Britsound
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[edit] The Britsound Movement
Britsound is the name given to label British music acts originating from the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). The word Britsound is used to identify not only the geographic origin of the bands, but also suggests that their British heritage is identifiable in their music. The Britsound 'movement' represents the latest wave of highly successful British artists that have succeeded in dominating record charts worldwide.
The Britsound movement is currently used to describe bands such as Coldplay, James Blunt, K.T. Tunstall, Franz Ferdinand, for example who have achieved significant commercial success in the United States. Some observers have declared this wave of British musical success in America as the Second British Invasion. The original British Invasion was an influx of rock and roll performers from the United Kingdom who became popular in the United States, Australia, Canada and elsewhere during the 1960s. The classic British Invasion was in 1964-1966, but the term may also be applied to later "waves" of UK artists to significantly impact entertainment markets outside of Britain.
[edit] Britsound Radio Show
The word 'Britsound' was first used by Rob Quicke in 2005, a British radio DJ who works in America also broadcasting a radio show called Britsound. The show is carried on a number of radio affiliates in the United States.
