Starkillers accuses Avicii of stealing “Bromance”

One of the definitive electronic tracks from this decade’s early days was “Bromance“. With it’s legendary melody and infectious vocals, it truly is a masterpiece amongst the vast electronic catalogue.

However, Avicii‘s (then performing under the name Tim Berg) creation has been brought into question. Starkillers, with 12 Beatport No.1’s under his belt, two of which are in the top 25 selling of all time, came out on July 31st questioning the source and ethics of Avicii’s production.

Attacking Avicii’s manger and management rather than Avicii himself, the Swede’s rise to success has been well-documented, with his manager a consistent name associated with his achievements. And it appears Starkillers believes Ash Pournouri (Avicii’s manager) used the track to propel his artist into the big leagues without even crediting him. 

More than just a DJ/Producer, Avicii has become a brand name for electronic dance music, with his name often being used in unrelated tracks titles to gain traffic and interest. As you will see from Starkillers Twitter rant, the evidence isn’t exactly questionable. In fact it’s pretty damn plausible. 

It’s clearly got under the American’s skin, a veteran of the game nowadays, with the final Tweet’s really showing his frustration at the issue. And with the evidence posted at the bottom of the string, it’s going to be interesting how this one pans out!

Take a look below and judge for yourself!

@Avicii WAS it an honor to steal bromance from me? Bro after a month of work you and your manager ASH stole that shit.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

You know ur doing it RIGHT!!! when others managers steal your ideas. For there clients. #wrongguy u won't be able to keep up. #creative

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

Look I'm not going after @Avicii it wasn't him at the time it's his management. Guiding him to greatness. Just thought u all should know!!!

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

The bromance by @Avicii 2009 pic.twitter.com/Si4gIhFoLj

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

I then told my music partner I said damn that sounds so familiars Austin said that's the last track u worked on with tim the one

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

Look lets be honest. Here tim is very talented anyone that knows the story can say I never looked at tim badly. But over the years.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

The song has a lot of meaning to me with my father. the original artist is from my home town. @RayLynchMusic I grew up with his music

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

All u gotta do is Google u will find just gotta look close folks it's all there why would I lie about this get real.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

I could comment on the collide record and the true album but I'll leave it at that ? have a good one twitter.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

How many artist have given your song to label the bird something come out almost the same.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

the other people involved in the album with @Avicii https://t.co/wbzuvPo5nS

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

U will only know what's true in your heart I'm saying this now cause I'm not afraid of this industry, and the Sharks that are here. #Brawla

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

I'm sure there is a lot of artists in the biz that have some thing to say about this kids manager but won't. I'm NAmerican I stand up.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

I glad everyone joined the media blitz about @avicii I thank u all 4 participating in how EDM WORKS

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) August 1, 2015

I mean…..@shanahanmusic @DJExodusNYC pic.twitter.com/BoV4swfUNP

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) August 1, 2015

@BrawlaRecords is where we create artist not copycats!!!! And @Avicii money changed u. Your karma is apparent. #respect

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

@Avicii at my house in vegas whet I took him to his first strip club oh yeah that's @steveduda and his lovely gf. pic.twitter.com/k6xHzpd3da

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015

@aviciists_ @aviciifamiIy the manager has to get approvalfrom@the artist if ash he did it on his own then he shouldn't be a manager.

— Starkillers.x (@Starkillers) July 31, 2015