Next show: New York City, Fri 5 Feb
In the space of three foundational albums (Olympic, Joshua, and TEENAGERS), French 79 the Marseille-based producer has shaped a singular, immersive, and viscerally unifying musical universe, & has established himself as an essential pillar of the global electronic music scene and french touch. In line with electronic legends like Erik Satie, Jean-Michel Jarre, Air, Daft Punk or Justice, French 79 is a true master of the synth and an incredible songwriter. Having acquired over 180 concerts around the Globe for his last tour, Simon Henner quickly became an ambassador for Marseille’s electronic scene. Earning multiple platine and diamond certifications with « Diamond Veins », « Lovin’ Feeling » or « Hometown » his creative influence has also conquered new spaces: he composed the original soundtrack for Reda Kateb's film Sur un fil, scores campaigns for prestigious brands, and creates monumental events. Now opening a radical new chapter, he is shaping a brand new musical universe fueled by adventure. Fleeing the frenzy of massive world tours, he relocated his studio to the extreme wild—from high-altitude Alpine peaks to the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Armed with a custom, suitcase-sized modular synth, French 79 reconnects with a primitive, analog approach. Blending these raw, visceral nature recordings with his signature emotional arpeggios, he continues his epic journey as a formidable live performer and master of universal electronic music.
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French 79 plays immersive electronic music and synth-pop anchored in the modern French touch tradition.
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French 79's live performances feature a dynamic hardware setup utilizing custom modular synthesizers and visceral analog arpeggios.
One of French 79's most popular tracks is the ethereal synth-pop anthem "Diamond Veins".