French 79

French 79, alias Simon Henner, based in Marseille, develops a melodic electronic sound where synth-pop, slow-house and motorik pulses meet, underpinned by a strong cinematic sensibility. At Stereolux in Nantes on April 9, 2027, he unfolds on stage this blend of keyboard pads, gradual build-ups and crisp rhythms in a live set conceived as much for listening as for moving.

Influenced by Satie and Jarre as much as by Air or Daft Punk, he supports clear themes within pop architectures, often instrumental. From “Olympic” to “Joshua” and then “Teenagers,” French 79 has refined a precise songwriting that places melody at the center while never letting go of the pulse. On stage, machines and synths take over from the studio for a set that slides from a concert format toward a more club-like energy, alternating between moments of breathing space and driving surges. Warm, rounded basses, synthetic leads and detailed textures follow with a fluid dynamic, speaking as much to vintage keyboard aficionados as to fans of contemporary dance music.