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For the first 7 weeks of 2010 we've decided to release brand new content every Friday, starting January 1st. You've been amazing to us over the past couple of years and we want to start 2010 with something special, all leading up to the release of our next album!
WEEK 6 • New Song (1 Day Only), "Growing Younger" Outtakes
Drawn together in 2007, by their love of music and a common vision to forge their own musical path, Mike Hargreaves (vocals), Sasha Appler (keys/trumpet), Ryan Frith (bass) and Stefan Cvetkovic (drums) formed MICHOU. Displaying a refreshingly light-hearted outlook and not taking themselves too seriously, the Windsor-bred quartet adopted the slogan “It’s Nice to Michou,” embracing a fun-loving approach to everything they do.
What started as a Hargreaves solo project, soon became something bigger when Appler, Frith and Cvetkovic joined to help fill out his musical vision on the live stage. As a “band”, the individual members seemed to tap into a well of creativity resulting in an effortless, collaborative approach to making music. In 2007, Michou released its first EP Medea, followed by a debut full-length titled Myshkin in 2008. A single and video for the track “Control” had some notable success airing on XM The Verge, and on MuchMusic. The band hit the road that Fall attracting a sizable and loyal fanbase wherever they performed.
Michou had something special and was quickly signed to the label Green and Gold, an imprint of Platinum-selling label Distort, distributed by Universal Music. Playing over 100 shows in 2009 alone, Michou got a break when they received a grant from Manitoba Film and Sound to record Cardona in May 2009 at Empire Recording with Phil Deschambault and engineer Tony Katsabanis. Mixed by Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Cancer Bats), Cardona is set for a March 2010 release, with a national tour to follow. Although Michou strives to not take themselves too seriously, they certainly take making music seriously. Hargreaves’ lyrics deliver strong emotive messages, deconstructing the human condition. Infectious melodies are delivered with honesty and passion, and the band’s charisma onstage is impressive enough to entice the interest of people like Jack Ross, VP of the Agency Group. However, it is the sincerity and sense of humour in which Michou relates to their fans that seems to fuel their ever-growing popularity.
With so much coming together, pretty soon they’ll see more sparks and with a little bit more listening, I swear Michou will reach your heart.
I had a meeting with Jack Ross last week and, as I was leaving, he gave me your sampler CD. I've been listening to it lately and I really like your stuff! Keep up the good work!
And if you have a few minutes, give our stuff a listen and let us know what you think! :)
3 comments all saying the same thing, from the same band. Hahah I love it. Whenever you come to hamilton hopefully I'll be there! As long as it's not 19+ So looking forward to the end of march now. I saw your music video on much today, it made me so happy :)
What would the best advice to give me when on a radio station? I am going in for 2 hours doing a whole deal on me random as hell but they asked so i said sure. Fill me in boys :P Cheers, Eric
if you or anyone you know is a musician tell em to check out my page, I've got the hook up! I help Capacity Productions and they help musicians. -check out my page for the banner to their site. =)
Hey Michou, I really ADORE the new video. It's so cute, and can't get enough of this song. I'm showing everyone I know. Pleaseee come to Guelph Ontario soon!!
hey MICHOU [NEW MUSIC VIDEO!] greetings from The Avengers thanks for being our friend :) we are a new band from bristol and would love your feedback so drop us a comment if your not to busy and let us know what you think of our songs, or even if you would just like a little chat as we will always get back to you =] thanks, The Avengers
Hi boys, I just wanted to say just how proud of you I am, you guys have come so far and I can't wait to see you push yourselves even farther!! The music amazing as always, as is your personalities! Just don't forget us little people down here in Windsor when you are touring the world ok? Keep up the great work!!!
