Some songs are written. Others are rediscovered. For genre-bending artist Ecoutez Bien, music is an act of excavation—dusting off the past to reveal something timeless. His new album, Stories To Tell, isn’t just a release; it’s a resurrection. Originally drafted decades ago on a humble 4-track recorder with drum machines and analog synths, these songs have been carefully rebuilt with modern tools. The result isn’t nostalgia for its own sake, but a vivid reimagining where the warmth of old tape collides with the clarity of contemporary production.
The album’s centerpiece, “Stories To Tell”, grounds that concept in lived experience. It unpacks the collapse and eventual reconciliation of a close friendship—a self-imposed exile that ended with a reunion so effortless it felt like no time had passed. That emotional immediacy radiates across the record, as Ecoutez Bien pairs confessional lyrics with textures that are both intimate and expansive. Tracks like “When The Truth Hurts,” “No Second Chances,” and “Love’s Aftermath” further showcase the album’s range, blending personal reflection with sonics that feel at once retro and refreshingly modern. His sound isn’t just about grooves and hooks—it’s about feelings that linger long after the track fades.
What makes Stories To Tell remarkable is its singular vision. Ecoutez Bien handled everything himself—writing, producing, and engineering. “I had to be the performer expressing true emotions and the sound engineer sweating the details,” he says. That dual role infuses the album with rare authenticity. Every synth line, every harmony, every detail bears the mark of an artist fully present in both vulnerability and control.
And while the project is deeply personal, Ecoutez Bien is clear about how he wants it experienced. “Listen through quality headphones or decent stereo speakers,” he insists—not as a demand, but as an invitation. From the shimmer of revived synths to the layered harmonies rebuilt from scratch, this is music crafted for close listening, where the smallest details reveal the biggest emotions.
Importantly, Stories To Tell isn’t a closing chapter—it’s a beginning. Already back in the studio, Ecoutez Bien is unearthing more of his archive, reshaping it for future releases. For newcomers, this album is an ideal entry point: songs written in another era, reborn with the perspective of today.
With Stories To Tell, Ecoutez Bien proves that music isn’t just about the moment it’s made—it’s about the stories it carries, the ones worth returning to, and the ones worth retelling. The past has a pulse, and he’s made sure we can hear it.