Yelle are currently on tour to promote their new album, Complètement fou, and will be coming to DC’s 9:30 Club on October 11, and we’d like them to be avec vous, so we’re giving away a pair of tickets.
Chances are that even if you’re not familiar with foreign music, you’ve at least heard of Yelle. They are a French band fronted by lead singer and songwriter Julie Budet, along with producers GrandMarnier and Tepr. They gained international popularity after their song “Je veux te voir” was posted on Myspace in 2005. The song topped the charts in France and soon after, they released their debut album, Pop Up.
Appreciating Yelle and their live shows requires no understanding of the French language. The electropop band has a large following in the US and it’s easy to understand why—they offer quality dance-pop, and Julie Budet is a very talented frontwoman who is able to showcase her abilities as a singer/songwriter while also having an incredible stage presence.
While Yelle’s music is categorized as French techno or pop, it manages to blend different types of pop and various influences in their albums. Their new album features both traditional pop ballads such as “Bouquet final” and a$$-shaking songs like “Ba$$in.”
If you’re a Yelle fan, you definitely do not want to miss seeing them live. For a chance to win tickets, comment below with your favorite European pop band or artist (besides Yelle, of course). Mine would have to be Metronomy.
A winner will be chosen on Thursday, October 9. Tickets are still available for purchase.
