Some Monday morning cardio with Caribou, in concert from Zenith de Paris on February 3, 2025.
In the odd event you aren’t already familiar, Caribou is actually Daniel Snaith, a Canadian composer, musician, and recording artist. He has released 11 studio albums since 2000 and has recorded and performed under the stage names Caribou, Manitoba, and Daphni. His Caribou album Andorra (2008) was awarded the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, and his Caribou album Swim (2010) was a shortlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize and was named the Best Album of 2010 by Resident Advisor. His follow-up Our Love (2014) was also shortlisted for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.
During live Caribou performances, Snaith is joined by his longtime bandmates, Ryan Smith (guitar, keyboards), John Schmersal (bass, keyboards) and Brad Weber (drums), who expand upon Snaith’s material for a live environment. Regarding their performances as a four-piece, Snaith has stated: “The whole idea is it’s not just me, and it’s not just hired guns. The live show is its own thing and they’re a proper band – in the sense that we’re all equally part of it.”
Doing it on your own in the studio and doing it with a band on the road is a concept that has been catching on of late. Sometimes it feels pasted on and other times it feels organic – I can see the point. Still can’t wrap my head about Auto-Tune though – it’s an idea whose concept I despise, but when used sparingly and for an artistic reason, it’s okay – still hate the sound it generates though. Caribou has become very popular in the almost 20 years they (he) have been around. They (he) have established a solid imprint on the Techno-Dance genre. And it’s a safe bet you are most likely familiar with Caribou and have become healthier because of it.
Get out of bed and get moving. It’s Monday after all and it’s going fast.
