James Baker

At 23, James Baker unveils his new project, "The Monsters No Longer Hide Under My Bed," on March 18, 2026, at La Rayonne in Villeurbanne. A rising figure on the French scene, he continues an intimate songwriting approach that seeks the right tension between melodies and driving beats.

On stage, his songs move between rock, electro and pop, with direct energy and introspective lyrics. Accompanied by his musicians, he plays without frills, letting the rhythm section and synths carry choruses with crisp definition.

This live show emphasizes the sincerity of the message and the proximity to the audience, delivering a set that shifts from calm moments to more nervous climaxes.

Opening act:

A quintet from Colombes, Rallye has been carving out its path for five years and released two EPs, L’Âge d’Or and Cheval 2_3, before announcing a new chapter, La vérité sur Rallye. Signed to Because Music, the band is refining its songwriting and collective interplay.

Combining French chanson, psychedelic touches and pop modernity, their tracks evoke as much Phoenix as Tame Impala, all in the service of a stage-oriented dynamic. They’ve been spotted at Francofolies, Printemps de Bourges, Rock en Seine and Les Trans Musicales — milestones that have shaped their sound.

Clear lyrics, precise arrangements, flexible harmonies and tempos: Rallye seeks the right balance between emotion and energy, arriving as the opener with a distinct identity.