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. Their style incorporates elements from

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. The band was formed in 2005 and found initial internet fame on

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in 2007 with the music video for their first single "Bang Bang" eventually receiving over 100,000 views. In May 2009 they released their first album ''Wallace'' and toured Europe playing such festivals as

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, Canada. Their song "Can't Choose" was featured on the game ''

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''. They are mainly known thanks to their song "Live Good", which was used in a TV commercial for Nokia. The band released their second studio album 'La Onda' on the 24 September 2012. On 24 and 25 June 2013, the band were the support-act for

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Discography

Albums

*''Wallace'' (2009) *''La Onda'' (24 September 2012) *''À la folie'' (2016) *''Fun Hours'' (2019) *''FVTVRVM'' (2024)

Singles

*"Live Good" (2007) *"Bang Bang" (2007) *"Get Love" (2009) *"Just Another Day" (2010) *"Jersey" (2012) *"La onda" (2012) *"Shit Happens" (2013) *"Heal Tomorrow" featuring Izia (2016) *"Make Way" featuring JeanJass (2019)

Nominations

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, Best Narrative for 'RUN AWAY'

References

French pop music groups Musical groups from Paris {{france-band-stub