Abba dabba do Nov 7, 2008
That might sound cocky but September does come from the land that gave us Abba, Ace of Base and Roxette, so she has had local role models when it comes to international success. "We love music and English comes very natural to Swedish people because we learn so early in school, so that makes the music international. I think we're very influenced by England and the US. But I'm surprised myself that it [Sweden] is such a big music country when it's so small.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nightspots near F1 race track concerned road closures may dampen business Sep 14, 2008
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Friday specials Sep 5, 2008
You love Ace of Base. It's okay, you're not alone. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Girl Talk's sample-mad album seeks refuge online Jul 25, 2008
One song, Still Here, includes Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Radiohead, Ace of Base, Fergie, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, 50 Cent and that's not even half of the song's samples. Who knew that Blackstreet's No Diggity went so well with both Kanye West's Flashing Lights and Radiohead's 15 Step. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Music Issue | Next Stop: Stockholm sheds its Abba-only image May 13, 2008
Years ago, Sweden was probably best-known for the saccharine pop of groups like Roxette, Ace of Base and Abba. But today Sweden is home to a diverse array of performers, many of whom are starting to earn international acclaim: demure singer-songwriters like Jos. (International Herald Tribune)
Next Stop, Wonderland Apr 10, 2008
Secondly, they're pure bubblegum pop a musical form that by definition has most of its cultural wrinkles pressed out, removing the baggage of authenticity that exists in genres like rock, rap and Re pop promises nothing but escapist fun; it's why Abba and Ace of Base and the Vengaboys and t.A.T.u. passed muster in the United States, despite questionable (and in some cases, only phonetic) command of English. And finally, the Girls are a laser-guided missile aimed at perhaps the most abundantly... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The price wasn't right in 2007 Dec 23, 2007
But we gagged when such lightweight acts as Aqua, Ace of Base, Extreme, Boyzone, EMF and Crazy Town announced their reunion plans. Who's next -- Eiffel 65, Color Me Badd, The Moffatts. (Ottawa Citizen)
Moneybrother Nov 11, 2007
the Euro Pop of ABBA, Roxette and Ace of Base, typified by a dance-oriented sound, frothy lyrics and slick production. the blend of rock n roll genres of The Hives, The Cardigans and Mando Diao, that take inspiration from punk, indie, garage and 60s-flavoured pop and rock. (Suite101.com)
Two for the team! Aug 31, 2007
and Ace of Base," Genius further explains. "Stripes, bright colors - a touch of magic," Bling adds, are important in the mix. Team Gina embarked on the Heat Wave Tour on Aug. 15 in Durham, N.C. The trio of acts plays at Little King's Shuffle Club tonight before wrapping up the tour at Atlanta's Eyedrum Gallery on Saturday. The tour comes in part to support the release of Team Gina's new video, "Butch/Femme," a hilarious riff on Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back (I Like Big Butts)" proclaiming the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
B2K's J-Boog, Lil Fizz, Raz-B Finally Get Solo Careers Off The Ground, In Where Ya Been? Jul 31, 2007
com : News : B2K's J-Boog, Lil Fizz, Raz-B Finally Get Solo Careers Off The Ground, In Where Ya Been. end addStyle function //////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // not in use with optimized navigation clickMenu : function(h){ window. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Vintage Guns 'N Roses, Nirvana among new classic tunes Jul 17, 2007
The same trajectory has befallen past mega-hits like Ace of Base s The Sign, Bobby Brown s Don t Be Cruel and the Spice Girl s Spice. Though one of the best selling artists of all time, Mariah Carey s self-titled debut sold a measly 5,000 copies last year. (KHOU.com, TX)
Avrils terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week Jul 10, 2007
I'd rather listen to Ace of Base. The thought of listening to either is truly upsetting and depressing though. (AfterEllen.com)
Greenhill more than a music group Jun 15, 2007
By MOLLY HOTTLE, Courier Correspondent WATERLOO --- The inspiration for contemporary Christian band Greenhill's name change can be summed up in a few Ace of Base lyrics: "I saw the sign.". The band drove past a sign marking the well-traveled Cedar Valley road, and member Taylor Anderson suggested it as an alternative to Shades of Grey, the group's original name. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Teaching an old techno dog new tricks May 21, 2007
I had trouble choosing between my favorite Ace of Base song, he Sign , and ust Like You Imagined by Nine Inch Nails. Just in case my iPod fell into the wrong hands, I went with NiN. This particular tune is the theme song from the movie 00, which makes me feel like I'm a Spartan. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Happy birthday! May 19, 2007
Jenny Berggren (Ace of Base) 35. Eric Lloyd (actor) 21. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Quiet The Crowd May 11, 2007
But I used to own an Ace of Base CD.. 8. (Hawkeyesports.com)
DAILY LIST: Five ways to improve the NFL Draft Apr 30, 2007
SI.com - Scorecard - Daily List. That's how the Daily List rolls. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Indie Study: El Perro Del Mars pop Apr 14, 2007
Swedens been ciphering off American musical themes for years, successfully importing its brand of Euro-Americana (ABBA, Ace of Base, Kent and Millencolin) El Perro del Mars no exception. On Self Titled Assbring takes the best of 1960s top 40 pop, making her own improvements to create a Motown-rock hybrid that Phil Spector would happily groove to. (MSNBC -- Music)
South Park goes HD on 360 Mar 6, 2007
South Park goes HD on 360 - News at GameSpot. South Park goes HD on 360. (GameSpot)
Ace of Base era still Myst's best Feb 28, 2007
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Full Story from The Daily Cardinal Feb 16, 2007
"Writer's Block" is the band's "burning of the Riechstag," with its embers whipping the indie music world into frenzy, cackling to their predecessors ABBA and Ace of Base. The album opens with "Detects On My Affection," a snare-rolling masterpiece that explodes with dazzling bravado. (U-Wire.com)
Where Ya Been?: City High Drop Out, Crazy Town Stop The Insanity Feb 8, 2007
com : News : Where Ya Been. City High Drop Out, Crazy Town Stop The Insanity. (VHI.com -- Music News)
