Hometown: Saint-Félicien, Quebec
Galaxie is a francophone rock band formed in 2002, in Montréal, by Olivier Langevin. Formerly known as Galaxie 500, the band released two albums, Galaxie 500 (2002) and Le Temps au point mort (2006). Following the release of Le Temps au Point Mort, Galaxie was nominated for the Group of the Year award in the 10th annual MIMI (Montréal International Music Initiative) awards. The band released its third album, Tigre et diesel, in 2011, which was subsequently a shortlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. On February 24, 2015, Galaxie released its fourth album Zulu. The band has since then been touring across Québec. Zulu won the Felix for Alternative Album of the Year at l’ADISQ 2015 and was also nominated for Critic’s Choice Album of the Year. Galaxie also won the Felix for Group of the Year, and performed their hit song “Dragon” at the ceremony. 2015 was a busy year for Galaxie with more than 40 shows, including twice at Club Soda in Montréal and twice at l’Impérial in Québec City. They were also chosen to open for the Rolling Stones at their show on Les Plaines d’Abraham, in Québec City in July.