Videoclub (stylized as VIDEOCLUB) was a French musical project formed in Nantes, France, in 2018 by Adèle Castillon and Matthieu Reynaud.[1] They became popular for the song "Amour plastique", released in September 2018.[2]
Videoclub | |
|---|---|
 Adèle Castillon of Videoclub performing in September 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nantes, France |
| Genres | Electropop • synthpop |
| Years active | 2018–2021 |
| Labels | Petit Lion Productions Sony Music |
| Past members | Adèle Castillon Matthieu Reynaud |
Videoclub released seven singles, a collaboration, and a studio album, Euphories.
On March 31, 2021, the duo announced that they would disband as a result of the romantic breakup of the couple. They delivered one final single, "SMS", and Castillon finished the group's concert obligations with hired musicians.[3]
Background
editPrior to Videoclub, Castillon was an actress and had her own YouTube channel while Reynaud learned to produce music with his father, who was a musician.[4]
Musical style and influences
editThe group's musical style is heavily influenced by music during the 1980s but draws inspiration from contemporary music as well. Musical artists Odezenne, Superbus, Fauve, Vendredi sur Mer, Dinos, Mac DeMarco, Tame Impala, and Chromatics have been cited as sources of inspiration for the group's music; in particular, Reynaud's guitar riffs were influenced by 1980s groups such as the Cure, New Order, and Pixies.[5][6] The duo have also taken inspiration from Jacques Demy films for their lyrics.[7]
Legacy
editThe song, "Amour plastique", saw another resurgence in popularity on the internet, being first used on TikTok in a late September 2023 viral video. The video featured a despondent Napoleon Bonaparte saying "There is nothing we can do," in response to his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo and his second exile.[8]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA [9] |
BEL (Wa) [10] | ||
| Euphories |
|
30 | 54 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA [11] |
BEL (Wa) [10] | |||
| "Amour plastique" | 2018 | — | — | Euphories |
| "Roi" | — | — | ||
| "En nuit" | 2019 | 98 | 44 | |
| "What Are You so Afraid Of" | — | — | ||
| "Mai" | — | — | ||
| "Enfance 80" | 2020 | — | — | |
| "Euphories" | — | 34 | ||
| "Enfance 80" (with Natalia Lacunza) |
76 | — | Non-album single | |
| "SMS" | 2021 | — | — | Euphories |
References
edit- ^ "Videoclub". Sonic Visions. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "VIDEOCLUB - Amour plastique (clip officiel)". YouTube. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Dlf, Sonia (1 April 2021). "Vidéoclub annonce sa séparation". NRJ. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Métral, Elodie (2 February 2021). "VIDEOCLUB : Vent de fraicheur sur l'électro-pop aux influences rétro [VIDÉO]". Paris Match. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Guillaud, Eric (23 February 2021). "Nantes. Le duo électropop Videoclub en pleines Euphories". France Info. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Woisard, Marin (1 May 2020). "L'interview Instagram de Videoclub". Arty Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Sillitti, Flavio (26 January 2021). "Videoclub, jeunesse flamboyante et talent brut". La Vague Parallèle. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Carry, Owen. "Why Is Napoleon Bonaparte A Meme On TikTok? The Phrase 'There Is Nothing We Can Do' Explained". MSN. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Discographie Videoclub". Lescharts.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Videoclub Discografie". Ultratop. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Videoclub dans les charts français (singles)". chartsinfrance.net. Retrieved 12 September 2021.