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You co-hosted and displayed your MC-ing skills during the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Which country won and who placed last at the grand final? Italians Do It Better began gaining significant international recognition in 2007 with three consecutive releases of the label compilation After Dark, Chromatics' Night Drive, and Glass Candy's B/E/A/T/B/O/X. A number of the label's releases have been awarded the coveted "Best New Music" tag from Pitchfork including After Dark, After Dark 2 and Chromatics' Kill for Love. On our initial listen, the standouts have been Sally Shapiro’s “Holiday”, Jorja Chalmers’“Justify My Love” and Pink Gloves’“What It Feel Like For A Girl” – but every song is an unimpeachable banger. Given the IDIB sparkle and swagger only makes them moreso. Of course, there have been many Madonna tribute albums in the past. From Virgin Voices to Through the Wilderness (which featured Ariel Pink’s version of “Everybody”), an entire musical genre has been created out of Madonna covers—granted, never ones by anybody really that famous or who could truly outshine the original composition. Until the Italians Do It Better record label came along to remedy the situation.

From Joon’s opening cover of “Papa Don’t Preach”which oozes such charisma, d elicate tones, and this alluring ambiance to Glüme’s “Material Girl” which showcases this sweeter, intimate rework. The album offers this intoxicating compilation filled with expressive imaginative re-works and all with this mighty soundscape. The Italians Do It Better compilation reflects a deep love and respect for the music of Madonna. Their versions range from faithful remakes to nearly blasphemous reinventions, drawing a throughline between Madonna's many eras and the ostentatious, sensual post-disco upon which Italians Do It Better has built a mini-empire. It's a rare beast, highlighting both the genius of Madonna's work through the years and the legacy she's left on the contemporary electronic music scene.Executive produced by Johnny Jewel, the compilation is a passport to 20 covers from the bedrooms of 19 artists across 10 different countries. I’ve the world’s worst memory and knew I’d be terrible at this game, but it was a nice trip down memory lane!” Fast forward to a world pandemic last year… To encourage creativity & lift spirits, Italians Do It Better President, Megan Louise asked every artist “ If you could cover your favorite Madonna song…What would it be?” This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. And with such a cultivated vibe, you can probably guess what Italians Do It Better sounds like: mournful and romantic noirish synth-pop versions of Madonna songs. At its best, the results are both on-the-nose and impressive, like Glüme's cover of "Material Girl," whose deflated synths and detached vocals turn the tongue-in-cheek song into a weary lullaby. Sally Shapiro's version of "Holiday," meanwhile, takes it to a rarefied, airy place without losing sight of the tics that make the original so good, while Belarusian band Dlina Volny make "Hollywood," Madge's paean to LA's underbelly, sound morose, even sinister. Madonna is reclaiming her legacy by her mere presence on stage. She is going on a tour that, against all odds, will bear no resemblance to the complacent self-homage of other artists her age. Madonna has not been known in the last decade for opening new musical paths, but rather for leaving a path open for other pop artists who are not willing to retire. With a social media presence that makes many uncomfortable – sometimes showing her breasts or inhaling poppers – Madonna is doing what she always did. Once, apart from causing controversy, she also sang. If, on this tour, she does both, we will be able to confirm her return. This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.The subtractive production approach works much better: Sally Shapiro’s angelic “Holiday” retains the original’s synth bass and cowbell, but long instrumental passages and lighter vocals open space for fluting synths and a disco pulse. The most reverent performances become a way to hear old songs for the first time again, and to rediscover a sense of daring that recedes with decades’ worth of familiarity. The percussive finger snaps and JOON’s ASMR-like whisper on “Papa Don’t Preach” evoke its story of teen pregnancy with fresh vulnerability; the only act to receive two slots, Brooklyn-based ex-Latter Day Saints sister duo MOTHERMARY, offer synthy choral takes on “Like a Virgin” and “Like a Prayer,” choices that feel spiritually attuned to Madonna’s own history of religious provocation.