Music World
 
Find Artists:
 
 
 
Russian versionSwitch to Russian 
These New Puritans
These New Puritans


Background information
Origin Southend-on-Sea, England
Genre(s) Art Rock
Years active 2006—present
Label(s) Domino Records
Angular Recording Corporation
Website Website
Members
Jack Barnett
Thomas Hein
Sophie Sleigh-Johnson
George Barnett



Music World  →  Lyrics  →  T  →  These New Puritans  →  News

Muse's 'Uprising' Makes American Idol Appearance

April 21, 2011
Muse's 'Uprising' Makes American Idol AppearanceMuse's hit 'Uprising' was covered on American Idol on Wednesday (April 20).

Singer James Durbin sang the track after contestants were asked to perform a song from the 21st century.

Durbin was praised by the show's judges, who include Aerosmith star Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.

The performance marked the first time Muse's music has been used on the programme.

'Uprising' is taken from the band's 2009 album 'The Resistance', which helped the band raise their profile in the US. THe band recently toured South America as the support act for U2.

(by Jason Gregory)





See also:




© 2011 Music World. All rights reserved.