Neïmo
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- Genres: Rock
Biography
A feisty French rock band whose music combines elements of brash new wave rock and sleek electronic pop, Neïmo is that rare Gallic band that performs primarily in English. Featuring Bruno Alexandre on lead vocals, Camille Troillard on guitar, Matthieu Joly on keyboards, and Alexis Hadefi on drums, Neïmo made a splash in France with their debut album, 2005's From Scratch, a hooky, high-energy set that was recorded live in the studio in a mere two days. Neïmo released the album on their own Big Fields label, and enjoyed surprising success for an independent release, receiving radio play on a number of major French rock outlets, and they toured successfully throughout Europe. However, their media exposure in France was limited by their decision to sing their material in English, which prevented them from scoring a major-label deal at home. However, Neïmo's gamble paid off when they began attracting attention in the United States, and in 2007 they signed with Shangri-La Music in America. Neïmo came to New York City in late 2007 to play a series of shows and make themselves known on the Big Apple's club scene, and the group's second album is slated for international release in the spring of 2008, with more American touring to follow. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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| Neimo | |
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| Origin | France |
| Genres | Indie rock Rock Electronic |
| Labels | Big Field Records Shangri-La Music |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/neimo |
| Members | |
| Bruno Alexandre (vocalist) Camille Troillard (guitarist) Matthieu Joly (keyboardist) Alexis Hadefi (drums) |
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Neimo is an indie rock band from France. The band pairs guitar with electronic elements to create a Euro-rock and 1980s sound.[citation needed] Neimo is influenced by David Bowie, Blondie, Emilie Simon, New Order, Velvet Underground and the Stooges.
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History
The band has not been as widely accepted in France as the songs are all sung in English. According to the band's lead singer Bruno Alexandre, the band chose to compose the songs in English because "rock is based on sweat, spontaneity and energy. Sorry, but rock and roll was born in the United States." [1] The debut album, From Scratch, was released under the band's own label, Big Field Records, on May 25, 2005. The band was unable to be signed by a French record label because the songs were in English. French labels were reluctant to sign Neimo since they knew that the radio stations would not give the band much airtime because programming must be at least 40% French.[2] In order to reach a larger audience in countries such as Britain, Germany and the U.S., the band signed with the American label Shangri-La Music, in Santa Monica, California. Under this label, the band plans to release a second album in the spring of 2008 called Modern Incidental.[3]
WORK WITH DANNII MINOGUE
Neimo co-wrote and produced 3 tracks on Australian pop star ( and these days X Factor judge ) Dannii Minogue's UK top 10 gold selling album 'Neon Nights'. The songs are 'On The Loop', 'Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling' and 'A Piece Of Time'. 'Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling' was actually chosen as the 4th single from the album and charted at an impressive #5 on the UK singles chart. Neimo also did a mash up version of the single merging it with Madonna's 'Into The Groove'. It was the only time Madonna allowed a smaple of this song to be released commercially and the track now called 'Don't Wanna Lose This Groove' was a club hit. Dannii has a best selling autobiography out in the UK and Australia at the moment and speaks highly of her times working in Paris with the Neimo boys. Seems that she loved them.
Lineup
Discography
- From Scratch (2005)
- Self-titled EP (2007): "Echoing Pixels", "Hot Girl", "Vicious", "The Hourglass" and "Peter and the Wolves"
- Modern Incidental (set to be released in 2008)
References
- ^ Vidalon, Dominique (2007-11-21). "Young French rockers out to conquer America". Reuters Life!. http://uk.reuters.com/article/airNews/idUKL0785113420071121?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ^ Nights and Weekends
- ^ Savoir Magazine
External links
- MySpace Page
- Neimo Biography on Shangri-La Music
- Style.com
- Vlaze Interview Part 1 Vlaze Interview Part 2
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