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{{Short description|American electropop band}}
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| label = [[Republic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Bennett|first=Kim Taylor|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/rb8yv8/premiere-powers-hot|title=Powers' New Tune "Hot" Is Indeed, Hot|work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|date=October 8, 2015|accessdate=December 10, 2023}}</ref>
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'''Powers''' (stylized as '''POWERS''') is a musical duo composed of [[Mike Del Rio]] and Crista Ru.
'''Powers''' (stylized in [[all caps]]) is a musical duo composed of [[Mike Del Rio]] and [[Crista Ru]].


Their music has been described as alternative pop,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2016/06/powers-share-revitalizing-new-single-sunshine-listen/|title=POWERS share revitalizing new single “Sunshine” — listen|date=27 June 2016|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref><ref name=CoS>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/02/pop-songwriting-heavyweights-powers-premiere-new-song-heavy-listen/|title=Pop songwriting heavyweights POWERS premiere new song “Heavy” — listen|date=22 February 2017|publisher=|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> [[electropop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/powers-mn0000366250/biography|title=POWERS - Biography & History|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7949133/powers-just-kids-new-single|title=Electro-Pop Duo POWERS Is Just Being 'Kids' on New Single: Exclusive|website=Billboard|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> and [[Progressive pop|progressive pop]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://galoremag.com/powers-makes-music-you-cant-get-out-of-your-head/|title=Powers Makes Music You Can't Get Out Of Your Head|date=24 July 2016|website=Galore|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> ''Time'' has called their music "groovy and futuristic".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://time.com/4705632/best-new-music-march-2017/|title=The 5 New Songs You Need to Hear This Week|website=Time|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref>
Their music has been described as alternative pop,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2016/06/powers-share-revitalizing-new-single-sunshine-listen/|title=POWERS share revitalizing new single "Sunshine" — listen|date=27 June 2016|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref><ref name=CoS>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/02/pop-songwriting-heavyweights-powers-premiere-new-song-heavy-listen/|title=Pop songwriting heavyweights POWERS premiere new song "Heavy" — listen|date=22 February 2017|publisher=|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> [[electropop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/powers-mn0000366250/biography|title=POWERS - Biography & History|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7949133/powers-just-kids-new-single|title=Electro-Pop Duo POWERS Is Just Being 'Kids' on New Single: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> and [[progressive pop]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://galoremag.com/powers-makes-music-you-cant-get-out-of-your-head/|title=Powers Makes Music You Can't Get Out Of Your Head|date=24 July 2016|website=Galore|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> ''Time'' has called their music "groovy and futuristic".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/4705632/best-new-music-march-2017/|title=The 5 New Songs You Need to Hear This Week|magazine=Time|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
"Gimme Some" was the duo's first official release.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfexaminer.com/pop-song-stockpile-leads-to-powers/|title=Pop song stockpile leads to Powers|author=Tom Lanham |newspaper=[[The San Francisco Examiner]]|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> Songs include "Dance", "Heavy", "Man on the Moon", "Closer", "Just Kids", and "Georgie".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/listen-powers-releases-new-song-georgie-as-thank-you-to-fans-126233|title=Listen: Powers releases new song 'Georgie' as thank you to fans|work=AXS|access-date=2019-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The music video for "Closer" was released in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/powers-gets-closer-in-adorable-music-video-118348|title=Powers gets 'Closer' in adorable music video|work=AXS|access-date=2019-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
"Gimme Some" was the duo's first official release.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfexaminer.com/pop-song-stockpile-leads-to-powers/|title=Pop song stockpile leads to Powers|author=Tom Lanham |newspaper=[[The San Francisco Examiner]]|accessdate=11 February 2019}}</ref> Other songs in their discography include "Dance", "Heavy", "Man on the Moon", "Closer", "Just Kids", and "Georgie".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/listen-powers-releases-new-song-georgie-as-thank-you-to-fans-126233|title=Listen: Powers releases new song 'Georgie' as thank you to fans|work=AXS|access-date=2019-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=Manders>{{cite web|last=Manders|first=Hayden|url=https://www.nylon.com/articles/powers-georgie-song|title=POWERS Find Some Time For Fun In "Georgie"|work=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]|date=December 6, 2017|accessdate=December 10, 2023}}</ref> The music video for "Closer" was released in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/powers-gets-closer-in-adorable-music-video-118348|title=Powers gets 'Closer' in adorable music video|work=AXS|access-date=2019-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref>

The duo's debut studio album, ''Alpha'', was set to release on April 7, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2017/03/15/premiere-powers-man-moon/|title=Premiere: POWERS - "Man On The Mon"|work=[[Wonderland (magazine)|Wonderland]]|date=March 15, 2017|accessdate=December 10, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Raphael|first=Louis|url=https://www.musicinsf.com/music-sf-powers-announce-new-album-san-francisco-tour-date-rickshaw-stop/|title=MUSIC IN SF: Powers Announce New Album and San Francisco Tour Date at the Rickshaw Stop|work=Music in SF|date=January 13, 2017|accessdate=December 10, 2023}}</ref> However, this release did not occur, as an article in ''[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]'' from later that year wrote about the duo's track "Georgie" being set to appear on their "upcoming debut album".<ref name=Manders/>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* "Gimme Some" (2014)
* "Gimme Some" (2014)
* "Money" (2014)
* "Money" (2014)
* "Beat of My Drum" (2015)
* "Hot" (2015)
* "Hot" (2015)
* "Legendary" (2015)
* "Legendary" (2015)
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* "Dance" (2017)
* "Dance" (2017)
* "Heavy" (2017)
* "Heavy" (2017)
* "Man on the Moon" (2017)<ref>{{cite web|last=Kent|first=Mike|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/powers-go-intergalactic-with-mike-del-rio-led-man-on-the-moon|title=POWERS go intergalactic with Mike Del Rio-led "Man On The Moon"|work=[[The Line of Best Fit]]|date=March 16, 2017|accessdate=December 10, 2023}}</ref>
* "Man on the Moon" (2017)
* "Closer" (2017)
* "Closer" (2017)
* "Heavy" (2017)<ref name=CoS/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/listen-powers-hits-hard-with-new-dance-track-heavy-115631|title=Listen: Powers hits hard with new dance track 'Heavy'|work=AXS|access-date=2019-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
* "Heavy" (2017)<ref name=CoS/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/listen-powers-hits-hard-with-new-dance-track-heavy-115631|title=Listen: Powers hits hard with new dance track 'Heavy'|work=AXS|access-date=2019-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.givemepowers.com}}


[[Category:American musical duos]]
[[Category:American musical duos]]
[[Category:Electropop groups]]
[[Category:Electropop groups]]
[[Category:Progressive pop musicians]]
[[Category:Progressive pop groups]]
[[Category:Republic Records artists]]

Latest revision as of 09:42, 17 November 2024

POWERS
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LabelsRepublic Records[1]
Members

Powers (stylized in all caps) is a musical duo composed of Mike Del Rio and Crista Ru.

Their music has been described as alternative pop,[2][3] electropop,[4][5] and progressive pop.[6] Time has called their music "groovy and futuristic".[7]

Music

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"Gimme Some" was the duo's first official release.[8] Other songs in their discography include "Dance", "Heavy", "Man on the Moon", "Closer", "Just Kids", and "Georgie".[9][10] The music video for "Closer" was released in May 2017.[11]

The duo's debut studio album, Alpha, was set to release on April 7, 2017.[12][13] However, this release did not occur, as an article in Nylon from later that year wrote about the duo's track "Georgie" being set to appear on their "upcoming debut album".[10]

Discography

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EPs

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  • Legendary (2015)[14]

Singles

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as lead artist

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  • "Touch the World" (2014)
  • "Gimme Some" (2014)
  • "Money" (2014)
  • "Beat of My Drum" (2015)
  • "Hot" (2015)
  • "Legendary" (2015)
  • "Loved By You" (2015)
  • "Dance" (2017)
  • "Heavy" (2017)
  • "Man on the Moon" (2017)[15]
  • "Closer" (2017)
  • "Heavy" (2017)[3][16]
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References

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  1. ^ Bennett, Kim Taylor (October 8, 2015). "Powers' New Tune "Hot" Is Indeed, Hot". Vice. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "POWERS share revitalizing new single "Sunshine" — listen". Consequence of Sound. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Pop songwriting heavyweights POWERS premiere new song "Heavy" — listen". 22 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  4. ^ "POWERS - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Electro-Pop Duo POWERS Is Just Being 'Kids' on New Single: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Powers Makes Music You Can't Get Out Of Your Head". Galore. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  7. ^ "The 5 New Songs You Need to Hear This Week". Time. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  8. ^ Tom Lanham. "Pop song stockpile leads to Powers". The San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Listen: Powers releases new song 'Georgie' as thank you to fans". AXS. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  10. ^ a b Manders, Hayden (December 6, 2017). "POWERS Find Some Time For Fun In "Georgie"". Nylon. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  11. ^ "Powers gets 'Closer' in adorable music video". AXS. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  12. ^ "Premiere: POWERS - "Man On The Mon"". Wonderland. March 15, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Raphael, Louis (January 13, 2017). "MUSIC IN SF: Powers Announce New Album and San Francisco Tour Date at the Rickshaw Stop". Music in SF. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  14. ^ "Legendary - POWERS - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  15. ^ Kent, Mike (March 16, 2017). "POWERS go intergalactic with Mike Del Rio-led "Man On The Moon"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  16. ^ "Listen: Powers hits hard with new dance track 'Heavy'". AXS. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
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