Member Since: 1/6/2006
Band Website: recoupmusic.com
Band Members:
Pieter Theron (vocals, keys)
Mat Wood (guitars, noisemaker)
Alida Stadler (drums, percussion)
Majken Moller (visuals, samples)
"REMIXES Two ReMixes out in UK Clubland and iTunes
Listen to G.D.R. ReMix below
"REMIND YOU" Limited Edition
Featured among only 5 releases at HMV Digital - "Rock"genre - and is also featured in HMV staff recommendations
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"ReCoup d'état" Limited Release
Limited Edition of our debut full album available to buy in the UK, distributed through Universal's nationwide network.
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BIOGRAPHY of ReCoup
ReCoup started life during 2003 as a project, but it wasn’t until 2004 when Mat Wood-guitars, and Alida Stadler-drums, joined forces with frontman Pieter Theron to complete the familiar line-up we know today. Alida studied music at the University of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, and was the drummer for blues band Delta Blue, with whom she has extensively toured and recorded, while Mat was the guitarist for UK band Blipscreen.
With new blood, ideas and enthusiasm, the band seemed to finally have the line-up that would help them reach their potential. The group spent months of intensive work perfecting their sound and writing new material. By incorporating electronic drum triggers and looping sounds ReCoup are able to perform their complex music live, whilst maintaining a strong electronic feel.
In 2005, ReCoup recorded an EP/mini-album at Fleetwood Mobiles, London. Producer Hugh Griffith (Goldie, Placebo) and Marina Fussela from Playtime Productions, were brought in to co-produce and mix the tracks. The resultant EP/mini-album, “Worthwhileâ€, was primarily used as a promotional tool to help ReCoup approach the experienced music industry. It also featured as a limited edition soft release at a few independent London record stores like Rough Trade and Sister Ray as well as download sites including iTunes. This record led to rave reviews in the independent press and online, leading the release to sell out!
In 2006 ReCoup concentrated on playing live shows and incorporated visual projections into their performances. The group played a string of very well received gigs at London’s Café de Paris, Madame Jo Jo’s, Club 333, Leonards, Bullet Bar, and others. In the meantime a brand new track called “Remind You†was taking shape and ReCoup were convinced that they cracked the “capturing of all the energy†challenge, leading to the decision to release this as their first single.
"Remind You" was influenced by the impact humans have on the earth, therefore ReCoup thought it would be appropriate to use a recycled product for the CD sleeve. Pieter’s girlfriend Majken Møller, a passionate environmentalist, came up with the idea of re-using crisp packets, turned inside out, with a sleeve of recycled cardboard inside. Perfect size for a CD!
This project captured the hearts and minds of both the public and national press - The Independent, Financial Times, The Times, and National Geographic are among newspapers and magazines that ran pieces and a feature on BBC’s The World Today was broadcasted worldwide.With an album of their strongest material, entitled ReCoup d’Etat and a video to follow, alongside project manager Mike Andrews (former marketing director of EMI) soon it will be time for their music to do the same!
Influences: Lali Puna, Royksopp, Depeche Mode, U2, Leftfield, Sigur Ros, Air, Faithless, Moby, Aphex Twin, The Cure, The Smiths, Pink Floyd
Sounds Like: Combination of: Lali Puna, Royksopp, Depeche Mode, U2, Leftfield, Sigur Ros, Air, Faithless, Moby, Aphex Twin, The Cure, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, all put in a blender
Record Label: Initiate Records
Type of Label: None