Stereolab
Sign in to saveStereolab are a British-French band formed in London in 1990. Led by the songwriting team of Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier, the group's sound incorporates vintage electronic keyboards and repetitive motorik beats with female vocals sung in English and French, drawing influence from styles such as krautrock, lounge music, jazz, and 1960s French pop. Their lyrics have political and philosophical themes influenced by the Surrealist and Situationist art movements.
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- Stereolab
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- The band onstage
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- Stereolab performing at the London Pitchfork Festival in 2021
- Musical artist.origin
- London, England
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1990–2009, 2019–present
- Musical artist.current_members
- Tim Gane Lætitia Sadier Andy Ramsay Joseph Watson Xavier Muñoz Guimera
- Musical artist.past_members
- Joe Dilworth Martin Kean Gina Morris Mary Hansen Sean O'Hagan Duncan Brown Katharine Gifford Richard Harrison Morgane Lhote Simon Johns Dominic Jeffery David Pajo Joseph Walters Julien Gasc
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16 sectionsContents
- History
- 1990–1993: Formation
- 1993–2001: Sign to Elektra
- 2002–2010: Death of Hansen, later releases and hiatus
- 2019–present: Reunion and ''Instant Holograms on Metal Film''
- Musical style
- Influences
- Live performances
- Lyrics and titles
- Legacy
- Members
- Discography
- References
- Book sources
- Chart data
- External links
Stereolab are a British-French band formed in London in 1990. Led by the songwriting team of Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier, the group's sound incorporates vintage electronic keyboards and repetitive motorik beats with female vocals sung in English and French, drawing influence from styles such as krautrock, lounge music, jazz, and 1960s French pop. Their lyrics have political and philosophical themes influenced by the Surrealist and Situationist art movements.
Stereolab were formed by Gane (guitar and keyboards) and Sadier (vocals, keyboards and guitar) after the break-up of McCarthy. The two were romantically involved for fourteen years and are the group's only consistent members. Other longtime members included 1992 addition Mary Hansen (backing vocals, keyboards and guitar), who died in 2002, and 1993 addition Andy Ramsay (drums). The High Llamas' leader Sean O'Hagan (guitar and keyboards) was a member from 1993 to 1994 and continued appearing on later records for occasional guest appearances.
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