Mignon (musician)
Encyclopedia
Mignon Baer is a punk-rock and electronica
musician. She is notable for her high energy stage shows and the use of provocative horror imagery.
Following this she toured with Peaches
in 2001 and 2002 as a performer and vocalist. Discovering a similar taste in music and a desire to shock audiences, they co-wrote and performed tracks together such as "Casanova" and "She’s a Rebel". Jointly they have played in England at the Leeds and Reading Festival as well as Australia and New Zealand for the Big Day Out
accompanied by Cobra Killer
. They also supported Queens Of The Stoneage and And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead on 16 tourdates in north America through the fall of 2002.
Mignon’s solo career began in 2003 when she performed with an array of artists at festivals such as
Larry Tee
’s Electroclash
-festival in New York and Arthur Bakers
Return to NewYork-festival in London .
During this time she also supported Ellen Allien
and Chicks on Speed
in Switzerland as well as played other music festivals in Germany and France. She supported 'Trail of Dead' in Germany on their 2004 tour and undertook her own tour of California in 2005. Mignon has performed her solo shows at venues all across Europe.
Mignon self-produced her debut album "Bad Evil Wicked and Mean" in Berlin and invited guests Lady Miss Kier
, Peaches
, Thomas Wydler
(Bad Seeds), Gonzales
and Taylor Savvy to contribute. The album was released in Europe, Japan and Australia in 2007.
2007 Mignon Bad Evil Wicked and Mean [CD] BadGirl-Records
2004 Mignon Bad Girl EP Pale Music
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
musician. She is notable for her high energy stage shows and the use of provocative horror imagery.
Music and Performance
In 2001, Mignon began playing keyboard and performing in the theater play "Bloody Daughters" in Berlin's "Bar jeder Vernunft", starring Corinna Harfouch and Catherine Stoyan.Following this she toured with Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
in 2001 and 2002 as a performer and vocalist. Discovering a similar taste in music and a desire to shock audiences, they co-wrote and performed tracks together such as "Casanova" and "She’s a Rebel". Jointly they have played in England at the Leeds and Reading Festival as well as Australia and New Zealand for the Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
accompanied by Cobra Killer
Cobra Killer
The Cobra Killer duo of Gina V. D'Orio and Annika Trost began as part of Alec Empire's Digital hardcore movement. Both were part of other bands signed to Empire's Digital Hardcore Recordings label—Gina was in EC8OR, and Annika was in Shizuo...
. They also supported Queens Of The Stoneage and And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead on 16 tourdates in north America through the fall of 2002.
Mignon’s solo career began in 2003 when she performed with an array of artists at festivals such as
Larry Tee
Larry Tee
Larry Tee is a New York City-based DJ, club promoter, and music producer who coined the musical genre term Electroclash and helped launch the careers of such artists as RuPaul, Scissor Sisters, Fischerspooner, Peaches, W.I.T., and Avenue D, and has collaborated with Amanda Lepore and Princess...
’s Electroclash
Electroclash
Electroclash is a style of music that fuses New Wave and electronic dance music. It emerged in New York and Detroit in the later 1990s, pioneered by acts including I-F and those associated with Gerald Donald, and is associated with acts including Peaches, Adult, and Fischerspooner...
-festival in New York and Arthur Bakers
Arthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
Return to NewYork-festival in London .
During this time she also supported Ellen Allien
Ellen Allien
Ellen Allien, born Ellen Fraatz , is a German electronic musician, music producer and founder of BPitch Control music label. She lives in Berlin, Germany. She sings in both German and English. She has said that one of the main inspirations for her music is the culture of reunified Berlin; her...
and Chicks on Speed
Chicks on Speed
Chicks on Speed is a multi-national musical ensemble, formed in Munich in 1997, when members Melissa Logan, Kiki Moorse and Alex Murray-Leslie met at the Academy of Fine Arts....
in Switzerland as well as played other music festivals in Germany and France. She supported 'Trail of Dead' in Germany on their 2004 tour and undertook her own tour of California in 2005. Mignon has performed her solo shows at venues all across Europe.
Mignon self-produced her debut album "Bad Evil Wicked and Mean" in Berlin and invited guests Lady Miss Kier
Lady Miss Kier
Kierin Magenta Kirby , better known by her professional name Lady Miss Kier, is an American singer and DJ.-Personal life:Kirby was born in Youngstown, Ohio and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
, Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
, Thomas Wydler
Thomas Wydler
Thomas Wydler , is a Swiss musician best known for being a core member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, of which he has been a drummer since 1985. Prior to joining them, he was a member of the experimental German band Die Haut. Wydler has been present on almost every Bad Seeds album, making his...
(Bad Seeds), Gonzales
Gonzales (musician)
Gonzales, , is a Grammy-nominated Canadian musician currently residing in Paris, France. Though best known for his first MC and electro albums, he is also a pianist, producer, and songwriter....
and Taylor Savvy to contribute. The album was released in Europe, Japan and Australia in 2007.
Discography
2011 Mignon Kiss of Death CD Impedance Records2007 Mignon Bad Evil Wicked and Mean [CD] BadGirl-Records
2004 Mignon Bad Girl EP Pale Music
Contributing Artist
- 2003 Peaches FatherfuckerFatherfuckerFatherfucker is the third studio album by Canadian recording artist Peaches, released on September 23, 2003 by XL Recordings. Cover versions of Electric Six's "Gay Bar" and Berlin's "Sex " are included as bonus tracks.-Writing and development:...
XL RecordingsXL RecordingsXL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
"Shake Yer Dix" vocals - 2002 Taylor Savvy Ladies and Gentlemen Kitty-Yo Vocals on "She's Got It," "Boys and Girls," "Everybody Party," and "Ladies"
- 2002 Peaches The Teaches of PeachesThe Teaches of PeachesThe Teaches of Peaches is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist Peaches, and her first under the stage name Peaches. It was released on September 5, 2000 by Kitty-Yo...
XL RecordingsXL RecordingsXL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
"Casanova" collaboration
Various Artist Compilations
- 2010 Ich Bin Ein Berliner Araknid Records "Hot Love"
- 2006 Girlmonster Chicks on Speed records "demons of love"
- 2006 Some Tunes Basserk "Death Race Remix"
- 2006 Styles Selection Toshiba/EMI Japan "Death Race"
- 2005 Berlin Insane III Pale Music "Succubus"
- 2005 Party Escalator Escalator Records "Bad Girl"
- 2004 Agenda 2010 Lage D'Or "Little Miss Feelgood"
- 2003 Lexoleum Trilogy Lex Records "Casanova"
- 2002 Wir Lage D'Or "Bad,Evil, Wicked and Mean"
- 2002 Colette No 4 Colette Records "Bad Evil Wicked and Mean"
- 2002 Y03 Lage D'Or "Bad Evil Wicked and Mean"
Contributing Movie
- 2007 MTV Bust a Move "Bad Girl"
- 2006 Kampfansage der letzte Schueler DVD release Germany "Black Soul"
- 2004 Clash of Cultures: The Rise of the Electro Scene DVD release Brazil "Bad, Evil,Wicked and Mean"