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{{Short description|Welsh electropop musical duo}}
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| name = Electrovamp
| name = Electrovamp
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| background = group_or_band
| alias = Kute
| alias = Kute
| origin = [[Caerphilly]], Wales
| origin = [[Caerphilly]], Wales
| genre = [[Synthpop|Electropop]], [[dance-pop]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Dance-pop]]|[[electropop]]}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| years_active = 2005–present
| label = [[Island Records|Island]]
| label = [[Island Records|Island]]
| associated_acts =
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| website = {{URL|www.electrovamp.co.uk}}
| website =
| current_members = TammyJay Davies<br>Kally Davies
| current_members = * Tammy-Jay Davies
* Kally Davies
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'''Electrovamp''' are a Welsh [[synthpop|electropop]] duo, consisting of sisters Tammy-Jay and Kally Davies (the younger), who were signed to [[Island Records]]. They were originally called Kute and supported [[Girls Aloud]] on their [[What Will the Neighbours Say? Live]] tour consisting of twenty-five dates in the UK. They have released two singles to date, their debut single, "I Don't Like the Vibe in the VIP", released on 31 December 2007, followed by "Drinks Taste Better When They're Free", which was released on 13 October 2008 and appears on the soundtrack to the 2008 comedy film ''[[How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (film)|How to Lose Friends & Alienate People]]'' (which also includes another song by them, titled "I Love What You Do"). Electrovamp were nominated for Best New Artist at the [[TRL Awards (Italy)|TRL Awards 2008]] in Italy.
'''Electrovamp''' are a Welsh [[electropop]] duo, consisting of sisters Tammy-Jay and Kally Davies (the younger), who were signed to [[Island Records]]. They were originally called Kute and supported [[Girls Aloud]] on their [[What Will the Neighbours Say? Live]] tour consisting of 25 dates in the UK. They have released four singles to date, their debut single, "I Don't Like the Vibe in the VIP", released on 31 December 2007,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fletcher|first=Alex|date=2007-12-26|title=Electrovamp|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a81158/electrovamp/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2007-12-21|title=Electrovamp - I Don't Like The Vibe In The VIP (Universal)|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/electrovamp---i-dont-like-the-vibe-1015035|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Manchester Evening News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=McAlpine|first=Fraser|date=2007-12-20|title=BBC - Chart Blog: Electrovamp - 'I Don't Like The Vibe In The VIP'|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chartblog/2007/12/electrovamp_i_dont_like_the_vi.shtml|access-date=2021-08-25|website=BBC Chart Blog|language=en}}</ref> followed by "Drinks Taste Better When They're Free", which was released on 13 October 2008 and appears on the soundtrack to the 2008 comedy film ''[[How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (film)|How to Lose Friends & Alienate People]]'' (which also includes another song by them, titled "I Love What You Do"). Electrovamp were nominated for Best New Artist at the [[TRL Awards (Italy)|TRL Awards 2008]] in Italy.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}


They are now working on music independently, parting ways with their producers because of creative differences. The group have also recorded the song "Playing Hardball", a duet with American pop singer Adam Tyler.
They are now working on music independently, parting ways with their producers because of creative differences. The group have also recorded the song "Playing Hardball", a duet with American pop singer Adam Tyler.


In April 2012 their song "Electroqueer" was included on the compilation ''This Beat Is POPTRONIK – Volume One''. In May they released their single "Hands Up".
In April 2012 their song "Electroqueer" was included on the compilation ''This Beat Is... POPTRONIK – Volume One''.
In May 2012 they released their third official single "Hands Up", which was later reissued as a duet with YouTube celebrity Keenan Cahill. Their latest single, "Instinctual", was released in March 2014.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
* ''X Larger'' (2014)


===Singles===
===Singles===
* "I Don't Like the Vibe in the VIP" (2007)
* "I Don't Like the Vibe in the VIP" (2007)
* "Drinks Taste Better When They're Free" (2008)<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2008-09-18|title=Electrovamp Talk With ITN About New Single, Debut Album {{!}} popdirt.com|url=http://popdirt.com/electrovamp-talk-with-itn-about-new-single-debut-album/69012/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=popdirt.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* "Drinks Taste Better When They're Free" (2008)
* "Hands Up" (2012)
* "Hands Up" (2012)
* "Hands Up" (featuring [[Keenan Cahill]]) (2012)<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Chart Highlights: Wale, Tiara Thomas Rule R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1560039/chart-highlights-wale-tiara-thomas-rule-rbhip-hop-airplay|access-date=2021-08-25|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref>
* "Hands Up (featuring Keenan Cahill)" (2012)
* "TBC" (2013)
* "Instinctual" (2014)


== References ==
====Other recorded songs====
<references />

* "I Love What You Do"
* "X Larger"
* "Something to Tell Your Friends About"
* "Information Overload"
* "Gameboy"
* "Serial Kisser"
* "Freak"
* "I'm The One"
* "Domino's"
* "Playing Hardball" (duet with Adam Tyler)
* "Wham Bam Thank You Mam"
* "Boombachaka"
* "Electroqueer"
* "Cyber Chick"
* "Weird Science"
* "Sequins & Champagne"


==External links==
==External links==
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* {{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/nov/19/popandrock2 |title=New band of the day – No 229: Electrovamp |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=19 November 2007}}
* {{Official website|http://www.electrovamp.co.uk/}}
* {{Official Fb|http://www.facebook.com/electrovampofficial/}}
* {{Official Tw|http://www.twitter.com/electrovamp/}}
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* {{cite web |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/nov/19/popandrock2 |title=New band of the day – No 229: Electrovamp |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=19 November 2007}}


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Latest revision as of 13:26, 8 June 2024

Electrovamp
Also known asKute
OriginCaerphilly, Wales
Genres
Years active2005–present
LabelsIsland
Members
  • Tammy-Jay Davies
  • Kally Davies

Electrovamp are a Welsh electropop duo, consisting of sisters Tammy-Jay and Kally Davies (the younger), who were signed to Island Records. They were originally called Kute and supported Girls Aloud on their What Will the Neighbours Say? Live tour consisting of 25 dates in the UK. They have released four singles to date, their debut single, "I Don't Like the Vibe in the VIP", released on 31 December 2007,[1][2][3] followed by "Drinks Taste Better When They're Free", which was released on 13 October 2008 and appears on the soundtrack to the 2008 comedy film How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (which also includes another song by them, titled "I Love What You Do"). Electrovamp were nominated for Best New Artist at the TRL Awards 2008 in Italy.[citation needed]

They are now working on music independently, parting ways with their producers because of creative differences. The group have also recorded the song "Playing Hardball", a duet with American pop singer Adam Tyler.

In April 2012 their song "Electroqueer" was included on the compilation This Beat Is... POPTRONIK – Volume One. In May 2012 they released their third official single "Hands Up", which was later reissued as a duet with YouTube celebrity Keenan Cahill. Their latest single, "Instinctual", was released in March 2014.[citation needed]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "I Don't Like the Vibe in the VIP" (2007)
  • "Drinks Taste Better When They're Free" (2008)[4]
  • "Hands Up" (2012)
  • "Hands Up" (featuring Keenan Cahill) (2012)[5]
  • "Instinctual" (2014)

References

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  1. ^ Fletcher, Alex (26 December 2007). "Electrovamp". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Electrovamp - I Don't Like The Vibe In The VIP (Universal)". Manchester Evening News. 21 December 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  3. ^ McAlpine, Fraser (20 December 2007). "BBC - Chart Blog: Electrovamp - 'I Don't Like The Vibe In The VIP'". BBC Chart Blog. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Electrovamp Talk With ITN About New Single, Debut Album | popdirt.com". popdirt.com. 18 September 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Chart Highlights: Wale, Tiara Thomas Rule R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
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