How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Caro Emerald, Alice Merton, Frank Turner, Nina Nesbitt, Little Mix, Alessia Cara, Marina, Marlon Roudette, Ciara, Kygo, Disturbed, John Newman
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Caro Emerald – Tangled Up |
| The music video is directed by Videodrome. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Shocking Miss Emerald”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Alice Merton – No Roots |
| The music video is directed by Maximilian Stolarow. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Mint”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Frank Turner – Recovery |
| The music video is directed by James Copeman. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Tape Deck Heart”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Nina Nesbitt – Stay Out |
| The music video is directed by Dan Henshaw. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Peroxide”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Little Mix – Hair (w/ Sean Paul) |
| The music video is directed by Director X. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Get Weird”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Alessia Cara – Wild Things |
| The music video is directed by Aaron A. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Know-It-All”. |
7 . Marina – Primadonna |
| The music video is directed by Casper Balslev. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Electra Heart”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Marlon Roudette – New Age |
| The music video is directed by Katja Kuhl. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Matter Fixed”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ciara – I Bet |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Jackie”. |
10 . Kygo – Carry On |
| The music video is directed by Jonathan Singer-Vine. |
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11 . Disturbed – The Sound Of Silence |
| The music video is directed by Matt Mahurin. |
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Featured on the album “Immortalized”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . John Newman – Out Of My Head |
| The music video is directed by Luc Janin. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Tribute”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Caro Emerald’s “Tangled Up” blends pop with jazz and tango influences, offering a unique fusion in modern music.
2. “No Roots” draws directly from Alice Merton’s nomadic childhood, encapsulating themes of constant relocation.
3. “Recovery” found its sound in Burbank, California, captured with the expertise of producer Rich Costey.
4. Nina Nesbitt’s song “Stay Out” is not only a track but the titular offering on her EP.
5. The music video for the Little Mix and Sean Paul collaboration was directed by none other than Director X.
6. Alessia Cara’s “Wild Things” video seeks out adventure at Cherry Beach, among other Canadian locales.
7. “Primadonna” by Marina and the Diamonds broke conventions by releasing under multiple record labels globally.
8. Marlon Roudette’s single articulates the pursuit of a “new age,” symbolizing moving past old ties.
9. Ciara’s “I Bet” climbed to number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reflecting moderate chart success.
10. The song by Kygo and Rita Ora prominently features in Pokémon Detective Pikachu, much to fans’ delight.
11. Originally crafted by Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” underwent a dark transformation under Disturbed’s care.
12. John Newman’s melody found a modest foothold, resting at number 91 on the UK Singles Chart.
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