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Röyksopp
Röyksopp


Background information
Origin Tromsø, Norway
Genre(s) Trip Hop
Downtempo
Dance
Years active 1998—present
Label(s) Astralwerks
Wall Of Sound
Associated acts Robyn
Alanïa
Drum Island
Aedena Cycle
Fever Ray
Website Website
Members
Svein Berge
Torbjørn Brundtland



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Jedward: 'Were Arcade Fire On The X Factor?'

July 9, 2010
Jedward: 'Were Arcade Fire On The X Factor?'Jedward have been left red-faced after mistaking Arcade Fire for a group on The X Factor.

The twin brothers, who found fame on the show, confused the Canadian band with another act during an interview with the Irish Times.

Asked if they knew who Arcade Fire were, they replied: “Eh, we think so. We’re not sure. Were they ever on the X-Factor?

“Arcade Fire? Hmmm. Are they like Meatloaf? We like Meatloaf.”

Later in the interview, the 18-year-olds – real name Edward and John Grimes – also claimed that Oasis' 'Wonderwall' was an album by Nirvana.

And when asked to name one the guitarist in The Smiths, they replied: “Don’t know – oh wait, is it that guy Morrissey?”

It was Johnny Marr who played guitar for the Manchester band.

(by Jason Gregory)



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