The Penelopes

“research and development 002” OUt !!

We are pleased to release the second episode of our collection, Research And Development, featuring works derived from our compositions for cinema and fashion. This new volume continues our journey of humble exploration and sound research, blending acoustic and electronic elements. Whether it’s purely acoustic, entirely electronic, or a hybrid mix, each track reflects our passion for playing and having fun with our various influences.

R&D 002 explores our influences further, merging electronic sounds with Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Krautrock, and intricate string arrangements. These tracks represent our desire to experiment with different musical styles.

The artwork for the R&D series is inspired by “Power, Corruption & Lies,” which has always fascinated us. We aimed to create still life artworks that have a kind of transgenic quality, representing a mutation. This illustrates our desire to take one step back towards classicism and two steps forward towards modernity.

Listen to Research And Development 002

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INTRoducing our collection “research and development” / first volume OUt !!

We love journeys that are winding, filled with research, beautiful mistakes, and curiosity. It is in this spirit of humble exploration that we are excited to share “Research And Development“, a collection that emerges from our work as composers for film, series, and fashion. These tracks represent our ongoing quest for creativity and our effort to blur the lines between musical genres.

As many of you know, we have always admired the versatility of artists like Bowie, Nick Cave, Tindersticks, Carpenter, Moroder, Cliff Martinez, Philip Glass, Pink Floyd, and Brian Eno. From the newer generation, we hold deep respect for the versatility shown by talents such as Oneohtrix Point Never, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, and Minor Victories. These artists, who never make the same record twice, inspire us deeply.

In today’s world, where questions about genre and identity are ever-present, we have always believed in the idea that musical genres shouldn’t exist and that they should be broken. We are part of a generation that deftly combines acoustic and electronic elements, and it is this blend that we love to craft. We approach this with great humility and deep respect for the artists who have influenced us.

R&D001 is a collection we’ve crafted with meticulous care and deep passion. It showcases our love for versatility and the influences we haven’t been able to fully explore in our songs as The Penelopes. These tracks, often heard in cinematic contexts and previously unreleased, are now part of this collection that we are eager to share with you.

We hope you enjoy this musical journey as much as we enjoyed creating it. We are really happy to present this to you.

Listen to Research And Development 001

Artwork: Valentine CX

“life is LONG” NEW ALBUM OUt !!

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“Life Is Long” is now out via Believe on all digital platforms !! You can now save / play the songs on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

THE PENELOPES AND Nathalie Baye “life is LONG” NEW SINGLE OUt !!

Our new single with Nathalie Baye is called “Life Is Long” and is now out via Believe on all digital platforms !! You can now save / play the song on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

THE PENELOPES AND ISABELLE ADJANI “THE LAST GOODBYE” NEW SINGLE OUt !!

Our new single with Isabelle Adjani is called “The Last Goodbye” and is now out via Believe on all digital platforms !! You can now save / play the song on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

The Penelopes and Isabelle Adjani premier new music video for latest single, The Last Goodbye, in their metaverse !!

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🎬 Invitation à la projection privée virtuelle du clip « The Last Goodbye » de The Penelopes et Isabelle Adjani en avant-première dans leur metavers 🎼

🌐 The Penelopes et Isabelle Adjani vous convient à découvrir leur clip en avant-première le 20 octobre dans leur metavers, installés « depuis chez vous » dans leur salon, leur studio, dans leur bar ou dans leur théâtre virtuel 🥂🎸

👉🏻 Pour participer, envoyez un RSVP à meta@thepenelopes.com et téléchargez préalablement l’application Bigscreen VR ✔️

✨ Le nombre de places étant limité, les participants sélectionnés recevront le lien de connexion le 20 octobre, précisant le lieu et l´heure de leur séance (entre 20:00 et 21:00 heure française). See you there! 💙

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🌐 The Penelopes and Isabelle Adjani invite you to discover their new music video premiering in their metaverse on October 20. Immerse yourself in their living room, studio, bar or virtual theater and enjoy the new sounds 🥂🎸

👉🏻 RSVP to meta@thepenelopes.com and download the Bigscreen VR app to be ready. Places are limited so register for your seat today 🦹

✨ Attendees will receive their connection link on October 20, with the place and time of their session (between 7pm and 8pm UK time). See you there! 💙

THΞ PΞNΞLOPΞS AND ISABΞLLΞ ADJANI

The Last Goodbye feat Isabelle Adjani Out 21/10/22 !!

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WORLD SOUNDTRACK AWARDS 2022: Spaceboy soundtrack NOMINATED !!

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Thrilled to have our Spaceboy soundtrack nominated for Best Score for a Belgian Production at 2022 WorldSoundtrack Awards in Ghent !!

Spaceboy original Motion Picture soundtrack is now out!!

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SpaceBoy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is out !! Here is a selection of the tracks we have composed for Olivier Pairoux’s feature (in collaboration with Eusebio Larrea, production: Annabella Nezri/Kwassa Films).

The soundtrack is out via Believe on all digital platforms !! You can now save / play the song on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

THE Soundtrack of girlsquad season 1 is out!!

The Penelopes x Girlsquad Serie Soundtrack

The soundtrack of “Girlsquad” Season 1 is out !! Check it on your fave digital platform. You can also watch the serie on France TV Slash.

THE PENELOPES AND VIRGINIE LEDOYEN “AFFLICTION” NEW SINGLE OUT 25.09.2020 !!

Affliction: Our new single with Virginie Ledoyen is now out via Believe on all digital platforms !! You can now save / play the song on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

THE PENELOPES AND ASIA ARGENTO “DREAM BABY DREAM” NEW SINGLE OUT 24.01.2020 !!

Dream Baby Dream: Our new single with Asia Argento is now out via Believe on all digital platforms !! You can now save / play the song on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

Alternatively, you can grab here the exclusive 12 inch vinyl single !! This limited edition white vinyl from The Penelopes and Asia Argento “Dream Baby Dream” is pressed on weighted vinyl and especially mastered for the format.

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THE PENELOPES AND ISABELLE ADJANI “MEET ME BY THE GATES” NEW SINGLE OUT 25.10.2019 !!

The Penelopes and Isabelle Adjani’s new single is called “Meet Me By The Gates” and is now out via Believe on all digital platforms on October 25th, 2019 !! You can now save / play the song on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Deezer.

Vinyl lover? Get right now the exclusive 12 inch single vinyl edition !! This limited edition of The Penelopes and Isabelle Adjani “Meet Me By The Gates” is pressed on weighted vinyl and especially mastered for the format.

Order your copy now !!

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Vinyl only !! Commandez maintenant le vinyle du single “Meet Me By The Gates” par The Penelopes and Isabelle Adjani // Vinyle collector single 180 grammes.

Sortie officielle (iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube et autres plateformes) le 25 octobre 2019.

LIVE GIGS ALERT SUMMER 2019 / TOUR DE FRANCE

It’s Coming Up!

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• Nice / France – 2019-07-15
• Toulon / France – 2019-07-17
• La Grande Motte / France – 2019-07-18
• Cap d’Agde / France – 2019-07-19
• Pot Barcarès / France – 2019-07-20
• Vieux Boucau / France – 2019-07-23
• Lacaneau-Océan / France – 2019-07-25
• Arcachon / France – 2019-07-27
• La Rochelle / France – 2019-07-29
• Les Sables d’Olonne / France – 2019-08-01
• Perros-Guirec / France – 2019-08-03
• Quimper / France – 2019-08-05
• Saint-Malo / France – 2019-08-06
• Deauville / France – 2019-08-08
• Dieppe / France – 2019-08-10
• Le Touquet / France – 2019-08-12
• Dunkerque/Malo les Bains / France – 2019-08-14

Semaine de la Critique 2019 / Cannes Film Festival (DJ Set)

The Penelopes will deejay for the closing party of ‘La Semaine de la Critique’ / Cannes Film Festival 2019. See you there !!

‘Another World in our World’ Exhibition

Agnès b.’s exhibition “Another World in our World” is now shown at the contemporary art fund Frac Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur, in Marseille. Soundtrack by The Penelopes !!

Art Commissioner: Jean François Sanz

THE PENELOPES Live for Natalia Vodianova’s Naked Heart Foundation

We would humbly like to send our full support to Natalia Vodianova’s Naked Heart Foundation / Фонд “Обнаженные cердца” that is helping to build an inclusive society that is open to people with disabilities and special needs. Pls, go visit and support www.nakedheart.org

The Penelopes x Natalia Vodianova Naked Heart Foundation Live

THE PENELOPES AT ROBERT SMITH’S MELTDOWN FESTIVAL

The Penelopes x Robert Smith The Cure Meltdown Festival Official Poster

The Penelopes has been chosen by Meltdown curator, Robert Smith, to rock out on Sunday 17, for a very special line up which will take place at the Southbank Centre in London. To be asked to play at the Meltdown Festival by Robert Smith himself was personally a huge honour for both Axel Basquiat and Vincent T. of The Penelopes who are a huge fans of The Cure, who they see as « a major influence towards their music career ». Read More !!

LEAVE THEM ALL BEHIND / VINYL:

The limited edition of Leave Them All Behind co-produced by agnès b. is pressed on weighted vinyl and especially mastered for the format. Only 500 copies pressed !!

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