Calliopeby Cassius

This French duo's fifth album is a strong set of buoyant house grooves and soulful downtempo with propulsive beats, bright synths and occasional guest vocals. Sadly, group member (and influential producer) Philippe Zdar accidentally fell to his death two days before the album was released. soundcloud.com

Cassius are a French house music duo from Paris, France soundcloud.com

Philippe Zdar, one-half of the French duo, Cassius, recently passed in June after an accident that involved falling out a window. www.nytimes.com

This French duo's fifth album is a strong set of buoyant house grooves and soulful downtempo with propulsive beats, bright synths and occasional guest vocals. Sadly, group member (and influential producer) Philippe Zdar accidentally fell to his death two days before the album was released.