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Handsome Furs

Handsome Furs was an electronic duo from Montreal, formed by Dan Boeckner from Wolf Parade and Alexei Perry. They put out their self-titled debut album in...

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Handsome Furs, Montreal's tense electronic duo

Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry's synth-driven project from the mid-2000s.

For their particular sound, start with 'Handsome Furs Hate This City'. 'Officer of Hearts' and 'Dead + Rural' show their range within that minimal framework.

They captured a specific Montreal electronic mood in the early 2000s with minimal, atmospheric tracks. Songs like 'Handsome Furs Hate This City' show their sparse synth approach. Their two albums remain the core of their work, with 'Cannot Get It Started' and 'Radio Kaliningrad' defining that sound.

They formed in Montreal and put out their self-titled debut in 2006. Their live shows became known for being tense and unpredictable, with Boeckner's stage presence sometimes turning confrontational. The duo went on hiatus in 2009 after their second album 'Face Control', though they briefly reunited for a festival in 2016.

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Handsome Furs was an electronic duo from Montreal, formed by Dan Boeckner from Wolf Parade and Alexei Perry. They put out their self-titled debut album in 2006, which got some attention for its sparse, synth-driven sound. A track like 'Handsome Furs Hate This City' gives a sense of that minimal, atmospheric approach.

A year later they followed up with 'Face Control'. Their live shows around that time became known for being tense and unpredictable, with Boeckner's stage presence sometimes turning confrontational. The duo went on hiatus in 2009, and both members moved on to other projects.

They did briefly reunite for a festival appearance in 2016, but that didn't lead to new recordings. Their two albums remain the core of their work, with songs like 'Cannot Get It Started' and 'Radio Kaliningrad' capturing that particular early-2000s Montreal electronic mood.

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