2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

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AlunaGeorge

Wednesday, March 16
1:00AM - 1:45AM

Hype Hotel
1100 E 5th St

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In the two years since pop alchemists AlunaGeorge – aka singer and lyricist Aluna Francis and producer George Reid – released their critically lauded debut album, Body Music, they've barely stopped. From world tours to festivals to Katy Perry support slots to collaborations (2015's frenetic “To Ü” with Skrillex & Diplo) to chart-slaying remixes (DJ Snake's version of “You Know You Like It”, i.e. one of the most streamed songs of all time), their world has expanded immeasurably from the tiny London studio they started working in back in 2010. Somehow, in amongst the madness, they've managed to find the time to write and record a follow-up album that confidently maintains their unique sonic palette – a soulful, pop-leaning take on downtempo dance and experimental R&B – but also takes it forward into bolder territories. Lead by the dancehall-tinged, ludicrously catchy banger “I'm In Control”, featuring Jamaican rapper Popcaan,...

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Details

Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband
Genre
Pop
Event Type
Showcase
From
London, UK-ENGLAND
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