Aliose chante Le Forestier

In fifteen years, with almost 600 concerts and numerous prestigious stages, the Swiss duo Aliose has won the hearts of a loyal public and established itself as a sure bet on the French-speaking pop scene. Their hits Loin, Me passer de toi and Oui oui oui, broadcast throughout the French-speaking world, have enabled Alizé Oswald and Xavier Michel to break down borders, which they have also used to their advantage by writing internationally successful songs for other artists (Tout l'univers and Répondez-moi with Gjon's Tears, Qui dit mieux? for Angelina, etc.). A number of major awards have marked their careers (in France, Switzerland and as far afield as Romania), and the nomination of their 3rd studio album Comme on respire (Warner Music France, 2017) at the French Victoires de la Musique (and simultaneously at the Swiss Music Awards), when no Swiss album had been nominated for some twenty years, remains one of their most memorable experiences. Between them, Alizé and Xavier have benefited from a wide range of influences, from classical to folk, pop, hip-hop and chanson. The artists they've listened to the most, whether French-speaking (Maxime Le Forestier, Alain Souchon, Francis Cabrel, Michel Berger, William Sheller, -M-, Philippe Katerine, Tété, Jérémie Kisling, Voyou, etc.) or not (The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, Ben Harper, The Cranberries, Khruangbin, Agnès Obel, Feist, Angus & Julia Stones, Half Moon Run, Yaël Naïm, Sophie Hunger, etc.), often share the common trait of being great melodists. This mix of tastes and influences can be felt in their music: Aliose's tracks combine the simplicity of true pop songs - those propelled by unstoppable melodies - with a certain sophistication, and inspired lyrics, between melancholy, irony and hope. The duo's soft, sensual and virtuosic vocals also win us over, their identity having been forged over time through the blending of two very distinct voices.

After a highly poetic "illustrated" tour (with an on-stage cartoonist), followed by long months devoted to an ambitious musical show (Sorcière - le musical, a 100% French-speaking creation featuring 17 performers and immersing the audience in the world of music), the duo are back in the spotlight.


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