Francis and the Lights
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Francis and the Lights performing at the Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn, New York on November 15, 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Oakland, California, United States |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | None |
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| Website | francisandthelights |
Francis and the Lights is an American musical project led by Francis Farewell Starlite. The term "and the Lights" refers both to the lights on a stage and pixels on a computer screen.
Starlite has said, "There are no "members" of Francis and the Lights. It is me and whomever else is involved. Including you."
They released their debut studio album, Farewell, Starlite!, on September 24, 2016.
In 2007, Francis and the Lights self-released their debut EP, Striking.
In August 2008, Francis and the Lights self-released their second EP, A Modern Promise.
On November 3, 2008, Starlite incorporated the company Francis and the Lights, LLC, a limited liability company, as an alternative to signing a record deal. It was followed by an investment of $100,000 from the Normative Music Company, giving Francis and the Lights, LLC a valuation of $1 million. Normative's president, Jake Lodwick, a fan of Francis and the Lights, said, "Francis Starlite is an uncompromising musician and a strong leader. I believe he will bring Francis and the Lights to international stardom. The spectacular live shows, beautiful recordings, and his relentless character back me up." In late 2009, Normative shut down.
On July 20, 2010, Francis and the Lights released their third EP, It'll Be Better, through Cantora Records. It was produced by Francis Farewell Starlite and Jake Schreier.
In 2010, Francis and the Lights toured with Drake, MGMT, Ke$ha, La Roux, and Mark Ronson.
In 2013, Francis and the Lights released their fourth EP, Like a Dream.
Drake quoted the 2010 Francis and the Lights song "Get in the Car" on the track "Madonna" from his 2015 mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late. The phrase "Big as Madonna" was later used on a shirt that was worn by Madonna during her infamous appearance in Drake's 2015 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival headlining set.
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