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Michelle Chamuel
Chamuel performing with My Dear Disco in November 2010.
Chamuel performing with My Dear Disco in November 2010.
Background information
Birth nameMichelle Jacqueline Chamuel
Born1986 (1986) (age 38)[citation needed]
Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresElectronic pop, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano
Years active2007–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitethereverbjunkie.com

Michelle Jacqueline Chamuel (born 1986) is an American singer-songwriter from Amherst, Massachusetts.[1] She was the runner-up on the fourth season of NBC's The Voice. From 2007–2011, she was the lead singer of the band Ella Riot, formerly My Dear Disco. Chamuel uses the artistic trade name "The Reverb Junkie".[2]

Biography

Early life and career

Chamuel grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts.[3] She is the daughter of Joalie Davie (Lyne Chamuel), a doctor, and Jacques Chamuel, an electrical engineer.[4][5] Her parents came to the United States as Jewish refugees from Egypt in the 1960s.[6][7] Chamuel studied violin with her father since childhood, took piano lessons at age four and played violin in the Wellesley Middle School orchestra. In seventh grade she started to sequence music on a Korg Triton, sing and compose. She produced a full-length CD during her senior year. She graduated from Wellesley High School in 2004 and studied performing arts technology at the University of Michigan, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2008.[3][8]

From 2007 to 2011, Chamuel was the lead vocalist of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based band My Dear Disco, which was renamed Ella Riot in March 2011.[8][9] In college, she collaborated with classmate and band founder Tyler Duncan, and recorded music with band guitarist Robert “DJ Body-Rock” Lester. Prior to her joining the group as lead vocalist, the band was instrumental. Her addition became a turning point in the band's direction.[8] The name change to Ella Riot was inspired by the musical influence Ella Fitzgerald had on Chamuel.[10] In September 2011, the band announced the decision to put Ella Riot on an indefinite hiatus.[11]

Since 2011, Chamuel has worked as an independent artist. She has released many albums and singles in conjunction with Ella Riot as well as in collaboration with other artists. Many of her independent releases are under artistic trade name "The Reverb Junkie".

Chamuel’s work as a musician and vocalist has received positive reviews.[12][13] Her voice has been characterized as velvety, polished, soulful and controlled.[12][13] As a performer, Chamuel believes that "honesty is especially key in live performance, the goal is to be totally honest and in the moment."[11]

Her work has been featured in visual media. In 2009, she sang the theme song for Team Starkid’s mini-series Little White Lie,[14] and the song "White Lies" from the Dancethink album was used in Episode 11.[15]

The Voice

After an unsuccessful audition in 2012, Chamuel returned for the fourth season of the reality television show The Voice in 2013. Before auditioning, she worked at Woodstar Cafe in Northampton, Massachusetts.[16] During the Blind Audition stage, she sang a cover of Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl." Three of the four judges–Adam Levine, Shakira and Usher–pressed their "I Want You" buttons and turned their chairs. She eventually chose to be part of "Team Usher."[17]

On April 23, 2013, Chamuel won the battle round with a cover of David Guetta's "Titanium" and proceeded to the knockout round.[18] On April 30, 2013, Chamuel won the knockout round with a performance of Pink's "Raise Your Glass," and proceeded to the live playoffs.[17][19] During her live performance on May 6, 2013, Chamuel sang Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" and was voted into the Top 12 by the public.[20] Over the next four live performances, she was voted into the Top 5.[21][22][23][24] Chamuel's studio version of the Taylor Swift song "I Knew You Were Trouble," released June 3, 2013, peaked at #4 on the iTunes Chart on June 4.[25] Following her performances on June 10, 2013, Chamuel advanced to the Top 3, the final round of the competition.[26] On June 17, 2013, during the final round of the competition, Chamuel sang Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble,” Annie Lennox’s “Why,” and U2’s “One” in a duet with Usher.[27] Studio versions of “Why” and “One” peaked at #3 and #8, respectively, on the iTunes Chart on June 18.[28] Chamuel came in second place on the season finale, broadcast on June 18, 2013.[29]

Performances and results

  – Studio version of the song reached the iTunes Top 10

Round Song Original Artist Order Result
Blind Audition "I Kissed a Girl" Katy Perry 14 Adam Levine, Shakira, and Usher turned.
Chamuel joined Usher's Team.
Battle Round "Titanium"

(vs. Chelsea M.)

David Guetta feat. Sia — Saved by Coach
Knockout Round "Raise Your Glass"

(vs. Audrey Karrasch)

P!nk 4
Live Playoffs "True Colors" Cyndi Lauper 7 Safe (Public Vote)
Top 12 "Call Your Girlfriend" Robyn 10 Safe
Top 10 "Just Give Me a Reason" P!nk feat. Nate Ruess 10 Safe
Top 8 "Grenade" Bruno Mars 6 Safe
Top 6 "Somewhere Only We Know" Keane 2 Safe
"I Knew You Were Trouble" Taylor Swift 9
Top 5 "Clarity" Zedd feat. Foxes 3 Safe
"Time After Time" Cyndi Lauper 10
Top 3 "I Knew You Were Trouble" Taylor Swift 2 Runner-up
"Why" Annie Lennox 5
"One" (with Usher) U2 8

Discography

References

  1. ^ Lederman, Diane (June 20, 2013). "'Voice' runner-up Michelle Chamuel says she's happy to be back home in Amherst". MassLive.com. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  2. ^ "Twitter: @MichelleChamuel". twitter.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Wellesley native in final six on 'The Voice'". Wicked Local Wellesley. May 30, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  4. ^ "East and West, old and new: Local doctor". SantaFeNewMexican.com. Apr 5, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  5. ^ "A relaxing homecoming for The Voice's Chamuel". WHDH 7 Boston NBC, whdh.com. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  6. ^ Bloom, Nate. "Interfaith Celebrities: Michelle Chamuel and Former Child Stars". interfaithfamily.com. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  7. ^ "Why we love The Voice's Michelle Chamuel". JTA Jewish Telegraphic Agency, jta.org. June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c "Local Band Spotlight: My Dear Disco". Detroit Free Press. Feb 11, 2009. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  9. ^ "Exit interview: Ella Riot's Tyler Duncan". A.V.Club. Oct 11, 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  10. ^ "My Dear Disco has new name - Ella Riot". AnnArbor.com. Mar 23, 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  11. ^ a b "Taking a break from Ella Riot". AnnArbor.com. Nov 8, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  12. ^ a b "SoundCloud Gems: The Reverb Junkie". 303 Magazine. Jan. 9, 2012. Retrieved Aug. 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  13. ^ a b "Love Child - Ella Riot Review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
  14. ^ "Little White Lie, Episode 1.1 Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved Aug. 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  15. ^ "Little White Lie, Episode 1.11 Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved Aug. 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  16. ^ "Michelle Chamuel, finalist on The Voice". The Republican Massachusetts. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  17. ^ a b "Michelle Chamuel". The Voice. NBC. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  18. ^ "Michelle Chamuel and Chelsea M. Sing "Titanium" on The Voice 2013". Wetpaint.com. April 23, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  19. ^ "The Voice Recap: To Kill a Knockout Bird". TVLine.com. April 30, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  20. ^ "Voice: Four Artists Eliminated From Live Shows". SingersAndCritics.com. May 9, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  21. ^ "Michelle Chamuel among the final 10 on The Voice". AnnArbor.com. May 15, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  22. ^ "The Voice 2013 reveals top 8". AnnArbor.com. May 21, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  23. ^ "The Voice recap: Down to the Final 6". BaltimoreSun.com. May 29, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  24. ^ "The Voice Elimination: Holly Tucker Goes Home And Top 5 Revealed". HuffingtonPost.com. June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  25. ^ "Michelle Chamuel Already Set to Win iTunes Bonus on "The Voice"". Headlineplanet.com. June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  26. ^ "The Voice Reveals Its Final 3". NBCBayArea.com. June 11, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  27. ^ "The Voice Season 4 Finale Recap". NYDailyNews.com. June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  28. ^ "Michelle Chamuel, Danielle Bradbery, Swon Brothers". The York Dispatch, www.ydtalk.com. June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  29. ^ "The Voice recap: Michelle Chamuel places second". AnnArbor.com. June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  30. ^ "Ella Riot, Music". dancethink.com. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  31. ^ "Interview: Ella Riot, I Could be Your Love Child". thenewgay.net. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  32. ^ Hayes, Thomas (March 31, 2013). "s/he (2011) Album Review". andnowinstereo.co.uk. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  33. ^ ""All The Pretty People" out today". thereverbjunkie.wordpress.com. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  34. ^ "Odd Year & The Reverb Junkie". oddreverb.bandcamp.com. September 18, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2013.

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