For Ecoutez Bien, music has never been a trend. It is a lifelong devotion that began in the 1980s with a Korg Poly-800 synthesizer, a Roland TR-505 drum machine, and a Yamaha cassette multitrack recorder. Inspired by pioneers like Depeche Mode, New Order, and Erasure, he learned to sync bass lines to drum patterns by hand and master the labor of bouncing tracks on cassette. This hands-on process taught him to feel a song’s essence before writing a single note or lyric, a discipline that continues to shape his music today.
His sound is a personal homage to the golden era of synth pop and electronic dance music. Tracks channel the melancholic pulse of New Order, the sophisticated textures of Pet Shop Boys, and the vibrant energy of Erasure. These influences are never pastiche; they form the foundation for compositions that feel authentically classic yet intimately his own.
As an independent artist, Ecoutez Bien faces the modern challenge of reaching new listeners in an age flooded with electronic music. Yet his proudest moments are quiet ones: knowing that songs he crafted decades ago now resonate with fans discovering them in real time.
He admits that connecting with audiences is an area for growth. Historically, his focus has been purely on creation and release, with less attention to promotion or engagement. He also reflects on technical growth, noting that earlier formal training in music theory and piano might have enriched his craft—but his instinct-driven, feeling-first approach has always defined his work.
His latest single, “Brand New Day,” marks a major milestone in his creative journey. Serving as the first single from the recently released album Outside My Window, the track introduces a project that revisits and reimagines his older catalog through modern Digital Audio Workstations. It bridges the tactile world of ’80s hardware with the clarity and sonic possibilities of contemporary production, giving these compositions the fidelity he always envisioned.
Looking forward, Ecoutez Bien aims to reach a broader community of alternative electronic music fans worldwide. His story is a testament to patient, enduring artistry—the reminder that a song’s true release is not the day it is uploaded, but the moment it finds the listener it was always meant for.
With each synth line and beat, Ecoutez Bien proves that timeless music is built on patience, passion, and a relentless devotion to craft.