Having crossed paths with Rone, Seb Martel and Lucie Antunes, it’s safe to say that Frànçois Atlas has been part of the InFiné family for several years now. Having been the first French artist to sign with Domino Records and being with them for over ten years, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains opens a new chapter with InFiné today. His style weaves and reweaves itself across nearly a dozen records, transcending trends and genres. When asked to define it, the artist deflects, claiming not to set “any limits.” The only consistent thread through his career is his voice.

Âge Fleuve is the latest release from InFiné and the sixth studio album from F&AM, this warm and subtle record stands shoulder to shoulder with his previous works. It flows effortlessly, shining both through the richness of its style and the fluidity of the arrangements by producer Siau. The album was crafted over four long years, shaped by the pandemic, during which Frànçois reformed his band and transitioned between two labels, starting with Domino before turning to InFiné. Then the death of his father upended everything, reigniting the machine of memory, which he translates in his own way: “Since I lost my father during the pandemic, this question of origin has resurfaced, along with memories.”

Âge Fleuve, or rather, a “liquid inspiration”, is built on a heritage of memory. And when one delve into the mystery of this heritage, the answer becomes clear: “We’re here, under this part of the river, further downstream. Everything communicates, everything is in motion.” In other words, an album flowing through the river of our sensory, intimate, and universal heritage.