Videoclub
| Company type | Music duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Adèle Castillon, Matthieu Reynaud |
| Defunct | 2021-03-31 |
| Headquarters | Nantes , France |
| Products | Music (album Euphories, singles including "Amour plastique", "Roi", "SMS") |
Videoclub (presented in all caps as VIDEOCLUB) was a French music duo originating from Nantes, France, established in 2018 by Adèle Castillon and Matthieu Reynaud. They rose to prominence with their tracks "Amour plastique" and "Roi," featured on their album Euphories, which debuted in September 2018.
Throughout their career, the pair released seven singles, collaborated on one track, and produced a single studio album titled Euphories.
On 31 March 2021, Videoclub declared their breakup following Reynaud's departure due to the decline of their personal relationship. Prior to the full dissolution, their last single "SMS" was launched, and Castillon performed solo tours under the Videoclub name.
Background
Prior to forming Videoclub, Castillon pursued acting and managed a YouTube channel, while Reynaud honed his music production abilities, influenced by his musician father.
Disbandment
After the group's separation, Adèle Castillon shared a TikTok video discussing the reasons behind the split, which she later removed. Her track "C'est drôle" alludes to the breakup with lyrics hinting at Reynaud’s alleged unfaithfulness. The decision to end Videoclub was made before releasing "SMS". It has been speculated that Mattyeux’s song "Émotions Saturées" serves as a response to Castillon’s composition.
Musical style and influences
The duo’s sound is characterized by a fusion of 1980s musical elements blended with modern influences. Their inspirations encompass artists such as Odezenne, Superbus, Fauve, Vendredi sur Mer, Dinos, Mac DeMarco, Tame Impala, and Chromatics. Reynaud’s guitar work draws heavily from 1980s groups like the Cure, New Order, and Pixies. Their songwriting also reflects cinematic influences from Jacques Demy films.
Legacy
In late September 2023, "Amour plastique" experienced a resurgence on TikTok through a viral clip featuring a melancholic depiction of Napoleon Bonaparte lamenting with the phrase, "There is nothing we can do," referencing his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo and subsequent exile to St. Helena.
Moreover, songs such as "Roi," "Mai," and "En nuit" gained popularity from late 2023 within the blackpill community on TikTok. These tracks were frequently used as soundtracks for blackpill-themed edits that accumulated millions of views, thereby broadening Videoclub’s digital reach and audience engagement.
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Highest chart rankings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | BEL (Wa) | ||
| Euphories |
|
30 | 54 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart rankings | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | BEL (Wa) | |||
| "Amour plastique" | 2018 | — | — | Euphories |
| "Roi" | — | — | ||
| "En nuit" | 2019 | 98 | 44 | |
| "What Are You So Afraid Of" | — | — | ||
| "Mai" | — | — | ||
| "Enfance 80" | 2020 | — | — | |
| "Euphories" | — | 34 | ||
| "Enfance 80" (with Natalia Lacunza) |
76 | — | Template:Non-album single | |
| "SMS" | 2021 | — | — | Euphories |