Gus Englehorn

Gus Englehorn will be at I.Boat Bordeaux on April 4, 2026. An American singer-songwriter, he crafts songs with unexpected twists, situated between indie rock, lo‑fi pop and gritty folk. Guitars are sometimes dry, sometimes saturated, rhythms are angular, melodies settle in quietly, and lyrics mix the absurd with the everyday. His clear voice can glide softly then crack, like a story that derails at the right moment, revealing vivid images and choruses teetering on the edge of dissonance.

On stage, Englehorn favors restraint. Direct energy, sharp breaks, marked silences, guitar lines that bite then fade. This approach puts the focus on the songwriting and the grain of the instruments, without overload or unnecessary effects. At I.Boat, the intimacy reinforces this face‑to‑face with the songs: a tight trajectory, without detours, where each piece moves straight ahead, between held-back tension and sudden release. A concert to follow closely a songwriting that likes to change direction without warning.