Who is Carpenter Brut?

Carpenter Brut is a French synthwave artist with a cult following. He is well known for creating dark and catchy soundtracks for some of the most popular video games, including Hotline Miami and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. He has become one of the biggest names in the genre and has collaborated with other synthwave artists such as Perturbator and Dance With the Dead.

The Early Years

Carpenter Brut was born Frédéric Durand on May 18, 1979, in Poitiers, France. He first began experimenting with music in his teenage years, playing in local bands and producing his own music. He eventually began producing synthwave music in 2012, taking inspiration from horror films, video games, and heavy metal music.

Rise to Fame

In 2013, Carpenter Brut released his first EP titled “EP I”, which quickly gained traction in the synthwave community. His follow-up EP “EP II” released the same year featured collaborations with other synthwave artists such as Perturbator and Dance With the Dead. It was this EP that really put Carpenter Brut on the map as one of the biggest names in synthwave music.

Later Career

In 2015, Carpenter Brut released his debut full-length album “Trilogy” which featured some of his most popular songs such as “Turbo Killer” and “Roller Mobster”. The album was widely praised by critics and fans alike and was quickly followed up by two more albums: 2016's “Leather Teeth” and 2018's “Blood Machines Soundtrack”. Today, Carpenter Brut continues to make music while also composing soundtracks for video games such as Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. He is one of the most influential figures in the synthwave scene and has helped to pave the way for future generations of electronic musicians.