Enfnts Terribles

You hosted a label event on September 16. What can people expect from a label night hosted by you?

Generally, we invite artists who did some releases on the label, like French DJ and producer Nicol, whose EP was released this year. Or Local Suicide, who will play a hybrid live; they recently released a very nice album. But also artists who are friends of the label, or with whom we feel connected in the sound, like Hardt Antoine who will join the lineup.

People see you as one of the key figures in the electronic scene of Paris. What makes Paris so special for you as a creative?

I started at a time when electronic music was underground, it was mainly happening at rave parties and gay parties in Paris. It was intimate in a way, as we kind of all knew each other. At the time, that kind of music was unknown, but we felt something powerful was going on. I am impressed to see how Paris has changed and has now become one of the big cities where there are many good producers, labels, and good parties happening regularly.

What inspires you in Paris? What attracts you to the city?

Paris, the city where I was born, grew up, and still live. I kind of love and hate Paris. I like Paris when I’m on the move, but it’s not a place where you can settle down. Now, there is a lot of cool music going on in Paris, yes, but in France, generally, too. I met some great artists like Nicol, who has released an EP on my label Lumière Noire. Also, my friends from Il est Vilaine, You Man, and Danse Alice have just released EPs with us, too.

Are your current projects in some way different from what you have done before?

I’m always working on a few tracks at the same time, for collaboration projects, or for me, everything is kind of connected and nourishes each other. I’m in the process of working on some new music for myself. I hopefully can tell you a bit more soon! What I can say is that it’s exciting to go back to some solo production work, especially after having released a lot of projects involving collaborations. It’s refreshing to move forward.

If you could imagine a perfect environment to listen to your music, what would that setting look or feel like?

We should continue to put effort into making safe spaces for marginalized communities. We should keep those protected places from violence and harassment and continue to educate people. The perfect environment would be happening in this reality.

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