Handsome Furs
| Company type | Indie rock duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Defunct | May 17, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
Key people | Dan Boeckner, Alexei Perry |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | Sub Pop Records |
Handsome Furs was an indie rock duo originating from Montreal, composed of Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry, who were married throughout the band's existence. Boeckner is also recognized for his involvement with Wolf Parade and Atlas Strategic. The group officially ended their collaboration on May 17, 2012.
Music
In late 2006, Handsome Furs secured a deal with Sub Pop Records and subsequently launched their first album, Plague Park, in 2007. The band’s name was derived from a short story Alexei was working on at that period.
By December 2007, Boeckner revealed intentions to produce a follow-up album titled Face Control. This project drew inspiration from the selective admission practices of Eastern European nightclubs, where doormen admit guests based on appearance—a custom referred to as "face control".
During their spring tour, the band introduced several new songs such as "Officer of Hearts," "Heaven," "Legal Tender," and "Radio Kaliningrad." On November 12, 2008, Sub Pop announced the release of Face Control for February 3, 2009; however, it was delayed until March 10 due to clearance complications involving a song by New Order. The lead single "I'm Confused" was accompanied by a music video directed by Scott Coffey.
Their third studio album, Sound Kapital, was made available on June 28, 2011.
Multiple Handsome Furs tracks were included in the soundtrack of the 2013 motion picture Adult World.
Media
The pair featured in the original travel web series Indie Asia, produced by CNN.com, which premiered on January 21, 2010. This weekly documentary chronicled their touring experiences across China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. During their initial tour in Asia, they performed at Club Culture in Bangkok and appeared at several venues in China, collaborating with local promoters Split Works on both tours.
Albums
- Plague Park (2007)
- Face Control (2009)
- Sound Kapital (2011)
Singles
- "Dumb Animals" (2007)
- "Can't Get Started" (2007)
- "I'm Confused" (2009)
- "What About Us" (2011)
See also
- Music of Canada
- Music of Quebec
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- Category:Canadian musical groups
External links
- Interviews
- "Handsome Furs: Enduring the Tour with Your Partner" featuring Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry in Anathem magazine
- Reviews of Handsome Furs Live Performances
- June 2009 Interview conducted by L.A. Record
- Musical groups formed in 2007
- Musical groups disbanded in 2012
- Canadian indie rock bands
- Montreal-based musical groups
- English-language musical acts from Quebec
- Artists signed to Sub Pop
- 2007 Quebec establishments
- 2012 Quebec disestablishments
- Canadian musical pairs
- Rock duos
- Male–female music pairs
- Electropunk bands
- Musical groups disestablished in 2012