Complicated Animals
Complicated Animals | |
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 Complicated Animals perform at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Indie, Alternative, Bossa Nova |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Socialite Fiasco Music |
| Members | Monica da Silva Chad Alger |
| Website | www |
Complicated Animals is the indie band consisting of Brazilian American vocalist and songwriter Monica da Silva, and musician and producer, Chad Alger. The duo perform in their signature, self-coined Indie Nova genre. The style mixes Indie Pop with Brazilian Bossa Nova.[1]
History
Monica and Chad released their first album together, “Brasilissima”, under Monica's name in 2011. The album featured songs in both English and Portuguese, and was produced by Chad Alger, with help from Monica’s brother, Bruce Driscoll (Blondfire, Avicii, Freedom Fry). The first single, “Aí Então” gained attention from music critics and blogs alike, and caught the ear of Jacob Edgar, owner of Cumbancha Records and resident world music compiler for Putumayo World Music. The track was chosen from “tens of thousands of artists”, to be featured on the Putumayo World Music compilation “Brazilian Beat”.[2] Another track from their CD, the upbeat, psychedelic-inspired “That’s Not The Way” was later chosen by the music director of ESPN to be played during the programming of The World Cup in 2014.[3]
Discography
Studio Albums
- In This Game EP (2015)
Track list:[4]
- 1) Roadmap
- 2) O Que Passou
- 3) Phoenix
- 4) Bees Take To Honey
- 5) Drive Around In Cars
- 6) Sempre Aqui
References
- ^ "Complicated Animals' Biography". complicatedanimals.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Putumayo's "Brazilian Beat" on World Music Wire". worldmusicwire.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Monica da Silva on ESPN World Cup 2014". espn.go.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Complicated Animals on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
