The group follows closely to the synthpop genre and is well regarded for their highly catchy dance hooks.

The band was initially a solo project of Joshua Hodges, but later expanded into a full group. The band consists of vocalist/keyboardist/guitarist Joshua Hodges, bassist/keyboardist Shawn Glassford, drummer/keyboardist Keil Corcoran, and guitarist/keyboardist Patrick Morris. Before the members formed Starfucker, Hodges was involved in the music project, Sexton Blake, and Corcoran was involved in a Las Vegas grindcore band The Weirding Way. The band jokingly labeled themselves as Starfucker expecting to change their name later on, but the band quickly grew increasingly popular and the name ended up sticking.

The band released their debut self-titled album in 2008 through Badman Recording Co. The album contained the synth driven songs “Florida” and “Pop Song”, which conveyed Starfucker’s quirky presentation of pop music that is fun to listen to as well as dance to. In 2009 the band released their second studio album “Jupiter”. The album contained the catchy single “Medicine” as well as a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s sensational hit song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”.

In 2011 the band switched labels to Polyvinyl Records to release their third album “Reptilians”. The album contained the band’s signature upbeat sound, but lyrically the album was darker than previous albums, containing themes about death and the end of the world. These themes were sometimes introduced by using samples of the philosopher Alan Watts. The album contained the singles “Julius” and “Bury Us Alive” and was commercially successful reaching the No. 26 spot on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album is notable for its 80s inspired sounds featuring bright sounding synthesizers and punchy drum machines, often sounding like New Order or music from a Nintendo game.

Starfucker released their fourth studio album “Miracle Mile” in 2013, which contained the hit songs “Say to You” and “Leave It All Behind”. The album was also a commercial success, peaking on the US Billboard 200 chart and reaching the No. 4 position on the US Top Heatseekers Albums chart.

The band’s music has also gained attention for appearing in many ads, films, and television shows. Their songs have appeared in films like “21 & Over”, “Chronicle”, and “The Fault in Our Stars”. The band is known for their energetic live performances that are often presented with antics, such as bassist Shawn Glassford wearing women’s clothing during their shows.

Críticas en vivo

When I was in Philadelphia, PA I had the chance to see Phantogram with CHVRCHES and Cherub at The Piazza at Schmidt's, a beautiful outdoor venue with a huge screen that enhanced the performance and helped engage those further away from the stage.

From the first note, Phantogram dazzled the audience with a skillful blend of beautiful, lyrical vocals and melodic electronic music that shows the softer, gentler side of electronic music as a whole. With just two performers, Phantogram manages to produce a wide range of sounds. Then they ratcheted up the energy, and in front of a dazzling light show created an atmosphere and sound that didn't leave a single person sitting still. I had always thought to myself that because they played electronic music, Phantogram's music was cleaned up through so many filters and programs that when I saw them live they would sound nothing like they did on recording, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

Sarah, the lead vocalist, has a voice as beautiful and clear in person as she does on any recording, which is positively amazing. Also, in addition to the electronic music, the guitar is real, another treat for the live performance. And Phantogram never missed a beat - they were every bit as in tune, in time and melodic in person as they are on recording.

Add that to the energy of the crowd and the great showmanship, this is one band that is better live than they are recorded or in video any day. I would love to see them again.

Anonymous

Two Door Cinema Club are a Northern Irish electronic/alternative rock duo. I saw them at the Ritz Ybor in Tampa back in 2012 and they were amazing! They brought all the energy of a stadium concert into a medium sized venue. The stage setup, with laser lights, made their music feel like a party. You’d be surprised at how well they play the crowd.
Their music uses a lot of electronic bleeps and blurps but blends the bass and guitar in perfectly. Their sound is funky and they add unexpected musical elements to make them a one-of-a-kind band. Their set included “Something Good Can Work”, “Undercover Martyn”, “Sleep Alone” and the eponymous “I Can Talk” – with its unmistakable intro. They also know how to slow the music down, however, and Two Door Cinema club played some slower tracks beautifully. They are true artists on stage that have mastered their instruments. The lead singer croons perfectly on key all while managing the energy of the room depending on the song. Some times we slow danced, some times we jumped up and down like lunatics. Either way, Two Door Cinema club is DEFINITELY worth seeing. And since they are not internationally huge yet, their ticket prices can often be under $30, making the experience a steal.

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aaron-williamson

I've paid to see Starfucker. I've seen Starfucker live. I've seen them in as intimate a venue as a college quad and I've seen them in as huge a venue as FYF. The thing each other their performances have in common is that they put on a mind-blowing show every single time.
Their energy and their sound have been the highest of qualities and every time I see them is a completely new experience. You never know what's going to happen at a Starfucker show. Will they throw garbage bags full of balloons at the crowd? Will confetti fly out of cannons while men in green spandex dance on stage? Will men in human-sized animal costumes come out and simulate fellatio on said green spandex men? Will a spaceman suddenly stage dive and crowd surf while Starfucker covers "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun?" YOU JUST NEVER KNOW!
Another thing every Starfucker show has in common: You're going to get sweaty. You jump, you dance, you move, and suddenly no one looks like a stranger anymore. Everyone's one and the same; a gear in the machine that is the crowd. Everyone's there for the same reason and that reason is to watch Starfucker put on a show. Their music goes from dance-your-ass-off tunes to more melancholy sounds that you can "chill" to.
If you want catchy electo-riffs and amazing visuals in your music and live performances, Starfucker is definitely a band you should check out. The five best nights of my life have all been nights I've spent in the Starfucker dance pit.

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angelisalinas

Touting one of the finest collections of indie-pop in UK history, Hertfordshire trio Friendly Fires are a treat to behold live. Fans of rabble-rousing, dancefloor infernos and cutting meticulous shapes will swoon at mainman Ed Macfarlane's ringleader approach to gigs, manipulating audiences into pools of boogie-ing mayhem. With a pelvis like Elvis, Macfarlane's hip-game is on fire – and that, in itself, is a magnetic force sure to draw throngs. His penchant for floral shirts is pretty impressive too. Doozies like “Paris”, “Kiss Of Life”, “Hawaiian Air”, “Jump In The Pool” and “Skeleton Boy” are frequent set highlights. Doused in the kaleidoscopic chaos of spotlights and strobes, the three-piece are insistent when it comes to crafting a party atmosphere. There's no room for standing, beard-stroking, or pensive poserism; if you arrive at a Friendly Fires show, you'd better be prepared to sweat. You'll ache in the morning, but boy, you'll have had the time of your life the night before.
They've been a quiet storm over the past couple of years since the release of 2011's Pala, but in recent talks with NME and other outlets, they've begun to discuss the prospect of a newfangled psychedelic direction, which is an exciting notion. Electro-indie-dance-psych? Phwoar.

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