Il Est Vilaine

On October 16, 2026 at Paloma in Nîmes, Il Est Vilaine brings its alloy of club music and rock influences, forged in the course of Parisian nights. Since the early 2010s, the duo has carved a distinctive line between dark disco and slow techno, nourished by post‑punk, cold wave and faux film soundtracks. You hear dark textures, atmospheres that tell stories without chatter, revolving basslines and restrained tempos that install a quiet tension.

On stage, Il Est Vilaine moves between live electronic sets and DJ sets, favouring gradual build‑ups, repetition and hypnosis rather than immediate effects. In the studio, the duo alternates tracks conceived for the dancefloor and pieces closer to songcraft, with guest vocals that push the frame toward a deviant pop without abandoning the shadow of the clubs. At Paloma, this aesthetic takes shape in a compact, physical format where each sonic layer locks into place methodically, sliding the audience from narrative to trance while staying true to an identity born at night and refined through a string of EPs and specialized maxi‑singles.