About the Artist
The French-Italian duo, formed by singer-songwriter and violinist Emily Dukes from Milan and pianist, composer, and producer Noé Zagroun from Nice, has been active since 2020. Both artists graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where they met and began collaborating. After relocating from L.A. and Italy to France, they have created a collection of songs that encapsulate contrasting musical moods. Their music combines cinematic atmospheres with American electro-pop, drawing inspiration from past styles and artists while primarily rooting itself in pop-electronic genres with an infusion of alternative rock influences. Through the manipulation of their own bass melodies, they craft a multi-layered sonic tapestry that showcases their adeptness in soundscaping—a true testament to their mastery.
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Latest Releases
Salt, released on June 14th 2024, delves into somber emotions through dramatic metaphors, set against vibrant pop-electronic and soft dance productions that highlight the singer’s conflicting emotional journey. Transitioning through various styles, tempos, and sonic landscapes, Salt explores themes of tumultuous love influenced by change, the interplay of love and hate, and the process of healing and connection.
Force Lines, released on Feb. 2nd 2024, symbolizes the union of artistic originality, innovation, and musical mastery. The duo has brought forth a track infused with “Beatlesque” influences, ranging from the Mellotron of “Strawberry Fields” to the Hofner bass, from the piano to the distorted vocals with Slap-back echo. But there’s more: as revealed by Pastek (Noé Zagroun), the goal was to transform the original draft – an acoustic version for voice and guitar – into an indie-rock style track, inspired by the sounds of the film “Across The Universe” and the music of Tame Impala.
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