Name: DSVII
Brand: M83

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 80613

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Colour

Pink

Colour details

Galaxy Pink Vinyl

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-09-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

724596980613

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / pink

Artist

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Mute

M83 is an electronica and shoegaze band hailing from Antibes, France. Led by the talented Anthony Gonzalez, the band was formed in 1999 and made their debut with their first album in 2001. With a unique blend of electronic sounds and dreamy atmospheres, M83 has captivated audiences worldwide. Although Nicolas Fromageau departed from the band in 2004, M83 continues to create mesmerizing music that pushes boundaries and resonates with fans.

M83 is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of the long-anticipated DSVII, arriving more than 12 years after the initial installment, Digital Shades Vol. 1.

M83 mastermind Anthony Gonzalez released <a href="https://mute.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=480cdd9e0b390c18e4fc2e8a4&amp;id=dd0ff2e83f&amp;e=cf7ef5f223" target="_blank">Digital Shades Vol. 1</a> in 2007 as a compendium of unused ambient tracks for diehard fans to enjoy rather than letting these works disappear into the void. It was a way to breathe life into songs that normally would not see the light of day as well as a vehicle for Gonzalez to explore areas of musical creativity separated from the pop-leaning M83 studio albums. Gonzalez credits Brian Eno’s ambient collections as a primary inspiration for the creation of the Digital Shades series.

Now, more than a decade later, M83 has returned with the latest installment of Digital Shades – one that adopts a grander nature and seeks to transport listeners to another time and place entirely. DSVII is influenced heavily by early video game soundtracks, ‘80s sci-fi/fantasy films and analog synth pioneers such as the aforementioned Brian Eno in addition to Suzanne Ciani, Mort Garson and John Carpenter.

Reflecting on the source material and creation of DSVII, Gonzalez says, “During the summer of 2017, I spent five months in Cap d’Antibes, France. I mainly spent my time swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, reading, watching films and playing ‘80s video games. The inspiration behind this record is mainly video game music. It felt so refreshing to play all of these old school games again. There is something so naive and touching about them. It’s simple and imperfect. And this is exactly what I tried to achieve with Digital Shades Vol. 2.”

DSVII was created using analog equipment only. It was recorded during the fall of 2017 and spring of 2018 at Gonzalez’s Los Angeles studio as well as the Glendale, California studio of Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Nine Inch Nails, Beck).