Frànçois & the Atlas Mountains shares "Slow Steps in the Snow" single, ahead of UK tour
Frànçois & the Atlas Mountains
Shares New Single "Slow Steps in the Snow"
London and Bristol Live Dates in April
New Album Âge Fleuve Out Now On InFiné
“Marry's overall mood here is tender, reflective… there are sublime bittersweet highlights, including "Adorer", an achingly romantic duet with Thomas de Pourquery, and the softly glowing ambient piano ballad "Rappelle-toi", which features luminous guest vocals from Rozi Plain.” - Uncut Magazine
“[François]’s voice is becoming lighter and lighter - elusive as a dream… Âge Fleuve is a very tenderly haunted record - full of farewells and memories.” - NARC, 5/5
“The ten tracks on offer are full of ear catching melodies and little jazzy flourishes… It’s a gorgeous listen” - Clash
“François Marry has always been an intriguing musical innovator, taking inspirations from far and wide. On Âge Fleuve, he draws on everything from folk to jazz to lush electronic soundscapes.” - Record Collector
“Subtlety in pop music is often underrated, but these beautiful songs show how it can be successful, stylish and memorable” - Music OMH, 4/5
François and the Atlas Mountains is launching his European tour with new single, "Slow Steps in the Snow", the English counterpart of "Pas Lents dans la Neige" which features on his recently released new album, Âge Fleuve.
"Slow Steps in the Snow" is a poignant reflection on transience and fleeting intimacy, wrapped in lush indie-pop textures. Anchored by bass, electric guitar, and shimmering synths, the track captures tender moments that fade like footprints in the snow. François’ laidback yet evocative voice takes center stage, effortlessly navigating channels of emotion and language.
Frànçois says of the song:
"Pas Lents Dans La Neige was first written in English back when I was living in Bristol in the early 2000s. It was a song about the feeling of getting lost in the nightlife there—nights at the Black Swan, 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 nightlife."
Frànçois and the Atlas Mountains - "Slow Steps in the Snow":
https://idol-io.ffm.to/slowstepsinthesnow
Watch the video for original song, "Pas Lents Dans La Neige" here
Album Order:
https://idol-io.ffm.to/agefleuve
UK Live Dates:
10th April - Moth Club, London
11th April - The Lantern, Bristol
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.”
Fragility, modesty, delicacy... Frànçois' voice evokes illustrious contemporaries, from Devendra Banhart to Vincent Gallo, whose vocal inflections sometimes echo behind the uniquely French timbre.
Artists like Malik Djoudi with his captivating pop, in-demand jazzman Thomas de Pourquery, and British folk artist Rozi Plain all lend their talents to Âge Fleuve. These three delightful collaborations blend seamlessly into the album's 10 tracks. But the album's fluidity is also felt in the flavor of certain compositions, like the upbeat “Où mène la nuit,” a kind of mystical inquiry into the whirlwinds of youth. Then there’s “Aïeul inconnu,” whose apparent melancholy pairs perfectly with its elegant groove. “Adorer,” the duet with Thomas de Pourquery, is an uplifting track that jumps wholeheartedly into the joy of living in the “present moment.”
Âge Fleuve—or rather, a “liquid inspiration”— is built on a heritage of memory. And when one delves 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.
Tracklist:
01. Ou mène la nuit
02. Adorer Feat Thomas de Pourquery
03. Aïeul inconnu
04. Jeune versant feat. Malik Djoudi
05. Le Fil
06. Fleuve des âges
07. Pas lents dans la neige
08. Elle s’envole
09. Party
10. Rappelle-toi Feat Rozi Plain
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