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| image = Malajube Julien Mineau.jpg
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| caption = Julien Mineau, of Malajube (2007)
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| origin = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| origin = [[Montreal]], Quebec, Canada
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| years_active = {{start date|2004}}–present<!--{{end date|2012}}--> (hiatus)
| years_active = 2004–2012 (hiatus)
| label = Dare to Care / City Slang / MB3
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| website = {{URL|malajube.com}}
| website = {{URL|malajube.com}}
| current_members = Julien Mineau<br/>Francis Mineau<br/>Mathieu Cournoyer<br/>Thomas Augustin
| current_members = Julien Mineau<br />Francis Mineau<br />Mathieu Cournoyer<br />Thomas Augustin
| past_members = Rémi Nadeau-Aubin <br />Renaud Bastien
| past_members = Rémi Nadeau-Aubin<br />Renaud Bastien
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'''Malajube''' is a Canadian [[francophone]] [[indie rock]] band formed in [[Montreal]].
'''Malajube''' is a Canadian [[francophone]] [[indie rock]] band formed in [[Montreal]], Quebec.


==History==
==History==
Formed by a group of friends in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, the band made itself known in 2004 with the release of its first album, ''[[Le Compte complet]]''. Critics welcomed the disc with positive reviews, which allowed the group to become instantly famous in the [[Music of Quebec|Quebec music scene]]. Several of its songs, such as "Le Métronome" and "La Valérie", were prominent mainstays on several Quebec radio stations. For the production of the album, the group turned to Martin Pelland from fellow Montreal band [[The Dears]].
Formed by a group of friends in [[Sorel-Tracy]], [[Quebec|Québec]], the band made itself known in 2004 with the release of its first album, ''[[Le Compte complet]]''. Critics welcomed the disc with positive reviews, which allowed the group to become instantly famous in the [[Music of Quebec|Quebec music scene]]. Several of its songs, such as "Le Métronome" and "La Valérie", were prominent mainstays on several Quebec radio stations. For the production of the album, the group turned to Martin Pelland from fellow Montreal band [[The Dears]].


In the months that followed the release of their first album, Malajube launched a tour across Quebec, participating in several major festivals, such as [[Les FrancoFolies de Montréal]].
In the months that followed the release of their first album, Malajube launched a tour across Quebec, participating in several major festivals, such as [[Les FrancoFolies de Montréal]].


In February 2006, the quartet released its second album, ''[[Trompe-l'oeil (album)|Trompe-l'œil]]'', which also received a warm welcome on the part of Quebec media. Collaborations with singer [[Pierre Lapointe]], Québécois rap group [[Loco Locass]] and [[Valerie Jodoin Keaton]] ([[The Dears]]), and the use of a wide variety of instruments has contributed to the album's success in addition to [[Audio engineering|audio engineer]]/[[record producer]] Ryan Battistuzzi's ([[We Are Wolves]], [[Death from Above 1979]], [[Blessed by a Broken Heart]]) production work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malajube.com/en/index.php?page=bio |title=malajube |publisher=malajube |date= |accessdate=2013-02-09}}</ref> ''Trompe-l'œil'' also began to attract attention in [[English Canada]] in July, when it was shortlisted for the [[2006 Polaris Music Prize]], and in the [[United States]] in October, when it was a featured review on [[Pitchfork Media]]. In 2006, they won three [[Félix Award]]s at the 28th edition of the Gala de l'[[ADISQ]]: two for ''Trompe-l'œil'', "Best alternative album" and "Best cover art" while they were proclaimed "Revelation of the year 2006". The [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] has described them as one of very few Quebec musical groups who have achieved success in English Canada despite not performing in English, something the band states they have no interest in doing.
In February 2006, the quartet released its second album, ''[[Trompe-l'oeil (album)|Trompe-l'œil]]'', which also received a warm welcome on the part of Quebec media. Collaborations with singer [[Pierre Lapointe]], Québécois rap group [[Loco Locass]] and [[Valerie Jodoin Keaton]] ([[The Dears]]), and the use of a wide variety of instruments has contributed to the album's success in addition to [[Audio engineering|audio engineer]]/[[record producer]] Ryan Battistuzzi's ([[We Are Wolves]], [[Death from Above 1979]], [[Blessed by a Broken Heart]]) production work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malajube.com/en/index.php?page=bio |title=malajube |publisher=malajube |accessdate=2013-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115181910/http://www.malajube.com/en/index.php?page=bio |archive-date=2016-01-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''Trompe-l'œil'' also began to attract attention in [[English Canada]] in July, when it was shortlisted for the [[2006 Polaris Music Prize]], and in the [[United States]] in October, when it was a featured review on [[Pitchfork Media]]. In 2006, they won three [[Félix Award]]s at the 28th edition of the Gala de l'[[ADISQ]]: two for ''Trompe-l'œil'', "Best alternative album" and "Best cover art" while they were proclaimed "Revelation of the year 2006". The [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] has described them as one of very few Quebec musical groups who have achieved success in English Canada despite not performing in English, something the band states they have no interest in doing.


On October 17, 2006, Malajube released their CD ''Trompe-l'œil'' in the U.S. They also participated in the [[College Music Journal|CMJ]] Music Marathon in [[New York City]] on November 2, 2006. In 2007 they did tour the USA, opening for [[Snowden (band)|Snowden]], passing through [[Austin]]'s [[South by Southwest]] festival.
On October 17, 2006, Malajube released their CD ''Trompe-l'œil'' in the U.S. They also participated in the [[College Music Journal|CMJ]] Music Marathon in [[New York City]] on November 2, 2006. In 2007 they did tour the USA, opening for [[Snowden (band)|Snowden]], passing through [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]'s [[South by Southwest]] festival.


Concurrently with his participation in Malajube, Renaud Bastien was also a member of [[Mahjor Bidet]].<ref>Antoine Léveillée, [https://voir.ca/musique/2007/04/26/mahjor-bidet-dans-la-ligue-mahjor-2/ "Mahjor Bidet : Dans la ligue Mahjor"]. ''[[Voir]]'', April 26, 2007.</ref>
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On May 4, 2007, ''Trompe-l'œil'' was released in [[Europe]] and in [[Japan]] on the German label [[City Slang]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityslang.com/release/55 |title=City Slang Records |publisher=Cityslang.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> A [[Take-Away Show]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vincentmoon.com/video-take-away-show-69-_-malajube-07-112.html?PHPSESSID=d8601199b5b46b76365482c5a8d9d6bb/ |title=Take Away Show No. 69 _ MALAJUBE |publisher=Vincentmoon.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-09}}</ref> acoustic video session shot by [[Vincent Moon]].


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On May 4, 2007, ''Trompe-l'œil'' was released in [[Europe]] and in [[Japan]] on the German label [[City Slang]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cityslang.com/release/55 |title=City Slang Records |publisher=Cityslang.com |accessdate=2012-07-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312093435/http://www.cityslang.com/release/55 |archive-date=2012-03-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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The band's song "Montreal -40°C" was featured in a [[Rogers Wireless]] commercial, and another song, "Ton plat favori", was in a [[Zellers]] commercial. "Pâte filo" was also featured in a commercial for [[Radio Shack]] in the United States. Regarding the French lyrics, Augustin said in an interview: "I am sure the language, even if we say 'yeah., people from the states are interested in French music We are exportable,' which is something I hear a lot, it would still be difficult to understand that. We have a chance with Malajube, because people get the music. Even if it is in French and people don't get the lyrics, the music does the work. It talks to people."<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2006/09/an_interview_wi_15.html |title=An interview with Malajube |publisher=Brooklynvegan.com |date=2006-09-18 |accessdate=2013-02-09}}</ref> When asked if Malajube find it odd to play a show to an English-speaking crowd and have people singing along who have no idea what they’re singing, Cournoyer said: "Yes, it’s very funny. But wherever we go, there always seems to be a couple of Quebecers in the crowd, who teach other people."<ref>[http://www.latenightwallflower.com/site/2007/11/28/interview-with-mathieu-cournoyer-and-thomas-augustin-of-malajube/ Interview With Mathieu Cournoyer And Thomas Augustin Of Malajube | Late Night Wallflower]{{dead link|date=February 2013}}</ref>


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The band's song "Montreal -40°C" was featured in a [[Rogers Wireless]] commercial, and another song, "Ton plat favori", was in a [[Zellers]] commercial. "Pâte filo" was also featured in a commercial for [[Radio Shack]] in the United States. Regarding the French lyrics, Augustin said in an interview: "I am sure the language, even if we say 'yeah., people from the states are interested in French music We are exportable,' which is something I hear a lot, it would still be difficult to understand that. We have a chance with Malajube, because people get the music. Even if it is in French and people don't get the lyrics, the music does the work. It talks to people."<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2006/09/an_interview_wi_15.html |title=An interview with Malajube |publisher=Brooklynvegan.com |date=2006-09-18 |accessdate=2013-02-09}}</ref> When asked if Malajube find it odd to play a show to an English-speaking crowd and have people singing along who have no idea what they’re singing, Cournoyer said: "Yes, it’s very funny. But wherever we go, there always seems to be a couple of Quebecers in the crowd, who teach other people."<ref>[http://www.latenightwallflower.com/site/2007/11/28/interview-with-mathieu-cournoyer-and-thomas-augustin-of-malajube/ Interview With Mathieu Cournoyer And Thomas Augustin Of Malajube {{!}} Late Night Wallflower] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071211202503/http://www.latenightwallflower.com/site/2007/11/28/interview-with-mathieu-cournoyer-and-thomas-augustin-of-malajube/ |date=December 11, 2007 }}</ref>
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In spring of 2009, with the release of ''[[Labyrinthes (album)|Labyrinthes]]'', Malajube was featured as the X3 Artist of the month by [[Aux.tv]], [[CBC Radio 3]] and ''[[Exclaim!]]'' for March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://x3artist.com/ |title=X3 Artist of the Month |publisher=X3artist.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-09}}</ref> They also toured the US again passing by the [[Festival International de Louisiane]].<ref>[http://www.nme.com/awards/video/id/HRe1ASFnfZ4/ "Malajube - Maladie (TV5 Acoustic) video"]{{dead link|date=February 2013}}</ref> in [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]] and were once again shortlisted for the [[2009 Polaris Music Prize]]. They also returned to New York in the fall for the [[College Music Journal|CMJ]] Music Marathon.

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In spring of 2009, with the release of ''[[Labyrinthes (album)|Labyrinthes]]'', Malajube was featured as the X3 Artist of the month by [[Aux.tv]], [[CBC Radio 3]] and ''[[Exclaim!]]'' for March 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://x3artist.com/ |title=X3 Artist of the Month |publisher=X3artist.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-09 |archive-date=2013-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326041130/http://x3artist.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> They also toured the US again passing by the [[Festival International de Louisiane]].<ref>[https://www.nme.com/awards/video/id/HRe1ASFnfZ4/ "Malajube - Maladie (TV5 Acoustic) video"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304233850/http://www.nme.com/awards/video/id/HRe1ASFnfZ4/ |date=March 4, 2016 }}</ref> in [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]] and were once again shortlisted for the [[2009 Polaris Music Prize]]. They also returned to New York in the fall for the [[College Music Journal|CMJ]] Music Marathon.


Malajube composed and performed the soundtrack for the 2010 Canadian film ''[[The Trotsky]]'' starring [[Jay Baruchel]] and [[Colm Feore]].
Malajube composed and performed the soundtrack for the 2010 Canadian film ''[[The Trotsky]]'' starring [[Jay Baruchel]] and [[Colm Feore]].
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In February 2010, the [[National Film Board of Canada]]'s French Program produced an interactive video for the unreleased song "Contrôle", called "100 mots pour la folie". The interactive experience is an invitation to explore our perceptions of mental illness through a visit of NFB archives extracts linked to words associated to mental illness and insanity the users type in to build their own music video of the band piece.
In February 2010, the [[National Film Board of Canada]]'s French Program produced an interactive video for the unreleased song "Contrôle", called "100 mots pour la folie". The interactive experience is an invitation to explore our perceptions of mental illness through a visit of NFB archives extracts linked to words associated to mental illness and insanity the users type in to build their own music video of the band piece.


In January 2011, Malajube was nominated for The 10th Annual [[Independent Music Awards]] in the EP category for ''Contrôle''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/artist/malajube |title=Malajube |publisher=Independentmusicawards.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref>
In January 2011, Malajube was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the EP category for ''Contrôle''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/artist/malajube |title=Malajube |publisher=Independentmusicawards.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref>


On January 20, 2011, the band released an official announcement that their fourth album, ''La Caverne'', would be released on April 19.<ref>[http://fr.canoe.ca/divertissement/musique/nouvelles/2011/01/20/16966681-qmi.html "Le nouveau disque de Malajube sortira le 19 avril"]. [[canoe.ca]], January 20, 2011.</ref> A track from the album, "Synesthésie", was released on the band's website on February 12, 2011.
On January 20, 2011, the band released an official announcement that their fourth album, ''La Caverne'', would be released on April 19.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120713054836/http://fr.canoe.ca/divertissement/musique/nouvelles/2011/01/20/16966681-qmi.html "Le nouveau disque de Malajube sortira le 19 avril"]}}. [[canoe.ca]], January 20, 2011.</ref> A track from the album, "Synesthésie", was released on the band's website on February 12, 2011.


The band is currently on hiatus.<ref name=fontarabie>[http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/15/le-voyage-de-julien-mineau-en-fontarabie_n_5155380.html "Le voyage de Julien Mineau de Malajube en Fontarabie"]. ''[[Huffington Post]]'', April 15, 2014.</ref> Francis Mineau released an album by his side project Oothèque in 2013,<ref>[http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/musique/201305/11/01-4649862-francis-mineau-ootheque-conscient-de-son-inconscience.php "Francis Mineau, Oothèque: conscient de son inconscience"]. ''[[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]]'', May 11, 2013.</ref> and Julien Mineau's side project Fontarabie released an album in 2014.<ref name=fontarabie />
The band is currently on hiatus.<ref name=fontarabie>[http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/15/le-voyage-de-julien-mineau-en-fontarabie_n_5155380.html "Le voyage de Julien Mineau de Malajube en Fontarabie"]. ''[[Huffington Post]]'', April 15, 2014.</ref> Francis Mineau released an album by his side project Oothèque in 2013,<ref>[http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/musique/201305/11/01-4649862-francis-mineau-ootheque-conscient-de-son-inconscience.php "Francis Mineau, Oothèque: conscient de son inconscience"]. ''[[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]]'', May 11, 2013.</ref> and Julien Mineau's side project Fontarabie released an album in 2014.<ref name=fontarabie /> Bastien has been a member of [[Cœur de pirate]]'s backing band since 2008.<ref>Sarah-Ève Charland, [https://les2rives.com/trois-sorelois-partent-en-tournee-internationale/ "Trois Sorelois partent en tournée internationale"]. ''Les 2 Rives'', August 11, 2015.</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==
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Malajube
Julien Mineau, of Malajube, 2007
Julien Mineau, of Malajube, 2007
Background information
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresIndie rock
Years active2004–2012 (hiatus)
Labels
MembersJulien Mineau
Francis Mineau
Mathieu Cournoyer
Thomas Augustin
Past membersRémi Nadeau-Aubin
Renaud Bastien
Websitemalajube.com

Malajube is a Canadian francophone indie rock band formed in Montreal, Quebec.

History

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Formed by a group of friends in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, the band made itself known in 2004 with the release of its first album, Le Compte complet. Critics welcomed the disc with positive reviews, which allowed the group to become instantly famous in the Quebec music scene. Several of its songs, such as "Le Métronome" and "La Valérie", were prominent mainstays on several Quebec radio stations. For the production of the album, the group turned to Martin Pelland from fellow Montreal band The Dears.

In the months that followed the release of their first album, Malajube launched a tour across Quebec, participating in several major festivals, such as Les FrancoFolies de Montréal.

In February 2006, the quartet released its second album, Trompe-l'œil, which also received a warm welcome on the part of Quebec media. Collaborations with singer Pierre Lapointe, Québécois rap group Loco Locass and Valerie Jodoin Keaton (The Dears), and the use of a wide variety of instruments has contributed to the album's success in addition to audio engineer/record producer Ryan Battistuzzi's (We Are Wolves, Death from Above 1979, Blessed by a Broken Heart) production work.[1] Trompe-l'œil also began to attract attention in English Canada in July, when it was shortlisted for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize, and in the United States in October, when it was a featured review on Pitchfork Media. In 2006, they won three Félix Awards at the 28th edition of the Gala de l'ADISQ: two for Trompe-l'œil, "Best alternative album" and "Best cover art" while they were proclaimed "Revelation of the year 2006". The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has described them as one of very few Quebec musical groups who have achieved success in English Canada despite not performing in English, something the band states they have no interest in doing.

On October 17, 2006, Malajube released their CD Trompe-l'œil in the U.S. They also participated in the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City on November 2, 2006. In 2007 they did tour the USA, opening for Snowden, passing through Austin's South by Southwest festival.

Concurrently with his participation in Malajube, Renaud Bastien was also a member of Mahjor Bidet.[2]

On May 4, 2007, Trompe-l'œil was released in Europe and in Japan on the German label City Slang.[3]

The band's song "Montreal -40°C" was featured in a Rogers Wireless commercial, and another song, "Ton plat favori", was in a Zellers commercial. "Pâte filo" was also featured in a commercial for Radio Shack in the United States. Regarding the French lyrics, Augustin said in an interview: "I am sure the language, even if we say 'yeah., people from the states are interested in French music We are exportable,' which is something I hear a lot, it would still be difficult to understand that. We have a chance with Malajube, because people get the music. Even if it is in French and people don't get the lyrics, the music does the work. It talks to people."[4] When asked if Malajube find it odd to play a show to an English-speaking crowd and have people singing along who have no idea what they’re singing, Cournoyer said: "Yes, it’s very funny. But wherever we go, there always seems to be a couple of Quebecers in the crowd, who teach other people."[5]

In spring of 2009, with the release of Labyrinthes, Malajube was featured as the X3 Artist of the month by Aux.tv, CBC Radio 3 and Exclaim! for March 2009.[6] They also toured the US again passing by the Festival International de Louisiane.[7] in Lafayette and were once again shortlisted for the 2009 Polaris Music Prize. They also returned to New York in the fall for the CMJ Music Marathon.

Malajube composed and performed the soundtrack for the 2010 Canadian film The Trotsky starring Jay Baruchel and Colm Feore.

In 2010 Malajube went to Vancouver to perform at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

In February 2010, the National Film Board of Canada's French Program produced an interactive video for the unreleased song "Contrôle", called "100 mots pour la folie". The interactive experience is an invitation to explore our perceptions of mental illness through a visit of NFB archives extracts linked to words associated to mental illness and insanity the users type in to build their own music video of the band piece.

In January 2011, Malajube was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the EP category for Contrôle.[8]

On January 20, 2011, the band released an official announcement that their fourth album, La Caverne, would be released on April 19.[9] A track from the album, "Synesthésie", was released on the band's website on February 12, 2011.

The band is currently on hiatus.[10] Francis Mineau released an album by his side project Oothèque in 2013,[11] and Julien Mineau's side project Fontarabie released an album in 2014.[10] Bastien has been a member of Cœur de pirate's backing band since 2008.[12]

Band members

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Former members

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  • Rémi Nadeau-Aubin (guitar, 2002–2003)
  • Renaud Bastien (guitar/keyboards, 2006–2007)

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "malajube". malajube. Archived from the original on 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
  2. ^ Antoine Léveillée, "Mahjor Bidet : Dans la ligue Mahjor". Voir, April 26, 2007.
  3. ^ "City Slang Records". Cityslang.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  4. ^ "An interview with Malajube". Brooklynvegan.com. 2006-09-18. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
  5. ^ Interview With Mathieu Cournoyer And Thomas Augustin Of Malajube | Late Night Wallflower Archived December 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "X3 Artist of the Month". X3artist.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
  7. ^ "Malajube - Maladie (TV5 Acoustic) video" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Malajube". Independentmusicawards.com. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  9. ^ "Le nouveau disque de Malajube sortira le 19 avril"[usurped]. canoe.ca, January 20, 2011.
  10. ^ a b "Le voyage de Julien Mineau de Malajube en Fontarabie". Huffington Post, April 15, 2014.
  11. ^ "Francis Mineau, Oothèque: conscient de son inconscience". La Presse, May 11, 2013.
  12. ^ Sarah-Ève Charland, "Trois Sorelois partent en tournée internationale". Les 2 Rives, August 11, 2015.
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