Marie Seyrat | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Paris, France |
Genres | Pop, indie pop, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, lyricist, record producer |
Years active | 2010–present |
Associated acts | Freedom Fry |
Marie Seyrat is a French record producer and singer-songwriter for the indie pop band Freedom Fry. [1] [2]
Seyrat began her career in fashion working for Gucci and styling the likes of Sharon Stone. [3] She met record producer Bruce Driscoll while employed as his stylist for a music video. During this time, Seyrat performed some music she'd been working on. Driscoll, whom she would later marry, was impressed by her voice and her unique, French-accented vocals. They began writing songs together and formed the group Freedom Fry soon after. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
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