Dear Frederic
| Dear Frederic | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Synthpop |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Cult Nation |
| Website |
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| Members | Charles F. Huot |
Charles F. Huot was born on May 13, 1981. Based in Montreal, Huot is a Canadian producer and songwriter best known by his stage name Dear Frederic.
The live band consists of drummer Julien Blais (Coeur de Pirate), multi-instrumentalist Danny Lutz and Charles F. Huot singing and playing guitar and synth.[1]
Debut EP
In April 2014, Charles F. Huot released on Montreal based label Cult Nation his first EP, Outlast. The sound of these five tracks moves away from his former band Winter Gloves' pop-rock sound and explores the '80's synth-pop era.[2]
For his single "Outlast", the singer has partnered up with Musician and Producer Tim Buron (Tork) and Husser (The Posterz) for a remix which is part of the new international Coke Zero advertisement: City of Possibilities. The ad aired on Mexican television and in a digital version on YouTube.
Beginning
Huot began his career as a Singer and Songwriter in 2008 with the Winter Gloves. Signed with Paper Bag Records in Toronto, the pop-rock group had many successes and has toured internationally with Charles F. Huot at its lead.[3]
The artist also created music that will be used in Canadian series such as Degrassi: The Next Generation, Tout sur moi, Castle, So You Think You Can Dance.[4]
References
- ↑ Cult Nation. "Meet Dear Frederic". Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ↑ Voir. "en écoute la pop accrocheuse de Dear Frederic". 15 April 2014.
- ↑ Lauzon, Véronique. "Tourner le dos à l'album traditionnel". Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ↑ Côté, Émilie. "Après la britpop, la mtlpop?". Retrieved 28 March 14. Check date values in:
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