#Artist To Watch

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MTV Artist To Watch: twenty | one | pilots

Posted 1/28/13 6:00 am EST by Rachel Brodsky

Meet MTV's Artist To Watch, Twenty One Pilots.

Meet twenty | one | pilots: masters of the piano-back flip.

We have so many questions for Columbus' twenty | one | pilots. First, why the breaks in their name? Why all the masks? If they had to classify themselves as a single genre, what would it be? These are the first of many questions that surface regarding the multifaceted, multi-genred duo -- between drummer Josh Dun and lead singer Tyler Joseph, the pair manage to create a sound that is neither here, nor there, not rock and not pop, DEFINITELY kinda hip-hop, but also twenty | one tries at everything else on the spectrum. Feeling confused yet? Not to worry -- TOP's quirky brand of pop-meets-hip-hop-meets-rock-meets-hardcore may sound complex, but it only takes one live viewing to know that all those loose ends are immediately tightened up once TOP hit the stage.

Old friends from high school, the guys got their start by self-releasing two full-length albums and built a major Midwest following with a subsequent deluge of energetic shows (the guys have been known to backflip off pianos mid-show, and that certainly doesn't hurt visibility). Now signed to Fueled By Ramen (also home to Paramore!), TOP have since released a Three Songs EP and now a third full-length album, Vessel.

Produced by Greg Wells (who also worked with Adele), Vessel features punchy, hard-hitting, melodic ditties like "Holding On To You" and "Guns For Hands" (which you can download here!), tracks that channel Matt & Kim's cheer-punk attitude, the Beastie Boys' shouting hip-hop vocals, and Eminem's fast-talking nasal bark. You can even hear a little Ben Folds Five in TOP's piano-infused beats (before the vocals kick in, obvs), while Vessel's "Migraine" kicks off with a vocoded ELO vibe.

Now one of MTV's Artists To Watch for 2013, the rock-rap-tronica duo (See? We tried to classify them) recently performed at MTV's "Artist To Watch" showcase, where they rolled out a teeming set of pop-core anthems, onstage gymnastics, ‘90s R&B covers, and Blue Man-esque side-by-side drumming.

In addition to preparing to become the biggest band in the world, twenty | one | pilots are currently touring the U.S. through February -- catch them before they hit Japan and South Korea in March! There might even be some backflips in it for you.

+ Watch twenty | one | pilots perform "Car Radio" and "Guns For Hands" live at NYC's Highline Ballroom, and check out more of MTV's 2013 Artists To Watch.

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TYLA MAKES US LOSE OUR BREATH IN OFFICIAL "WATER" VIDEO! - #7 ON BILLBOARD HOT R&B SONGS CHART #14 ON TIK TOK’S BILLBOARD TOP 50 CHARTS South African global star Tyla, who has dominated the second half of 2023 with her viral single, “Water,” arrives today with its highly-anticipated music video. The video, directed by Child and Kwasi Fordjour, is now playing. Part of what makes “Water” one of the year’s standout feel-good tracks is its effervescent nature, and the music video takes that theme a step further. Themed around Tyla and a cohort of friends preparing to and stepping out to party, the “Water” video dares its viewer to have as good a time as Tyla, quickly flashing glimpses of what makes a summer night a summer night: bathroom linkups with the girls, intricate, pre-planned outfits and enough gyration to break a sweat even in the cooling air of the night. The 21-year-old star shines, gracefully slinking throughout the video to the rhythm of her infectious lyrics, meshing seamlessly with a dance party at the apex of the night. Effortless switches between centerstage and integrating with light choreography are additionally noteworthy. https://wp.me/p1PuJR-5DMV Please Reblog!

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Be grateful for today, spread blessings and Joy, Let's Dance! ❤️

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West’s Spotlight: Day 3

Today’s artist is Animal Show. A kinda soft-rock/pop feel to their music, it’s upbeat and danceable too, and just all round fun. If that sounds in anyway appealing, please consider checking them out at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P33ypJWbFKj0kNk9Pfjts?si=p-f73jxCQsGJUC50LRmc3A.

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ripley :)

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logan's two little hair tufts make him look like a meow meow :)

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i wanted to draw falin again after yesterday's ep 😭

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Do u guys ever think about dying?

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R&B GIRL GROUP FLO RELEASES THE “FLY GIRL” REMIX - Today, history-making London-based girl group FLO continue their collaboration with the legendary Missy Elliott, dropping two remixes of the summer anthem “Fly Girl” with Eliza Rose and Magicsticks. Earlier this week it was announced that FLO is nominated for Best New International Act, Best Group, and Best New Artist at this year’s BET Awards. The nominations come following the conclusion of  FLO’s successful debut North American tour in which they played 9 headline shows across 9 cities, performing at iconic venues from Toronto’s Opera House, New York’s Webster Hall, to the infamous Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. The tour attracted the attendance of R&B sensations Chloë Bailey and Destin Conrad, and during the Atlanta leg of the tour singer/songwriter and Ariana Grande’s creative collaborator Victoria Monét made a surprise appearance to serenade FLO with flowers during their performance. Later that week the girls took to the stage at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for the first time to perform a live rendition of “Fly Girl.” https://wp.me/p1PuJR-5uKr Please Reblog!

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“You obey me now.”

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Music.

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27 August 2015

Christina Grimmie performs Shrug (Stripped) as 102.7 KIIS FM's Next Up Artist To Watch

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you’re my hero!

bnha doomed yuri was not on my 2024 bingo card

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