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Anthony Gonzalez grew up in Antibes in the South of France. The Mediterranean resort town is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and Gonzalez says he had "the perfect childhood."
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"My memories are genuine and happy," he says. :I was the happiest kid on the planet." Yet after making five richly textured electro-pop albums under the name M83, Gonzalez moved to Los Angeles two years ago to begin work on "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" (Mute), his 2011 double-album. -- Greg Kot<br><br>Read the full <a href=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/turnitup/chi-m83-interview-anthony-gonzalez-interviewed-20120501,0,6533119.column>Anthony Gonzalez interview</a><br><br><b>
M83: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Riviera, 4746 N. Racine, (soldout); jamusa.com</b>

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( May 3, 2012 )

Anthony Gonzalez grew up in Antibes in the South of France. The Mediterranean resort town is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and Gonzalez says he had "the perfect childhood."

"My memories are genuine and happy," he says. :I was the happiest kid on the planet." Yet after making five richly textured electro-pop albums under the name M83, Gonzalez moved to Los Angeles two years ago to begin work on "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" (Mute), his 2011 double-album. -- Greg Kot

Read the full Anthony Gonzalez interview

M83: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Riviera, 4746 N. Racine, (soldout); jamusa.com

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