Videoclub

Videoclub (stylized as VIDEOCLUB) was a French musical project formed in Nantes, France in 2018 by Adèle Castillon and Matthieu Reynaud.[1]

For the physical location, see video rental shop.
Videoclub
Adèle Castillon and Matthieu Reynaud
Background information
OriginNantes, France
Genreselectropop • synthpop • electronic • keyboard
Years active2018–2021
LabelsPetit Lion Productions • Sony Music
MembersAdèle Castillon
Matthieu Reynaud

They became popular for the song "Amour Plastique", which was released in September 2018, which has accumulated more than 110 million views on YouTube as of May 2023.[2] Additionally, they were characterized by being a romantic couple for most of the time that the duo was together.

The song saw another resurgence in popularity on the internet featuring French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The song was first used on TikTok in late September 2023 which featured a despondent Napoleon saying "There is nothing we can do," in response to his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo and his second exile.[3]

They released a total of 7 singles, a collaboration, and a studio album, Euphories.

On March 31, 2021, the duo announced that Matthieu would be leaving the project, due to the breakup of the couple.[4]

History

Prior to Videoclub, Castillon was an actress and had her own YouTube channel while Reynaud learned to produce music with his father, who was a musician.[5] Castillon and Reynaud met through a mutual friend and subsequently decided to make music together.

Musical style and influences

The group's musical style is heavily influenced by music during the 1980s but draws inspiration from contemporary music as well. Musical artists Odezenne, Superbus, Fauve, Vendredi sur Mer, Dinos, Mac DeMarco, Tame Impala, and Chromatics have been cited as sources of inspiration for the group's music; in particular, Reynaud's guitar riffs were influenced by 1980s groups such as The Cure, New Order, and Pixies.[6][7] The duo have also taken inspiration from Jacques Demy films for their lyrics.[8]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
FRA
[9]		 BEL
(Wa)
[10]
Euphories 30 54

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
FRA
[11]		 BEL
(Wa)
[10]
"Amour Plastique" 2018 — — Euphories
"Roi" — —
"En nuit" 2019 98 44
"What Are You so Afraid Of" — —
"Mai" — —
"Enfance 80" 2020 — —
"Euphories" — 34
"Enfance 80"
(with Natalia Lacunza)		 76 — Non-album single
"SMS" 2021 — — Euphories

References
  1. "Videoclub". Sonic Visions. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. "VIDEOCLUB - Amour plastique (clip officiel)". YouTube. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  3. Carry, Owen. "Why Is Napoleon Bonaparte A Meme On TikTok? The Phrase 'There Is Nothing We Can Do' Explained". MSN. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. Dlf, Sonia (1 April 2021). "Vidéoclub annonce sa séparation". NRJ. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  5. Métral, Elodie (2 February 2021). "VIDEOCLUB : Vent de fraicheur sur l'électro-pop aux influences rétro [VIDÉO]". Paris Match. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  6. Guillaud, Eric (23 February 2021). "Nantes. Le duo électropop Videoclub en pleines Euphories". France Info. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  7. Woisard, Marin (1 May 2020). "L'interview Instagram de Videoclub". Arty Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  8. Sillitti, Flavio (26 January 2021). "Videoclub, jeunesse flamboyante et talent brut". La Vague Parallèle. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  9. "Discographie Videoclub". Lescharts.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  10. "Videoclub Discografie". Ultratop. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  11. "Videoclub dans les charts français (singles)". chartsinfrance.net. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
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