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The Mercenary Driver EP

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BMX Escape is a French electronic music band composed of Benoit (synthesizer, studio production) and Sylvain (guitar, vocals). The aesthetic of the project is inspired by the pop culture of the '80s. The project combines nostalgic soundscapes with catchy melodies played on synthesizer and electric guitar. 

The project name is inspired by the imagery of teenagers escaping danger on their bikes, tapping into the nostalgia of an iconic movie scene.

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Albums

The Mercenary Driver

BMX Escape

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This EP is a follow-up to our first EP, Codename Jody. We've strived to preserve that cinematic essence while venturing into various styles, culminating in our high-energy synthwave/darksynth track 'Pantera Power.' It's been an incredibly fun and rewarding journey, working hard to craft the best possible sound for this release.
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    Starting Grid 3:19
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    The Mercenary Driver 3:23
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    Dangerous Experiments 2:37
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    Tension On Hollywood Boulevard 1:35
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    Pantera Power 3:28
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    The Quiet Night 1:55
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CODENAME Jody

BMX Escape

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The year is 1985. Jody Campbell, a secret government virologist discovers a new substance with groundbreaking properties. With the US Army planning to weaponize it, Jody destroys all but one sample and becomes a fugitive on the run. Short on options and time, Jody receives support from a mercenary driver and two teenage bikers. With the destiny of
The year is 1985. Jody Campbell, a secret government virologist discovers a new substance with groundbreaking properties. With the US Army planning to weaponize it, Jody destroys all but one sample and becomes a fugitive on the run. Short on options and time, Jody receives support from a mercenary driver and two teenage bikers. With the destiny of the world in jeopardy, this group lives under the radar and operates by one moniker and one moniker only: CODENAME Jody.
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    VHS Trailer 1:23
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    Codename Jody Theme 4:02
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    My Crush (feat. By Forever) 4:28
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    Colonel Arnold 2:31
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    Thunder Highway 3:47
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    Meet At The Arcade (Interlude) 0:29
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    City Explorers (feat. Hubrid) 3:28
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    In The Elevator (feat. Synthezaur) 1:22
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    Love's Escape (feat. Megan McDuffee) 4:14
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Singles

Neurovolt (Single)

Extra Terra & BMX Escape

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Neurovolt is where synthwave, darksynth, and cyberpunk come together for an electrifying sonic journey. Perfect for leveling up your gaming or diving deep into the metaverse!
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  1. Neurovolt (Single)

Streaming

Videos

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Labels

• Labels: Warner Music / Lazersteel Records / Retrowave Touch / Retro City Records

• Compilations: Keytar Records / Synthwave Café / Last Rendez-vous Records / Aztec Records

• Remixes: Girlfriend Records

• Vinyls: Keytar Records / Electric Dreams Records

• Streaming: Game Jolt, MCR Nights, Synthvalley Stream Fest, One Night In Phaserland (with Record Club)

Venues

• La Poudrière (Paris)

• L'International (Paris)

• Blue Shell Club (Cologne)

• Les Explorateurs (Rouen)

• Bifröst Club (Rouen)

• Fury Bar (Rouen)

• Le 3 Pièces (Rouen)