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Electric Love is the title of several creative works, including a song by BØRNS, an album by Dirty Vegas, and an annual electronic dance music festival held in Austria. The song Electric Love by BØRNS was released in 2015 and accompanied by a music video that sparked some controversy due to its objectification of women. The album Electric Love by Dirty Vegas is their third studio album and was released in 2011. It received positive reviews and reached number 13 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The festival Electric Love has been held annually since 2013 and features prominent electronic music artists.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Artist | BØRNS |
| Singer | Garrett Clark Borns |
| Producer | Tommy English |
| Song | Electric Love |
| Album | Dopamine |
| Genre | Indie-pop |
| Year of Release | 2014 |
| Music Video Release | 2015 |
| Acoustic Version Music Video Director | Titanic Sinclair |
| Acoustic Version Featuring | Zella Day |
| Featured in Films | Nerve |
| Featured in TV Shows | The Flash, iZombie, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse |
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What You'll Learn
BØRNS' 'Electric Love'
"Electric Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter BØRNS, which appears on his second EP, Candy, and his debut studio album, Dopamine. The song was originally released on November 10, 2014, and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2017.
The track has a floaty, guitar-driven instrumental and a melodically mature melody, with lyrics that depict the singer being enchanted by a woman: "Drown me/You make my heart beat like the rain/Surround me/Hold me deep beneath your waves". BØRNS' dreamy, feminine voice and trendy, androgynous style have come to define him as an artist.
The music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded to BØRNS' Vevo channel on YouTube in May 2015. It features neon and sparkly visuals, including an intergalactically psychedelic pit of feminine imagery: lips, hearts, and legs. The video has been criticised for objectifying women, with the camera focusing more on the dancers' bodies than their faces. However, one of the dancers defended their involvement, stating that they were comfortable and proud to be a part of the video.
"Electric Love" has been well-received by critics and audiences, with NPR calling it "viral" and The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praising its blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound". The song has also been featured in several films and TV shows, including the 2016 film Nerve and The CW's The Flash. It has also been used in advertisements for Hulu, Southwest Airlines, and Apple.
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'Electric Love' as a breakout song
"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns, also known as Garrett Clark Borns. The song was originally recorded for his second extended play, "Candy", and later appeared on his debut studio album, "Dopamine".
"Electric Love" was Børns' breakout song, putting him "on the map". The song was well-received by both critics and audiences, with NPR referring to it as "viral". The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound", while Spin's Brennan Carley described it as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem". The song also caught the attention of Taylor Swift, who called it "an instant classic".
The music video for "Electric Love" was released on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube on May 6, 2015. It features neon and sparkly visuals, including a detailed animation of Børns falling through a psychedelic pit of feminine imagery. The video has been criticised for its objectification of women, with the camera focusing more on the dancers' bodies than their faces or choreography.
"Electric Love" has also been featured in several films and TV shows, including the 2016 film "Nerve" and The CW's "The Flash". It has also been used in advertisements for Hulu, Southwest Airlines, and Apple.
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The music video
The video has been criticised for its objectification of women, with the use of blacklight to illuminate the women's bodies, particularly their breasts and buttocks, while leaving them faceless. The camera's focus on their buttocks and the accumulation of unnecessary shots have been deemed irritating and unnecessary, effacing the identity of the women while highlighting their sexuality.
The video also features BØRNS himself, with his unique and trendy androgynous style, as well as a vibrant and fun set with professional dancers. One of the dancers, who was part of the video, shared that it was a precious experience dancing at 2 am in Griffith Park on a warm spring night.
The "Electric Love" music video has sparked conversations about the portrayal of women in music videos and the potential for a new kind of gender performance in the industry.
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The song's appearance in media
"Electric Love" by Børns, also known as Thomas "Tommy English" Schleiter, has been featured in various films and TV shows. The song was included in the 2016 American techno-thriller film "Nerve" and The CW's sci-fi drama series "The Flash". It also made an appearance in the TV show "iZombie" and the movie "Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse".
The song received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. NPR called it "viral", and The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound". Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed it a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015", while Spin's Brennan Carley described it as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem".
The song's music video, released on May 6, 2015, on BØRNS' Vevo channel, sparked some controversy due to its objectification of women. The video features female backup dancers prancing around in fringe-laden crop tops and shorts, with lighting that focuses on their bodies rather than their faces.
Additionally, "Electric Love" has been covered by other artists. On February 17, 2017, Noah Cyrus covered the song with Live955PDX. The song has also been featured in the video game Guitar Hero Live's GHTV mode.
Aside from "Electric Love", there is also a band called Lovers Electric, formed by husband-and-wife duo Eden Boucher and David Turley. They gained recognition when MTV featured their songs, including "Closer", which became the theme song for the TV series "The Hills".
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Electric Love Festival
Electric Love is an electronic dance music festival held annually since 2013. The festival takes place during the second weekend of July at the Salzburgring in Plainfeld, Austria. The venue, a racetrack opened in 1969, is located between Koppl and Plainfeld near Salzburg in the lake district of Salzkammergut.
The festival has attracted big-name headliners, including Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Tiësto. The 2014 festival attracted over 100,000 attendees, solidifying its reputation as "Austria's leading electronic music festival."
The Electric Love Festival is traditionally opened by Electric Love resident Felice, accompanied by a local choir and orchestra. In recent years, the festival has also featured street performers from all over Europe.
The Electric Love Festival has become a highly anticipated event for electronic music fans, offering a unique blend of music, performance art, and a vibrant atmosphere in a picturesque setting.
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Frequently asked questions
Electric Love is the name of several projects in the music industry. It is the title of a song by BØRNS, an album by Dirty Vegas, and an annual electronic dance music festival held in Austria.
The song Electric Love by BØRNS was released in 2015.
The album Electric Love by Dirty Vegas was released in 2011.
The Electric Love Festival has been held annually since 2013.
