Avicii unveiled lesbian-themed "Addicted to You"

Anybody can give flowers and chocolate, Avicii's gift this Valentine's Day is much more unique. Just in time for February 14, the Swedish hitmaker has released the official music video exclusive on Us Weekly for his new single, "Addicted to You," the fourth single off of Swedish producer and deejay's debut hit album "True," which reached number two in the UK and five in the US upon its release back in September. Like a movie trailer, the video is packed with nudity, gun violence and romance between two women.
The 24-year-old Avicii wrote this song with the 71-year-old songwriter Mac Davis, who is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame thanks to his Elvis Presley compositions, which include "In The Ghetto" and "A Little Less Conversation." Davis lent a timeless story to the song, comparing his unconditional love for a girl to a drug addiction. It's a storyline that has permeated many hits, including '80s classics by Robert Palmer and Huey Lewis & the News. Davis said that he wrote this song the way he always does: sitting for hours with his guitar on his lap. He said in Rolling Stone that Avicii is like "a mad scientist, with his computer and his focus," adding, "I may be an old fart, but I love EDM."
The song, which features uncredited vocals by the Adele-esque American folk singer Audra Mae from Oklahoma, is a foot-stomping anthem about passionate, obsessive love and Avicii's sexy, action-packed video reflects that. Conceived and directed by Sebastian Ringler and filmed over six days in December and January, taking winter as the backdrop, the clip plays like a movie trailer for a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired period piece, but with the crime life of two girls as the trouble-making lovebirds. Armed with both guns and sex appeal, the femme fatales wreak havoc all over the country to a soulful, synth melody.
The video begins with a waitress, played by Swedish actress Madeleine Martin, waiting for her partner, played by fellow Swedish actress Hedda Stiernstedt, to give the cue. The couple then robbed the diner, and at night time, they intend to steal the cash stored in the vault of a bank. The girls are about to nail the mission until the police comes in. A sniper shoots down one of the girls. The surviving lover holds her girlfriend until she bleeds out to her death. In a shocking ending, the brunette puts a bomb in her bag, runs towards the police and makes it explode killing everyone in the scene, including her. Revenge was served!

Avicii honors sibling bond in "Hey Brother"

Following the breakout success of "Wake Me Up" single, the Swedish producer Avicii has released a heartstring-pulling and touching tribute to the troops video for his latest single, "Hey Brother," which features uncredited vocals from American bluegrass singer Dan Tyminski, is the third single from Avicii's debut studio album, "True." Avicii's success this year has been well documented, from the young Swede being deemed a "global marketing machine," in part due to high-profile endorsements from the likes of Ralph Lauren, Sony and Macy's.
Inspired by music from the 2000 movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" "Hey Brother" has the traditional Avicii feel and is not afraid to cross into a variety of musical genres. Avicii is gaining something a reputation for churning out epic videos, so the stakes are high for worldwide smash “Hey Brother”. Happily, it looks like Swede has struck gold again. At least if the patriotic military-themed preview is any indication. The "Hey Brother" video takes on a passionate and patriotic theme, and expresses a lot of emotional aspects and themes by being simple and focusing on the main character.
In order to create a genuine all-American scene in the video, director Jesse Sternbaum shot the clip in Bakersfield, California, with producers holding a casting call there back in November in order to populate the scenes with authenticity. Avicii's "Hey Brother" Video tells the beautiful story between two siblings described in the the lyrics and will tug on your heartstrings. It could be the Swedish DJ's most audacious clip yet. Unlike his blockbuster "Wake Me Up" and "You Make Me" visuals, this new effort has a strong narrative - showing the impact of war on a pair of siblings.
The mini movie follows a heartfelt narrative that juxtaposes images from the life of two young country brothers growing up in an American small town with nostalgic scenes in idyllic middle America catching fireflies and going camping, barbecues and sleepovers together. When the scene flashes forward, the older brother is sent to war, from which he does not return. The younger brother is then seen carrying a folded American flag to his brother's grave as he receives a military funeral. Their family tragedy packs an emotional punch and it's great to see Avicii make an unexpected last minute cameo.

Avicii finds love at a roller rink in "You Make Me"

Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer Avicii premieres the official music video for his upcoming smash, "You Make Me," the second single from the 24-year-old DJ's debut studio album, "True," which is out now in the UK and today in the US through PRMD Music/Universal Island. Underpinned by a driving electronic beat, this bold and bright anthem is more of a traditional House music track than the Swedish EDM artist's previous chart-topping worldwide hit, "Wake Me Up," which blended Country and Dance elements.
The song features a vocal from Salem Al Fakir, the Swedish Soul-Pop singer who sang on Avicii 's 2012 dance tune "Silhouettes." Al Fakir is best known in his home country for his Top 3 hit "Keep On Walking," which was runner up in the 2010 Melodifestivalen final, the Swedish national selection for that year's Eurovision Song Contest. The song is catchy, and has the words 'commercial success' and 'club smasher' written all over it. The beat is a tad generic, but it's exciting, though. The auto-tune applied to Al Fakir's vocals in the choruses in the electro-pop song is also kind of nice, in the sense it goes well with the atmosphere created.
As for the "You Make Me" music video, a hospitality industry romance turns into a full-blown love story that features Pairs love and rollerskates and ends with a twist, tells the story of tragic love triangle, with a battle for love taking place in a roller-skating club. Avicii isn’t known for big budget video extravaganzas but that's about to change with his new "You Make Me" visual. Imagine Saturday Night Fever on roller skates with some cheesy Kung Fu moves thrown in for good measure to get some idea of what's in store for you. It's a cute concept and completely ridiculous but extremely well-executed and lots of fun.
In his new video for "You Make Me," Avicii hits a New York rollerrink for a showdown of slick dance moves and fierce fighting. The story follows high-rolling Henry as he fixates on the object of his desire Mercedes, a waitress serving up drinks. Henry hits the floor to strut his stuff and Mercedes is impressed – too impressed for her jealous ex-boyfriend Chang's liking. Chang and his cronies storm the floor for a fight, and the rink becomes a ring as the opposing crews battle it out. Will Henry win out and the good times resume?  It's an age-old question of love, sound-tracked to Avicii's poppy new single.

Avicii takes on the country in "Wake Me Up"

The disk jockey Tim Bergling, aka Avicii partners with Ralph Lauren for an All-American adventure in the new clip in support of his latest single, "Wake Me Up" the lead single off Swedish DJ and producer's upcoming folk-inspired debut studio album, "#TRUE," arrive in September 17. The track is a different take on the DJ's usual pounding electronic tunes, featuring a soulful vocal performance from Aloe Blacc and guitar riffs from Incubus' Mike Einziger. The two lost souls find themselves through music in "Wake Me Up" video which mixes the then and the now, is like the song itself, which features folky, lived-in vocals and of-the-minute beatsmithing.
Pick-up trucks and horses might not be the first images that come to mind when you think of Avicii. The 23-year-old Swedish progressive house superstar is more associated with massive outdoor festival stages than a country road. Avicii made the choice with "Wake Me Up" to step out of his EDM comfort zone and produce something noticeably different from his other cuts, as the DJ describing it a "complete change in style," features bluegrass-inspired guitar riffs coupled with Avicii's trademark sweeping house music chords to dive headfirst into uptempo folk.

"Wake Me Up" has scored the fastest selling single of 2013 so far, is a collaboration track with glam-pop artist Adam Lambert and musician Nile Rodgers. The disco song, which he has previously played at various music festivals in recent weeks, is a feel-good tune that showcases the "American Idol" alum's powerful vocals. As chart-friendly EDM continues to reach the furthest corners of the globe, staying ahead of the pack can prove a tricky task, especially when more and more acts arrive on the scene turning out mixes with identikit build-ups, tired lyrics and uninspired breakdowns that newcomers to the arena lap up with excitement.
The arguably Oz-esque narrative-driven video, directed by renowned fashion and celebrity photographer Mark Seliger, is an escapist fantasy in multiple ways. It feature two sisters, a little girl and a young lady who ventures out and finds a way out of a boring, hostile past into a party-laden big city and they celebrate finding their rightful place, they join a rave party similar to Avicii's massive outdoor festival performances. As she arrives on a horse, she comes into hordes of other soul-searching folks bearing the same Avicii logo as hers and her younger sibling, whom the big sister goes back for and fetches, having found the place where they belong.

Avicii vs. Nicky Romero I "I Could Be The One"

Swedish and Dutch sensations, Avicii and Nicky Romero have been two musicians that have glamored the masses and taken dance music by storm. The duo have teamed up yet again to bring us a incredible hilarious music video for their hot new remixed track, "I Could Be The One (original as 'Nicktim')." The duo have decided to take that record to the next level by adding a beautiful vocal from Swedish pop singer Noonie Bao over the already stunning house beat.

Dance music isn't always for everyone, but everyone can relate to getting frustrated. Pairing Avicii's infectious melodic talents with Romero's big, high-energy sound, the result is a electro/progressive house anthem from two of EDM’s fastest rising stars. This is one video that I can honestly give a raving review. And if you cannot afford to let loose, enjoy watching this vivacious character live life to the fullest and laugh. The clip is epic to say the least and the ending is brilliant! It makes the song utterly relatable and downright amusing.
"What are we doing with our lives?" In life, sometimes you just have to break out of the every day and do something fun. The featured character is an average female who has her standard job, her standard routine, and her standard irritations with life. She puts up with the stress and hum-drum of life. She's dejected and uninspired, making adjustments to consistently accommodate the life she clearly isn't happy living. A dream sequence offers her an escape, where she suddenly is surrounded by beautiful men, luxurious getaway locations, and an appreciation for her self-image that she never knew existed. It is this flash of adventure and happiness that prompt her to have higher expectations of her environment, and not care.
Now, it sounds like it could be a decent video, but until you witness the character initially and watch her explode with rage and excitement, you realize her excess lifestyle post-realization is humorous beyond words. She eats what she wants whenever she wants, dates who she wants whenever she wants, and lastly, tells off her co-workers, who certainly did not give her the respect she should have received. I personally appreciated the fact that this dance song was able to have such a profound meaning and elaborate plot line. Suddenly, music that people often find hard to relate to becomes applicable to almost anyone.