M83 (Band)

M83 is a French Electronic / dream pop band. In 2000 it was launched in Antibes by the two musicians Nicolas Fromageau and Anthony Gonzalez to life.

History

Gained international recognition, the duo through the use of the title " Unrecorded " from their album Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts in the film Night Watch - Nochnoi Dozor.

In summer 2009, they played as the opening act for Depeche Mode on their world tour " Tour Of The Universe".

In December 2011 the German music portal laut.de chose the song " Midnight City " from the album " Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" for song of the year 2011. In 2013, the title in the ad campaign for Renault Captur was used.

2013 M83 produced the soundtrack to Joseph Kosinski's sci-fi film Oblivion. Featuring the single of the same was done for Oblivion by Susanne Sundfør.

Style

The two founding members came from the style of the rock and decided with the formation of M83 to get into the electronic scene. Although the two musicians rely heavily on the use of synthesizers, they take both in the structure of their pieces, as well as in the design of their videos substantial loans to the 70s. With the use of distorted guitar tracks and text that is spoken loudly about the instrumentals, M83 create a sound reminiscent of bands like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive and Cocteau Twins.

Discography

Albums

• 2002: M83
• 2008: Saturdays = Youth
• 2011: Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
• 2013: Oblivion - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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EPs

• 2007: Digital Shades Vol 1
• 2008: Couleurs
• 2011: Midnight City
• 2012: Reunion