Grand Corps Malade is one of the first artists, that made the art of poetry slam popular in France. His new album „Enfant de la ville“ (Universal) has not only hit the charts like no other poetry slam album has done before, but has also led him to perform his concerts in sold out venues, in front of thousands of people.
Les Doigts de l’Homme are a one-of-a-kind liveband. Wherever they play, a succesful night is garanteed. With their last album „Les Doigts dans la Prise“ (Cristal Records) released in 2008, the french band has taken a slightly different approach to its music.
Air – no need to say much about these two french guys who’ve been majorly influencing the electronic music scene... and this not only in France! Jean-Benoît Dunckel and Nicolas Godin, both originally from Versaille, have been busy in the studio lately and have released their fifth studio album intitled „Love 2“ (Virgin/EMI) in october 2009.
Jean–Christophe Le Saoût aka Wax Tailor is back with his brandnew album In the Mood for Life (Lab'Oratoire/Intergroove). He begun making music in the early 90’s as a hip-hop dj and producer. He worked with several crews, e.g. La Formule, before he released his first solo album "Tales Of The Forgotten Melodies" in 2005. On this record, the french audience discovered Wax Tailor's mix of hip hop, downtempo and pop.
Féfé (ex Saïan Supa Crew) is coming to Berlin for an exclusive concert!
Being one of the founder members of the Saïan Supa Crew who split up in 2007, Féfé has taken some time off to search for the best in himself. It’s not a coincidence he calls his debut album Jeune à la retraite(Retired Youth) (Polydor).
Mélanie Pain is best known as the lead singer of the French band Nouvelle Vague who seduced millions around the world with her breathy renditions of 80s pop. Now the talented chanteuse turns her musical charms to a solo career with her impressive debut album, My Name.
Not only Sofia Coppola loves Phoenix. The german audience is crazy about them too! The four indie-rockers from France are on tour with their 4th album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix and pretty much dates in Germany are sold out! Lucky you, if you got your ticket in time!
Princes Chameaux are on tour with their first studio album Magic Cirkus in hands! It has been released by Further Music and is distributed in Germany via Harmonia Mundi. They are about to play a great tour troughout Germany which you shouldn't miss out on!
BirdPen are three young intelligent musicians schooled in Bill Hicks and the music and movies of John Carpenter. Supporting the progrock-collective Archiveon their autumn tour they present their own debut album On/Off/Safety/Danger signed on Les Oreilles Bleues Records and released in Germany via AL!VE since March 2009.
"If you like your music sinister but gorgeous then BirdPen can't be recommended enough" Drowned in Sound
This one's for Dinah - a beautiful tribute to Dinah Washington - is the first common work of China Moses and Raphael Lemonnier, signed at Blue Note Records and released in Germany through EMI Music in March 2009. Finally they are on tour with ten dates in Germany. A real Blues fan shouldn't miss their show!
The Reeperbahn Festival is a unique Club-festival in Europe. From September 24 to 26, an enthusiastic audience will meet about 170 new and established international bands, solo artists and indie stars. Hamburg's trendiest bohemian district St. Pauli will turn into a party mile.
Concurrently with the Reeperbahn Festival the Reeperbahn Campusopens its doors for the first time to representatives of the international music, film, IT and games industry. It offers a new communication platform to an expert audience in an attractive setting beyond conference rooms and fairground halls from September 24 to 26.
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