French 79

French 79, aka Simon Henner, passes through Nantes on April 10, 2027, at Stereolux. A Marseille native from the electro‑rock trio Nasser, he has established himself as a solo artist with a melodic electronic sound in which synth‑pop, slow house and motorik pulse interact. His tracks, often instrumental but conceived as songs, rely on layers of keyboards, gradual buildups and crisp rhythms. One can hear influences ranging from Satie and Jean‑Michel Jarre to Air and Daft Punk, without losing the thread of clear, direct songwriting. Olympic (2016) set the framework, Joshua (2019) expanded it, and Teenagers (2023) extended this taste for cinematic textures and immediate melodies. On stage, French 79 moves this repertoire between club energy and concert format, favoring continuity over spectacle. His live show is built around synths and drum machines, gradually increasing tension and prioritizing a balance between listening and movement, with careful attention to sound and arrangements.