Prototypes | |
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Origin | France |
Genres | Indie rock |
Years active | 2003 - |
Labels | MusicMachine/Boxson (France), Minty Fresh Records (USA) |
Members | Stephane Bodin (Bass, synths) Isabelle Le Doussal (vocals) François Marche (guitar) |
Prototypes are an indie rock band from France.
The band comprises:
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