Louis La Roche
Birth nameBrett Ewels
Also known asLouis La Roche
Born15 September 1990 (1990-09-15) (age 33)
OriginNorwich, United Kingdom
GenresNu-disco, french house, funk
OccupationsSongwriter, producer, remixer, DJ
Years active2008–present
LabelsEver After Records, Spinnin' Records, Om Records, Nurvous Records, Animal Language
Websitelouislaroche.com

Brett Ewels (born 15 September 1990), best known by his stage name Louis La Roche, is a house/nu-disco producer, remixer and DJ from Norwich, UK.[1]

Career

2008-2015: Love and Composure

La Roche began his career in 2008 with the Michael Jackson-sampled debut track "Love" (which was originally mistaken for Daft Punk) and featured on an unofficial five-track EP entitled "The Peach EP" (2008). The track quickly made an impact across online blogs and led to recognition via an article by British newspaper The Guardian.[2] From there, Louis went on to form his own record label "Ever After Records", on which he released the EP's "Me & Her" (2009), "Super Soaker" (2010) and "Number One" (2011), a collaboration with German producer Patrick Alavi. He followed this with the single "My Turn", which featured guest vocals by Yann Destal of Modjo.

In 2013, La Roche released the five-track EP "Composure" on Ever After Records, shortly followed by the double A-side single "Kaboom/Funk Trunk Skunk" on Om Records. In 2014, he released the single "Offline" featuring J Paul Getto & Lizzie Curious on Nurvous Records. This was then followed up with a late 1980s inspired EP entitled "Dusty Cassette" on Ever After Records.[3]

In 2014, La Roche supported Kylie Minogue on two dates of her Kiss Me Once Tour.[4] In 2015, he undertook North and South American tours.

On 1 June 2015, he released the single "Just Like You" on Ever After Records, which was featured on Majestic Casual. This was followed by the release of Louis' debut album To Rest Is To Rust on 6 July 2015. In February 2016, It was announced La Roche would be releasing two concept EPs entitled "1986" and "1996".

On July 28, 2015, La Roche presented his own hour long show on BBC Radio 1.[5]

2017-present: Third and fourth studio albums

On March 20, 2017, La Roche released his second album, Sleepless Nights.

La Roche released a surprise single "Lovers" on 25 May 2018,[6] a collaboration with Scottish DJ/Producer Mylo (his first new material in 14 years).

On 24 January 2020,[7] La Roche announced his upcoming album Saturday Night Griever, following the release of the two singles "Better" featuring Lucy Pearson and "Desire" featuring Frankmusik. Saturday Night Griever was released on 27 March 2020.[8]

On 29 October 2021, Louis released his 4th studio album We're Not So Different, featuring the song "Cold To Me", a collaboration with Darren Hayes.

In 2022, Louis released the singles ‘Some Way’, ‘Gone’, followed in 2023 with ‘Colours’. Louis announced his upcoming fifth studio ‘Admittedly’ will be released in 2023.[9]

On March 28, 2023, Louis supported Darren Hayes at the London Palladium on his ‘Do You Remember’ UK Tour.[10]

Remixes and soundtracks

In addition to his own material, La Roche has created a string of official remixes for artists such as Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, Darren Hayes, Fred Falke, Spiller, Aeroplane, Mike Mago, Don Diablo, VV Brown, Del Marquis (of the Scissor Sisters), Teenage Bad Girl, Mercury Music Prize winner Speech Debelle and The Supermen Lovers. Unofficial remixes include the likes of Michael Jackson, Calvin Harris, Miley Cyrus, George Michael, Burial, Kate Bush and Gorillaz.

In addition to radio, La Roche has also written music for television, being featured in the Channel 4 series Skins as well as composing the theme song for Canada's MuchMusic Video Awards. La Roche was featured as The Guardian Music's first 'New Band of The Day' for 2010.[2] He was featured in the UK music magazine Future Music (published on 9 May 2012) and recorded a video interview in the MofoHifi studio in London, where he discusses working with FL Studio, producing techniques and his creative process.[11] La Roche was promoted to an FL Studio Power User in late 2013.[12]

Discography

Albums

EP's

Singles

Official remixes

Mixtapes

References

  1. ^ IMO Records. "Louis la Roche Biography". Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012. "Louis La Roche Biography"], IMO Records Retrieved on 8 March 2011.
  2. ^ a b Lester, Paul (4 January 2010). "Louis La Roche (No 696)". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  3. ^ Louis La Roche. "Dusty Cassette EP". Iamlousilaroche.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  4. ^ Arena Riga. "Arena Riga > Events". Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2014. "Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once", Arena Riga Retrieved on 19 November 2014.
  5. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - R1Dance, BBC Introducing: Louis la Roche". Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Louis La Roche & Mylo - Lovers". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Louis La Roche — Desire – Casablanca Sunset". Blog.casablancasunset.com. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  8. ^ Middleton, Ryan (27 March 2020). "The Director's Cut: Louis La Roche - Saturday Night Griever". Magnetimag.com. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Instagram".
  10. ^ "Darren Hayes Tickets - the London Palladium, London – Official Box Office".
  11. ^ "Louis La Roche In The Studio With Future Music". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Louis La Roche (Brett Ewels)". Image-line.com. Retrieved 28 July 2020.

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