| David Grellier | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Grellier |
| Born | July 2, 1979 Nantes, France |
| Genres | Electronica |
| Occupations | composer, performer, producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Associated acts | Sexy Sushi, College, Valerie |
| Website | www.valeriecollective.com |
David Grellier (born July 2, 1979, Nantes, France)[1] is a French electronica musician and founder of the musical projects College (2005) and Valerie (2007). Under the stage name Mitch Silver, he is also a member of the electroclash band Sexy Sushi, active since 2004.[2]
College, in Grellier's words, was an attempt "to synthesize into my music the emotions of my childhood" and was greatly influenced by American 80's pop-culture, "80's soaps and an aesthetic which I particularly like: color, images, silvery films and the sun – images of Los Angeles, Chicago and all of the other cities that [...] continue to fascinate me."[3]
The Valerie collective, described as "responsible for some of the very best original electronic music now coming out of France", was created as a way to foster musical talent, by providing opportunities for collaboration among artists, also connecting them through blogs and other internet channels. The collective is characterised by a "retro-futurist", "romantic blend of 80's inspired electro" and is home to various artists including Minitel Rose, Anoraak, English producer Russ Chimes, The Outrunners and Maethelvin.[3]
In 2011, College's "A Real Hero" (feat. Electric Youth) was included in the soundtrack of the film Drive.[4]