Bright Light Bright Light is set to release the final single, 'Moves', from his stunning debut album, Make Me Believe In Hope , on June 3rd. The single will feature the introspective masterpiece and two new exclusive tracks, the first in a new version of his poignant track 'Blueprint', which we first heard in its acoustic form on the 'Blueprints' EP. The new version transforms 'Blueprint' into a sweeping electro ballad with delicate piano chords and a driving bassline that stirs the heart. Bright Light Bright Light will be touring the US [...]
My power-pec'd friend Vinny Vero has become a discolette. He's not only writing and remixing music, he's now the vocalist too. Expect his single Be Free With Your Love - recorded with Swedish DJ's Drop Out Orchestra - to be the soundtrack of the summer's pride festivals and disco all nighters. In the 90's, Vinny was a respected mixer for artists such as Pet Shop Boys and Tori Amos. Now he's come full circle with mixes over the [...]
Earlier this week we brought you a clip of Scissor Sisters ' guitarist Del Marquis and his sometimes-collaborator Rod Thomas (aka Bright Light Bright Light ) sitting down with us for a game of Pop Associated . Naturally, we also talked to them about Del's solo venture Slow Nights , and the recently released album Cosmos . It's a pop-R&B hybrid that sounds straight out of 1987, and it showcases Del's work with Prince 's former band the New Power Generation , and vocalists such [...]
Friday (April 5) was a landmark night for Bright Light Bright Light (aka Rod Thomas ), as it brought about the Welsh dynamo's first time hitting the stage in New York with a full band — complete with a drummer, keyboardist and trio of hip-shaking, sassy backing vocalists ( Xavier Smith , Chrissi Poland and Bridget Barkan ). BLx2 energetically tore through a set that was comprised mainly of songs from one of Idolator's Best Albums Of 2012 picks, Make Me Believe In Hope , though he [...]
Photos by G. Bright Light x2 at Joe's Pub US fans of Rod Thomas aka Bright Light Bright Light got a special treat at his show on April 5, 2013 at Joe's Pub in New York as he performed with a full band. Rod's played here a few times with just himself and a piano, and those shows were great as they really focused on his amazing voice, but hearing his songs with their delicious dance beats is the proper way these songs are meant to [...]
Occasionally here at Idolator, we like to kick off our shoes so our weary feet can rest, sit back with a glass of expensive $2.99 wine and simply unwind to some beautiful, introspective music. One such tune that fits the bill tonight: Bright Light Bright Light 's live piano demo of brand new song "In Your Care." Rod Thomas , the mastermind of the BL x 2 project , recently relocated from London to Brooklyn, and "In Your Care" reflects a new surge of creativity running through him — something particularly obvious in the [...]
Okay, try to keep up here. You may recall that in January, we premiered a song called "Say Ooh Damn" off Scissor Sisters guitarist Del Marquis ' most recent mixtape, Tickle . Now Del, whose real name is Derek Gruen , has announced that his solo album Cosmos — released under the monicker of Slow Knights (still with us?) — will be out on March 26. The important thing to note here: the album sounds absolutely fantastic. That's no surprise, given that Gruen worked on the tracks [...]
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Bright Light Bright Light recently packed up his passionate heart and piano to make the move over the water from the rainy streets of London to bustling New York City. Not even in his new home four days and it has already inspired a delicate, earnest ballad that tells the tale of a deep and binding love, that even though it may be tried by distance and circumstance, its dedication remains. The new demo is a gift to fans for Bright Light Bright Light hitting the 10,000 follower mark on Soundcloud and the final version will be featured [...]
Peter Kirk - “New Rochelle”// “New Rochelle”, our featured single from New York area singer/song-writer Peter Kirk is a dark song about taking a night train and ending up somewhere you don’t belong. It mixes electronic elements with acoustic instruments - drum machine, piano, rock drums, and synth bells. It was definitely influenced by Bon Iver’s latest record and also Peter Gabriel’s “Family Snapshot.” Pete’s music in general is influenced by a mixture of 80’s pop like Phil Collins, Talking Heads, and new synth-heavy artists like Francis & the Lights. [...]
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Today the entire music world has its ears and eyes firmly focused on the Staples Center The brightest stars of all the musicians are the producers, remixers and artists creating the music filling clubs across the globe and making us dance all dance until the wee hours of the morning. The list for this year's nominees have helped change the world of music, but they are not the only artists making us dance. There is an entire class of musicians who are dominating internet charts, remixing our favorite artists and completely shaking up the world of music. Kick Kick Snare [...]
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There was only one album that could have won the honor of my favorite album of 2012. Bright Light Bright Light's utterly brilliant debut 'Make Me Believe In Hope'. Even six months later my review still rings true and the songs remain just as powerful. em>"Make Me Believe In Hope conveys a deep and expressive emotional charge that beams outward from every track, and touches you like nothing else in music. Rod’s unparalleled mastery of lyrical imagery allows him, in just a matter a few choice words, to tell intimate and poignant stories of life [...]
Photos by G. Django Django 1. Django Django . Mac DeMarco 2. Mac DeMarco . Bright Light Bright Light 3. Bright Light Bright Light . Lianne LaHavas (in front) 4. Lianne La Havas . [...]
Here at Idolator, the editors have been continuously sifting through 20122s releases and poring over tracks to suss out the best of the best. Of course, let's face it: it was a dire year as far as consistent, solid albums are concerned. Forget the lack of a breakout smash like Adele 's 21 (which, to be fair, is an anomaly in this day and age) — despite steady sales for Mumford & Sons ' Babel and One Direction 's Up [...]
Download 'The Feeling of the Night' Bright Light Bright Light's mash up of Corona' 'Rhythm of the Night and his original track 'Waiting for the Feeling'
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Despite hailing from cities some few thousand miles apart, Neath's Rod Thomas (or Bright Light Bright Light upon the racks of your nearest and dearest LP retailer) and Jake Shears' Scissor Sisters were born of the very same spiritual home. In reality, that'd be Manhattan's Lower West Side. In surreality – which, in all honesty, is the realm we're tonight inhabiting within a heaving Roundhouse – that's the halcyon zeitgeist of a late '80s Club Tropicana. And Thomas is indubitably dressed for such a marvellous Kiki , in a flamboyant fluoro Hawaiian smock sorta thang. The drinks [...]
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Turn on the VCR and get ready to pop in the VHS tape! Bright Light Bright Light has just released the video for his incredible new single, 'Feel It'. We get cameos from the sexy Del Marquis as he and Rob romp around Brooklyn, and we finally get to meet the man behind that other diva voice on the track Mykal Kilgore. 'Feel It' is the latest single from his incredible debut album, Make Me Believe In Hope, which came out in June. If you have not already fallen for Bright Light Bright Lights charming Welsh ways, now [...]
I've been waiting for the feeling-and now, I finally feel it! Bright Light Bright Light , née Rod Thomas , is getting ready to release "Feel It," one of my very favorites from his truly brilliant debut Make Me Believe In Hope , on October 29. Earlier today, the talented pop prince released the visual behind his early '902s House anthem. Prepare for brightly colored, VHS-ready goodness and some totally fierce footwork-it's pure, campy green screen magic! And yes, that is the sexy tambourine man himself, Mr. Del [...]
HD Video by G. This is a live version of the new single by singer Rod Thomas, who is better known by his stage name Bright Light Bright Light. The track is called "Feel It" and we at according2g.com are feelin' it! The video was recorded at Piano's in New York on August 2, 2012 . Pass it on. [...]
Bright Light Bright Light just announced his new single - my favorite track off the album - Feel It, out October 29. Extra great news that my boy Vinny Vero has done a remix for it AND that the b-side is the album worthy Good Times , the first song I ever heard by Rod. Tracklist: 1. Feel It (single edit) 2. Good [...]
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