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How old is M83?

M83 is a French electronic music project formed in Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes in 1999 and currently based in Los Angeles, California.

Why is it called M83?

The name M83 is derived from the barred spiral galaxy Messier 83, which is what the trance-inducing backgrounds that the band jammed out in front of throughout the night were reminiscent of.

Is it M83 or M83?

Messier 83 or M83, also known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy and NGC 5236, is a barred spiral galaxy approximately 15 million light-years away in the constellation borders of Hydra and Centaurus. Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille discovered M83 on 23 February 1752 at the Cape of Good Hope.

When was M83 born?

Early life. Anthony Gerard Gonzalez (born 13 March 1980) grew up in Antibes, France together with his brother Yann. His family had a great interest in football and Gonzalez had trials with AS Cannes, while his maternal grandfather is the French international Laurent Robuschi.

Why did Nicolas Fromageau leave M83?

Following the Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts tour, Fromageau left M83 to pursue a solo career, ultimately forming the band Team Ghost in 2009.

Where is the M83?

constellation Hydra
Also known as the Southern Pinwheel, this galaxy is located 15 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Hydra. It was discovered in 1752 by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. With an apparent magnitude of 7.5, M83 is one of the brightest spiral galaxies in the night sky.

What movie is Midnight City by M83 in?

Young & Beautiful
Midnight City/Movie
The song was used in the feature films Young & Beautiful (2013), Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) and Warm Bodies (2013). In 2013 the song was used in the first-season finale of The Mindy Project. The song is featured in the pilot of Beauty & the Beast.

Is M83 named after the Galaxy?

The name M83, to clarify, is not some Gallic street parlance or “txt” speak that’s lost in translation, it comes from the spiral galaxy Messier 83.

Is M83 working on a new album?

M83 have announced a new album, DSVII. The sequel to 2007’s ambient album, Digital Shades Vol. 1, the new LP will be released on September 20th via Mute and is available for pre-order.

Why did M83 break up?

That turned out to be Digital Shades Vol. 2, a follow-up to a fairly ambient and textural 2007 release. Gonzalez relocated out of necessity, because after Junk and its tour, he felt empty, a bit broken, and disenchanted with the commercial aspects of music.