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| genre = [[Shoegaze]], [[electronica]], [[IDM]], [[Folk]], [[Indie rock]], [[dream pop]]
| genre = [[Shoegaze]], [[electronica]], [[IDM]], [[Folk]], [[Indie rock]], [[dream pop]]
| years_active = 2000–present
| years_active = 2000–present
| label = [[Moshi Moshi Records]], [[Astralwerks]], [[EMI]], DPC Records
| label = [[Moshi Moshi Records]], [[Astralwerks]], [[EMI]], [[Virgin]], DPC Records
| associated_acts = Bichi, Ghost Society, [[The William Blakes]]
| associated_acts = Bichi, Ghost Society, [[The William Blakes]]
| website = [http://dpc-rec.dk/ The Band's Record Label]
| website = [http://dpc-rec.dk/ The Band's Record Label]

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Blue Foundation
Background information
GenresShoegaze, electronica, IDM, Folk, Indie rock, dream pop
Years active2000–present
LabelsMoshi Moshi Records, Astralwerks, EMI, Virgin, DPC Records
MembersTobias Wilner
Bo Rande
WebsiteThe Band's Record Label



Blue Foundation is a band founded in 2000 by producer and singer Tobias Wilner. The band is based in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

History

Blue Foundation started out in 2000 based on Tobias Wilner, aka Bichi's cooperation with various artists and musicians. The music can be described as a mix of Dream pop, electronica and shoegaze. Blue Foundation released their first 7" via Moshi Moshi Records[1] and their first, self-titled album was released shortly thereafter. During the past several years, Blue Foundation have expanded their audience, embracing both the underground and the alternative mainstream. Blue Foundation's music has been featured in major films such as Twilight,[2] Miami Vice and the TV series The O.C., So You Think You Can Dance. Blue Foundation released their third album Life of a Ghost on Astralwerks.

In 2009 Tobias Wilner establish DPC Records, mainly to release his own material as Blue Foundation, Bichi and his band Ghost Society. Later that year Blue Foundation received double platinum in USA for the Twilight Soundtrack. The album was certified double platinum on April 16, 2009.[3]

In 2011 they contributed with two songs for the award winning documentary film "Tankograd" by director Boris Bertram.

The latest released material from Blue Foundation is the singles "Red Hook" released in co-operation with The Berrics and "Watch you Sleeping" featuring singer songwriter Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon).[4] Both singles are released on their own label DPC Records.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and singles

  • Red Hook
  • Heads on Fire
  • Watch you Sleeping feat. Mark Kozelek / Dream (3:11PM)
  • Eyes on Fire
  • Enemy
  • Sweep
  • Dead Peoples Choice
  • Crosshair
  • Ricochet
  • LIVE at Vega
  • This is Goodbye
  • Embers
  • End of the Day
  • As I Moved On aka Rise
  • Bassment
  • Jack to Phono EP
  • Alis
  • Hollywood & Wiseguy
  • Hollywood & Hide
  • Eyes on fire
  • Bonfires

Compilations

  • Mother Nature (2003)
  • Colors: A Nordic Compilation (2003)
  • Who Shot Jacques Laverne? (2004)
  • Paris (2007)
  • Sequential (2007)
  • Warp Factor (??)
  • Sound of Dubstep 3

Selected soundtracks & movies

References

  1. ^ Moshi Moshi Records | Releases: Hide/Hollywood
  2. ^ Twilight Soundtrack Tracklist
  3. ^ "Gold & Platinum - June 18, 2010". RIAA. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  4. ^ Leah Greenblatt (2009-06-06). "Twilight's Blue Foundation: Stream an exclusive new version of 'Watch You Sleeping'". Entertainment Weekly.
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