"JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH":
GUILLOTINE CHORUS
From the neon-drenched steamy underground clubs of the early ’90s, Andreaux’s musical journey began with a restless pulse and an insatiable love for electronic sound. His first band, Guillotine Chorus, emerged as an early pioneer in the burgeoning synth-pop and electronic body music (EBM) scenes. Though they never officially released a record, their performances and bootlegs spoke volumes. With original compositions and masterfully arranged covers, especially of their beloved Depeche Mode, they resonated with a loyal underground following. Along with Andrew and Dave, Andreaux built their sonic identity through pulsing rhythms, analog synths, and melodies that captured both melancholy and momentum.
Guillotine Chorus (1991) – From left to right: Andrew, Gabriel, Dave.
Black Days music festival, 1991. Young fans dancing to Guillotine Chorus' cover of "Just Can't Get Enough"
"BUT WORDS LEFT UNSPOKEN"
Guillotine Chorus quickly garnered a loyal following within the Depeche Mode fan community and the broader EBM scene. Their reputation spread through word of mouth and packed underground shows, fueled by a sound that blended raw energy with emotional precision. In 1991, they earned a coveted guest slot at the prestigious Black Days music festival, a significant early breakthrough for the young trio. Live gigs became their proving ground, revealing a youthful urgency and unwavering devotion to the music they were crafting.
But as often happens with early creative sparks, the flame flickered under the weight of real life. The ascent was halted by the universal demands of adolescence: high school, the looming shadow of military service, and the quiet, inevitable drift of diverging paths. While the band’s lifespan was brief, Guillotine Chorus became a crucible for Andreaux, a formative project that not only solidified his passion but shaped the artist and producer he would ultimately become. The lessons learned and the connections forged during this time proved invaluable, echoing throughout the rest of his musical journey.
"YOU'VE GOT TO WORK HARD"
What path does a young, ambitious musician envision for themselves fresh out of college in the mid-90s? For Andreaux, it began not on stage, but behind the scenes, at the intersection of technology and artistry. He landed a position with Roland, one of the most revered names in musical innovation, working in their Computer-Aided Music Production showroom.
Here, he became fluent in the tools of the trade: the Atari Falcon, Cubase Audio, AKG and Sennheiser microphones, and the full arsenal of Roland and BOSS gear.
It wasn’t just employment, it was immersion in a future-forward music culture (and employee discounts on gear).
Atari Falcon with Cubase Audio, Cca. 1995
"HERE IS THE HOUSE WHERE IT ALL HAPPENED":
THE RAVEN
This environment became fertile ground for collaboration. Inspired by the innovation around him, Andreaux co-founded The Raven with 2 phenomenal people: keyboardist/producer Warez! (who would later found Draft) and guitarist PaGe (a musician who would go on to score films). The Raven explored darker, more atmospheric textures, blending industrial aesthetics with melodic nuance. The band attracted attention fast and soon signed with BMG. However, Andreaux chose to step away from the project before their debut release, sensing a creative divergence with the publisher who expected the band to fit in a pre-defined "slot". The renamed band, Helium would go on to release two albums before disbanding, but the lessons, experiences, and vision that sparked its creation remained central to Andreaux’s evolving artistry.
"NEVER LET ME DOWN AGAIN":
ANDREAUX
In the years that followed, Andreaux became a creative chameleon, shifting seamlessly between roles as producer, remixer, and musical confidant. His range spans genres and geographies, collaborating with artists across continents while also delving deep into his personal creative passions. Whether crafting original compositions or paying tribute through transformative covers, Andreaux has always remained rooted in emotion, precision, and sonic storytelling.
His remix catalog reads like a love letter to pop and electronic music. From the aching pulse of Mylène Farmer to the glittering melancholy of Ellie Goulding, and from the haunting drama of Florence and The Machine to the pristine synthwork of Yazoo, his reworks carry the fingerprints of devotion. Echoes of Eurythmics’ cinematic cool and the sun-soaked hooks of Ace of Base also find new life in his hands, each reinterpretation a blend of reverence and reinvention.
"ALL I EVER WANTED, ALL I EVER NEEDED"
Yet nowhere is this clearer than in his remixes of Depeche Mode. Tracks like the “Sightless Mix” of World In My Eyes, the “Metamorphosis Mix” of Personal Jesus, and the haunting “Painful Words Mix” of Enjoy The Silence aren’t just reinterpretations, they’re acts of reverence. These versions, published by Black Sand Records on their Depeche Mode: Elementals release have gained underground acclaim, spun by DJs across the UK and US, and shared in online communities where fidelity to the source material matters as much as reinvention.
Andreaux’s sound continues to evolve, echoing both his past and his passion. With every beat and every note, he builds a bridge between nostalgia and innovation,forever guided by the music that first lit his way.
