How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lucy Spraggan, Elderbrook & Rudimental, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan, The Other Tribe, alt-J, SHAED, French Montana, Eminem, Ellie Goulding, Tinashe, The Vamps, The Weeknd
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (41/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. For which major event was the song “Last Night (Beer Fear)” by Lucy Spraggan initially removed from sales?
- A Eurovision
- B The X Factor
- C Live Aid
2. What significant theme is portrayed in the Elderbrook and Rudimental collaboration?
- A Climate Change
- B Traditional Masculinity
- C Cybersecurity
3. Which film’s characters are directly referenced in Eminem’s song “Venom”?
- A Spider-Man
- B Venom
- C The Hulk
4. Which unique visual element features in the music video for The Vamps’ song “Wake Up”?
- A Animatronic Animals
- B Brooklyn Beckham
- C Astronauts
5. What genre does The Weeknd’s “False Alarm” primarily represent?
- A Dance-Punk
- B Reggae
- C Classical
6. How was Alt-J’s song “Something Good” received in terms of industry accolades?
- A MTV Best New Artist
- B Grammy Award
- C Mercury Prize Nomination
7. In which commercial was Shaed’s song “Trampoline” prominently featured?
- A Apple MacBook Air
- B Nike Air Max
- C Coca-Cola
8. What type of moments does the music video for Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s collaboration recreate?
- A Historical Battles
- B 1990s Pop Culture
- C Space Exploration
9. Which artist featured in Ellie Goulding’s “Anything Could Happen” performance at Expo 2020?
- A Floating Clouds
- B Interactive Screens
- C Giant Puppets
10. For which video game did French Montana’s “Writing on the Wall” feature in its soundtrack?
- A Grand Theft Auto V
- B Need for Speed Heat
- C Fortnite
11. Which remix artist was involved with “Trampoline” as featured in the show “Ginny and Georgia”?
- A Jauz
- B Calvin Harris
- C Tiësto
12. Which type of event featured Tinashe’s unreleased single from the “Joyride” album?
- A Urban Parade
- B Rhythmic Contemporary Radio
- C Fashion Week Exhibit
Tracklist
1 . Lucy Spraggan – Last Night [Beer Fear] |
‘Wish I could stop and Im not joking’
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| The lyrics of “Last Night [Beer Fear]” present a Lucy Spraggan overindulging in all kinds of alcohol, leading to regrettable actions like professing love, proposing to her partner and even ending at the nearest police station. While she yearns for self-control to curb her drinking, she also admits to the youthful desire for unrestrained enjoyment. A true dilemma. The video, directed by Damien Reeve, comically unfolds in reverse. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Top Room at the Zoo”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Elderbrook & Rudimental – Something About You |
‘I was wrong and I apologize’
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| Underlined by a hypnotic 107 BPM rhythm, “Something About You” is a collaboration between UK musicians, vocalist Elderbrook and drum and bass band Rudimental. Its moving lyrics touch on past joys and present apologies. The accompanying video, directed by Luke Davies, stars Michael Socha as a support group attendee who, driven by the melody, initiates a dance expressing emotional anguish. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Why Do We Shake in the Cold?”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Charli XCX & Troye Sivan – 1999 |
‘Ooh, maybe we could do it tonight’
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| Troye Sivan and Charli XCX’s track “1999” is a nostalgic journey back to iconic ’90s cultural moments. Directed by Ryan Staake & Charli XCX, the music video reinforces the point and features Matrix-style aesthetics and references classics like The Titanic and The Blair Witch Project or figures like Steve Jobs, Michael Jackson and others. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Charli”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The Other Tribe – Skirts |
‘And you tease me with the things that you do’
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5 . alt-J – Something Good |
| Starting with a catchy drum-beat and guitar riff, later unfolding into a piano-driven melody, “Something Good” by alt-J narrates a tale of overcoming drug addiction. The music video, directed by the Brewer brothers and shot in Los Angeles, reflects this cleansing act through a matador’s encounter with a surreal bull. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “An Awesome Wave”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . SHAED – Trampoline |
‘Flippin’ in the air I never land, just float there’
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| Co-produced with Alex Mendoza, the track “Trampoline” by indie pop trio Shaed, consisting of brothers Max and Spencer Ernst and lead vocalist Chelsea Lee, is, according to Lee, a song about a death that feels euphoric. The accompanying music video is directed by Max Haben. Despite its theme, the song ended up being used in a Macbook Air Commercial and so became famous. |
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7 . French Montana – Writing On The Wall (w/ Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian) |
| French Montana’s “Writing On The Wall” is a star-studded affair, featuring verses from Cardi B, and a hook by Post Malone, with production helmed by Jamaican artist Rvssian, alongside Louis Bell and Cashio. The music video, co-directed by Montana and Myles Whittingham, showcases French, Post, and Cardi as gigantic figures traversing New York streets. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Montana”. |
8 . Eminem – Venom |
| Eminem’s title track for the superhero film “Venom,” directed by Ruben Fleischer, is a blend of his signature style with references to Marvel, Eddie Brock, and likenesses between his appeal to adults and the Symbiote. The song, co-written with Luis Resto, also nods to Gandhi, Danica Patrick, Yung Joc, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dr. Dre. Mirroring Venom’s narrative in the film, the music video, directed by Rich Lee, depicts a man finding an old Eminem CD, getting infected by a symbiotic entity, and spreading it across the city. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Kamikaze”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ellie Goulding – Anything Could Happen |
‘I’ll give you everything you need But I don’t think I need you’
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| Co-written with Jim Eliot, “Anything Could Happen” by Ellie Goulding sounds highly optimistic, enveloped in a lively melody and a memorable vocal chop at the chorus. The music video is directed by Floria Sigismondi. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Halcyon Days”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Tinashe – Player (w/ Chris Brown) |
‘Yeah, you got me holdin’ back, holdin’ back’
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| An upbeat, dance floor-centric track, “Player” by Tinashe features a unique blend of beats crafted by producers LULOU and Alex Purple. The music video, directed by Emil Nava, showcases Tinashe’s diverse dancing talents in a dance battle narrative where she competes against various dancers, advancing through rounds, until she pairs with Chris Brown in a finale showcasing a chemistry bordering on porn. |
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11 . The Vamps – Wake Up |
| The Frank Borin-directed music video for “Wake Up” by The Vamps, comprising Brad Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball, and Tristan Evans, unexpectedly features Brooklyn Beckham showcasing some Parkour skills. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Wake Up”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The Weeknd – False Alarm |
| The Weeknd’s “False Alarm” lyrics explore the themes of materialism and heartbreak, focusing on the allure and emptiness of a materialistic femme fatale, set to a rhythmic dance beat that transitions into a distinct Ethiopian melody by Aster Aweke towards the end. Having a more than distant relation to the song, the accompanying music video, directed by Ilya Naishuller, is a first-person narrative depicting a violent bank robbery escalating into a chaotic shootout with the police and a bleeding female hostage. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Starboy”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. Lucy Spraggan’s track was notably impacted by its performance on The X Factor, prompting a temporary sales removal due to new rules for contestants.
2. B. The collaboration’s video explored the theme of challenging traditional masculinity, using an innovative group therapy narrative.
3. B. Eminem’s track talks about the characters from the film Venom, aligning with the movie’s release and storyline.
4. B. The Vamps featured Brooklyn Beckham in their video, marking his acting debut while adding youthful star power.
5. A. “False Alarm” combines dance-punk and electronic rock, a distinct style in The Weeknd’s diverse musical portfolio.
6. C. Alt-J’s song was part of their acclaimed album, which earned a Mercury Prize nomination, highlighting its artistic merit.
7. A. Shaed’s single gained additional attention after being featured in a high-profile Apple MacBook Air advertisement.
8. B. Directed by Charli XCX and Ryan Staake, the music video references 1990s pop culture, creatively intertwining nostalgic elements.
9. A. Goulding’s performance at Expo 2020 incorporated floating cloud structures, adding a dreamy aesthetic to the event.
10. B. “Writing on the Wall” added musical adrenaline to the soundtrack of Need for Speed Heat, complementing its high-paced gaming style.
11. A. Jauz’s remix of “Trampoline” brought the track back into the limelight, adding a fresh twist for both the show and chart success.
12. B. Tinashe’s single achieved international radio distribution, specifically targeting rhythmic contemporary radio markets.
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NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • Wish I could stop and Im not joking (Lucy Spraggan) • I was wrong and I apologize (Elderbrook & Rudimental) • Ooh, maybe we could do it tonight (Charli XCX & Troye Sivan) • And you tease me with the things that you do (The Other Tribe) • Flippin’ in the air I never land, just float there (SHAED) • I’ll give you everything you need But I don’t think I need you (Ellie Goulding) • Yeah, you got me holdin’ back, holdin’ back (Tinashe) •
Music-wise : Alternative R&B, Candy Pop, Hip Hop, Indietronica, Metropopolis, Modern Rock, Pop, Reggaeton
