The Blaze (band)
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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The Blaze are a Paris-based ambient electronic dance music duo consisting of two cousins, Guillaume and Jonathan Alric.[1] Their method involves producing sound and visuals at the same time, creating a strong link between music and image.[2] They have released two albums, Dancehall (2018) and Jungle (2023), as well as one EP, Territory (2017).
History
[edit]Guillaume Alric and Jonathan Alric began making music together after Jonathan, who was born in the Ivory Coast and was at film school in Brussels, asked Guillaume to work with him on a music video soundtrack for a class.[1]
In January 2016, they released their debut video, "Virile," on Brodinski's Bromance Records. In October 2016, it won Best Alternative Video - International at the UK Music Video Awards.[3]
On 7 April 2017, they released their debut EP, Territory, on the new Animal 63 label (headed by management and publishing company Savoir Faire and Believe Digital). The EP's six tracks included "Virile" and "Territory." Their "Territory" music video, released in February 2017, produced and directed by themselves, won the Film Craft Grand Prix at the 2017 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity,[4] Best Director at the Berlin Music Video Awards,[5] and the Best International Dance Video UK MVA.
"Heaven," their third video, was released in February 2018. It captures an idyllic outdoor scene amid a community of family and friends.[6]
In 2018, they performed at Coachella, Primavera Sound, the Roskilde Festival, Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Paris, Parklife, Lovebox, and Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Their debut full-length album Dancehall was released in September 2018. Its 10 tracks include the single "Heaven," along with the singles "She" and "Faces" which were released in summer 2018.[7]
Their second album, Jungle, was released in March 2023.[8] The song 'LONELY' from this album was included in the EA Sports FC 24 soundtrack,[9] with the game releasing on 22 September 2023.
In September 2023, they performed at Cala Mijas. [10]
They performed at the Igloofest festival in Montreal in February 2024. [11]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
[edit]EPs
[edit]- Territory (Animal 63/Columbia/RCA, 2017)
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Dreamer" | 2023 | Jungle |
| "Eyes" | ||
| "Somewhere" (featuring Octavian) |
2020 | Non-album single |
| "She" | 2018 | Dancehall |
| "Queens" | ||
| "Heaven" | ||
| "Territory" | 2017 | Territory |
| "Virile" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cliff, Aimee (7 April 2017). "Get To Know The Blaze, The French Duo Making Music Videos As Good As Movies". The Fader.
- ^ "French Duo The Blaze Announce the Release of New Album DANCEHALL Out September 7". BroadwayWorld. 29 June 2018.
- ^ Calderone, Blossom (20 October 2016). "Beyonce, Bowie and Jamie xx win big at UK Music Video Awards". Music Week.
- ^ Nudd, Tim (23 June 2017). "The Blaze's Music Video 'Territory' Edges 'We're the Superhumans' to Win Film Craft Grand Prix". AdWeek.
- ^ Sapir, Ronit (23 May 2017). "WINNERS OF THE BERLIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2017". Berlin Music Video Awards.
- ^ Renshaw, David (28 February 2018). "Somebody give The Blaze an Oscar already". The Fader.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip (September 12, 2018). "Dancehall". Pitchfork Media.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (18 January 2023). "The Blaze announce second album JUNGLE". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ Arts, Electronic (2023-09-20). "EA SPORTS FC 24 - Official Soundtrack - EA SPORTS Official Site". Electronic Arts Inc. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ Festival, Cala Mijas (2 September 2023). "The Blaze at Cala Mijas".
- ^ ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Arts- (2020-01-16). "The Blaze, le duo qui va chauffer le premier soir d'Igloofest". Radio-Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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