How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : DNCE, Nickelback, Foals, Evanescence, Labrinth, One Night Only, The 1975, Mallory Knox, OneRepublic, Panic! At The Disco, Florence + The Machine, Maroon 5
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who is featured opposite Joe Jonas in the music video for DNCE’s viral hit?
- A Ashley Graham
- B Jessica Alba
- C Gigi Hadid
2. Which wrestling event used a track from No Fixed Address as its official theme?
- A WWE Money in the Bank
- B WWE Survivor Series
- C WWE WrestleMania
3. What unconventional video format accompanies Foals’ “Mountain at My Gates”?
- A Virtual Reality
- B 4K spherical video
- C Stop-motion animation
4. Who produced the explosive lead single from Evanescence’s third studio album?
- A Rick Rubin
- B Butch Vig
- C Nick Raskulinecz
5. Which British musician is behind the 2012 hit track from the album Electronic Earth?
- A Tinie Tempah
- B Calvin Harris
- C Labrinth
6. Which actress stars in the music video for One Night Only’s single “Say You Don’t Want It”?
- A Emma Watson
- B Keira Knightley
- C Carey Mulligan
7. Who co-directed the visually intense music video for the 1975’s single from 2019?
- A Matthew Healy
- B Edgar Wright
- C Spike Jonze
8. What is the recurring lyric motif in the 2014 hit from a British rock band’s album Asymmetry?
- A “There’s a ghost in the mirror”
- B “Dancing shadows”
- C “Haunting heartbeats”
9. Which foreign film featured OneRepublic’s track from the Waking Up album?
- A Amélie
- B Zweiohrküken
- C La La Land
10. Where did Panic! At The Disco perform their orchestral cover for the 2018 AMAs?
- A New York City
- B Sydney
- C Los Angeles
11. Which artist inspired Florence Welch’s promo single from the album Ceremonials?
- A Pablo Picasso
- B Virginia Woolf
- C Sylvia Plath
12. What was the stylization of the Maroon 5 single when it was released in 2015?
- A This Summer’s Gonna Hurt
- B Summer Love
- C Summer Days
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Tracklist
1 . DNCE – Toothbrush |
‘No need to question next time we meet’
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| The music video for “Toothbrush” by DNCE, directed by Luke Monaghan, features the band performing outdoors and Jonas romantically involved with plus-size model Ashley Graham. The song initially sounds like it’s about a casual relationship but delves deeper, exploring commitment and a desire for something more serious. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “DNCE”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Nickelback – Edge Of A Revolution |
| Nickelback’s lead single “Edge of a Revolution” is inspired by social unrest and protests, notably the Ferguson events following the police killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. Directed by Wayne Isham, the music video shows the band performing in a darkened classroom with protest footage projected behind them. By the end, uniformed school children are seen revolting, overturning furniture and chanting “we want change.” |
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Featured on the 2014 album “No Fixed Address”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Foals – Mountain At My Gates |
| The music video for Foals’ “Mountain At My Gates,” directed by Nabil, was filmed entirely on a GoPro spherical camera, allowing for an interactive 360-degree viewing experience, where audiences can scroll around to see the band playing in an alley with a mountainous backdrop. The song itself is produced by James Ford. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “What Went Down”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Evanescence – What You Want |
‘Stand and face the unknown’
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| Evanescence’s music video for “What You Want,” directed by Meiert Avis and Stefan Smith, captures the band in a visually striking, dark, industrial setting in Brooklyn, New York. Reintroducing the band after a four-year hiatus, the high-energy and anthemic song features powerful vocals from Amy Lee, heavy guitar riffs, and an empowering message about breaking free from constraints. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Evanescence”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Labrinth – Treatment |
‘Isn’t it clear that I need treatment’
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| The music video for Labrinth’s single “Treatment” features a black and white aesthetic. Labrinth is accompanied by an all-female band in the performance part of the video. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Electronic Earth”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . One Night Only – Say You Don’t Want It |
| The music video for “Say You Don’t Want It” by British indie band One Night Only was directed by James Lees and filmed in New York City. It features actress Emma Watson who became friend with band member George Craig during a Burberry modeling campaign. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “One Night Only”. |
7 . The 1975 – People |
‘Hey, woo, yeah, that’s right’
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| Directed by frontman Matthew Healy, Warren Fu, and Ben Ditto, the music video for “People” by The 1975 is a visual and auditory onslaught, laden with manic graphics and augmented reality (AR) filters reflecting themes of surveillance. It includes Healy sporting red-stained lips and grungy long black hair, drawing from a range of influences including Frankenstein’s monster and punk comics. The “noise-punk” song itself features heavy electric guitar riffs and distortion, with politically charged lyrics critiquing modern society’s focus on superficialities. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Notes on a Conditional Form”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Mallory Knox – Ghost In The Mirror |
‘And my head would have a heart attack’
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| Cambridge-based alt-rock band Mallory Knox collaborates with director Seymour Milton for the bathed in yellow light music video of “Ghost In The Mirror” that dig into the troubled relationship of a couple. |
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9 . OneRepublic – Secrets |
‘So tell me what you want to hear’
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| Featuring a compelling piano melody and Tedder’s emotive vocals, OneRepublic’s song “Secrets” is a moody pop ballad exploring themes of vulnerability, fear of rejection, and the urge for genuine acceptance. The accompanying music video shows the band in an opulent room while characters exhibit secretive behaviors, enhancing the song’s theme of hidden complexities. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Waking Up”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Panic! At The Disco – Bohemian Rhapsody |
| With frontman Brendon Urie particularly standing out for his Freddie Mercury-esque performance, even donning tight leather pants, Panic! at the Disco paid tribute to Queen’s iconic 1975 hit in their recent Gospel Tour, and have released a video for fans who missed the live performance. |
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11 . Florence + The Machine – What The Water Gave Me |
| Produced by Paul Epworth and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Florence + the Machine’s single “What The Water Gave Me” is inspired by a Frida Kahlo painting and incorporates themes related to Virginia Woolf’s tragic drowning. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Ceremonials”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Maroon 5 – This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like A Motherf****r |
‘And now I’m left with nothing’
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| Produced by Shellback, Maroon 5’s song “This Summer’s Gonna Hurt” digs into the complexities of a superficial relationship. The protagonist is captivated by a beautiful yet shallow woman, torn between his infatuation and his awareness of her flaws. Co-directed by Travis Schneider and Levine, the music video, largely shot in one continuous take, offers a backstage view at Wembley Arena and then follows Levine on stage. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “V“.V+vinyl+album&tag=radiovideom05-20′ target=’_blank’ rel=’noopener’> Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ashley Graham stars in the DNCE music video, drawing more eyes to the quirky yet catchy visuals of the band’s breakout hit.
2. WWE Survivor Series, the rambunctious wrestling event, incorporated the No Fixed Address track as its official theme song in 2014.
3. The music video for “Mountain at My Gates” is distinct for its 4K spherical video format, adding a hands-on dimension to viewing.
4. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the Evanescence track sets a dramatic tone reminiscent of gothic rock epics and Lisa Frank’s notebook.
5. Labrinth, known for his bustling electronic beats, crafted the track amid a series of Top 10 hits in the UK singles chart era.
6. Emma Watson appears, revitalizing the indie pop track with cinematic flair and a dash of post-punk revival energy.
7. Matthew Healy, hands-on beyond vocals, co-directed the single’s visually immersive video, ensnaring viewers with rapid visuals.
8. “There’s a ghost in the mirror” echoes throughout the track, showcasing the band’s knack for moody lyricism amidst rising angst.
9. As the film Zweiohrküken’s sequel rolled on, OneRepublic’s track effortlessly blended into its storyline, extending its European run.
10. Panic! At The Disco brought drama abroad, performing their cover from Sydney at the 2018 American Music Awards via broadcast.
11. Virginia Woolf’s storied nuances fueled Florence Welch’s lyricism, hinting at English literary prowess amid musical echoes of yore.
12. Maroon 5 teased summer vibes with “This Summer,” a 2015 single emphasizing upbeat synth-pop beats and arena rock grandeur.
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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!
Live Quotes • No need to question next time we meet (DNCE) • Stand and face the unknown (Evanescence) • Isn’t it clear that I need treatment (Labrinth) • Hey, woo, yeah, that’s right (The 1975) • And my head would have a heart attack (Mallory Knox) • So tell me what you want to hear (OneRepublic) • And now I’m left with nothing (Maroon 5)
Musicwise : Pop, Post-Grunge, Rock, Modern Rock, Alternative Metal
