Sons of Raphael

Sons of Raphael
Loral & Ronnel Raphael
Loral & Ronnel Raphael
Background information
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active2019–present
Members

Sons of Raphael is a musical project based in London created by sibling artists Loral and Ronnel Raphael.

History

Sons of Raphael released their debut record, Full-Throated Messianic Homage, in 2021. The record, produced and arranged by the Raphael brothers at Electro-Vox Recording Studios while attending high-school, took 7 years to complete and features a full symphonic orchestra in a grand wall of sound type production which was allegedly financed through betting on NBA games since their record label refused to fund it.

The record was mixed in Paris for over 3 months by producer Philippe Zdar of Cassius, who died a day after finishing mixing the record. The album's artwork was painted by the acclaimed Russian painter and novelist Maxim Kantor. Upon its release, the album gained critical acclaim with praises on publications including The Sunday Times, The Times, Le Monde, Clash, Rolling Stone, and Les Inrockuptibles.

Sons of Raphael rarely play live. They toured with Charlotte Gainsbourg, as well as with French group Phoenix, in 2022. In 2023, Sons of Raphael composed original music for Sofia Coppola's biographical drama Priscilla, their first music for the cinema. In 2025, they released two songs produced by Thomas Bangalter, one former half of Daft Punk. The songs included the main title theme from the series Étoile.

Discography

Studio albums

Original soundtrack

References

  1. ↑ "Sons of Raphael go to the desert and set fire to humanity's religious dilemma". Hero.
  2. ↑ "Sons of Raphael : The Aquarium Drunkard article". Aquarium Drunkard. July 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Sons of Raphael: London's most curious new rock 'n' roll brothers". i-d.vice.com.
  4. ↑ Davis, Dan Cairns, Lisa Verrico, Mark Edwards and Clive (June 25, 2023). "On record: pop, rock and jazz, November 17" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ Davis, Lisa Verrico | Dan Cairns | Mark Edwards | Clive (June 25, 2023). "On record: pop, rock and jazz — May 23" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Regnard, Samuel (May 31, 2021). "Le miracle de Sons of Raphael". Rolling Stone.
  7. ↑ "Les 5 albums à écouter absolument ce week-end ! - Les Inrocks".
  8. ↑ "Jorja Smith, Yom, Sons of Raphael… : nos albums coups de cœur". Le Monde.fr. June 14, 2021 – via Le Monde.
  9. ↑ "Sons Of Raphael - Full-Throated Messianic Homage". May 14, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Sons of Raphael are splintering religion and realism to preach their own visceral doctrine". Hero.
  11. ↑ "Nov 29, 2022: Phoenix / Sons of Raphael at L'Olympia Paris, Île-de-France, France | Concert Archives".
  12. ↑ "Priscilla". IMDb.
  13. ↑ "Priscilla Press Conference Venice". Upcoming. 5 September 2023.
  14. ↑ Shafer, Ellise (2025-04-24). "Sons of Raphael Release 'Étoile' Title Theme 'Nights Are for Love,' Produced by Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter". Variety. Retrieved 2025-04-24.