Mount Kimbie, the pioneering English electronic music duo, has transitioned from initial underground acclaim to a globally recognized act, known for their innovative sound and successful collaborations with a diverse range of artists. They recently signed a new worldwide publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing. After garnering significant critical praise for their debut album ‘Crooks & Lovers’ in 2010, Mount Kimbie swiftly became recognized as a pioneering force in electronic music, with the album landing on over thirty ‘Best of 2010’ lists. The debut, released via Hotflush, followed acclaimed EPs ‘Maybes’ and ‘Sketch on Glass’ in 2009, which helped define the burgeoning post-dubstep scene.
Their influence reached mainstream hip-hop in 2016 when Chance the Rapper sampled ‘Adriatic’ from ‘Crooks & Lovers’ on his Grammy-winning mixtape ‘Coloring Book’. Their third album, ‘Love What Survives’ (2017), showcased these long-term collaborations, earning an 8.4/10 rating from Pitchfork and inclusion in their ’50 Best Albums of 2017′ list. This period also saw Marc Pell and Andrea Balency-Béarn integrate into their live performances, later becoming full members. More recently, Mount Kimbie has sustained their innovative output, with Kai Campos curating a techno-driven DJ-Kicks mix in 2018.
Their work was commissioned by Adidas Originals for a new campaign in 2019, further cementing their crossover appeal. In 2020, they released the collaborative single ‘Feel Away’ featuring Slowthai and James Blake. Dominic Maker received a Grammy nomination in 2021 for his co-production work on James Blake’s ‘Before’. This continued evolution led to the release of the double album ‘MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning’ in 2022, showcasing individual works from Maker and Campos.
Looking ahead, the band is set to release the live album ‘The Sunset Violent (Live in Heidelberg)’ in 2025, underscoring their sustained presence and influence in the electronic music landscape.