miércoles, 25 de mayo de 2011


Gorillaz is a musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of the Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters. This band is composed of four animated members: 2D (lead vocalist, keyboard), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboard, and occasional vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums and percussion). Their fictional universe is explored through the band's website and music videos, as well as a number of other media, such as short cartoons. The music is a collaboration between various musicians, Albarn being the only permanent musical contributor. Their style is a composition of multiple musical genres, with a large number of influences including: dub, hip hop, alternative rock, electronic and pop music

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 Patafunk

Patafunk is a Venezuelan band based on a music energy that combines the human steps in life -PATA-, with a mixture of genres such as Latin, Reggae, Rock and Soul -FUNK- with a wide range of electronic beats, creating this way a unique sound. The band was created in 2007 and it's formed by Carlos E. Martinez a.k.a Cem Patafunk from Caracas and Susana Colina a.k.a Su Patafunk from Maracaibo. They release their first album "Dubdelic" in 2008 having the first single "Surferston" as No.2 on the Venezuelan national Billboard "Record Report" follow by the next singles "I Wish I Want", "OK LA" and "Hacenda'o" having an enormous reception by Venezuelan audience. Rolling Stone Magazine cover them twice, one giving 3.5 star to the "Dubdelic" album, and another to mention them as one of the best records of 2008. They are currently located in Brooklyn, New York and they are playing all over the US. They will be releasing their very anticipated second album on early 2011.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/patafunk/id325622630

miércoles, 18 de mayo de 2011