Metronomy

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Metronomy is an electropop group which formed in 1999 in Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom, originally as the solo project of Joseph Mount. The project later expanded into a full band, which currently consists of Joseph Mount (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Oscar Cash (keyboards, saxophone, vocals), Gbenga Adelekan (bass, vocals) and Anna Prior (drums, vocals). The band has released five albums: "Pip Paine (Pay The £5000 You Owe)" (2006), "Nights Out" (2008), "The English Riviera" (2011), "Love Letters" (2014) and "Summer 08" (2016). Metronomy began in the tiny, bohemian market town of Totnes, Devon, when Joseph’s Dad sold his son a computer so he could sit in his bedroom and make electronic music. He was inspired by the likes of Autechre, LFO and Aphex Twin, more as a creative hobby than a pop masterplan. After decamping to Brighton for Uni, Metronomy released their debut album in June 2006. It was called Pip Paine (Pay The £5000 You Owe), and its obtuse but fascinating, largely instrumental electro-pop reflected the eccentricity of its title, and the enduring influence of Totnes. Joseph admits that he only, finally, saw the commercial possibilities of Metronomy when DJ, producer, Trash founder and electro-punk avatar Erol Alkan began to feature the single You Could Easily Have Me in his sets, and asked Metronomy to play at his club. Cue the need for a proper live show, and the additions of Gabriel Stebbing, Oscar Cash, dance routines and clothes that blink. Move on 2 years and Nights Out a wonky love-child of Giorgio Moroder, New Order, Pet Shop Boys and Unfinished Sympathy is a second album that feels like a debut. The first to be vocal-led, with the self-effacing Joseph stepping up and grabbing the mic for most of the tracks; and, crucially, the first to introduce Metronomy as a fully live propsition, rather than a pseudonym for Joseph‘s solo work. As Metronomy’s busy touring schedule built a buzz amongst kids who instinctively get the dance/art crossover, In April 2009 the Metronomy show took another leap in its evolution, with the addition for the first time of a live drummer in Anna Prior, and bassist Gbenga Adelekan. The new Metronomy was completely live, proving it is possible for electronic bands to put on show as authentic as any rock band. Meanwhile Joseph has embarked on a series of prestigious remixes for the likes of Klaxons, Franz Ferdinand, Gorillaz and collaborations with Kate Nash and Florence and The Machine. Metronomy produced part of the highly acclaimed Roots Manuva album Slime and Reason. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Hot Chip, Friendly Fires, Klaxons, Foals, Late of the Pier

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rock and indie,synth-pop,new rave,electronic,rave,indietronica,indie rock,alternative dance,electronica,french indie pop,neo-synthpop,socal pop punk,

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country: GB

City: 1999

Begin Date: 1999

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Metronomy at Escenario GNP Seguros (June 3, 2026)

Monterrey - Escenario GNP Seguros

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2026

Metronomy at Teatro Metropólitan (June 4, 2026)

Mexico City - Teatro Metropólitan

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Metronomy at Teatro Metropólitan (June 5, 2026)

Mexico City - Teatro Metropólitan

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Whitsand Bay (Remixes)

Whitsand Bay (Remixes)

Feb/2020

La grenade - Single

La grenade - Single

Nov/2019

Metronomy Forever (Remixes)

Metronomy Forever (Remixes)

Aug/2019

Lately - Single

Lately - Single

May/2019

Heartbreaker (French Version)

Heartbreaker (French Version)

Jan/2019

Old Skool (Playgroup Remix)

Old Skool (Playgroup Remix)

Mar/2017

Hang Me Out To Dry (with Robyn) [Remixes]

Hang Me Out To Dry (with Robyn) [Remixes]

Nov/2016

16 Beat (Cassius Remix)

16 Beat (Cassius Remix)

Sep/2016

Night Owl (Remixes)

Night Owl (Remixes)

Sep/2016

Summer 08

Summer 08

Jul/2016

Old Skool (Fatima Yamaha Remix)

Old Skool (Fatima Yamaha Remix)

Jun/2016

Boy Racers

Apr/2015

Love Letters (Crom & Thanh Remix)

Love Letters (Crom & Thanh Remix)

Jan/2015

The Upsetter (Mogwai remix by J Cummings)

The Upsetter (Mogwai remix by J Cummings)

Jan/2015

The Light (Kero Kero Bonito Remix) - Single

The Light (Kero Kero Bonito Remix) - Single

Aug/2020

Metronomy Forever Remixes

Metronomy Forever Remixes

Oct/2019

2017-06-25: Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts

2017-06-25: Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts

Jun/2017

Greatest Hits

Sep/2025

Salted Caramel Ice Cream (1-800 GIRLS Remix)

Salted Caramel Ice Cream (1-800 GIRLS Remix)

Jul/2025

BBC Sessions (The Look & On Dancefloors)

BBC Sessions (The Look & On Dancefloors)

Jun/2025

Posse EP Volume 2 (Remixes)

Posse EP Volume 2 (Remixes)

Nov/2024

Posse, Vol. 2 - EP

Posse, Vol. 2 - EP

Jul/2024

Posse, Vol. 2

Jul/2024

Contact High

May/2024

With Balance

Apr/2024

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