Clothing company to be exclusive pre-release distributor of Sebastien
Tellier's new album Sexuality in Germany
LOS ANGELES, May 22 -- Los Angeles based clothing company
American Apparel is making its first foray into the music world as the sole
distributor of Sebastien Tellier's upcoming release, Sexuality (Record
Makers) for its first two months of release in Germany. The album will be
sold at American Apparel locations throughout Europe beginning May 23, and
online at http://www.americanapparel.net. American Apparel will also create
an exclusive garment for the collaboration, the company announced today.
Viva Radio, American Apparel's in-house radio station, is the driver
behind the partnership with Parisian label Record Makers. All parties
involved seem to agree that the sensual overtones of the album make it a
perfect fit with the ever-provocative retailer.
"The first single from the album is Sexual Sportswear," said Matt
Werth, Content Director at Viva Radio, "It's really a perfect fit.
Sebastien's existing body of work is already popular among Viva Radio
contributors and listeners so we're really excited to offer Sexuality in
our stores."
Stephane Elfassi, RecordMakers' label manager, "There are not many
companies that we would partner with. It had to really feel right, and with
American Apparel it does."
Tellier's upcoming release has been gaining wide-ranging critical
acclaim, from Pitchfork, The Guardian, NME and Vice UK. Sexuality ---
produced by Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk) -- will be available at
the American Apparel stores on CD and vinyl LP, alongside 7" and 12"
versions of Divine, the album's second single.
Sexuality's release date coincides with Sebastien Tellier's
participation in Eurovision Song Contest 2008, which has stirred
controversy among the competition's traditionalists. Representing France,
Tellier is expected to sing in French, but will be performing Divine mostly
in English.
More About American Apparel, Inc.
American Apparel, Inc. is the largest vertically integrated
manufacturer, distributor and retailer of T-shirts and related products in
North America. American Apparel has nearly 200 retail stores located in 15
countries. It employs approximately 7,000 employees globally and pays the
highest wages in garment industry. All of the garments produced are cut and
sewn at its 800,000-square-foot facility in downtown Los Angeles, which
employs more than 4,000 people. http://www.americanapparel.net/
More About Viva Radio
Viva Radio is a unique broadcasting medium for music enthusiasts to
communicate. Its listeners are not only able to hear good continuous radio,
but also help shift and shape the station's environment. Contributors are
friends of the station or selected by submission. Viva Radio is
underwritten by American Apparel. http://www.viva-radio.com/
More About Sebastien Tellier
Sebastien Tellier released his first album, L'incroyable Verite, in
2001. Tellier's 2004 album Politics featured Tony Allen on drums and
Philippe Zdar's production, bringing Sebastien's sound to a global
audience. After touring in support of Air and contributing to the Lost in
Translation soundtrack, Tellier brought together tracks from his native
French album Sessions and the Narcos soundtrack for the Universe
compilation. Sexuality is his third studio album and Tellier's musical
statement of intent for lovemaking: emotional, hypnotic and oozing with
sensuality. http://www.recordmakers.com
Notable press for Sexuality:
An album of unexpected charm and grace. (7.3) -- PITCHFORK
Achingly Romantic. (****) -- Q
Lush keyboards and swooning synthetic basslines. (****) -- The Guardian
Carnal themes ooze over Sexuality like massage oils. -- 8/10 -- NME
The best French Dance Album since Discovery ... Quite possibly the best
album Daft Punk never made. -- Mixmag
Evoking Jarvis Cocker at his sordid best. -- VICE UK
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