Justice

Biography

Justice is a French electronic music duo formed in Paris in 2003, consisting of Gaspard Augé (born 21 May 1979 in Besançon, Doubs) and Xavier de Rosnay (born 2 July 1982 in Ozoir-la-Ferrière, Seine-et-Marne). They first collaborated on tracks for the Musclorvision compilation 'Hits Up To You,' mimicking Eurovision-style songs, and gained prominence with their 2003 remix of Simian's 'Never Be Alone' for a Paris college radio contest. Signed to Ed Banger Records and managed by Pedro Winter, the duo fused electronic music with strong rock, indie, disco, and pop influences, characterized by pulsating beats, distorted basslines, synthesizers, drum machines, and sampling techniques.[1][2][5]

Their debut album, '†' (Cross), released in 2007, earned critical acclaim, a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album, and featured hits like 'D.A.N.C.E.' and 'Stress.' Subsequent releases included 'Audio, Video, Disco' (2011), the live album 'Access All Arenas' (2013), 'Woman' (2016), and 'Woman Worldwide' (2018), which won another Grammy for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2019. Justice became renowned for electrifying live performances with visually stunning stage setups, headlining festivals like Coachella in 2024 to promote 'Hyperdrama.'[1][3][5]

Justice's legacy as 21st-century electronic pioneers stems from their genre-transcending innovation, immersive shows influenced by visual artists like James Turrell, and enduring impact on the Parisian electro scene and global audiences.[1][3][6]

Fun Facts

• Gaspard Augé released a track under his alter-ego Microloisir on the early Musclorvision 'Hits Up To You' compilation.[2][5]
• Their first concert was at La Cigale theater in Paris's Pigalle district in 2007, marking the start of their immersive live show evolution.[6]
• Justice's debut album '†' (Cross) was stylized with a cross symbol and nominated for multiple year-end awards, including Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums of 2007.[3]
• They dominated Coachella 2024's Outdoor stage, launching a five-month tour for 'Hyperdrama' with a new production that left fans speechless.[1]

Members

• Gaspard Augé
• Xavier de Rosnay

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• James Turrell - visual artist whose light and space work influences their live performance aesthetics (stage installations in concerts) [2007-present]

Key Collaborators

• Pedro Winter - manager and head of Ed Banger Records (all major releases including †, Audio Video Disco, Woman) [2003-present]
• Simian - remix collaboration that brought early prominence ('Never Be Alone' remix) [2003]
• MGMT - remix work that won a Grammy ('Electric Feel' remix) [2009]

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia
• MusicBrainz

Tags: #dance, #electro, #electro-house