Founded: 2001
Location: France
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. Gonzalez remains the sole constant member of the project, as the primary songwriter and lead vocalist.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.
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"Sometimes I wish that I could erase that fan base but I don’t think it’s possible to do that.”
"M83 really nailed the idea of concert as celebration, a thunderous affirmation of youth that applies to everyone."
"It may have been a hell of a wait but Anthony Gonzalez and co certainly know how to make for lost time."
"At their best, M83 invoke grandiose visions, melding luscious immersive sound with irresistible beats that rock the dance floor."
"'Junk' is destined for short term consumption."
Tickets for the French faves sold out fast
"All my albums have layers of eclecticism to them, but with this album I wanted to take that even further."