Modestep
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Modestep are a live dubstep
/electronic rock band from London
that formed in 2010. Their debut single "Feel Good" was released in the United Kingdom
on 7 February 2011 as part of a three-tracked extended play
, featuring a remix and a soulstep track entitled "Bite The Hand".
on 6 February 2011; managing to reach the BBC Radio 1
A Playlist during the weeks prior to release. The single was released as part of a 3-track extended play
, including another track entitled "Bite The Hand". On 13 February, the single debuted at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart
, also reaching number 5 on the independent releases chart
and number 6 on the dance releases chart
. The music video of the new version of their single 'Sunlight' was released on You Tube on the 3 July, passing 1 million views within four days, also making the Radio 1 A-list and debuting at number 16 in the UK charts. Another track, "To The Stars
" has also made it onto the Radio 1 A-list and was released on 6 November. Modestep will be performing at Field Day music festival in Sydney
, Australia
on New Years Day 2012.
Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in south London, England. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"....
/electronic rock band from London
London
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that formed in 2010. Their debut single "Feel Good" was released in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on 7 February 2011 as part of a three-tracked extended play
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, featuring a remix and a soulstep track entitled "Bite The Hand".
Early career
Brothers Tony and Josh Friend have individually been DJing since 2001, only forming the band in 2010 with Josh's roommate Matthew Curtis and more recently guitarist Nick Tsang. They started off performing dubstep with soulful vocals from Josh but have since gradually incorporated rock elements into their music, most notably in 'To The Stars'.Debut album (2011 – present)
Modestep began work on their debut album during early January 2011, with their debut single "Feel Good" being released in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on 6 February 2011; managing to reach the BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
A Playlist during the weeks prior to release. The single was released as part of a 3-track extended play
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, including another track entitled "Bite The Hand". On 13 February, the single debuted at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, also reaching number 5 on the independent releases chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
and number 6 on the dance releases chart
UK Dance Chart
The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital...
. The music video of the new version of their single 'Sunlight' was released on You Tube on the 3 July, passing 1 million views within four days, also making the Radio 1 A-list and debuting at number 16 in the UK charts. Another track, "To The Stars
To the Stars (song)
"To the Stars" is a single from London based dubstep and electronic rock band Modestep, from their un-titled debut studio album.-Music video:The video was released on 17 October 2011 and is 4 minutes long. At the start of the video it features panning shots of a messy but temporarily vacant room...
" has also made it onto the Radio 1 A-list and was released on 6 November. Modestep will be performing at Field Day music festival in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
on New Years Day 2012.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
UK Dance UK Dance Chart The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital... |
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| 2011 | "Feel Good Feel Good (Modestep song) "Feel Good" is the debut single from London-based dubstep/electronic rock band Modestep. The single was first released on 6 February 2011 in the United Kingdom as a digital download... " |
38 | 6 |
| "Sunlight Sunlight (Modestep song) "Sunlight" is a single from London-based dubstep and electronic rock band Modestep. The single was first released on 12 August 2011 in the United Kingdom as a digital download. On 21 August 2011 the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 16... " |
16 | 5 | |
| "To The Stars To the Stars (song) "To the Stars" is a single from London based dubstep and electronic rock band Modestep, from their un-titled debut studio album.-Music video:The video was released on 17 October 2011 and is 4 minutes long. At the start of the video it features panning shots of a messy but temporarily vacant room... " |
45 | 9 | |
Remixes
| Year | Title | Artist | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Fuck You" | Cee Lo Green |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Feel Good" | 2010 | |
| "Sunlight" | 2011 | |
| "To The Stars" | 2011 | Liam Underwood |