Knower (band)

"Knower" redirects here. For other uses, see Knowledge (disambiguation).
Knower
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres
Years active 2009–present
Associated acts Jack Conte, Pomplamoose, Tim Lefebvre, Sam Gendel, Nataly Dawn
Website Knowermusic.com
Members Louis Cole
Genevieve Artadi

Knower, also stylized as KNOWER, is an American, independent electronic music duo, who has gained success releasing music online. The group consists of Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi.[1]

Background

Louis Cole studied music in LA, to try to be the best. He became good friends with fellow musician Jack Conte in 2006. Both composed and recorded some songs which are present on Conte's YouTube channel. Conte suggested Louis start releasing his music online. Genevieve also studied music in LA, because she wanted to be the best. Louis met Genevieve through Robby Marshall, LA saxophone legend. They then joined forces in 2009 to create insanely deep pop music.[2] And released the first album in 2010.

Career

In early 2010, the group began to upload their music to YouTube.[3] Their first video, a cover of Britney Spears's song "3" got a lot of hits quickly thanks to Jack Conte promoting it on YouTube. Another early video release of theirs, "Window Shop" (originally recorded on Louis Cole's first album) got a lot of hits too thanks to a front page YouTube feature.

Releasing singles and albums on Itunes, allowed the band to showcase their productions professionally. In 2010. they released their first album called "Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi." It contained many songs written by both members.

The following year in 2011, their second album "Think Thoughts" was released. Songs such as "Around" and "I Remember," gave some heavy funk grooves.[4] Soon after the release of this album, the group collaborated with Pomplamoose to release a single, "It Goes On." Continuing with the style of this album with electronic funk. In turn, it again allowed more reception to be brought.[5]

"Let Go", their third album was released in 2013. This album featured a more hip hop urban feel, as long as having a deep house sounds. They have also created their own special visual effects and projector technology, which inspired other youtube bands like Pomplamoose.[6] They followed the release of "Let Go" with a performance at Bonnaroo Festival with Soul Khan, Jenny Suk, and Black Violin.[7] Knower also went on a tour of the east coast United States with duo WeYou, consisting of great musicians Nate Wood and Jesske Hume.

In 2014, Knower toured the East Coast and the South. They were also presented by Quincy Jones in a new artist concert series in Los Angeles.[8] Their song "Fuck the Makeup, Skip the Shower" was on FlyLo FM on Grand Theft Auto V.

In 2015, Knower recorded with Snarky Puppy on their Family Dinner Vol. 2.[9]

Personnel

Current members

Past Featured Musicians

Discography

Albums

Singles

Videos

References

  1. ↑ http://news.allaboutjazz.com/louis-cole-and-genevieve-artadi-release-think-thoughts.php
  2. ↑ http://kxsc.org/blog/2013/3/22/kxsc-fest-presents-knower-louis-cole-genevieve-artadi.html
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/user/LOUISGENEVIEVE
  4. ↑ http://www.fiveoneinc.com/shop/think-thoughts
  5. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdiR07mfrz8
  6. ↑ http://www.reddit.com/user/jackconte?count=25&after=t1_cgjhlz4
  7. ↑ http://2013.bonnaroo.com/special-bonnaroo-365-performance-featuring-soul-khan-jeni-suk-black-violin-and-knower/
  8. ↑ http://www.thebroadstage.com/en/Performances/under_the_radar/Productions1/knower/
  9. ↑ http://www.jambase.com/Articles/123449/Snarky-Puppy-Announces-Guests-For-Family-Dinner-2
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