Set to be released on the 6th of June, Poèmes Pulvérisés is Léonie Pernet’s third album. Today marks the release of the third single of the upcoming project.
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The singer, song-writer and composer Léonie Pernet is following up on “Réparer le monde” and “Paris-Brazzaville” with “L’horizon ose” the brand new single that explores fragmented identities and memories, in an attempt to reassemble the scattered pieces and forge a new horizon.

In line with the album’s overarching themes, “L’horizon ose” expands on the emotional depth of “Réparer le Monde” while mimicking the raw energy of “Paris-Brazzaville”. The track radiates and blazes with intensity, ultimately surrendering to a cathartic release.

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Originally featured on Âge Fleuve, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains releases a new version of “Le Fil” featuring Cassandra Jenkins
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“Le Fil” is a dreamy, delicate pop ballad where François Marry joins forces with American modern indie-folk artist Cassandra Jenkins. The transatlantic duet is carried by gentle piano, subtle drums, and nuanced guitars. Their collaboration took shape during Cassandra Jenkins’ recent visit to Paris for an autumn concert. A spontaneous studio session crystallized their artistic alignement, resulting in this beautiful English-French track.

Blending chamber folk intimacy with fluid, modern groove, Le Fil explores the many meanings of its title—a thread that connects, binds, and extends—wrapped in a melody of quiet, captivating warmth.

“It was such a thrill to feed off of each others’ ideas and stitch together lyrics across languages– putting a feeling into words is inherently a translation, and working with French and English gave us that much more to draw from and play with.” Cassandra recalls.

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Celebrate Piano Day with our playlist exploring the instrument in ways you’ve never heard before.

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And yet, we had said: “Not For Piano”!

It was in the sounds of a piano, during a concert at Bouffes du Nord where we discovered an Italo-Luxembourgish pianist, that our big bang took place… That moment when we moved from fantasy to the creation of the InFiné label.

After a few tracks in 2006, our first album, Not For Piano, by the then very young and still incredibly talented Francesco Tristano, set a major trajectory for our catalog and fueled our passion for exploring the infinite possibilities of this instrument.

Since then, Bruce Brubaker—his piano professor at Juilliard—has joined us, bridging the gap with the minimalist repertoire. Then came Vanessa Wagner, whom we lured off the classical path by merging the sound of her piano with the electric magic of Murcof. Not to forget Aufgang, a sonic defragmentation ahead of its time, made up of two pianists and a drummer, inspiring the likes of British trio GoGo Penguin, as well as German acts Grandbrothers and Brandt Brauer Frick.

We have never stopped exploring the boundless possibilities of this unique instrument. We study all its sounds, including those that remain hidden, its vibrations, and its resonances. We embrace all its forms—from the small, battered one to the majestic grand pianos that reign in the finest concert halls. Thanks to IRCAM’s tools, we even layered three pianos in space to create a future for Brian Eno’s legendary album Music For Airports.

In short, the piano runs through our ears, and of course, we are the first to rejoice in celebrating it on this Piano Day. It’s also a chance to reflect on the road we’ve traveled and the path ahead, as a new chapter began last week with the announcement of a true milestone: The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass, performed by Vanessa Wagner.

We wish you a wonderful Piano Day 2025 and invite you to celebrate with the live version of By This River by Bruce Brubaker, as well as our playlist—exploring the piano in ways you’ve certainly never heard before!

Featuring: Bruce Brubaker, Vanessa Wagner, Secret of Elements, Rone, Aufgang, Cubenx, Arandel, Léonie Pernet, Frieder Nagel, Murcof, Mischa Blanos, Francesco Tristano, Carl Craig

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Et pourtant, nous avions dit : « Not For Piano » !

C’est dans les sons d’un piano, lors d’un concert aux Bouffes du Nord où nous découvrions un pianiste italo-luxembourgeois, qu’a eu lieu notre big bang… Ce moment qui nous a fait passer du fantasme à la création du label InFiné.

Après quelques titres en 2006, notre premier album, Not For Piano, du alors très jeune et toujours talentueux Francesco Tristano, a défini une trajectoire majeure de notre catalogue et nourri notre passion pour l’exploration des possibilités infinies de cet instrument.

Depuis, Bruce Brubaker, son professeur de piano à la Juilliard School, nous a rejoints, faisant le pont avec le répertoire minimaliste. Puis ce fut au tour de Vanessa Wagner, que nous avons attirée hors des sentiers classiques en faisant rencontrer le son de son piano et la magie électrique de Murcof. Sans oublier Aufgang, cette défragmentation sonore en avance sur son temps, composée de deux pianistes et d’un batteur, qui a inspiré les Anglais de GoGo Penguin ainsi que les Allemands Grandbrothers et Brandt Brauer Frick.

Nous n’avons jamais cessé d’explorer le champ des possibles de cet instrument unique. Nous étudions tous ses sons, y compris ceux qui demeurent cachés, ses vibrations et ses résonances. Nous acceptons toutes ses formes, du petit cabossé à l’immense qui trône dans les plus belles salles de concert. Grâce aux outils de l’IRCAM, nous en avons même superposé trois dans l’espace pour créer un futur au mythique album de Brian Eno Music For Airports.

Bref, le piano coule dans nos oreilles, et nous sommes évidemment les premiers heureux à l’idée de le célébrer lors de ce Piano Day. C’est aussi une façon de faire le point sur la route parcourue et celle à venir, puisqu’un nouveau chapitre a débuté la semaine dernière avec l’annonce d’un monument du genre : The Complete Piano Etudes de Philip Glass par Vanessa Wagner.

Nous vous souhaitons un excellent Piano Day 2025 et vous invitons à le célébrer avec la version live de “By This River” par Bruce Brubaker et en découvrant notre playlist, qui explore l’instrument comme vous ne l’avez certainement jamais entendu !

Featuring: Bruce Brubaker, Vanessa Wagner, Secret of Elements, Rone, Aufgang, Cubenx, Arandel, Léonie Pernet, Frieder Nagel, Murcof, Mischa Blanos, Francesco Tristano, Carl Craig

The French experimentalists UTO release their new EP “More heat to the fire part of fire” and a new music video for the track “Spy” → Listen / Watch 

When UTO released their second album “When All You Want To Do Is Be The Fire Part Of Fire in April of 2024, the band solidified a genre-bending sound that expanded on the groundwork laid on their debut album Touch the Lock.

Now, UTO follows up Fire with “More heat to the fire part of fire“, a five track companion EP that  further expands the sounds explored on the former. The group, who famously covered the 1968 Noel Harrison track Windmills of Your Mind, fills up the track listing with not only additional tracks and alternate versions, but covers as well. To announce this new chapter of fire, the duo releases “Spy” inspired by Anais Nin’s book “Spy in the house of love”.

The band says, “‘Spy’ is about stalking, about the desire to know everything about someone and wanting to possess everything without limit […] “ that plays on its politically incorrect side («I am a feeling you should fear»). It is an early 00’s inspired bloghouse banger primed for radio airwaves and sleazy dancefloors alike. “Spy” is followed by “Secret Things”, a delectable slice of dance-pop, propped up by Neysa’s saccharine vocal melodies and trance-like synth stabs.

Ultimately, this is UTO at their best. At the core of their wild productions, experimental musicianship, and hyper-active performance style is a mastery of songwriting that is unmatched in the modern scene, able to stand up confidently on two feet with nothing more than the most basic arrangement. With More heat to the fire part of fire, UTO further exemplifies that they are a band deserving of the hype, and so much more.

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Bruce Brubaker who has been hailed as “one of the most exciting pianists in the contemporary American classical scene” will be playing in America for four different dates.

Starting his mini tour in Los Angeles International Airport, he will be playing for ticketed travelers for two days in a row before heading to Santa Fe and Alberquerque. He will be playing songs from Brian Eno and Philip Glass, hinting to his previous releases “Eno Piano” and “Glass Piano”.

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04.13 Santa Fe, CA, Center for Contemporary Arts

04.14 Alberquerque, NM, Chatter

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Vanessa Wagner releases “Etude 17”, with an accompanying video shot in New York→ Watch / Stream

Internationally renowned French pianist Vanessa Wagner has been exploring the repertoire of minimalist composers for over a decade. After dedicating four albums on InFiné to these composers and spending hundreds of hours performing their works, she felt compelled to record in its entirety one of the most essential monuments of 20th-century music: Philip Glass’s Twenty Etudes for Piano.

To introduce this complete recording, she has chosen Etude No. 17, which she performed just days ago in New York, captured on film by Derrick Belcham, who had previously filmed a Take-Away show for La Blogothèque with Philip Glass a decade ago. “Vanessa Wagner joined me in New York City on a rare snowy day to wander the city where Philip Glass composed the 17th Etude, take a train across the river to Brooklyn, and play that beautiful piece on a piano referencing Mr. Glass’s modest beginnings in the late 1960s in the East Village.” he recounts.

Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains Releases “Slow Steps in the Snow” An English Version of His Previous Single “Pas lents dans la neige” → Listen / Get Tickets

“Pas Lents Dans La Neige was first written in english back when I was living in Bristol in the early 2000. It was a song about the feeling of getting lost in the night life there, nights at the BlackSwann, rave parties at Toxic Dancehall in Easton, house parties in St Pauls… I translated it into french for the new record, but singing it in english brings me back to a younger night life.” recollects Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains.

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Music is a cure
InFiné Ambient: the best sound potions in our catalogue

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Ambient music is embedded in InFiné’s DNA. Worshippers of the godfather Brian Eno, children of the 4AD label, we grew up on KLF’s pioneering Chill Out, and were bottle-fed Selected Ambient Works by Aphex Twin on Warp Records. Insatiable listeners, we’ve sampled the German vitamins of Ash Ra Tempel’s early albums, before diving into the abyssal bass of Moritz Von Oswald or the arid minimalism of Pole.

Later, we would discover other sonic wizards—Murcof in Mexico, Loscil in Canada, Kaito in Japan, Biosphere in Scandinavia, and more recently Kmru in Kenya. This music is one of the threads running through our catalog, alongside more rhythmic electronic genres and innovative hybrids of classical and now pop music.

In Ambient, sound plays a more essential role than in any other genre!
Each piece offers total immersion into sound itself. These works stretch time, creating an experience where minimal means lead to maximum excellence. Here, silence becomes musical, adding unmatched depth and richness to the listening experience.

What may sound simple often required hours in the studio to polish and position each note, to adjust the movement of a resonance in order to sculpt a sonic space—like an architect shaping volume. Everything must be perfectly precise, without artifice, like a Zen garden where the slightest imperfection breaks the harmony.

Ambient music touches the very essence of music: emotion! Sound becomes a protective space, a powerful tool for resilience and introspection, helping us come together to overcome personal or collective challenges. It is from this belief—and many hours of experience—that InFiné developed its collection of “medicinal music.”

We have carefully selected the auditory potions from our catalog—often electronic, sometimes more organic or experimental—to guide you through healing emotional soundscapes.

“InFiné Ambient” is an invitation to stillness, a moment to restore our humanity, threatened by the turmoil of the outside world.

#WeAreEmotionalPeople

Who are the artists shaping InFiné’s ambient sound?

Many InFiné artists have explored the genre, but here are some of our key figures. From our very first album, Francesco Tristano laid the foundation with Handover, a tribute to Autechre, later releasing two 20-minute journeys with master Moritz Von Oswald. Since then, Rone, Clara Moto, Arandel, and Cubenx have created ambient works—today joined by Lucie Antunes, Frieder Nagel, Basile3, Deena Abdelwahed, and Aārp, who continue pushing the genre’s boundaries.

Bernard Szajner, visual artist and music theorist, inventor of Jean-Michel Jarre’s famous “laser harp,” was born in 1944 in Grenoble. A child of a Polish-Jewish refugee family, he began his career by founding a light show company before venturing into early electronic music, composing five albums before withdrawing, disappointed by the music industry. In 2014, we had the honor of reissuing his masterpiece inspired by Frank Herbert’s iconic trilogy. Visions of Dune, released in 1979, is a modular synth gem released just months after Brian Eno’s Music for Airports (March 1978)—both cornerstones of what we now call “ambient.”

Murcof, the Mexican sound sorcerer, reintroduced silence into music, paving the way for artists like James Blake. Combining classical elements with electronic textures, he crafts immersive and meditative sonic landscapes. His unique approach has earned him global recognition. We met in 2007 during a project revisiting the music of Lully, commissioned for a guided walk in the gardens of Versailles. Since then, Murcof has never stopped innovating, pushing the boundaries of electronic music with emotionally rich projects, establishing himself at the top of the genre alongside Alva Noto, Ben Frost, Tim Hecker, and Gas.

Vanessa Wagner, classical pianist with a lifelong curiosity for contemporary repertoire, is also a lover of electronic music. After a summer concert in 2010, she played a Satie Gnossienne live, stretched and produced by Murcof. This sparked the concept for the now-iconic album Statea, released six years later. Since then, she has continued to create introspective landscapes, blending contemporary music with collaborations alongside icons like Vladislav Delay and Suzanne Ciani.

Bruce Brubaker, American pianist and teacher to Francesco Tristano at Juilliard, had recorded scattered works by Philip Glass before we invited him to record a full album dedicated to the minimalist composer. That was followed by an album exploring Terry Riley’s music. Bruce then set out to redefine the role of the piano, using spatial sound techniques to explore post-ambient interpretations—including a reimagining of the ambient monument Music for Airports by Brian Eno.

Kaito is among the rare Japanese producers to break into the international scene, collaborating with Detroit’s Derrick May and Germany’s Kompakt label. Following in the footsteps of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Susumu Yokota, he draws inspiration from nature’s rhythms and Zen spirituality to craft musical invitations to spiritual journeys.

Gaspar Claus, a cellist who has broken free from classical confines, has worked with Bryce Dessner, Casper Clausen, and Sufjan Stevens. He has taken part in sonic experiments on every continent for nearly 20 years. Rone introduced us to him, and our first recordings featured him alongside his father, Pedro Soler. Together, we explored the modernity of guitar and cello playing a stripped-down flamenco. Since then, he’s been creating emotionally charged soundscapes, continuously evolving and expanding the voice of the cello both on stage and in the studio.

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La musique « Ambient » est ancrée dans l’ADN d’InFiné. Vénérateurs du pape Brian Eno, enfants du label 4AD, nous avons grandi avec le fondateur « Chill Out » de KLF, biberonnés au « Selected Ambient Works » d’Aphex Twin chez les Anglais du label Warp. Écouteurs insatiables, nous avons goûté aux vitamines allemandes des premiers albums d’Ash Ra Tempel avant de plonger dans les basses abyssales de l’héritier Moritz Von Oswald ou l’aridité de Pole.

Today, Léonie Pernet unveils the second single of her upcoming album “Poèmes Pulvérisés” → Stream

“Paris-Brazzaville“ is a blazing song that transcends rivers and borders. In the flickering glow before revolutions ignite, Léonie Pernet sings of hope and the chaos of a world hanging by a thread. Carried by a percussive electronic production, this insurgent hymn reminds us that from North to South, the promise of change still smolders.

Through Poèmes Pulvérisés, Léonie Pernet explores a universe that is both introspective and politically engaged, oscillating between melancholy and exaltation, at the crossroads of genres and disciplines.

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Frieder Nagel makes a much-anticipated return to InFiné with a new series of his signature retro- futuristic and symphonic electronica. This time, his sound is more beat-driven and high pressure, yet it retains the elegant balance between traditional instrumentation and his deep obsession with vintage synths. ‘Do as I Please’ is a haunting anthem that echoes the euphoric mid-2000s golden age of melodic club music—both exhilarating and hypnotic.

As soon as the German composer and sound artist begins to improvise on his Moog and muscle memory takes over, the listener is transported to a space between downfall and resurgence. At its core, ‘Do as I Please’ captures the eternal struggle between surrender and control—the inner dialogue between despair and hope. It reflects the overwhelming desire to break free from the machinery of life while still yearning for stability.

‘The whole scenery reminds me of…’ says Frieder Nagel, leaving the thought unfinished—an invitation for the listener to complete the story. Known for his complex, boundary-pushing approach to electronic music, Nagel has steadily built a reputation beyond the mainstream radar. A dedicated synth collector and sonic craftsman, he has performed internationally, collaborated with visual artists, and designed immersive spaces where music and art collide.

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Rone teams up with Frédéric Farrucci once again to compose his new movie’s original soundtrack  →  Listen

Frédéric Farrucci’s movie La Nuit Venue was the first time Rone and the director worked together. The result was a gratifying César Award for Best Original Music. “I was delighted when Frédéric Farrucci called me back to compose the music for his second feature film, Le Mohican. This invitation had a special resonance for me, as I have always been fascinated by long-term collaborations between directors and composers. These relationships allow for the development of a unique universe, film after film” Rone expresses.

For this modern western, Rone composed a soundtrack where the electronic sounds of synthesizers meet the strings and choirs of classical orchestration. Alternating between organic textures and stripped-back melodic motifs, these six tracks capture the film’s dramatic tension and raw beauty. the music follows the Corsican landscapes and the characters’ emotions with accuracy and intensity. The film Le Mohican will be released in French cinemas on February 12, 2025, after being presented in premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.

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FRÀNÇOIS & THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS

Existing within the independent music scene for over ten years, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains has created a sound that is so unmistakably his. In 2003 Frànçois settled in the UK, in the port city of Bristol where he brushed shoulders with major figures of the freak folk scene, like Movietone and Panda Bear, who inspired his DIY approach. In 2011, Frànçois was the first French artist to be signed to the iconic British label Domino Records whose roster includes artists like Arctic Monkeys, Cat Power, and Franz Ferdinand. Today, he opens a new chapter with InFiné, being the label’s latest signature.

Drawing from his memory, experiences and inner world, Francois has nurtured his music with earnestness and sophistication. Fragility, modesty, delicacy… Frànçois’ voice evokes illustrious contemporaries, from Devendra Banhart to Vincent Gallo, whose vocal inflections sometimes echo behind the uniquely French timbre. His sixth studio album Âge Fleuve, which will be released on 31/01, stands as a body of work that attests to what makes his music so unique.

LÉONIE PERNET

Making her first appearances in the electronic scene, it quickly became apparent that Léonie Pernet was destined for more, releasing her debut solo record in 2018, working on film scores and touring the world. Over the course of the years, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has composed and performed an array of songs that were moving as much as they were poetic. Her upcoming album tackles the themes of revolt, togetherness which is told through the lens of poetic telling, in pure Léonie Pernet fashion. The first single of the album “Réparer Le Monde” asks a simple yet profound question: “Is it our responsibility to repair a bit of the world?”

Artwork by Alessandro Comotti

Kantine am Berghain – 70 Am Wriezener Bahnhof;  10243 Berlin

“Âge Fleuve”, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains’ sixth studio album is out now via InFiné.

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Âge Fleuve, the latest offering by Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains is a warm and subtle album that 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.” The concept of memories is palpable, each song crafted with complete honesty and introspection.

The album has received acclaim from platforms like CLASH, Les Inrocks, France Inter, FIP and many more.

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French duo O’o drops “La Mésange” a Françoise Hardy cover after the release of their 2024 album “Songs of Wishes and Bones”→ Stream

Since her teenage years, Victoria Suter had a soft spot for Françoise Hardy. To her, she embodies a kind of romanticism that awakens memories of her younger self. Her songs have a simplicity that is touching, sometimes almost naïve, yet they also hold a dark depth, like bittersweet cries from the heart.

One song that left a lasting impression on the duo is La Mésange, a lesser-known piece from her repertoire. It’s an adaptation of a Brazilian composition by Chico Buarque.The melody mirrors the flight of a bird, (an animal dear to the band!) unpredictable, disorienting, and complex. The universe of this song resonates with the band, especially through its imagery of nature and melancholy, lightness tinged with sadness.

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Gaspar Claus has created the original soundtrack for Maxime Caperan’s debut feature film, Un Monde Violent. 
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Translated as A Violent World, the movie is a social thriller rooted in the context of the Yellow Vest crisis. The film delves into family ties, moral dilemmas, and the spiral of violence.

“From our very first discussions, I was compelled by Maxime’s precise vision, his refined references, and his trust in my musical world, especially the central role given to the cello, stripped down and organic” — Gaspar Claus

The score highlights the multifaceted nature of the cello, alternating between setting atmospheric tones and intensifying emotions. Un Monde Violent will hit theaters in France on January 29.

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For its 15th year anniversary, we are releasing a limited edition vinyl for “Spanish Breakfast” →  Order

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Following the release of “Adorer”, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains releases “Party”, the second single of his upcoming album “Âge Fleuve” with a music video

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As dreamy, breezy and sunny like its predecessor Adorer, Party is a sand-drenched track that evokes a sense of ease and reflection. It’s a ballad with assured pop accents, inspired by a pivotal moment in François’s life. It offers a delicate perspective on ‘‘the festivities of the ultimate frontier’’, a poetic journey that provides an original outlook on the end of life.

This single serves as a preview of the album Âge Fleuve, a work crafted over four years marked by the pandemic and the passing of François’s father. Navigating between two labels, Domino and InFiné, Frànçois transformed this period of transition and emotional release into an album that flows with organic fluidity.

Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains will be playing at Trabendo on the 25th of November 2025 to immerse the listeners into his aquatic world of introspection and breeze. Get your tickets here.

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