L'Impératrice
L'Impératrice (French pronunciation: [lɛ̃peʁatʁis]; "The Empress") is a pro… Read Full Bio ↴L'Impératrice (French pronunciation: [lɛ̃peʁatʁis]; "The Empress") is a project that began in 2012, a French band with a myriad of dreams that have now become reality. However, the vision of each of them has not changed that much as they have become an international band and they claim to keep their feet very firmly on the ground, as, in their words, it is always a work in progress. Despite this, there are still achievements to unlock, one of which is playing at Madison Square Garden, one of their favourite venues.
The band was initially formed by keyboardist Charles de Boisseguin, who started the project solo until he met the other keyboardist, Hagni Gwon. Gwon later called in bassist David Gaugué and drummer Tom Daveau. Soon after, guitarist Achille Trocellier joined, and the group was officially formed in 2012. In 2015, french singer Flore Benguigui joined the group. After making 3 studio albums and spending 9 years with the band, Flore announced her departure from L'Impératrice in September 2024, citing "profound personal, artistic, and fundamental disagreements" between her and the band. Less than a month later, the band revealed their new vocalist Louve.
Their pop, funk and electronic sounds, Flore's sweet tone singing in French, coupled with a retro yet futuristic aesthetic, broke the language barrier and took them to stages they could never have imagined. After albums and EPs such as "Sonate Pacifique", "Odyssée", "Vanille Fraise" and "Matahari", their most recent album is 2024's "Pulsar", with songs in English and French, which included collaborations with artists such as Erick the Architect and Maggie Rogers.
L'Impératrice's retro pop and disco music places them as heirs to the French Touch trend pioneered by Daft Punk, to whom they have paid homage in their music videos, and represented by groups such as Air and Phoenix. But in their case, they pride themselves on being a band that doesn't rely so much on synthesizers, but plays their instruments entirely live.
They once received an email from a fan who congratulated them on their EP L'Odyssée but couldn't understand why on vinyl Flore Benguigui's voice sounded so different from the YouTube videos, almost sounding like a boy. The answer to the mystery: he had been playing the record at the wrong speed. This happy accident led the band to release a slowed-down version of the work.
The band was initially formed by keyboardist Charles de Boisseguin, who started the project solo until he met the other keyboardist, Hagni Gwon. Gwon later called in bassist David Gaugué and drummer Tom Daveau. Soon after, guitarist Achille Trocellier joined, and the group was officially formed in 2012. In 2015, french singer Flore Benguigui joined the group. After making 3 studio albums and spending 9 years with the band, Flore announced her departure from L'Impératrice in September 2024, citing "profound personal, artistic, and fundamental disagreements" between her and the band. Less than a month later, the band revealed their new vocalist Louve.
Their pop, funk and electronic sounds, Flore's sweet tone singing in French, coupled with a retro yet futuristic aesthetic, broke the language barrier and took them to stages they could never have imagined. After albums and EPs such as "Sonate Pacifique", "Odyssée", "Vanille Fraise" and "Matahari", their most recent album is 2024's "Pulsar", with songs in English and French, which included collaborations with artists such as Erick the Architect and Maggie Rogers.
L'Impératrice's retro pop and disco music places them as heirs to the French Touch trend pioneered by Daft Punk, to whom they have paid homage in their music videos, and represented by groups such as Air and Phoenix. But in their case, they pride themselves on being a band that doesn't rely so much on synthesizers, but plays their instruments entirely live.
They once received an email from a fan who congratulated them on their EP L'Odyssée but couldn't understand why on vinyl Flore Benguigui's voice sounded so different from the YouTube videos, almost sounding like a boy. The answer to the mystery: he had been playing the record at the wrong speed. This happy accident led the band to release a slowed-down version of the work.
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L'Impératrice Lyrics
Agitation Tropicales Cortège en partance Vers des latitudes impudiques Éclabouss…
Amour Ex Machina J'ai passé ma vie à danser toute seule À voir s'écraser…
Anomalie bleue Une heure après la nuit La foule est grise J'aime regarder l…
Any Way Oh my dear The shape where you lay haunts my mouth I…
Balade fantôme Ça doit faire quelques heures maintenant, ou peut-être quelq…
Danza Marilù Uh Ouh, ah Le feu au dedans T'es comme un volcan T'emportes…
Déjà-vue J'crois pas au destin J'avance par instinct J'ai beau faire …
Digital Sunset Sitting on the Express True tears on your blue dress But in…
Dreaming Of You Stone angel You're a born hard breaker cnd I'm a soft…
Entre-deux Cachée dans les silences et les soupirs indociles Si légère …
Erreur 404 Dernier rendez-vous de nuit Échec et mat sous la pluie Tu pr…
Error 404 No one on the line but still Silence is part of…
Everything Eventually Ends Peace to the world, peace to the kids We all gotta…
Exit Monkey see and monkey do You're staring at the zoo Keep goin…
Forever Nobody The night is darker than it seems But who wants…
Fou Ça démarre au quart de tour La pensée fait des tours Et…
Geisha Une nuit torride en solitaire Film classé X juste pour te…
Girl! You can blow up, you can cry Keep that flame in…
Heartquake I'm just a void in a flesh suit Easy to bore,…
Hématome Ne me parle pas de sentiments Je sais déjà qu'on se…
Histoire d'un soir Qu'est-ce que tu fais ce soir? T'as un rencart? Où…
I Wanna Dance with Somebody Clock strikes upon the hour And the sun begins to fade Still…
L'Empereur J'ai fait l'amour à mes névroses Je les ai couchées sur…
L'Impératrice ducing his royal flyness The classic with the passion of som…
La Lune Les couleurs déclinent Quand les instants s'égrènent Son p…
La-haut Bientôt huit ans qu'ce jeu m'a charmé Mais moi j'suis pas…
Love from the Other Side Here again home alone but I feel them tonight Everything fli…
Ma Starlight Starlight, ma starlight Voyage à des années lumière Starligh…
Masques Tout m'indiffère Et s'efface dans le temps Je n'aime plus qu…
Matahari Matahari Mata Mata Mata Mata Mata Mata Mata Mata Mata Mat…
Me Da Igual Puisqu'à la fin on devient poussière Me da igual ser linda M…
Off to the Side I don't blame you for what you are Nor what you've…
Parfum theremine Misleading me When lights are awake What I can see…
Parfum thérémine Misleading me When lights are awake What I can see Is just a…
Paris J'entends les murmures de la ville Que la nuit a mise…
Peur des filles T'as peur des filles Ah si seulement c'était des gars Peur d…
Pulsar On dit qu'une étoile est décédée Dès lors qu'elle quitte sa…
Sequences Sous les projecteurs (Séquences) Plan serré je danse Deux mi…
Some Paradise Captain says listen close She wants you to let go It's time…
Sonate Pacifique I'm feeling my heart, Beating with the rhythm of her body…
Submarine People show what they want to, share the same view People…
Sultans des îles Talons piqués, cuir de star Cheveux dressés, blond-trottoir …
Tant d'amour perdu Moi aussi je me perds dans le mystère des rues…
The Kiss Another day stuck inside You won't let me decide I…
Tombée pour la scène Météorite Dans le star system Cette lueur triste Est la sien…
Vacances Pas de nuages à l'horizon Pas de mirages sans évasion Sous l…
voodoo I'm not being cranky I just hate this party Think I might…