Biography

Garçons began collaborating in 2017 before releasing their debut EP, Body Language, the following year. Their sound moved freely between R&B, funk, soul, pop, rock and sounds informed by Avery’s Nigerian roots, while Strangelove’s distinctive visual direction became an equally important part of the project.

Body Language arrived to notable media acclaim, with VICE premiering the project's debut “Numba One” video, while Complex and OkayAfrica later highlighted the blend of classic Afrobeat, funk, jazz, soul and contemporary R&B behind “Pedigree”.

By the arrival of 2019’s Be Human, Garçons had built considerable momentum. Pigeons & Planes included the duo among its Best New Artists of October 2019, while their music and visuals earned support from The FADER, Complex, VICE/Noisey, AFROPUNK, OkayAfrica, CBC Music, Wonderland, Schön!, Variance and more. AFROPUNK praised the duo’s ability to move fluidly between garage rock, left-field soul and West African highlife, while remaining grounded in rhythm and memorable songwriting.

Their growing live profile included performances at Ottawa Bluesfest, POP Montreal, NXNE, Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square and events for Hermès and Shopify. Garçons also supported Ludacris during their early run.