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Questions about Détroit

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who are the members of the French duo Détroit?

Détroit is made up of Bertrand Cantat and Pascal Humbert. Cantat is known for founding the French rock band Noir Désir, while Humbert previously played in Passion Fodder, 16 Horsepower, Lilium, and Wovenhand.

When was Détroit formed and when did they release their debut album?

Détroit was formed in 2012. Their debut album, Horizons, was released on the 18th of November 2013.

What was the first single released by Détroit?

The first single from Détroit's debut album Horizons was "Droit dans le soleil." It entered the French SNEP Top 10 in its first week of release and also charted in Belgium and Switzerland.

What is the connection between Détroit and Wajdi Mouawad's Des Femmes?

Cantat and Humbert composed music together in 2011 for Wajdi Mouawad's theatrical production of a Sophocles trilogy, known as Le Cycle des Femmes: Trois histoires de Sophocle. That collaboration, credited as the album Choeurs, preceded the formal creation of Détroit.

Where was Détroit's album Horizons recorded?

Horizons was recorded at Vega Studios and produced by Pascal Humbert and Bruno Green.

What chart positions did Détroit's music reach in France and Switzerland?

Horizons reached number 2 in France and number 10 in Switzerland. Their follow-up release La Cigale reached number 1 in France and number 25 in Switzerland.