Leonard Norman Cohen, born September 21, 1934 in Westmount, Quebec, is a songwriter, singer, poet and writer. He published his first book of poetry at the age of 22. Among his favorite themes are loneliness and complexity of relationships with others.
During the late 60s and early 70s, Cohen does a long tour from the United [...]
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The trip-hop band Archive is formed by Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths in 1994. In 1990 they already produce together several singles on their own label: Swam. They also participate in the project Genaside II.
After 3 years of work, in 1996 they released their debut album: Londinium, from which the track Organ Song is extracted. [...]
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In the early 60, Vashti Bunyan, born in London, study painting. Her roommate makes her discovered the guitar and teach her the basics. She discovered a passion and is expelled of her school for never going to lessons. She spends her time writing songs. In 1963, during a trip to New York, she discovered the [...]
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Kieran Hebden, from the post-rock band Fridge, begins in 1998 his solo project of electronic music under the name Four Tet.
Kieran’s music format generally avoids traditional pop songs format, it is moving towards a more abstract approach. His tracks are made of rich and organic sounds with very harmonious elements. It incorporates hip hop, electro, [...]
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On March 27, 1966 in Paris, Arthur H was born. His real name is Arthur Higelin, he is none other than the son of Jacques Higelin. He was a very lonely teenager and was hardly passionate for education.
He released his first album: Arthur H, at the age of 24 years. His influences are numerous and [...]
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