Michou (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Windsor, Ontario , Canada |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Michou was a folk rock ensemble originating from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with activity spanning from 2007 until 2012.
History
Initially, Michou started as the solo endeavor of singer-songwriter Mike Hargreaves. By 2007, the group expanded to include multi-instrumentalist Ryan Ard, keyboardist and trumpeter Sasha Appler, bassist Ryan Frith, and drummer Stefan Cvetkovic. Their first release was the EP Medea in 2007. The band's debut full-length album, Myshkin, arrived in 2008 within Canada and featured the track "Control," which gained rotation on MuchMusic and MTV.
In 2009, Michou issued a limited-release EP titled Rosehips, comprising three acoustic songs recorded at Empire Recording studio in Winnipeg. Their sophomore album, Cardona, was made available through iTunes Canada in February 2010. This album was produced by Winnipeg-based musician Phil Deschambeau and included singles "Growing Younger" and "Eavesdropping," both accompanied by music videos that received substantial airplay on MuchMusic.
The year 2011 saw Michou receiving XM Canada's "Artist of the Year" accolade. That same year, they released the EP Celebrate Love and embarked on a nationwide Canadian tour to support it.
Michou officially ceased operations in the fall of 2012. Following the disbandment, founding members Hargreaves and Cvetkovic collaborated with Windsor artist Pat Robitaille to form the band The Walkervilles.
Discography
- Medea (EP) (2007)
- Myshkin (2008)
- Rosehips (EP) (2009)
- Cardona (2010)
- Celebrate Love (EP) (2011)
- Naked (2017)
- Easy Breather (2017)
External links
- Michou's official website is no longer operational.