indie pop

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.