Papooz

Papooz, a French duo, first made a name for themselves in 2015 with “Ann Wants to Dance” and its melodic pop characterized by clear, chiming guitars. Since then, the group has been delivering songs with carefully crafted vocal harmonies, balancing sunlit nonchalance and pop‑rock energy. Three albums to their name have refined their signature: precise arrangements, direct songwriting, and a sense of groove carried by clear, memorable choruses. They sit within the wake of the French pop revival alongside La Femme, Feu! Chatterton and L’Impératrice, with an identity that translates equally well in the studio and on stage. On March 19, 2026, Papooz will play Rock School Barbey in Bordeaux for a concert that brings together their early tracks and more recent material—an opportunity to traverse the full spectrum of their universe, from gently paced ballads to more urgent, edgier bursts. An evening to gauge what gives their songs their shape: guitars that converse, voices that respond to one another, and a rhythm that leads the dance.