Avec Sans

Avec Sans are Alice Fox and Jack St. James from Manchester and Trinidad respectively.

Avec Sans started performing live in 2013.{{cite web|title=Avec Sans - Past Concerts|url=http://www.songkick.com/artists/6408914-avec-sans/gigography|website=Songkick|accessdate=3 September 2015}} They quickly gained recognition for their energetic live shows, which involve Novation launchpads used in tandem tilted towards the audience.{{cite web|title=Launch Control XL Performance by Avec Sans|url=http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans|website=novationmusic.com|accessdate=3 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208211132/http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=dead}} Jack has filmed performances using 16 launchpads at once{{cite web|title=SWEAR by Avec Sans|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUCne0O1Bgg|accessdate=3 September 2015}} and has helped Novation demo and launch new products online.{{cite web|title=Launch Control XL Performance by Avec Sans|url=http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans|website=novationmusic.com|accessdate=3 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208211132/http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=dead}}

Press supporters include The Guardian, who said of their music: "it's a sophisticated slice of delicate synthpop with more interesting production touches and melodic hooks than most bands can muster in a career."{{cite web|last1=Cragg|first1=Michael|title=Avec Sans – Shiver (Ecstasy Remix)|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/nov/11/avec-sans-shiver-ecstasy-remix|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Other press support for Avec Sans has also come from publications including: Music Week,{{cite web|title=The Playlist, September 12, 2014|url=http://www.musicweek.com/listen/playlist/read/the-playlist-september-12-2014/059574|website=Music Week|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Clash,{{cite web|title=Premiere: Avec Sans - 'All of Time' (Mausi Remix)|url=http://clashmusic.com/news/premiere-avec-sans-all-of-time-mausi-remix|website=Clash|accessdate=3 September 2015}} VH1,{{cite web|title=We'll be adding "Severing Ties" by Young Summer + Avec Sans to our weekend playlist!|url=https://www.facebook.com/VH1/posts/10152776322388375|website=Facebook {{!}} VH1|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Noisey,{{cite web|title=Avec Sans made us a dark mix|url=http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/Youneedtohearthis-avec-sans-made-us-a-dark-mix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106211405/http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/Youneedtohearthis-avec-sans-made-us-a-dark-mix|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 November 2013|website=NOISEY|accessdate=3 September 2015}} MTV Iggy,{{cite web|title=Avec Sans — "Shiver"|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/videos/avec-sans-shiver/|website=MTV Iggy|accessdate=3 September 2015}} PRS for Music M Magazine,{{cite web|last1=Awbi|first1=Anita|title=30 Seconds Interview: Avec Sans|url=http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/newmusic/30seconds/30-seconds-interview-avec-sans/|website=M Magazine|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Fred Perry Subculture,{{cite web|title=Avec Sans |url=https://www.fredperrysubculture.com/band/1367/avec-sans |website=Fred Perry Subculture |accessdate=3 September 2015 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Artrocker,{{cite web|title=NEW MUSIC: Avec Sans - All of Time |url=http://www.artrocker.tv/news/article/new-music-avec-sans |website=Artrocker |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913132212/http://www.artrocker.tv/news/article/new-music-avec-sans |archivedate=13 September 2014}} Digital Spy,{{cite web|title=Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear - Britney Spears, Disclosure, Ciara|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/feature/a645707/playlist-10-tracks-you-need-to-hear-britney-spears-disclosure-ciara.html#~pngf4J1PorO7Vt|website=Digital Spy|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Pop Justice,{{cite web|title=AVEC SANS – 'SHIVER'|url=http://www.popjustice.com/songs/avec-sans-shiver/121429/|website=Pop Justice|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Elle Magazine,{{cite web|title=FARFETCH FINDS ITS DANCING SHOES|url=http://www.elle.com/fashion/news/a23380/farfetch-swear-by-music/|website=Elle Magazine|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Hunger TV,{{cite web|last1=Khan|first1=Karim|title=Avec Sans - Shiver|url=http://www.hungertv.com/feature/avec-sans-shiver/|website=Hunger TV|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Notion,{{cite web|title=Video Premiere: Avec Sans - Hold On|url=http://www.planetnotion.com/2013/06/18/video-premiere-avec-sans-hold-on/|website=Planet Notion|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Wonderland{{cite web|last1=Hawkins|first1=Shane|title=New Noise: Avec Sans|url=http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2013/11/new-noise-avec-sans/|website=Wonderland|accessdate=3 September 2015}} and Tidal (service) who featured them on their electronic music playlist for September 2015. Heartbreak Hi was listed in The Times Essential Tracks feature in April 2016 alongside the latest releases from Bjork, Underworld and White Denim and was described as "marvellously bittersweet electro-pop".{{cite web|title=Essential Tracks|url=http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Avec-Sans-The-Times.png|via=CPR Agency|work=The Times|accessdate=8 August 2016|date=1 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827072557/http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Avec-Sans-The-Times.png|archive-date=27 August 2016|url-status=dead}} In the 10 June 2016 edition, the NME called Avec Sans "a cut above your average duo… right on the sweet spot between hazy '80s Nostalgia and 21st century introspection."{{cite web|title=City of Culture|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/316770397/NME-10-June-2016|via=Scribd|work=NME|accessdate=8 August 2016}}

Their track "When You Go" appeared on season one of MTV television series Scream.{{cite web|title=Music from Scream: Season 1, Episode 4|url=http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-scream-season-1-episode-4/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724222815/http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-scream-season-1-episode-4/|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 July 2015|website=MTV|accessdate=3 September 2015}} "Close My Eyes" was used to conclude Season 1 Episode 4 of Nev Schulman's show MTV Suspect{{cite web|title=Music From MTV Suspect: Season 1, Episode 4|url=http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-mtv-suspect-season-1-episode-4/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320235915/http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-mtv-suspect-season-1-episode-4/|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 March 2016|website=MTV Soundtrack|publisher=MTV}} and "The Answer" was used on Season 1 Episode 9 of MTV's Are You the One?.{{cite web|title=Music from Are You The One?: Season 3, Episode 9|url=http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-are-you-the-one-season-3-episode-9/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122020720/http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-are-you-the-one-season-3-episode-9/|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 November 2015|website=MTV Soundtrack}} Their tracks have also been played nationally across the UK and America in retail outlets such as House of Fraser, Anthropologie and Banana Republic.

Full single releases to date include: Hold On, Shiver, All of Time, Resonate, Heartbreak Hi and Perth; achieving radio play including: BBC Radio London,{{cite web|title=BBC London Radio|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02x6x70|website=BBC London Radio|accessdate=3 September 2015}} BBC Introducing,{{cite web|title=BBC London Introducing|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p98xz|website=BBC London Introducing|accessdate=3 September 2015}} BBC 6 Music,{{cite web|title=BBC 6 Music|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06631m4|website=BBC 6 Music|accessdate=3 September 2015}} XFM (evening play-listing),{{cite web|last1=Temple-Morris|first1=Eddie|title=Xfm The Remix with eddyTM playlist 15th May 2015|url=http://eddytm.com/xfm-the-remix-with-eddytm-playlist-15th-may-2015/|website=Eddie Temple-Morris|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Gaydio, Frank Skinner on Absolute Radio{{cite web|title=Absolute Radio - Frank Skinner Show - 04 January 2014|url=http://absoluteradio.co.uk/schedule/the-frank-skinner-show-11/episodes/8253/|website=Absolute Radio|accessdate=2 November 2015}} and they reached the number one slot on Amazing Radio with their track Heartbreak Hi.{{cite web|title=Avec Sans Top of Amazing Radio Chart Again|url=http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/avec-sans-top-amazing-radio-chart/|website=CPR Agency|accessdate=3 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605144251/http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/avec-sans-top-amazing-radio-chart/|archive-date=5 June 2016|url-status=dead}}

Avec Sans have toured internationally and have featured at a number of music industry events. In May 2015 they played at Canadian Music Week in Toronto,{{cite web|title=CMW Announces First Round of Showcasing Acts Including Banoffee, Dune Rats, Redway, Daytrip, Jack & Eliza and More!|url=http://cmw.net/music/press-room/cmw-announces-first-round-of-showcasing-acts-including-banoffee-dune-rats-redway-daytrip-jack-eliza-and-more/|website=CMW (Canadian Music Week)|access-date=2 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125055915/http://cmw.net/music/press-room/cmw-announces-first-round-of-showcasing-acts-including-banoffee-dune-rats-redway-daytrip-jack-eliza-and-more/|archive-date=25 November 2015|url-status=dead}} receiving funding from PRS for Music in support of the trip.{{cite web|title=Avec Sans - Canadian Music Week|url=http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Grantees/Avec-Sans|website=PRS for Music Foundation|accessdate=3 September 2015}} They played at CMJ, New York City in October 2015{{cite web|title=Avec Sans CMJ 2015|url=https://www.cmj.com/marathon/artists-showcases.php#!programmation=artist$avec-sans/4745|website=CMJ Official Website|accessdate=2 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105055212/http://www.cmj.com/marathon/artists-showcases.php#!programmation=artist$avec-sans/4745|archive-date=5 November 2015|url-status=dead}} and South by Southwest in 2016.{{cite web|title=Avec Sans at SXSW 2016|url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33720|website=SXSW Official Website|accessdate=2 November 2015}} They have supported Little Boots,{{cite web|title=LIVE REVIEW: LITTLE BOOTS X AVEC SANS @ HEAVEN|url=http://urbandevelopment.co.uk/blog/live-review-little-boots-x-5331|website=Urban Development|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Capital Cities,{{cite web|title=Recommended // This Week|url=http://www.londoninstereo.com/recommended-next-week-25/|website=London in Stereo|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Kate Boy{{cite web|title=Metropolis Music presents Kate Boy, Avec Sans|url=http://www.thelexington.co.uk/event?id=2637|website=The Lexington|accessdate=3 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044149/http://www.thelexington.co.uk/event?id=2637|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} and were the main support for Ladyhawke on her Wild Things tour in the UK.{{cite web|title=Ladyhawke - Past Concerts|url=https://www.songkick.com/artists/299917-ladyhawke/gigography|website=Songkick|accessdate=8 August 2016}} They played live for the first BBC Introducing event with Gary Crowley{{cite web|title=Live from The Lexington|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02yv549|website=BBC London|accessdate=3 September 2015}} and on the main stage at Bingley Music Live{{cite news|title=Bingley Music Live With Avec Sans|url=http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Bingley-Music-Live-With-Avec-Sans|accessdate=3 September 2015|work=The Yorkshire Times|date=24 September 2014}} with acts such as The Pet Shop Boys, Example and Gorgon City and at festivals including The Great Escape Festival,{{cite web|title=Firetrap x Spindle present a FREE entry ALL-DAY Great Escape Festival showcase|url=http://www.festivalsforall.com/article/firetrap-x-spindle-present-a-free-entry-all-day-great-escape-festival-showcase|website=Festivals For All|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Redfest,{{cite web|title=Last 3 Introducing Stage acts are… |url=http://www.redfest.co.uk/last-3-introducing-stage-acts-are/ |website=Redfest |accessdate=3 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819112548/http://www.redfest.co.uk/last-3-introducing-stage-acts-are/ |archivedate=19 August 2014}} Sounds from the Other City{{cite web|title=First acts revealed: Rosie Lowe & Avec Sans for Tru Luv|url=http://www.soundsfromtheothercity.com/2014/02/09/first-acts-revealed-rosie-lowe-avec-sans-for-tru-luv/|website=Sounds From The Other City}} and Kendal Calling.{{cite web|title=Avec Sans|url=http://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/artists/view/avec-sans/|website=Kendall Calling|accessdate=3 September 2015}}

The band have remixed artists such as Swiss Lips (Epic),{{cite web|title=Swiss Lips - Overflowing Futures|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/overflowing-futures/1028111523|website=iTunes|access-date=3 September 2015}} Haerts (Columbia){{cite web|last1=Lam|first1=Justin|title=[LISTEN] HAERTS - Hemiplegia (Avec Sans Remix)|url=http://www.indieshuffle.com/haerts-hemiplegia-avec-sans-remix/|website=Indie Shuffle|accessdate=3 September 2015}} receiving praise for their work from DJ Sasha.{{cite web|title=DJ Sasha praises Avec Sans on their remix of Haerts|url=https://twitter.com/sashaofficial/status/490299878078046208|website=Twitter|accessdate=3 September 2015}}

Before Avec Sans performed in public, they were asked to design a shoe for London fashion brand Swear.{{cite web|title=Swear by Music|url=http://www.farfetch.com/uk/people/swear-by-music.aspx|website=Farfetch|accessdate=3 September 2015}} In 2014 their music was used on the catwalks of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.{{cite web|title=Avec Sans on New York Fashion Week|url=https://instagram.com/p/ssymyZBgwo/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/ssymyZBgwo |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration|website=Instagram|accessdate=3 September 2015}}{{cbignore}} They have been named band of the year by Dolce & Gabbana,{{cite web|title=The Top 5 New Music Artists of 2012|url=http://www.swide.com/art-culture/new-music-talent-art-culture/the-top-5-new-music-artists-including-avec-sans-saint-lou-lou-and-haerts/2012/12/31|website=Swide|accessdate=3 September 2015}} have been Track of the Day on Vogue's Vogue.com{{cite web|title=Vogue Radio: Our Song-a-Day Playlist for Summer|url=http://www.vogue.com/873039/vogue-radio-our-song-a-day-playlist-for-summer/|website=Vogue|accessdate=3 September 2015}} and have been featured in Teen Vogue,{{cite web|title=Farfetch Teams up with Swear to Make Some Fun Footwear|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/farfetch-swear|website=Teen Vogue|accessdate=3 September 2015}} Elle Magazine{{cite web|last1=Krentcil|first1=Faran|title=Farfetch Finds Its Dancing Shoes|url=http://www.elle.com/news/fashion-style/farfetch-swear-by-music?click=news|website=Elle Magazine|accessdate=3 September 2015}} and DJ'd for the Milan launch of luxury brand Sandro.{{cite web|title=SANDRO PARIS APRE A MILANO|url=http://www.crisalidepress.it/moda/sandro-paris-apre-milano/|website=Crisalide Press|accessdate=3 September 2015}}

In July 2016 Avec Sans released their debut album "Heartbreak Hi" on Beverly Martel.{{cite web|title=Beverly Martel|url=http://beverlymartelmusic.com|website=Beverly Martel}}

Studio albums

• Heartbreak Hi (2016, Beverly Martel)
• Succession (2021)

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