With the release of “La Part des Anges,” the mysterious and mischievous French artist Develour emerged into the scene. He describes himself as a mustachioed dandy that specializes in “French touch disco,” a sound that draws from chanson, soul, funk, disco and pop, and would compare favorably to the likes of JOVM mainstays L’impératice and Clara Luciani.
Develour’s second single “Un Matin” is a breezy and summery bop built around a swaggering and infectious 80s-inspired groove, glistening synths, Nile Rodgers-like guitar, an incredible catchy two-step inducing hook paired with the French artist’s cooed delivery. The result is a song that — to my ears, at least — reminds me a bit of L’impératice, L’Eclair and Viscardi & Il Duo Magnetico.
The video follows a stylish Develour who’s vibing out while a collection of acolytes act too cool school play chess, read and smoke cigarettes on a Parisian rooftop at sunrise.
“Les Part des Anges” and “Un Matin” will appear on the French artist’s debut EP Vert Galant, which will see an October 2023 release.
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