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SINGLES AND A DEBUT ALBUM FOR COURANT D’AIR

Behind the Courant d’air project lies Célestine de Williencourt, a sound explorer. This versatile musician approaches the voice as an instrument in its own right, a malleable texture that blends with flutes, the Balkan kaval, percussion and synthetic soundscapes.

Alone on stage with her machines and looper, she crafts a unique aesthetic guided by instinct and improvisation. Her approach, at the crossroads of alternative pop, jazz and chanson, echoes the boldness of artists such as Björk and Camille. Through distinctive rhythmic structures and meticulous attention to breathing, Courant d’air offers a constantly evolving musical journey, unbound by traditional formats.

Virevol: a manifesto of freedom
The artist’s debut album, entitled Virevol (due for release on 25 September 2026), has a resolutely independent identity. This neologism evokes a tipping point – the precise moment when one chooses to break free from the rules to face the unknown. Across ten original tracks, the project unfolds a strong identity in which the vocals oscillate between pure improvisation and whispered confidences.

A sound that straddles the intimate and the wild
This album is built around contrasts. Courant d’air lays bare its vulnerabilities and certainties within a raw creation, influenced by the work of Björk, Camille and Leïla Martial. The vocals serve as the backbone of the whole, guiding the listener from stripped-back ambient pieces to more intimate or incisive pop tracks. A dialogue thus emerges between the acoustic elements — percussion, breaths and flutes — and the electronic arrangements, where the synthesiser gains in depth.

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SINGLE RELEASES
Endurance – 20 March 2026
Laid Bare – 10 April 2026
Inside Our House – 1 May 2026
The One Who Blooms – 22 May 2026
Chaoskin – 12 June 2026
In the Rain – 3 July 2026
Mémoire Pleine – 24 July 2026
Quand Vient l’Orage – 14 August 2026
A Walk Through the Storm – 4 September 2026
Ce qui Flamboie – 25 September 2026

ALBUM ‘VIREVOL’
released on 25 September 2026

New Release J’attends l’été by Paul Péchenart

Paul Péchenart’s new album (releaase date : february 13), « J’attends l’Été » (I’m Waiting for Summer), showcases a rare thematic and emotional richness. If we were to give it a cinematic classification, it would be that of a dramatic comedy: the lightness of certain sequences sits alongside darker atmospheres. It is from this controlled opposition that the album draws its depth and distinct character.

The overall mood is marked by a gentle melancholy, which is constantly nuanced and illuminated by flashes of a resolutely sunny enthusiasm.

Chronicle of the Everyday
« J’attends l’Été » is primarily a sensitive chronicle of daily life, a collection of stories, feelings, and sensations. The album offers a privileged perspective on the singular and sharp way Paul Péchenart, founding member of DOGS, views the world and the individuals who inhabit it.

This work is consistent with the career path of this authentic French rock guitarist. True to his approach, he favors alternative scenes and audiences who appreciate an authentic, uncompromising, and grassroots spirit.

Spontaneity and Subtlety
Like all his previous work, « J’attends l’Été » is a concise, direct, and spontaneous album. While never resorting to unnecessary complexity, Paul Péchenart demonstrates a remarkable attention to detail and precision.

This high standard is reflected in the crystal-clear lyrics and the subtly rich production. The latter reveals itself progressively to the listener: a riff, a discreet note, or a new meaning to the words emerges with each new listen. By using only a few essential ingredients, Paul Péchenart proves his unique ability to craft genuine musical treats.

Release date: February 13, 2026 – here

Paul Péchenart: Vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, punkulele.
Paul Péchenart Junior: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, percussion, electronic tools/devices.
Esteban Avellan: Electric bass, electric guitar with and without e-bow.
Théo Bertou: Drums, percussion.
François Casaÿs: Various and diverse keyboards.
Lyrics and Music: Paul Péchenart.
Arrangements: Paul Péchenart Junior, Esteban Avellan, and Théo Bertou.
Production: The two Paul Péchenarts, Esteban Avellan, and Théo Bertou.
Studio: Recording, mixing, and mastering at « Accès digital » in Rouen by François Casaÿs.
Photography: Vincent Gilot, Maxime Cwiakala, and Julien Castres.
Sleeve Design: Carole Cettolin.

J’attends l’été (Waiting for Summer) by Paul Péchenart

With « J’attends l’Été », Paul Péchenart delivers an album that is both sensitive and robust, a work where relief is born from the constant alliance between shadow and light. Like a hybrid genre film, this album unfolds as a dramatic comedy where each track constitutes a sequence inhabited by life. The melancholy that permeates the general atmosphere is regularly pierced by flashes of radiant enthusiasm, creating a thematic depth that is rare in today’s landscape.

Release date: February 13, 2026 – PRE-SALE NOW

3 singles : J’attends l’été : 9 january, Regarder la mer : 23 january, La nuit devant moi : 03 february

It is from the fabric of everyday life that the artist draws his raw material, offering the listener a collection of stories and sensations experienced with singular acuity. The co-founder of the legendary DOGS affirms his identity as an authentic guitarist, viscerally attached to a raw truth without artifice, faithful to the alternative scenes that forged his path. His pen, with limpid clarity, casts a gaze upon the world that is as lucid as it is empathetic.

Far from vain complexity, the work favors brevity and spontaneity without ever sacrificing meticulous detail. The production, rich in a subtlety that is tamed over successive listens, gradually reveals the elegance of a riff or the new resonance of a verse. By dexterously handling a few essential ingredients, Paul Péchenart manages to craft true sonic delicacies, proving that simplicity is often the shortest path to emotion.