Prequell is the symphonic-electronic music project of French composer Thomas Roussel. Mixing real strings with synths, club-friendly beats, occasional guest vocalists, and even samples of outer space sounds from NASA, Prequell emerged from Roussel's work in haute couture, where he designed show music for the likes of Christian Dior, Michael Kors, Chanel, and Pigalle. Prequell's debut album, The Future Comes Before, featured members of the London Symphony Orchestra, with guest spots by Rae Morris, Shy Girls, and Fyfe, among others. It was released on Universal labels Verve and Pantheon in the fall of 2017. ~ Marcy Donelson