M83 (band)
M83 (French pronunciation: [ɛm katʁ vɛ̃ tʁwa]) are a French electronic music group formed in Antibes in 1999. Initially the duo of multi-instrumentalists Nicolas Fromageau and Anthony Gonzalez, Fromageau parted ways shortly after touring for their second album Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts.[9] Gonzalez remains the sole constant member of the project, as the primary songwriter and lead vocalist.[A]
"Anthony Gonzalez (musician)" redirects here. For other uses, see Anthony Gonzalez.The band has released nine studio albums, including the Grammy Award-nominated Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, in addition to two soundtracks. Gonzalez records primarily on his own, with numerous guest musicians. The band is signed to Mute Records and found breakout success in 2011 with "Midnight City", Hurry Up, We're Dreaming's lead single. Their sound has been described as dream pop, new wave, shoegaze, as well as ambient.[12]
Early life[edit]
Anthony Gerard Gonzalez (born 13 March 1980)[13][14][15] grew up in Antibes, France together with his brother Yann.[16] His family had a great interest in football and Gonzalez had trials with AS Cannes,[17] while his maternal grandfather is the French international Laurent Robuschi.[16][17] At the age of 14 he was injured, and turned to music instead when his parents bought him a guitar.[16] He developed his interest in music and American culture at secondary school.[18] With Fromageau, he formed a post-rock group called My Violent Wish.[18]
Style[edit]
The band's aesthetic is characterized by dense guitar and synthesizer layering, extensive use of reverb effects, and lyrics often sung softly in a dream pop style. Gonzalez has been inspired by cultural and musical facets of the 1980s, and his songs have been described as "adult-scripted teen dreams".[18] Inspiration for his music includes bands such as My Bloody Valentine, Smashing Pumpkins, Depeche Mode, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Tangerine Dream.