The Do formed in Paris in 2003 around Olivia Merilahti and Dan Levy. Their first album came out in 2006, a self-titled collection that mixed electronic production with Merilahti's vocals. The sound was a kind of electro-pop with indie rock touches, though it never settled neatly into one category.
Their second album, 'Despair, Hangover & Ecstasy' from 2008, included the track 'On My Shoulders' and gave them a wider audience. They followed it with 'Both Ways Open Jaws' in 2011 and 'Shake Shook Shaken' in 2014. That same year they put out two EPs instead of another full album, a move that drew some mixed reactions.
Merilahti's diagnosis with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2009 led to canceled shows and delayed work. The band's catalog also includes songs like 'Dust It Off,' 'Trustful Hands,' and 'Keep Your Lips Sealed.' While Merilahti and Levy remained the constant members, they often worked with other musicians on recordings and tours.
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