"Statement regarding events at M83's performance at the Wexner Center, Columbus, OH on the 18th July 2009.

I've been thinking about the events that happened at the end of show in Columbus last Saturday. Time and distance has given me the space to realize that my actions were clearly inappropriate. I wish to emphasise that inviting the crowd on stage was in no way calculated but simply a result of being caught up in the intensity of the moment and essentially celebrating what I believe had been a very positive and enjoyable performance for both the band and the audience. In retrospect though I understand why such actions were not the wisest and why the staff at the venue had requested me not to encourage the audience on stage. I sincerely apologize for the way I handled the situation, and in particular for trying to physically interfere with security staff at the venue who I fully accept were only trying to do their job of ensuring proper protection for both the band and members of the audience.

My reactions in the heat of the moment have caused me much regret and once again I offer my sincere apologies to all persons concerned with the show and at the venue. I feel that it is important to issue a public apology as I do not wish my actions to be perceived as in any way as condoning or encouraging aggressive behaviour.

Anthony
24th July 2009"

M83 returns to the US for a string of dates this May before heading back overseas to support Depeche Mode on their upcoming European stadium tour. Following the Depeche Mode tour, M83 will be back to headline additional US and Canada dates.

For more details check out the Upcoming Shows on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/m83

This has been an exciting time for M83. Following a UK tour with Kings of Leon, M83 visited the US for its own sold-out North American tour in 2008 and then returned to the US in early 2009 to tour with The Killers on their most recent North American arena tour. In addition, M83 performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to a sold out house at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles (3/7/09), appeared in the Carson Daly outdoor concert series (3/11/09) and made their television debut on Late Night With Conan O'Brien (1/27/09).

Alex Takacs and Joe Nankin of Young Replicant. M83 a.k.a. Anthony Gonzalez personally chose the winning video saying "I like the atmosphere of this video. It fits perfectly with the music and lyrics and is exactly what I had in mind when I wrote the song."

You can see the winning video on Pitchfork TV here.

Young Replicant is a teenage director's label and design collective consisting of Alex Takacs (Director, DP), Joe Nankin (Director, Producer), Adam Kauper (DP, Camera Operator), and Jackson Siedenberg (Special Effects). This video was directed by Takacs and Nankin. Their goal with this video was to interpret the pure, emotional essence of "We Own the Sky," and then communicate it through a simple story about young love, lens flares, and a confetti party. They set out to capture the beauty that lies between the daunting uncertainty and eternal optimism of youth, a theme prevalent in Saturday=Youth and one which resonates in their own lives.

Chicago's JBTV has posted a video interview with Anthony and Morgan as a free podcast on iTunes

Following a 2008 UK tour with Kings of Leon, their own sold-out North American tour, their recent support slot on The Killers' US arena tour, and their television debut on Late Night With Conan O'Brien (1/27/09) M83 announce new US dates, including Sasquatch Music Festival. In addition, M83 will perform with the LA Philharmonic in a sold out concert sponsored by  at the Walt Disney Concert Hall March 7th and on March 9th M83 will perform their current single "Kim and Jesse" on Last Call With Carson Daly.

Describing the live show as "propulsive" and "hypnotic," The New York Times proclaims M83 mastermind Anthony Gonzalez as the "electro pop wizard of a fragile dream world" (1/26/09). Rolling Stone says Gonzalez wins their award for "Our favorite French musician ever" (2/5/09).

The M83 interview on MTV2 Subterranean blog is live now:

http://www.subterraneanblog.com

Kim & Jessie the new single from M83’s fifth studio album, Saturdays=Youth comes backed with remixes from Data and Montag and is available to download here: iTunes

Fans have voted M83 to play this year’s All Tomorrow’s Parties: The Fans Strike Back. The festival, taking place in Minehead from 8th – 10th May, sees M83 appear in very good company on a bill featuring, amongst others, Devo, Young Marble Giants, Spiritualized and The Jesus Lizard.
ATP: THE FANS STRIKE BACK
8th – 10th May - Minehead
For line up, festival information and ticket details, visit:
http://www.atpfestival.com/atp/Events/TheFansStrikeBack.php