Moufette is a Canadian
indie rock
Indie rock is a Music subgenre, subgenre of rock music that originated in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand from the 1970s to the 1980s. Originally used to describe independent record labels, the term became associated with the mu ...
group whose name is the French word for 'Skunk'. They were formed in
Montreal
Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple- ...
in 2004. The duo, which includes
Steve Durand
Stephen "Steve" Durand (born) is a Canadian rock musician, most notable for his work with Tinker and his involvement with Melissa Auf der Maur.
Early musical career
Born in Cantley, Quebec, Durand met Melissa Auf der Maur, a fellow student at ...
- formerly of
Tinker
Tinker or tinkerer is an archaic term for an itinerant tinsmith who mends household utensils.
Description
''Tinker'' for metal-worker is attested from the thirteenth century as ''tyckner'' or ''tinkler''. Some travelling groups and Roman ...
and known for his work with
Auf der Maur - and
Ariel Engle, also mix
electrionica and
folk music in to their standard indie/pop sound. Their first album was released in 2005, and their first extended play was released in 2009.
Discography
*''Chew Your Heart'' (2005)
*''Pet the Lion'' (2009)
References
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External links
Official Moufette MySpaceMoufette's online store @ CD Baby
Musical groups established in 2004
Musical groups from Montreal
2004 establishments in Quebec