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By now, introducing aRTIST oF tHE yEAR may be a little unnecessary, considering these dancefloor legends have been at it since Y2K. Their story began over a decade ago, but they are far from reaching the end; in fact they are back with a new chapter, the band’s latest album; uP yOURS

The guys are at it again. To call this long-awaited would be an understatement. Music lovers around the world are itchin’ to shake to the new bass-laden grooves of these electro-party-funk-watchamacallit-rockers’ new tunes.

For aRTIST oF tHE yEAR, the May 8 2012 release of uP yOURS represents more than just their fifth studio album; heads across the globe will bob simultaneously, because for the first time in the band’s history, uP yOURS will be released and available digitally to all party-goers and funkmeisters, regardless of where they hail from.

Keeping up with their token sound, uP yOURS features a slightly different creative approach than on past records, and puts forth a new songwriting combo; Camille and Dave.

Recorded in their native Montreal, in an apartment filled with gear, the 14 songs featured on uP yOURS are the result of experimenting with new sounds, trying a different twist on creative research, and fooling around with new “old” instruments; vintage synths, beatboxes, keyboards, drum machines. The “live” aspect of their sound is also noteworthy; the guys were keen on capturing the essence of their live playing on the album, and at the same time show off a little of their chops.

The way the songs were written as well as lyrically, aRTIST oF tHE yEAR put forth a character-based angle also a new venture for the guys, who are deeply influenced by cartoons and animation-based storytelling.