Detachments (British band)

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Detachments
OriginLondon, England [1]
Genres Post-punk revival, New Coldwave, Minimal Wave, Synthwave, Industrial, Haunted House, [2] Synthpop, Art rock, Dark wave
Years active2008–present
LabelsThisIsNotAnExit Records, Hacienda Records, Young & Cold Records
MembersBastien Marshal (Vocals/Guitar/keyboards)
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Detachments are a London-based, post-punk influenced art rock/electronic group led by Blackpool native Bastien Marshal. [2] They were signed by Thisisnotanexit Records in 2008. Their sound has been compared to that of New Wave music of the late 1970s and early 1980s, such as New Order [3] and Joy Division. [4]

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History

Detachments' vocalist, Bastien Marshal, has stated that he listened to New Order, Joy Division, The Cure, and Depeche Mode as a teenager, and that they became major influences on his musical style. He moved from his native Blackpool to London and worked as a graphics designer for six years, a job which he found to be too routine and boring. He quit his job after starting an electronic band called R3mote. He said that he sent a demo tape to Andrew Weatherall who responded positively. [2]

After Universal Music Group failed to show interest in R3mote, Marshal decided to abandon the project and start a new band called Detachments. He says that much of Detachments' music is inspired by his distaste for the corporate work environment and the angst he feels towards how people tend to lose the ideals they held as youths as they grow up and enter the workforce. [2]

Their official debut single was The Flowers That Fell (released 2009). Their second single Circles was produced by James Ford and accompanied by H.A.L. produced by Andrew Weatherall. The package includes several acclaimed remixes including the Round&Round Mix by Dubstep pioneer Martyn which is featured on the Fabric 50 compilation.[ citation needed ]

With its Nouveau Minimal Wave and Cold Wave sound, Detachments' ensuing eponymous debut album (produced by James Ford) found them an international cult following. The album is steeped with existential undertones and an austere, dystopian outlook. 2014 saw the release of the Endgame EP which received critical acclaim from the likes of Music Week, Spindle and Clash Magazine (Track of the Day). In 2018, the German label Young & Cold Records unveiled Detachments' Chain of Command EP. The group continues to perform across Europe.[ citation needed ]

Collaborations

James Ford (of Simian Mobile Disco) and Peter Hook (of Joy Division and New Order) have both collaborated with Detachments. [5] [3] Peter Hook joined Detachments onstage playing bass with the band for Salford Foundation Trust – Tony Wilson Awards, which led to the release of the Fade EP on Hacienda Records in 2012.[ citation needed ] In 2019 Bastien Marshal performed lead vocals on several songs for Peter Hook's Joy Division Orchestrated at iconic venues including London's Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House. [6] [7] [8]

Awards and recognition

The limited edition 12" release Fear No Fear received positive reviews including earning "Single of the Day" in a Times review by Trevor Jackson, [9] who liked what he heard so much that he later went on to produce Messages and The Flowers That Fell.

The Flowers That Fell was named "Single of the Week" for the week of April 27, 2009 by Drowned in Sound. [4] It also achieved NME Radio A-List status, and BBC Radio 1 Alternative Single of The Week on Steve Lamacq's in New Music We Trust show, the track also featured at number 3 in NME magazine's 10 Tracks You Have To Hear feature.

In 2010 The Guardian columnist Paul Lester nominated Detachments for Best New Bands of 2010 where they sat at the top of the list. [10]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Compilation appearances

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