Belleruche
Encyclopedia
Belleruche is a three-piece electronic
/soul
band from the United Kingdom. They are currently signed on the Brighton based Tru Thoughts
label.
The band was formed in North London in 2005.
Belleruche released a series of 3 limited 7” records on their own Hippoflex Recording Industries label before signing with Tru Thoughts, which sold out in British independent record stores and attracted a cult following in Europe, having been hand-distributed by the band at their gigs.
In 2007 Belleruche signed to Tru Thoughts and their debut album ‘Turntable Soul Music’ was released in July of the same year, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the label’s history. They have played at venues as diverse as Montreux Jazz Festival
, Glastonbury Festival
, and many more.
In October 2008 ‘The Express’, the band's sophomore album, was released. Their first single “Anything You Want (Not That)” was awarded the Single Of The Week spot on iTunes. 'The Express' has gained major daytime radio support, being played in rotation by Nemone
on BBC 6Music radio.
BBC Radio 2
’s Mark Lamarr
brought them in for a live session for his God’s Jukebox show in May 2009.
The band's third album, '270 Stories', was released in October 2010. Three singles from this album have been released so far.
In spring and summer of 2011, Belleruche's 2008 track Northern Girls featured in Mercedes Benz' 125 year anniversary television commercials for the United Kingdom. The advert features cars from the manufacturer's ranges over the lifetime of the company jostling and competing to be featured in the celebratory photo-shoot.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
/soul
Soul
A soul in certain spiritual, philosophical, and psychological traditions is the incorporeal essence of a person or living thing or object. Many philosophical and spiritual systems teach that humans have souls, and others teach that all living things and even inanimate objects have souls. The...
band from the United Kingdom. They are currently signed on the Brighton based Tru Thoughts
Tru Thoughts
Tru Thoughts is an independent record label. It was formed in Brighton, UK in 1999 by Robert Luis of Deeds Plus Thoughts and Paul Jonas.It became, in one decade, one of the most famous and well respected labels in independent music world.- History :...
label.
The band was formed in North London in 2005.
Belleruche released a series of 3 limited 7” records on their own Hippoflex Recording Industries label before signing with Tru Thoughts, which sold out in British independent record stores and attracted a cult following in Europe, having been hand-distributed by the band at their gigs.
In 2007 Belleruche signed to Tru Thoughts and their debut album ‘Turntable Soul Music’ was released in July of the same year, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the label’s history. They have played at venues as diverse as Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux Jazz Festival
The Montreux Jazz Festival is the best-known music festival in Switzerland and one of the most prestigious in Europe; it is held annually in early July in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva...
, Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
, and many more.
In October 2008 ‘The Express’, the band's sophomore album, was released. Their first single “Anything You Want (Not That)” was awarded the Single Of The Week spot on iTunes. 'The Express' has gained major daytime radio support, being played in rotation by Nemone
Nemone
Nemone Metaxas is a British DJ, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter/Producer and former athlete of Greek descent.Her family's Greek ancestral village is in Sekhia and the family name is `Anastasakis'....
on BBC 6Music radio.
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
’s Mark Lamarr
Mark Lamarr
Mark Lamarr is an English comedian, radio DJ and television presenter.-Early life:Lamarr was born in the Park South area of Swindon and has three elder sisters. His father is Irish...
brought them in for a live session for his God’s Jukebox show in May 2009.
The band's third album, '270 Stories', was released in October 2010. Three singles from this album have been released so far.
In spring and summer of 2011, Belleruche's 2008 track Northern Girls featured in Mercedes Benz' 125 year anniversary television commercials for the United Kingdom. The advert features cars from the manufacturer's ranges over the lifetime of the company jostling and competing to be featured in the celebratory photo-shoot.
Albums
- Turntable Soul Music (Tru ThoughtsTru ThoughtsTru Thoughts is an independent record label. It was formed in Brighton, UK in 1999 by Robert Luis of Deeds Plus Thoughts and Paul Jonas.It became, in one decade, one of the most famous and well respected labels in independent music world.- History :...
, 2007) - The ExpressThe ExpressThe Express is a 2008 American sports film produced by John Davis and directed by Gary Fleder. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Charles Leavitt from a book titled Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, authored by Robert C. Gallagher...
(Tru Thoughts, 2008) - 270 Stories (Tru Thoughts, 2010)
EPs and singles
- Reflection / Bird Mess (Hippoflex Recording Industries, 2005)
- The Itch/13:6:34 (Hippoflex Recording Industries, 2005)
- 4 Songs EP (Hippoflex Recording Industries, 2006)
- Anything You Want (Not that)/Don't Let Them Push You Around (Tru Thoughts, 2008)
- Northern Girls (Tru Thoughts, 2008)
- Clockwatching/Mirror In The Bathroom (Tru Thoughts, 2010)
- Fuzz FaceFuzz FaceThe Fuzz Face is an effects pedal used mainly by electric guitarists, and by some bass players. It is a stompbox designed to produce a distorted sound from an electric guitar. This "fuzz" sound is sometimes compared to the sound of a damaged speaker...
(Tru Thoughts, 2010)
Mix CDs
- Saint Germain des Prés Café, Vol. 11 - The Belleruche Gramophone Session (Wagram MusicWagram MusicWagram Music is a French independent record label located in Paris. It has a catalog in various music genres such as French Pop, Rock and Hard rock, Pop, World, electronic music, Reggae, Soul, Jazz or Electro-swing. Represented artists include Jessy Matador, Caravan Palace, Corneille, Mass...
, 2007)
External links
- Biography on the Tru ThoughtsTru ThoughtsTru Thoughts is an independent record label. It was formed in Brighton, UK in 1999 by Robert Luis of Deeds Plus Thoughts and Paul Jonas.It became, in one decade, one of the most famous and well respected labels in independent music world.- History :...
label website. - BBC review of '270 Stories'.