Esser
Sporting a massive psychobilly quiff, Ben Esser's radical Eraserhead haircut separated him from the crowd when he hit the scene as a solo artist in 2009, but it was his music that really set him apart. Going against the ever-popular trend of hipster irony, Braveface was a shamelessly and unabashedly poppy debut, mixing '90s Brit-pop and bouncy electro with nonchalant Cockney lyrics. Growing up just outside of London in Southeast Essex, with a drummer for a brother and a music teacher for a father, Esser immersed himself in music at a young age, using records and tapes as an escape from the boredom of his pre-teens. His deep infatuation with songs turned into a passion for home recording and performing live. After a brush with fame while drumming for London dance-rock trio Ladyfuzz, he spent some time finding his own musical voice, taking inspiration along the way from a wide range of artists, including Zapp & Roger, Daniel Johnston, and most notably, Damon Albarn. After home recording his debut single, "I Love You," and its infectious follow-up, "Headlock,"the 23-year-old he released Braveface for Transgressive Records.
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Discografia
12 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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Satisfied (Single Version)
Pop - Lançado por WM UK em 14/11/2008
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Enmity
Pop - Lançado por Universal Music Division Island Def Jam em 30/04/2012
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Braveface (Standard DMD)
Pop - Lançado por WM UK em 27/04/2009
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Headlock (Spike Stent Mix)
Pop - Lançado por WM UK em 01/01/2008
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Headlock (1-track DMD)
Pop - Lançado por WM UK em 20/07/2008
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Work It Out
Pop - Lançado por Transgressive Records em 20/02/2009
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Work It Out (iTunes Only)
Pop - Lançado por Transgressive Records em 18/02/2009
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Headlock (International)
Pop - Lançado por WM UK em 01/01/2008
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Headlock (iTunes Version)
Pop - Lançado por WM UK em 20/07/2008
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