Awesome new French synthpop label: VALERIE

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I already started a thread on Anoraak but the whole label deserves a thread. The remix of Circlesquare's "Dancers" (Anoraak vs Russ Chimes mix) is really kicking my ass right now.

baaderonixx, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 20:10 (sixteen years ago)

French: check. Synthpop: check. Baaderonixx repping for it: check. I'm probably going to like this, no?

a tiny, faltering megaphone (grimly fiendish), Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:06 (sixteen years ago)

Calling Valerie "new" is a bit misleading. They've been at the center of the synthpop revival blog circle for three years.

Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:15 (sixteen years ago)

center of the synthpop revival blog circle for three years

Ah, well: forgive me for not noticing, then :)

a tiny, faltering megaphone (grimly fiendish), Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:17 (sixteen years ago)

Yeah, I realize that sounds stupid when said (or typed) aloud, but they really have been kind of a big deal for a while now.

Anyway, the more people that know about 'em, the better.

Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:21 (sixteen years ago)

yeah not that new really but I've never seen them mentioned here. Anyway, good time to mention them since they have a comp/sampler out 'Valerie and Friends'

baaderonixx, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:24 (sixteen years ago)

their blog/website has some nice stuff too. Liking that electro cover of C. Cross 'Sailing' that's posted on there.

baaderonixx, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:28 (sixteen years ago)

oops: http://valeriecherie.blogspot.com

baaderonixx, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:28 (sixteen years ago)

where's a good place to start with their catalog? Anyone got any good tips?

Fetchboy, Wednesday, 17 June 2009 11:01 (sixteen years ago)

my favorite act by some margin is Anoraak: http://www.myspace.com/anoraak

baaderonixx, Wednesday, 17 June 2009 12:47 (sixteen years ago)

The two Anoraak things I've heard are the fuckin tits

EMPIRE STATE HYMEN (MPx4A), Wednesday, 17 June 2009 12:52 (sixteen years ago)

ie Night Driving With You and their remix of Mad Pursuit by Junkie XL

EMPIRE STATE HYMEN (MPx4A), Wednesday, 17 June 2009 12:52 (sixteen years ago)

Anoraak's only got an EP out, 'Nightdriving with you' and it's definitely worth seeking out.

baaderonixx, Wednesday, 17 June 2009 12:54 (sixteen years ago)

Valerie actually have a free launch party at Cargo London on Friday, Anoraak are playing live

EMPIRE STATE HYMEN (MPx4A), Wednesday, 17 June 2009 18:23 (sixteen years ago)

Anyway, good time to mention them since they have a comp/sampler out 'Valerie and Friends'

Oh, awesome, this is on eMusic. Am getting.

a tiny, faltering megaphone (grimly fiendish), Thursday, 18 June 2009 12:31 (sixteen years ago)

yeah the comp is a bit or miss but the Anoraak track and the one by College stand out for the moment.

baaderonixx, Thursday, 18 June 2009 12:41 (sixteen years ago)


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