He first came to attention with the synth-inflected post-hardcore band Ememvoodoopöká, which won for best Alternative album in the Czech Andel Awards in 2005. He then formed the dance-punk band Sporto, nominated for best electronic album in 2009. His next project is ahybrid alternative rap/electronic project Bonus, with a debut album called Konec civilizace [The End of Civilization].
The album was a significant departure from Czech hip hop standards, perhaps being the region's first "alternative" hip hop album. The second Bonus album, Náměstí míru pushed even futher into experimental territory, using acoustic instruments and lush arrangements more akin to Baroque pop than rap, with special guest appearances from Czech and American underground music luminaries such as Lush Life, Ondrej Jezek (OTK, Gurun Gurun), and Johana Švarcová (Kazety). For this innovation, Bonus won the first annual Apollo Music Prize (the Czech equivalent of the Mercury Prize). Hula has numerous side projects, from speed metal to experimental electronics to jazz, and also remixes and produces. He releases material on the label Starcastic, a premier home of Czech and Slovak avant-garde electronic and rock music and also distributor to many internationally renowned artists.
As Bonus, Hula has shared the stage with Odd Nosdam, Lushlife, Sole and the Skyrider Band, Bauchklang, Napszykłat, Saroos, Karaoke Tundra, Dub Pistols and many others. He can be found rocking festival crowds of thousands and garages full of metalhead teens with equal intensity. The current Bonus line-up includes bassist Machy and shoegaze leaning guitarist/producer Pek.lo, a mesmerizing stage show with video, and the cerebral and danceable mix of ferocious raps, off-kilter beats, well-crafted samples that makes Bonus an mesemrizing, innovative part of the rap and electronic music scene.
artist website http://bonus.temnysily.cz/
2) Bonus was an alternative rock band from Ukraine (Luhansk city), active 2001-2012. Some of band members took part in heavy-metal project Ардананс, as well as collaborated with various local musicians on different side projects, ranging from beforementioned heavy metal to pure rap.
3) Bonus is Jamie Potter, Matt Carlson, and Scott Goodwin, active from 2004-2006, with releases on Root Strata, Collective Jyrk, and their own Father CD-R label. From Bonus website: "Bonus is semi-active at the moment with Scott and Matt living in Portland, Oregon and Jamie living in Seattle, Washington. We have no plans to record or release any music at this time. We do still consider all serious show offers and booking can be done by emailing bonusplays-at-gmail.com or by getting in contact with one of us via our websites." Members of Bonus can be found in Golden Retriever, Brother Raven, Operative, and Polonaise, as well as their given names.
4) Bonus was a four-piece pop-punk/rock band from Carpentersville, IL.
5) BONUS is the collaboration name for Sota Fujimori featuring kors k (Kosuke Saito) on vocals, first used in the BEMANI game REFLEC BEAT colette.
6) Bonus is the recording project of Oxford, Mississippi's Kieran Danielson, a Mississippi native originally from the coast. In the summer of 2015, Danielson recorded Bonus I, which was subsequently released on a small cassette label based in New Orleans. Since then, Bonus has opened for bands like (Sandy) Alex G, Julien Baker, Mitski, Hovvdy, Cloud Nothings, Elvis Depressedly, and more.
Lighthouse
bonus Lyrics
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I'm not to share this with really anyone
Your family tree has so much positivity and I soon will be
Wrapped up inside familiar places where I know I could always go
To be carefree is what you'd love to see in me
In the woods I started to, I believe
Your family tree has so much positivity and I'm constantly
Amazed by how simple and easy life could feel if I had that by my side
Your family tree has so much positivity and I soon will be
Up on that hill on top with everyone I know, everyone we love
In the song "Lighthouse" by bonus, the lyrics delve into themes of relying on familiar comfort and the longing for a sense of carefree simplicity that is seemingly embodied by someone's family tree. The singer acknowledges the reliability and security they find in the familiar, yet struggles with the idea of sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings with others, possibly out of a sense of isolation or reservation.
The phrase "Your family tree has so much positivity and I soon will be wrapped up inside familiar places where I know I could always go" suggests a desire to be enveloped by the warmth and support present within this metaphorical family tree. It symbolizes a yearning for a sense of belonging and stability that the singer may feel is absent from their own life. The idea of being carefree, a quality that the singer imagines their counterpart wishes for them, highlights a desire for simplicity and ease in navigating life's complexities.
As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on their own journey of self-discovery and growth, particularly in nature depicted by the line "In the woods I started to, I believe." This imagery of finding oneself in the natural world signifies a personal transformation and a newfound sense of belief in their own path and potential. The juxtaposition of the singer's introspection with the positivity of the other person's family tree further emphasizes the contrast between their own experiences and the perceived simplicity of another's life.
The closing lines of the song capture a sense of hope and anticipation as the singer envisions themselves joining the loved ones and familiar faces atop a hill, symbolizing a figurative peak of emotional connection and belonging. The repeated mention of the abundance of positivity within the family tree serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of love and support that the singer longs to find in their own life. Overall, "Lighthouse" conveys a lyrical exploration of yearning for connection, seeking solace in familiarity, and the aspiration for a simpler, more carefree existence.
Line by Line Meaning
You fall back on what you can rely upon
You lean on the things that you know will support you
I'm not to share this with really anyone
I'm hesitant to open up about this with just anyone
Your family tree has so much positivity and I soon will be
Your family background is filled with optimism, and I hope to join in on that soon
Wrapped up inside familiar places where I know I could always go
Enveloped in places that bring me comfort and security
To be carefree is what you'd love to see in me
You wish for me to be carefree and happy
In the woods I started to, I believe
In nature, I began to find belief in something greater
Amazed by how simple and easy life could feel if I had that by my side
Surprised at how uncomplicated life could be with that support
Up on that hill on top with everyone I know, everyone we love
Being on that peak with all our friends and family brings joy
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kieran Danielson
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