Montmartre is a French
electronic music
Electronic music is a genre of music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments, or circuitry-based music technology in its creation. It includes both music made using electronic and electromechanical means ( electroac ...
duo made up of Hugo Lab and Alex Enki.
Background
Guitarist Hugo comes from a classical upbringing originally playing the
cello
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and attending music school, whilst Alex’s background is in producing electronic music. The name Montmartre comes from the
district in Paris where their studio is located.
Career
In 2014, Montmartre received 3rd place in a worldwide competition for a remix of
’s ‘Happy’ and following this have released remixes for artists such as
Adele,
Bob Marley
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,
Daft Punk
Daft Punk were a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 in Paris by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in dance music history, they achieved popularity in the late 1990s as p ...
&
The Kooks
The Kooks () are an English pop-rock band formed in 2004 in Brighton. The band consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals/rhythm guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar/synthesizer/bass) and Alexis Nunez (drums).
Their music is primarily influenced by the ...
.
On January 1, 2014 Montmartre released their debut EP titled ‘Inside Of Me’ which featured two original songs as well as remixes from Yuksek, Skogsrå,
Robotaki
Preston Anthony Chin (born July 21, 1991), better known by his stage name Robotaki, is a Canadian DJ and producer, based in Montreal, Quebec.
Early life
Based in Montreal, Chin has a Master's degree in genetics, from McGill University. Born in ...
and Knucle G.
On April 15, 2016 Montmartre released their debut LP entitled ‘Hope’.
Critics have compared Montmartre to artists such as
Daft Punk
Daft Punk were a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 in Paris by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in dance music history, they achieved popularity in the late 1990s as p ...
,
Phoenix &
Empire of the Sun.
References
External links
* {{facebook, montmartremusic
Electronic music duos
French electronic musicians