Music Worth Exploring Series Part 1

I'm going to be doing a series on artists that I enjoy and/or know about. I will include brief blurbs on each one that I have written to give you an idea of what you can expect. Feel free to comment on whether or not you like what I post I'm always up for feedback.

Florence & The Machine

Florence & The Machine first developed recognition through live performances at music festivals across Europe. Consequently, Lungs quickly hit Platinum in the UK making Florence one of the biggest stories of 2009. Florence was recently declared an ‘Artist to Watch in 2009’ by Rolling Stone and was also the winner of the 2009 Critics Choice Award at the Brits. Her debut album has since appeared on numerous ‘Top Albums of 2009’ lists both domestically and internationally. Lungs was released earlier this summer in the UK and landed at the number 2 position for its first five weeks on the charts, behind only Michael Jackson.

With Lungs, Florence has provocatively created a world within her music filled with crushing, all-encompassing, emotionally charged journeys. She enlisted the help of superstar producers Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Kate Nash), Steve Mackey (Pulp), and James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco, Artic Monkeys) to create a crafty balance of chirpy melody and bloody rage on the debut album.

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Madcon

Hailing from South Africa, Madcon’s musical style is dubbed as a retro-urban-mix with influences from funk, soul and hip hop (with additional elements and vibes from Reggae, Latin and African). Currently based in Norway, Madcon has created remarkable hype by supporting various international superstars like: Destiny's Child, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Wu-Tang Clan, Xzibit, Saian Supa Crew, Clipse, Redman, Busta Rhymes, and the legendary Gangstarr. As a result, the group has become a European sensation.

Madcon’s first single “Beggin,” hit #1 in France and Norway while gracing the top 5 in both the UK and Germany for several weeks. The duo is also the winner of a 2008 World Music Award, and has been nominated for 2 Energy Awards.

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