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Prototypes are an
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band from
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. The band comprises Stephane Bodin (bass, synths), Isabelle Le Doussal, known on-stage as "Bubble Star" (vocals), and François Marche (guitar).


History

In 2006, a song from the band's U.S. self-titled debut album, "Who's Gonna Sing?", was featured in an advertisement for the
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. In 2008, their song "Je ne te connais pas" ("I do not know you") was featured in a
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commercial. The same song was also featured in a
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television commercial in
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in 2007, as well as in an episode of ''
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''. In 2010, the song "Je Ne Te Connais" was featured in ''
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'' season 4 episode 2, "Double Identity".


Discography


Albums

*''Tout le monde cherche quelque chose à faire'' (2004) *''Mutants Médiatiques'' (2005) *''Prototypes'' (2006) - first U.S. album with tracks from their previous two French albums *''Synthétique'' (2008)


References


External links


Prototypes Online at Universal MusicLive on 89.3 The Current at South by Southwest 2007
French indie rock groups Musical groups established in 2003 Musical groups from Paris {{France-band-stub