From's first remix comes from Jacob Safari who has also remixed the artists such as Mates of State, Major Lazer, and Crooked Fingers. This track not only brings back the fun of discovering the Beastie Boys classic, it's also an exciting, innovative take on "I Feel Love" and an addictive one at that.
BR006: Fight for Your Right (Jacob Safari RMX)
01. Fight for Your Right (Jacob Safari RMX)
01. Fight for Your Right (Jacob Safari RMX)
Remember that indie pop cover of "Fight For Your Right" that was in French? Yeah - that was From. Everything lead singer Roni Brunn does is unique and captivating, and this is no different.
- Pigeons and Planes
- Pigeons and Planes
It’s both intimidating and fun to take on the Beastie Boys, so From made sure their version is very different from the original. It's in French, for one. They replaced the Deep Purple-style guitar riff with a New Order sound, layered a fuzzed out synth on the 4/4 beat of an 808 kick drum, threw in samples of a Peruvian flute and a cello, and invited an all-girl choir to join in for the chorus.
BR005: Fight for Your Right
01. Fight for Your Right
01. Fight for Your Right
Imagine the Beastie Boys’ frat-boy classic performed by a “Harvard-educated, ex-fashion designer” (as the unfailingly savvy Pretty Much Amazing blog describes From’s Roni Brunn), backed by flute and cello samples, and rendered in an alternately breathy and bratty voice. Oh, and did we mention the whole thing is in French? Not to be missed.
- The Toronto Star
- The Toronto Star
Like a dreamy stroll through a surreal wonderland, "One Spring Away" turns pop into a surreal experience.
BR003: One Spring Away
01. One Spring Away
01. One Spring Away
It’s upbeat “wonderpop”, using a bunch of interesting instruments and a unique voice throwing out words that flirt very carefully with the surreal… It’s absurdly catchy.
- Another Form of Relief
- Another Form of Relief
Infectious yet substantial, From’s addictively catchy pop songs bring raw drive to surreal, eccentric orchestral arrangements.
BR004: Fair Isle Sampler
01. Dream With You
02. One Spring Away
03. Maple Drive
04. Pack the Suitcase, Write the Postcard, Take the Photo
01. Dream With You
02. One Spring Away
03. Maple Drive
04. Pack the Suitcase, Write the Postcard, Take the Photo
Here I have with me for you are 2 songs by this fantastic band/singer are “Dream With You” and “One Spring Away”. I love her voice, it’s different but relaxing and smooth. She’s sweet, she’s bubbly, and definitely talented. I’m wanting more!
- Mossip
- Mossip
From takes on early REM in this ethreal cover. The B-side is an acoustic version of the underground hit "American Girl."
BR002: Fall on Me
01. Fall on Me
02. American Girl (Acoustic Version)
01. Fall on Me
02. American Girl (Acoustic Version)
The sound is at once The Stone Roses and early Madonna. The vocals are somewhere between Kate Bush and Nico.
All together, From brings a fun, raw feel to shoegaze synth rock that's at once ground-breaking and familiar.
That this world of innovative intrigue comes from a one girl band would be noteworthy; that The American EP is
a debut made within two years of said girl's introduction to music can only foreshadow great things.
Why settle on bringing a bottle of wine to the next party? The American EP
will set the mood without staining your teeth.
BR001: The AmericanEP
01. Mean to Stay
02. Don't Say Sorry
03. American Girl
04. After That
05. Didn't Happen
Release date: June 2006
01. Mean to Stay
02. Don't Say Sorry
03. American Girl
04. After That
05. Didn't Happen
Release date: June 2006
The sound is at once The Stone Roses and early Madonna. The vocals are somewhere between Kate Bush and Nico.
All together, From brings a fun, raw feel to shoegaze synth rock that's at once ground-breaking and familiar.
That this world of innovative intrigue comes from a one girl band would be noteworthy; that The American EP is
a debut made within two years of said girl's introduction to music can only foreshadow great things.