L'Impératrice brings sonic ecstasy to their intimate set at Music Hall of Williamsburg

In the intimate and cozy Music Hall at Williamsburg in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 10, L'Impératrice reigned supreme, their Double Trouble mini-tour wrapping up in a euphoric dance party. The show was akin to being swept into a vortex of sonic ecstasy, leaving no room for anything but sheer joy.

They wasted no time in captivating the audience with some of their classics—“Matahari,” “Agitations tropicales,” and “Peur des filles”—eliciting some of the longest bouts of applause ever heard for a live band. Sporting flashing Tony Stark-esque badges and quirky blue outfits, the group enveloped us in funky melodies and disco basslines. It was hard to divert your gaze from singer Flore Benguigui and her playful dance moves, yet regardless of where one looked on stage, someone was having the time of their life. The energy was infectious.

While indulging in their past discography, the Double Trouble tour served as an introduction to their upcoming album, Pulsar. We were treated to songs to be featured on Pulsar, which will be released on June 7, but the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly a bespoke composition crafted exclusively for this live performance. Judging by this, the forthcoming project is sure to be another exhilarating journey of nu-disco bliss.

Reflecting on their craft in an interview before a show in San Francisco, L'Impératrice founder Charles de Boisseguin expressed, “The groove is really important for us because it’s the key to making good music; to creating music that is emotional, genuine, and alive”—a sentiment resonating in every beat.

No matter the emotional state one found themselves in upon entering the venue, the Double Trouble experience was nothing short of transformative. It served as a reminder of music’s power to invigorate, reaffirming that a finely-crafted groove possesses the unparalleled ability to dispel despair and ignite the soul.

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