The Electric (band)

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The Electric was a British electronica band, founded by original members DJ Vadim, Ste Simpson, Sabira Jade and Pugs Atomz in 2010. [1] Simpson left the band in 2011 before the band's debut album, Life is Moving, was released. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Life Is Moving - DJ Vadim, The Electric | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  2. "DJ VADIM PRESENTS THE ELECTRIC – BBE Records – Barely Breaking Even". BBE Records – Barely Breaking Even. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  3. "DJ Vadim Presents The Electric – Life Is Moving". Discogs.com. Retrieved 26 January 2017.