# Avec Sans

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**Avec Sans** is a London-based [electro-pop](/source/Electro-pop) group. The band is made up of Alice Fox (vocals, producer) and Jack St. James (electronics, producer).

The name Avec Sans is taken from [French](/source/French_language), meaning: with without.

## Career

Avec Sans are Alice Fox and Jack St. James from [Manchester](/source/Manchester) and [Trinidad](/source/Trinidad) respectively.

Avec Sans started performing live in 2013.[1] They quickly gained recognition for their energetic live shows, which involve [Novation](/source/Novation) launchpads used in tandem tilted towards the audience.[2] Jack has filmed performances using 16 launchpads at once[3] and has helped Novation demo and launch new products online.[4]

Press supporters include [The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian), who said of their music: "it's a sophisticated slice of delicate [synthpop](/source/Synthpop) with more interesting production touches and melodic hooks than most bands can muster in a career."[5] Other press support for Avec Sans has also come from publications including: [Music Week](/source/Music_Week),[6] [Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine)),[7] [VH1](/source/VH1),[8] [Noisey](/source/Noisey),[9] MTV Iggy,[10] [PRS for Music](/source/PRS_for_Music) M Magazine,[11] [Fred Perry](/source/Fred_Perry) Subculture,[12] [Artrocker](/source/Artrocker),[13] [Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy),[14] [Pop Justice](/source/Pop_Justice),[15] [Elle Magazine](/source/Elle_Magazine),[16] Hunger TV,[17] Notion,[18] Wonderland[19] and [Tidal (service)](/source/Tidal_(service)) who featured them on their electronic music playlist for September 2015. *Heartbreak Hi* was listed in [The Times](/source/The_Times) *Essential Tracks* feature in April 2016 alongside the latest releases from [Bjork](/source/Bjork), [Underworld](/source/Underworld_(band)) and [White Denim](/source/White_Denim) and was described as "marvellously bittersweet electro-pop".[20] In the 10 June 2016 edition, the *[NME](/source/NME)* called Avec Sans "a cut above your average duo… right on the sweet spot between hazy '[80s Nostalgia](/source/80s_Nostalgia) and 21st century introspection."[21]

Their track "When You Go" appeared on season one of [MTV](/source/MTV) television series *[Scream](/source/Scream_(TV_series))*.[22] "Close My Eyes" was used to conclude Season 1 Episode 4 of [Nev Schulman](/source/Nev_Schulman)'s show *MTV Suspect*[23] and "The Answer" was used on Season 1 Episode 9 of MTV's *[Are You the One?](/source/Are_You_the_One%3F)*.[24] Their tracks have also been played nationally across the UK and America in retail outlets such as [House of Fraser](/source/House_of_Fraser), [Anthropologie](/source/Anthropologie) and [Banana Republic](/source/Banana_Republic).

Full single releases to date include: *Hold On*, *Shiver*, *All of Time*, *Resonate*, *Heartbreak Hi* and *Perth*; achieving radio play including: BBC Radio London,[25] BBC Introducing,[26] BBC 6 Music,[27] XFM (evening play-listing),[28] Gaydio, [Frank Skinner](/source/Frank_Skinner) on Absolute Radio[29] and they reached the number one slot on [Amazing Radio](/source/Amazing_Radio) with their track *Heartbreak Hi*.[30]

Avec Sans have toured internationally and have featured at a number of music industry events. In May 2015 they played at Canadian Music Week in Toronto,[31] receiving funding from PRS for Music in support of the trip.[32] They played at [CMJ](/source/CMJ), [New York City](/source/New_York_City) in October 2015[33] and [South by Southwest](/source/South_by_Southwest) in 2016.[34] They have supported [Little Boots](/source/Little_Boots),[35] [Capital Cities](/source/Capital_Cities_(band)),[36] [Kate Boy](/source/Kate_Boy)[37] and were the main support for [Ladyhawke](/source/Ladyhawke_(musician)) on her [Wild Things](/source/Wild_Things_(album)) tour in the UK.[38] They played live for the first BBC Introducing event with [Gary Crowley](/source/Gary_Crowley)[39] and on the main stage at Bingley Music Live[40] with acts such as [The Pet Shop Boys](/source/The_Pet_Shop_Boys), [Example](/source/Example_(musician)) and [Gorgon City](/source/Gorgon_City) and at festivals including [The Great Escape Festival](/source/The_Great_Escape_Festival),[41] [Redfest](/source/Redfest),[42] Sounds from the Other City[43] and [Kendal Calling](/source/Kendal_Calling).[44]

The band have remixed artists such as [Swiss Lips](/source/Swiss_Lips) (Epic),[45] [Haerts](/source/Haerts) (Columbia)[46] receiving praise for their work from [DJ Sasha](/source/DJ_Sasha).[47]

Before Avec Sans performed in public, they were asked to design a shoe for London fashion brand Swear.[48] In 2014 their music was used on the catwalks of [Mercedes-Benz](/source/Mercedes-Benz) [New York Fashion Week](/source/New_York_Fashion_Week).[49] They have been named band of the year by [Dolce & Gabbana](/source/Dolce_%26_Gabbana),[50] have been Track of the Day on [Vogue](/source/Vogue_(magazine))'s Vogue.com[51] and have been featured in [Teen Vogue](/source/Teen_Vogue),[52] [Elle Magazine](/source/Elle_Magazine)[53] and DJ'd for the [Milan](/source/Milan) launch of luxury brand Sandro.[54]

In July 2016 Avec Sans released their debut album *"Heartbreak Hi"* on Beverly Martel.[55]

## Discography

### Albums

**Studio albums**

- *Heartbreak Hi* (2016, Beverly Martel)
- *Succession* (2021)

### Singles

Title Year "Perth" 2016 "Heartbreak Hi" "Resonate" 2015 "All of Time" 2014 "Shiver" 2013 "Hold On"

### Online singles

Title Year "When You Go" 2015 "Running Up That Hill" (Kate Bush cover) 2014 "Will Do" (TV on the Radio cover) "The Answer" 2012

### Remixes

Title Year Original Artist "U Got The Power" 2013 Swiss Lips "Further Still" Curxes "Hold On" Avec Sans "FRNDS 4 LYF" Ecstacy "Shiver" Avec Sans "Yeah Yeah" 2014 James Flannigan "Hemiplegia" Haerts "Sugar" Johnny Stimson "Shiver Control" Avec Sans "Severing Ties" 2015 Young Summer

## Music videos

Title Year Director "Perth" 2016 Stuart Birchall "Heartbreak Hi" Avec Sans "All of Time" 2014 Craig Murray "Shiver" 2013 Sing J. Lee "Hold On"

## References

1. ["Avec Sans - Past Concerts"](http://www.songkick.com/artists/6408914-avec-sans/gigography). *Songkick*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Launch Control XL Performance by Avec Sans"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151208211132/http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans). *novationmusic.com*. Archived from [the original](http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans) on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["SWEAR by Avec Sans"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUCne0O1Bgg). Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Launch Control XL Performance by Avec Sans"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151208211132/http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans). *novationmusic.com*. Archived from [the original](http://uk.novationmusic.com/videos/launch-control-xl-performance-by-avec-sans) on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. Cragg, Michael. ["Avec Sans – Shiver (Ecstasy Remix)"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/nov/11/avec-sans-shiver-ecstasy-remix). *The Guardian*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["The Playlist, September 12, 2014"](http://www.musicweek.com/listen/playlist/read/the-playlist-september-12-2014/059574). *Music Week*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Premiere: Avec Sans - 'All of Time' (Mausi Remix)"](http://clashmusic.com/news/premiere-avec-sans-all-of-time-mausi-remix). *Clash*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["We'll be adding "Severing Ties" by Young Summer + Avec Sans to our weekend playlist!"](https://www.facebook.com/VH1/posts/10152776322388375). *Facebook | VH1*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Avec Sans made us a dark mix"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131106211405/http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/Youneedtohearthis-avec-sans-made-us-a-dark-mix). *NOISEY*. Archived from [the original](http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/read/Youneedtohearthis-avec-sans-made-us-a-dark-mix) on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Avec Sans — "Shiver""](http://www.mtviggy.com/videos/avec-sans-shiver/). *MTV Iggy*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. Awbi, Anita. ["30 Seconds Interview: Avec Sans"](http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/newmusic/30seconds/30-seconds-interview-avec-sans/). *M Magazine*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

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1. ["Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear - Britney Spears, Disclosure, Ciara"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/feature/a645707/playlist-10-tracks-you-need-to-hear-britney-spears-disclosure-ciara.html#~pngf4J1PorO7Vt). *Digital Spy*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["AVEC SANS – 'SHIVER'"](http://www.popjustice.com/songs/avec-sans-shiver/121429/). *Pop Justice*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["FARFETCH FINDS ITS DANCING SHOES"](http://www.elle.com/fashion/news/a23380/farfetch-swear-by-music/). *Elle Magazine*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. Khan, Karim. ["Avec Sans - Shiver"](http://www.hungertv.com/feature/avec-sans-shiver/). *Hunger TV*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Video Premiere: Avec Sans - Hold On"](http://www.planetnotion.com/2013/06/18/video-premiere-avec-sans-hold-on/). *Planet Notion*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. Hawkins, Shane. ["New Noise: Avec Sans"](http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2013/11/new-noise-avec-sans/). *Wonderland*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Essential Tracks"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160827072557/http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Avec-Sans-The-Times.png). *The Times*. 1 April 2016. Archived from [the original](http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Avec-Sans-The-Times.png) on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016. – via CPR Agency.

1. ["City of Culture"](https://www.scribd.com/doc/316770397/NME-10-June-2016). *NME*. Retrieved 8 August 2016. – via Scribd.

1. ["Music from Scream: Season 1, Episode 4"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150724222815/http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-scream-season-1-episode-4/). *MTV*. Archived from [the original](http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-scream-season-1-episode-4/) on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Music From MTV Suspect: Season 1, Episode 4"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160320235915/http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-mtv-suspect-season-1-episode-4/). *MTV Soundtrack*. MTV. Archived from [the original](http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-mtv-suspect-season-1-episode-4/) on 20 March 2016.

1. ["Music from Are You The One?: Season 3, Episode 9"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151122020720/http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-are-you-the-one-season-3-episode-9/). *MTV Soundtrack*. Archived from [the original](http://soundtrack.mtv.com/post/music-from-are-you-the-one-season-3-episode-9/) on 22 November 2015.

1. ["BBC London Radio"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02x6x70). *BBC London Radio*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["BBC London Introducing"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p98xz). *BBC London Introducing*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["BBC 6 Music"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06631m4). *BBC 6 Music*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. Temple-Morris, Eddie. ["Xfm The Remix with eddyTM playlist 15th May 2015"](http://eddytm.com/xfm-the-remix-with-eddytm-playlist-15th-may-2015/). *Eddie Temple-Morris*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Absolute Radio - Frank Skinner Show - 04 January 2014"](http://absoluteradio.co.uk/schedule/the-frank-skinner-show-11/episodes/8253/). *Absolute Radio*. Retrieved 2 November 2015.

1. ["Avec Sans Top of Amazing Radio Chart Again"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160605144251/http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/avec-sans-top-amazing-radio-chart/). *CPR Agency*. Archived from [the original](http://www.cpragency.co.uk/site/avec-sans-top-amazing-radio-chart/) on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["CMW Announces First Round of Showcasing Acts Including Banoffee, Dune Rats, Redway, Daytrip, Jack & Eliza and More!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151125055915/http://cmw.net/music/press-room/cmw-announces-first-round-of-showcasing-acts-including-banoffee-dune-rats-redway-daytrip-jack-eliza-and-more/). *CMW (Canadian Music Week)*. Archived from [the original](http://cmw.net/music/press-room/cmw-announces-first-round-of-showcasing-acts-including-banoffee-dune-rats-redway-daytrip-jack-eliza-and-more/) on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.

1. ["Avec Sans - Canadian Music Week"](http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Grantees/Avec-Sans). *PRS for Music Foundation*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Avec Sans CMJ 2015"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151105055212/http://www.cmj.com/marathon/artists-showcases.php#!programmation=artist$avec-sans/4745). *CMJ Official Website*. Archived from [the original](https://www.cmj.com/marathon/artists-showcases.php#!programmation=artist$avec-sans/4745) on 5 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.

1. ["Avec Sans at SXSW 2016"](http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33720). *SXSW Official Website*. Retrieved 2 November 2015.

1. ["LIVE REVIEW: LITTLE BOOTS X AVEC SANS @ HEAVEN"](http://urbandevelopment.co.uk/blog/live-review-little-boots-x-5331). *Urban Development*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Recommended // This Week"](http://www.londoninstereo.com/recommended-next-week-25/). *London in Stereo*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Metropolis Music presents Kate Boy, Avec Sans"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044149/http://www.thelexington.co.uk/event?id=2637). *The Lexington*. Archived from [the original](http://www.thelexington.co.uk/event?id=2637) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

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1. ["Live from The Lexington"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02yv549). *BBC London*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Bingley Music Live With Avec Sans"](http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Bingley-Music-Live-With-Avec-Sans). *The Yorkshire Times*. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Firetrap x Spindle present a FREE entry ALL-DAY Great Escape Festival showcase"](http://www.festivalsforall.com/article/firetrap-x-spindle-present-a-free-entry-all-day-great-escape-festival-showcase). *Festivals For All*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Last 3 Introducing Stage acts are…"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140819112548/http://www.redfest.co.uk/last-3-introducing-stage-acts-are/). *Redfest*. Archived from [the original](http://www.redfest.co.uk/last-3-introducing-stage-acts-are/) on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["First acts revealed: Rosie Lowe & Avec Sans for Tru Luv"](http://www.soundsfromtheothercity.com/2014/02/09/first-acts-revealed-rosie-lowe-avec-sans-for-tru-luv/). *Sounds From The Other City*

1. ["Avec Sans"](http://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/artists/view/avec-sans/). *Kendall Calling*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Swiss Lips - Overflowing Futures"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/overflowing-futures/1028111523). *iTunes*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. Lam, Justin. ["\[LISTEN\] HAERTS - Hemiplegia (Avec Sans Remix)"](http://www.indieshuffle.com/haerts-hemiplegia-avec-sans-remix/). *Indie Shuffle*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["DJ Sasha praises Avec Sans on their remix of Haerts"](https://twitter.com/sashaofficial/status/490299878078046208). *Twitter*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

1. ["Swear by Music"](http://www.farfetch.com/uk/people/swear-by-music.aspx). *Farfetch*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

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1. ["The Top 5 New Music Artists of 2012"](http://www.swide.com/art-culture/new-music-talent-art-culture/the-top-5-new-music-artists-including-avec-sans-saint-lou-lou-and-haerts/2012/12/31). *Swide*. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

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1. ["Beverly Martel"](http://beverlymartelmusic.com). *Beverly Martel*

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