Planet 1999

Planet 1999 is a French shoegaze band based in London. The group consists of members Caro (who also operates as a solo act under the name caro♡), Alex, and Charles.[1] They were the first band to be signed to the record label PC Music.[2] Alex described the defining characteristics of their music as a "minimalistic shoegaze loop with over-processed vocals on top of it."[1] The band has cited many shoegaze and krautrock artists as their inspirations.[3] Often featured in Planet 1999's visuals is a mascot named Zippy which was designed by artist Leon Sadler.[4]

Planet 1999
Genres
Years active2018–present
LabelsPC Music
Associated acts
Websitehttps://www.planet1999.com/
Members
  • Caroline Beatrix Maurin
  • Alexandre Teiller
  • Charles Teiller

History

Alex and Charles are brothers and previously have made music together.[1] Caro was born in Marseille but grew up further east along the coast[3] and made music mostly on her own. Planet 1999 formed after Caro attended a psychedelic rock concert in Paris and found a flyer from Charles and Alex saying they were looking for a singer.[1] The band eventually moved to London because they felt more connected to the music and fashion scene in London compared to Paris.[3] In late 2018, they emailed A. G. Cook, head of record label PC Music, and after meeting with him were eventually signed to the label.[1]

Cook introduced Charli XCX to Planet 1999's music which led to them co-producing Charli XCX's song "February 2017"[5] and Nasty Cherry's "What Do You Like In Me?".[6]

Planet 1999 released their debut single "Spell" in September 2019.[2] In November 2019, they performed at fellow PC Music artist Hannah Diamond's concert in Paris during The Invisible Tour.[7] In early 2020, Planet 1999 released two more singles, "Party"[8] and "Replay",[9] "Party" was accompanied by a video featuring their mascot Zippy. Later in the year they released their EP "Devotion" in March 2020.[10] The group has named artists Cocteau Twins, Hannah Diamond, Frank Ocean, Croation Amor, and Uli K as some of the biggest inspirations for the project.[11] In January 2021, they released a deluxe version of the EP, featuring 3 new remixes. This came with a CD release.

In August 2020, the band was featured on the song "Everyday, Everynight" by Anamanaguchi.[12]

In November 2020, Caro released a solo double single, "hide me here", under the moniker caro♡.[13]

Discography
Extended play
  • Devotion (2020)
Singles
  • "Spell" (2019)
  • "Party" (2019)
  • "Everyday, Everynight" (2020)

References
  1. Dazed (22 January 2020). "Inside the orbit of Planet 1999, the first band signed to PC Music". Dazed. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. "Planet 1999 Sign To PC Music, Share New Single 'Spell'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  3. "Get To Know... Planet 1999". diymag.com. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. "Planet 1999 on Instagram: "Our first single "Spell" is out now on @pcmus!! (link in bio) 🔮 😈 💫 Thank u @leon_sadler for creating the artwork and our new friend Zippy…"". Instagram. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  5. "Charli XCX Reflects On "February 2017" With Clairo & Yaeji". idolator. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  6. "Nasty Cherry Is Back With "What Do You Like In Me?"". idolator. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  7. @hannahdiamond (2 December 2019). "So happy to announce my friends @plnt99 as my special guest for my Paris show on 11.12.19" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 September 2020 – via Twitter.
  8. "PC Music's resident shoegaze band Planet 1999 share new single, 'Party'". FACT Magazine. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  9. "Planet 1999 Reach Dream-Pop Paradise on "Replay"". pastemagazine.com. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  10. "Planet 1999 Twinkles with Tender Enthusiasm on Devotion". pastemagazine.com. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  11. Stereo, London In (10 March 2020). "Planet 1999 // In Five | LONDON IN STEREO". Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  12. @anamanaguchi (25 August 2020). "'Everyday, Everynight' (ft. @plnt99) summer single no. 5" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 September 2020 – via Twitter.
  13. "caro♡ Shares Extraordinary Single 'hide me here'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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