Outside of Sweden, they may be best known for the song "Jerk It Out", which appears in an Apple iPod advertisement, as well as the Electronic Arts video games SSX 3, FIFA Football 2004, Codemasters LMA Manager 2005, and most recently Dance Dance Revolution Supernova. The song is featured on their albums 39 Minutes of Bliss (In An Otherwise Meaningless World), Paper Tigers, and Love For The Streets.

Caesars have won Swedish Grammy Awards for best album and best new artist.

"Jerk it Out" was used in a huge Coke Ad campaign in South Africa called "Brrrrrr"

The trio's first single was called "Shame"; it was released on the 1st of December 2006. Their debut album "Temptation" was released one week later.

Second album: " Strictly Physical" was released on September 21, 2007, which had the number-one hit single "Hot Summer" in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and one of the biggest-selling songs of the year on German online music stores.
"Hot Summer"; was followed by "Strictly Physical" and "What You Don't Know"

The trio has released their third studio album, "I Am", involving production by Ryan Tedder among others. On March 20, 2008, their non-album song "We Love," a promotional song for German-based network ProSieben, was released as a digital download single.

In August 2008, the girls released their new single "Strike the Match", which charted at number 10 in Germany. There next single "Hit N Run" was their first single not to chart inside the German top 10.

The group's fourth album "Ladylike" was released in 2010, along with singles "Like A Lady" and "This Is Me". It was announced on 25th November that the group would split after the release of a third single "Breathe You In" in December.

W&W Productions: With tracks like ‘Ensure’, ‘Show my Shuffle’, ‘Origin’ & ‘Stab My Speaker’, Willem and Wardt initially started out producing their own respective floor-thrillers. The serendipitous Trance Energy meet quickly bore their debut W&W production though, which came in the form of the mighty ‘Mustang’. ‘Dome’ & ‘Arena’ (which featured on the Armin Only DVD) followed up its freshman success and fast found the CDJs of trance luminaries like Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Sander Van Doorn & Judge Jules. Tipped by Armin van Buuren as “the best up-and-coming production duo out there”, W&W have continued to rock federation trance to its core with ‘Mainstage’, the Sean Tyas-remixed ‘D.N.A’ and their Ummet Ozcan collaboration ‘Synergy’ each bringing floors to critical mass. Remix-side, their voracious rewires have proved equally as popular - most notably on Armin’s ‘Rain’, ‘Remedy’ (by UK pop starlet Little Boots) and those of Sander van Doorn, Leon Bolier, Sied van Riel, & others.

DJs: Almost a year to the day since Willem & Wardt first shook hands they were on hand to witness Sander van Doorn spinning the furiously phat beats and compressed melodies of ‘Mustang’ at Trance Energy. Galvanised by its floor-response (and defining their sounds as “big room trance with a techy edge”), they, themselves quickly took up the spinning mantle. That route has taken them to some of the most respected nights out there. Ones that have come to include Poland’s Sunrise Festival, the A State Of Trance 400 gigs and a spot playing alongside Tiësto at his massive stadium gig in Kiev. Just two years further down the road from their first gigs together, with Trance Energy 2010 fast approaching the pair are ready to play one of the biggest events in the dance music calendar….

The Mainstage Radio Show: Now a regular standing fixture in the trance enthusiasts listening schedule, W&W’s Mainstage radio show exports their diverse sound around the world on a monthly basis. Broadcasting on the renowned Afterhours FM (one of the world’s five most popular trance-based websites), in January of 2010 it was revamped & relaunched with a host of new elements (including regular competitions, features and interviews). Mainstage goes on Afterhours.FM on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month between 18.00 and 19.00 hours CET.

In 2004, Elise debuted as EliZe with the dance-pop single “Shake”. It became the Dancesmash on Radio 538 and a minor hit on the Dutch official Top 40. Bigger success came with the follow-up “Automatic”, which became a big Top 10-hit in 2005. She was then nominated for Best Dutch Female Artist at the TMF Awards.

In 2006, EliZe released her debut album In Control. The album In Control received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many being disappointed in the lack of fresh material from the singer. It debuted and peaked at #66 on the Dutch Album Top 100. It included the singles “Into Your System” and “I’m No Latino”, which became back-to-back Top 40-hits. She also broke through in Bulgaria, where “Automatic” became a surprise Top 10-hit.

In 2009, EliZe released her sophomore album More Than Meets The Eye. The album was promoted with the singles “Lovesick” and a cover of Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff”. Both singles underperformed in the Netherlands, but did cross over to Bulgaria.

Alcazar have become one of Sweden's most popular and successful groups since their début single was released back in 1999. They have scored 13 top 40 hits in Sweden including 2 number ones and 8 top 10 hits.

Alcazar are also well known for their participation in the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection contest 'Melodifestivalen' - having competed a total of 5 times (2003 - "Not a Sinner, Nor a Saint," 2005 - "Alcastar," 2009 - "Stay the Night," 2010 - "Headlines," 2014 - "Blame It On The Disco").

Alcazar reformed in July 2007 to perform at the London Astoria as part of a celebration of Swedish music masterminded by producer Alexander Bard of Army of Lovers fame.

Alcazar took a break in August 2011 after a concert at Stockholm Pride. They announced their comeback and participation in Melodifestivalen 2014 in late 2013.

They have released three studio albums and one compilation.

1. Stardust was a French house band.
2. Stardust was a short-lived British pop/rock band of the early 1970s.
3. Stardust is an AOR band founded in 2015 by Akos Horvath.
4. Stardust is an alias for New Jersey, United States-based garage house act Blaze.
5. Stardust, a Hungarian melodic rock/AOR band

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1. Stardust was a French house supergroup. Formed in Paris, France, it was a one-time musical collaboration consisting of producers Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk, Alan Braxe and vocalist Benjamin Diamond. The short-lived group released the popular club track titled "Music Sounds Better with You" in 1998.

2. Stardust was a short-lived English pop/rock outfit of the 1970s. Formed in August 1973 in St. Alban's by frontman Jeff Cloves (and also featuring guitarist Pete Sutton) Stardust released a couple of Cloves-penned tunes in the month of the band's formation: 'Goldie Oldie Show' b/w 'I Don't Care'. Jeff Cloves was also a poet and a music journalist.

5. Stardust, a Hungarian melodic rock/AOR band, released their much anticipated debut full-length, "Highway To Heartbreak" in 2020. One of the hottest new AOR bands to come out of the underground European scene, Stardust's independently released self-titled debut EP stirred up quite a buzz in the underground melodic rock scene. The band were put to the attention of Frontiers' staff during one of the Frontiers Rock Festivals. Impressed with the band's melodic rock stylings on their debut EP, Frontiers moved swiftly to sign the band to the roster. Of the band's sound, vocalist Adam Stewart says, "We love Def Leppard, Winger, Journey and all the 80's stuff..So, we took those influences and mixed it in with our own 'Stardust' way of doing things."

Of notable mention is that none other than the mighty Mark Spiro (Bad English, House of Lords, Giant) and Swedish guitar hero Tommy Denander helped the guys with songwriting and production for their debut album.

"One day I got a note from Mark Spiro! He wrote, 'Hey man, I found a good song that you would really love, what do you think?' I immediately listened to the song and it blew my mind! '2nd Hand Love' is a typical Spiro song with a magical atmosphere and a catchy chorus. I jumped right on it and made a new, modern kinda musical arrangement for the song. A riff centered verse, a bluesy chorus and a brand new intro part," explains Stewart of first single, '2nd Hand Love'.

“Our first EP got really good feedback from the fans, not only from Hungary, but from around the world,” says Stewart. “I am certain that our debut album will be enjoyed by even more melodic rock fans thanks to our new cooperation with Frontiers. Stardust plays AOR/Melodic Rock with catchy melodies and lyrics, so Frontiers is truly a perfect home for us!"

Founded by two friends, Adam Stewart (lead vocals) and Tim Keeley (drums) in 2015, the band is rounded out by Facey (lead guitar and vocals), Dave Legrand (keyboard), and Ben Martin (bass and vocals). The group's style is an amalgam of the classic melodic hard rock and AOR genres, with hooky choruses, beautiful keyboards, vocal harmonies, and loud guitars in the style of their favorite mid-80's bands, bringing to life this well beloved music in the 21st century.

Stardust is the latest in a long line of amazing AOR/Melodic Rock signings for the label, so be sure to stay tuned as they are truly a rising star in the melodic rock scene.

His third album, "8701" (2001), sold eight million copies and included the US number-one singles "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad." The fourth album, "Confessions" (2004), debuted with over one million copies sold in its first week and was supported by four consecutive US number-one singles: "Yeah!", "Burn", "Confessions Part II", and "My Boo." "Confessions" sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and received a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After parting ways with his manager and mother Jonnetta Patton in 2007, Usher released "Here I Stand" (2008), which included the number-one single "Love in This Club." Billboard ranked him as the second most successful artist of the decade, the number-one Hot 100 artist of the decade, and named "Confessions" the top solo album of the decade.

Usher's sixth album, "Raymond v. Raymond" (2010), produced his ninth number-one single, "OMG," making him one of the few artists to achieve Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles across three consecutive decades. His debut extended play, "Versus" (2010), included the top-five single "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love." His seventh album, "Looking 4 Myself" (2012), featured more electronic production and the top-ten single "Scream." He later released "Hard II Love" (2016) and "Coming Home" (2024). Usher performed the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in 2024, attracting 123 million viewers in the United States.

Usher has sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time. Billboard listed him among the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century. His awards include eight Grammy Awards, twelve Soul Train Music Awards, eight American Music Awards, eighteen Billboard Music Awards, seven BET Awards (including the BET Lifetime Achievement Award), and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2021. In 2008, he co-founded the record label Raymond-Braun Media Group (RBMG) with Scooter Braun to manage the career of Justin Bieber. Outside of music, Usher founded the charitable non-profit Usher’s New Look in 1999, served as a coach on "The Voice" (2013–2014), and acted in films including "The Faculty" (1998), "She's All That" (1999), "Light It Up" (1999), "In the Mix" (2005), and "Hands of Stone" (2016).

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usher_(musician)

Studio albums
Usher (1994)
My Way (1997)
8701 (2001)
Confessions (2004)
Here I Stand (2008)
Raymond v. Raymond (2010)
Looking 4 Myself (2012)
Hard II Love (2016)
Coming Home (2024)

The band experienced a significant commercial resurgence with their fourth album "White on Blonde" (1997), which reached number one in the United Kingdom and Scotland and became their best-selling release, achieving multi-platinum certification. The album produced several UK top-ten singles, including "Say What You Want", "Black Eyed Boy", "Halo" and "Put Your Arms Around Me". A later version of "Say What You Want" featured the Wu-Tang Clan. The follow-up album "The Hush" (1999) also reached number one in the UK and included successful singles such as "In Our Lifetime" and "Summer Son". In 2000, the compilation "The Greatest Hits" became their third consecutive UK number-one album and included new tracks such as "In Demand" and "Inner Smile".

In the early 2000s, Texas released "Careful What You Wish For" (2003), which reached the UK top five, and "Red Book" (2005), which included the singles "Getaway", "Can't Resist" and "Sleep". After this period, the band entered a hiatus, during which Sharleen Spiteri pursued a solo career, releasing the albums "Melody" (2008) and "The Movie Songbook" (2010).

Texas reunited in 2011 and released "The Conversation" in 2013, their first studio album in eight years. The album reached the UK top five and included singles such as "The Conversation" and "Detroit City". To mark their 25th anniversary, the band issued "Texas 25" in 2015, featuring reworked versions of earlier material alongside new songs.

Their ninth studio album, "Jump on Board" (2017), performed well in several European markets, followed by their tenth album "Hi" (2021), which became their highest-charting UK release since "The Hush". The album included collaborations with the Wu-Tang Clan and other artists, and singles such as "Hi" and "Mr Haze". In 2023, the band released another compilation, "The Very Best of 1989–2023", and continued to perform live, including an appearance at the Glastonbury Festival.

Texas have sold an estimated 40 million records worldwide and remain one of the most commercially successful Scottish bands of their era.

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_(band)

Studio albums
Southside (1989)
Mothers Heaven (1991)
Ricks Road (1993)
White on Blonde (1997)
The Hush (1999)
Careful What You Wish For (2003)
Red Book (2005)
The Conversation (2013)
Jump on Board (2017)
Hi (2021)

What makes Sonique so unique as a DJ is that she has blended her excellent powerful and emotive singing abilities with a natural mixing talent to create a unique club atmosphere. As soon as she steps up to the decks she picks up the mic and introduces herself, instantly connecting with the crowd and setting up the atmosphere for an unforgettable night. Right at the peak of the best tunes comes the perfect crescendo of smooth vocals just made up on the spot yet somehow sounding like they are meant to be there. This talent never before seen in clubland is unique to Sonique.

The other leg of her career is to write, record and remix songs, mainly dance-orientated and soulfoul with a high potential to go on top of the club charts as well as the pop charts. Sonique's greatest hit so far is the song «It feels so good», being re-released in 2000 and becoming a chart-topper in many countries that year. Up to now she has recorded three solo albums, has released more than 10 singles and can point to a long list of collaborations with other artists' projects from William Orbit to Josh Wink. Several record labels have released also some albums with live mixes of Sonique's DJ sets.

Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whisky vocals", the band have been summarised as possessing a sound akin to the genres of alternative rock and "British traditional rock". Stereophonics' debut album, Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and charted at number six in the UK, aided by the singles "Local Boy in the Photograph", "More Life in a Tramps Vest" and "A Thousand Trees". The band reached mainstream success with the release of Performance and Cocktails (and its promotional singles "The Bartender and the Thief", "Just Looking" and "Pick a Part That's New") in 1999 and have achieved a total of ten top-ten singles as well as one number one: "Dakota" (2005). Having sold around 10 million copies worldwide by 2016, Stereophonics are one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. Upon their release of Pull the Pin, they achieved five consecutive UK number one albums.

The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V Festival in 2002, the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009, Oxegen in 2010, Tramlines Festival and TRNSMT in 2018, and Latitude in 2019. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereophonics

Studio albums
Word Gets Around (1997)
Performance and Cocktails (1999)
Just Enough Education to Perform (2001)
You Gotta Go There to Come Back (2003)
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? (2005)
Pull the Pin (2007)
Keep Calm and Carry On (2009)
Graffiti on the Train (2013)
Keep the Village Alive (2015)
Scream Above the Sounds (2017)
Kind (2019)
Oochya! (2022)

B U R N S began making music at age twelve, playing guitar and keyboards before discovering sampling as a teenager. Again his parents diverse tastes served him well. BURNS inherited musical interests evolved as he became aware of the French electronic producers of the mid- nineties with the emergence of labels such as Crydamoure, Vulure and Roule and artists like Daft Punk, Cassius and Le Knight Club revolutionising the music scene. As he listened, BURNS consciously studied the records becoming determined to lift his own production skills.

Fast forward to 2000 and at the age of 15 BURNS had started producing his own tracks. Combining sound hardware from the seventies and eighties with modern music software and samples, B U R N S started to produce hundreds of demos, experimenting as he began to define his signature sound. Now, at 23, BURNS is working on his debut album and has a whole series of releases planned for 2009.

The band's debut album, "Lonesome Crow" (1972), featured Michael Schenker on lead guitar, who later left to join UFO and was replaced by Uli Jon Roth. Roth played on the next four studio albums, "Fly to the Rainbow" (1974), "In Trance" (1975), "Virgin Killer" (1976), and "Taken by Force" (1977), as well as the live album "Tokyo Tapes" (1978). After Roth's departure, Matthias Jabs joined and the band shifted towards a more melodic rock style with the release of "Lovedrive" (1979), which included a brief reunion with Michael Schenker.

Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Scorpions released several albums, including "Animal Magnetism" (1980), "Blackout" (1982), "Love at First Sting" (1984), the live album "World Wide Live" (1985), "Savage Amusement" (1988), the compilation "Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads" (1989), and "Crazy World" (1990). These albums achieved commercial success, with many certified at least platinum in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that reached the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached number one, and three consecutive albums that reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their most recent studio album, "Rock Believer", was released in February 2022.

Scorpions have sold over 100 million records worldwide. "Wind of Change" from "Crazy World" is associated with the political changes in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and has sold over 14 million copies. From the album "Love at First Sting", the songs "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You" are regarded as significant works within heavy metal and rock ballads.

Studio albums
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)