Justine Electra facts for kids

Justine Electra (born Justine Beatty) is a musician from Australia. She plays many instruments, sings, writes songs, and is a DJ. Justine Electra lives in Berlin, Germany. Her first album, Soft Rock, came out in June 2006 and was well-liked. Her second album, Green Disco, was released in December 2013.

About Justine Electra

Justine Electra grew up in Melbourne, Australia. She went to Wesley College. Since 2000, she has lived in Berlin. There, she developed her unique music style. It mixes acoustic guitar sounds with electronic pop. People sometimes compare her music to artists like Imogen Heap and Regina Spektor. In 2006, she signed with City Slang Records. This means a record company agreed to release her music.

Music Albums and Style

Her first album, Soft Rock, was released on June 9, 2006. Music critics liked it a lot. One reviewer said her voice was smooth and gentle. They noted how her acoustic guitars blended with electronic sounds. Another review called Soft Rock one of the top ten albums of 2006. They said it was exciting and calm at the same time. Clash magazine mentioned her rich, bluesy voice. They also praised her creative and experimental approach to music.

Justine Electra's second album, Green Disco, came out on December 6, 2013. It was released by Neun Volt Records.

Music in Films and TV

Justine Electra's music has been used in many films and TV shows. Her songs appeared in episodes of the TV series The L Word. Her music was also featured in the German film Mein Vogel Fliegt Schneller (2009). She also sang a cover version of Will Oldham's song "I See a Darkness". This song was used at the end of the documentary SubBerlin - Underground United. This film is about the famous techno club Tresor in Berlin. In 2006, Justine Electra also acted in a German TV show called "Soko Köln".

Collaborations and Recording

Justine Electra has worked with many well-known musicians in Berlin. Some of these artists include Robot Koch, Jens Friebe, and Lars Eidinger. She also collaborated with Masha Qrella and Schneider TM. She records her music in different places. Sometimes she records at her home studio. Other times, she uses Tritonus Studio or Soundtrax Studio in Berlin.

Music Releases

Albums

• [Soft Rock] (2006)
• [Green Disco] (2013)

Singles and EPs

• [Blues & Reds] (2006)
• [Fancy Robots] (2006)
• [Killalady] (2007)
• [Petting Zoo] (2012)
• [Great Skate Date] (2013)
• [Christmas In Berlin] (2018)

Soundtracks

• Hotel Very Welcome [de] (2007)
• SubBerlin - Underground United (2008)
• The L Word, Season 6, Episodes 02 and 03 (2009)
• Mein Vogel fliegt schneller (2009)
• Meine Freiheit, Deine Freiheit (2011)
• Von Bienen und Blumen (2018)
• Electric Girl (2019)