Superpowerless
English singer-songwriter and record producer
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Superpowerless was music act led by Oliver Hindle from 2006 to around 2013.[1] Superpowerless was best known in chiptune and video game culture for playing chaotic live shows and for embracing a do it yourself ethic, self-producing his recordings and self-distributing them through online social networking channels.
Superpowerless | |
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| Also known as | Oliver Hindle, Oliver Age 24 |
| Born | 17 November 1988 (age 37) |
| Origin | Leeds, England |
| Genres | Pop/rock, electronic rock, electropop, chiptune, Nintendocore |
| Years active | 2006–2013 |
| Label | Pixel Punk |
| Members | Oliver Hindle Callum Whittall Circuit Ben |
| Website | www |
Accolades
Superpowerless was the winner of the 2009 MTV / Vodafone Fast Track competition,[2][3][4] As part of the Fast Track prize, Superpowerless re-recorded his winning single "Wasted My Time" with Grammy-Nominated[5] producer and DJ Andy Chatterley and an accompanying video with director Luc Janin[6] (Stereophonics, The Fratellis, Boy Kill Boy and Lethal Bizzle). The resulting music video featured on MTV in 29 countries[7] and YouTube.[8][9][10]
History
Oliver Hindle played in multiple bands around the Leeds area during his teen years before starting his solo career in 2006.[11] Upon releasing several free promotional EPs and Albums for download, Superpowerless topped the Myspace UK Music Charts.[12] In 2009 Superpowerless songs were featured on the web-based Guitar Hero clone JamLegend, accumulating over a million plays and topping the charts.[13][1][14]
Releases
Superpowerless released his first official single "We Throw Shapes" in May 2011.[15][16][17] and also published in IDN Magazine.[18] Following the death of Michael Jackson, Superpowerless released an 8-bit tribute EP called "Moonwalker".[19][20] The Superpowerless Debut LP, Monsters was released on 17 November 2011. It features 14 original songs and original artwork by Oliver Hindle. The album was entirely self-recorded and self-produced.[1]
None of the Superpowerless recordings have featured in any of the UK mainstream charts.