Ivoux
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Maria Azevedo, Shawn Brice, Evan Sornstein |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Ivoux was an electronic music ensemble formed by artists Maria Azevedo, Shawn Brice, and Evan Sornstein based in San Francisco. The term "Ivoux" translates to "voice," symbolizing narrative and individual expression. Their discography includes a single studio album, Frozen: A Suite of Winter Songs (1998), released through the COP Intl. label.
History
The inception of Ivoux stemmed from a partnership between Battery members Maria Azevedo and Evan Sornstein, who commenced recording sessions in December 1996. Upon sharing their cassette demos with fellow Battery member Shawn Brice, he joined to contribute to Ivoux's initial release. In 1998, the group unveiled Frozen: A Suite of Winter Songs via COP International. This album comprises nine tracks inspired by winter-themed myths and fairy tales centered on feminine motifs. Songs such as "Holle" (Meow Mix) and "Sif" were featured on COP Intl. compilation albums Infiltrate & Corrupt! and Diva X Machina 2. The creative influences for the project draw from H. A. Geuber's Myths of the Norsemen, illustrated tales by Hans Christian Andersen and The Brothers Grimm, as well as C. S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Although there were plans for a follow-up album entitled Lost, the group dissolved prior to its development.
Discography
Studio albums
- Frozen: A Suite of Winter Songs (1997, Federation/COP Int'l.)