Last month, French musician Lewis OfMan announced the release of his latest album, entitled Cristal Medium Blue, with the comeback single ‘Hey Lou’, a captivating collaboration with Paris-born singer Camille Jansen and the perfect introduction to what is set to be the 26-year-old’s second LP. https://youtu.be/mNGcN7O91bs In this rousing duet with Jansen, OfMan – whose alias is inspired by his actual surname of Delhomme – introspectively explores his life as a globetrotting musician and, in doing so, creates a sound that combines joy with nostalgia, while the song’s highly personal lyrics aim ..read more

Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo announces Australia & New Zealand tour, celebrating her 40 years career! Angélique Kidjo, celebrated for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, will perform music from her latest album Mother Nature (2021), released on French label Decca Records, and selections from her vast back-catalogue across 6 performance dates in her upcoming Australia & New Zealand tour. Her destinations include: Perth (29 February), Brisbane (4 March), Melbourne (5 March), Sydney (6 March), Auckland (9 March) and Adelaide (12 March).  The tour comes as ..read more

Think uplifting, melodic, disco-infused house music, and you're on the money. Folamour returns to Australia & Asia this summer for a string of headline tours. Folamour has carved a distinctive niche in the electronic music scene with his soulful and eclectic sound. Born in Lyon, he has become renowned for blending various genres, infusing house and disco beats with jazz and funk influences. Folamour's tracks often carry a nostalgic vibe, invoking a sense of warmth and emotion on the dance floor. With releases on respected labels like Classic Music Company and Church, he has gained recogn ..read more

French producer, Dj, and Musician Breakbot is set to perform at Maho rasop Festival Bangkok alongside fellow electronic Dj and repeat collaborator Irfane. Breakbot is a renowned French producer celebrated for his infectious French house and nu-disco music styles. His bright and fresh musical tones have made him a notable figure in the electronic music scene. Among his summer hits is "Baby I'm Yours," featuring Irfane Khan-Acito, who will be part of this set. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6okxuiiHx2w About Maho Rasop Festival Maho Rasop is an international independent music festival in Bang ..read more

For the return of our ‘American Way of Live’ series, we here at What the France would like to take you on a walk with French duo Braxe + Falcon. When their US tour took them to Washington, D.C. earlier this year, the pair opened up about their relationship with the Land of Opportunity, whose geographical distance from France is matched only by its presence in their music. So, ready to experience the ‘American Way of Live’? —Fourth stop— Let What the France take you back to the American capital once again, where we meet up with Braxe + Falcon with just a few hours to go until their gig at 9:30 ..read more

Exploring topics such as cultural appropriation, racism, social-media vanity, misogyny, xenophobia, post-colonialism and political correctness is what defines the realm of Topical Dancer, the debut album by Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul. The former of the two, who made a splash with her 2019 EP Zandoli on Soulwax’s DEEWEE label, later decided to team up with her fellow Belgian, and in March 2022, the pair put out their revolutionary first LP via both DEEWEE and French label Because Music. https://youtu.be/9poMU5bcE14 Across its 13 tracks, the record poignantly explores the afor ..read more

Cléa Vincent will soon be returning with a new album to show for herself following her interlude of two EPs – Tropi-Cléa 2 and Tropi-Cléa 3 – with the French singer-songwriter having recently unveiled ‘C'est OK’, the very first single from her upcoming LP and a celebration of her resurgence, which is driven by a joyous, unashamed energy and inspired by the UK's '90s house scene. https://youtu.be/FG2W26iXh7A The song took shape during the COVID-19 lockdown period, in the studio that Cléa shares with Raphaël Léger, her long-time musical collaborator, in the neighbourhood of Belleville ..read more

Four years after releasing their most recent album, Breathe In/Out, French indie rock band Lysistrata have excitedly announced their return to action with a brand-new single entitled ‘Horns’. https://youtu.be/ib2K2Qc86QU The track by the trio from Saintes, western France, elegantly and sincerely embodies their pop creativity whilst also retaining the powerful energy that propelled them to fame in the first place. ‘Horns’ is actually the opening single from the group’s upcoming album, produced by New York native Ben Greenberg – who is renowned for his work with bands such as Metz, Algiers, Bea ..read more

The iconic rap band SNIPER is coming to Thailand and Vietnam this November! Win Tickets to their Bangkok show! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their legendary album "Gravé dans la roche," the group is reuniting for a one-of-a-kind tour, marking their first trip to Asia. Enjoy a memorable night with this iconic French rap crew from the 2000s, who sold over a million albums. The legendary rappers Tunisiano and Aketo, alongside the famous DJ BLAIZ (known for his work with Swift Guad, Flynt, Kacem Wapalek), will take you back to the world of Parisian hip-hop by performing their unforgettabl ..read more

French artists The Rodeo and Ferielle are joining the lineup for this years LUCFest, Taiwan's music showcase and conference festival, kicking off this week Founded in 2017, LUCfest, organized by aHO Creative Co., Ltd., has been a platform to showcase the best musical talents from Taiwan and around the world. The festival’s name represents the lucky bond with the music fans who support musicians silently. Through showcases and conferences, LUCfest is dedicated to providing a complete and diverse combination of Asian music, artist creativity, and aesthetics. Not only does LUCfest lead the audi ..read more