Martin Dupont

Martin Dupont was a French Electro, New Wave and Cold Wave band formed in Marseille in 1980. Best known for their synth-pop melodies,[1] the original line-up consisted of Alain Seghir (vocals, bass, synthesizer, guitar), Brigitte Balian (vocals, synthesizer, guitar, bass) and Catherine Loy (vocals). Although Seghir remained the main songwriter[2] the line-up changed with additions including the classically trained musician Beverly Jane Crew (clarinet, saxophone, synthesizer).[3]

The band released three critically acclaimed albums; "Just Because (Facteurs d’Ambiance)" (1984), "Sleep Is A Luxury" (1985) and "Hot Paradox" (1987).[3] They broke up in 1988 but steadily developed a cult following over the following decades, and have been sampled by Kanye West, Tricky and Madlib.[3][4] They reformed in 2022 and toured the following year.[1][4]

Discography

Albums
  • Just Because (1984)[5]
  • Sleep Is A Luxury (1985)[5]
  • Hot Paradox (1987)[5]
  • Kintsugi (2023)[5]

Singles
  • "Your Passion"

References
  1. Minsoo Kim, Joshua. "French coldwave legends Martin Dupont embark on their first U.S. tour". Chicago Reader, 18 May 2023, Retrieved 16 March 2024
  2. "Martin Dupont". Minimal Wave Records. Retrieved 16 March 2024
  3. "Martin Dupont: The Complete Collection 1980-1988". Minimal Wave Records, 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2024
  4. "Cult new wave band Martin Dupont announce first new album since 1987". Resident Advisor, 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2024
  5. "Martin Dupont – live in Berlin with Jennifer Touch and Warm Graves". Resident Advisor, 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2024
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