2 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : Kavinsky 🇫🇷🚗🌃

In this episode, I introduce you to Kavinsky, the French electronic artist behind Nightcall — and the unforgettable sound of Drive.

We explore his connection to the French Touch, his cinematic universe of cars, neon lights and 1980s American culture, and the surprising connections between Daft Punk, CSS, AIR and the French electronic scene.

We also talk about his performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics and why Nightcall has become so much more than a song: for me, it’s the soundtrack to a very specific time, place and feeling.

In this episode:

• Kavinsky / Vincent Belorgey
• Nightcall
• Drive and Ryan Gosling
• The French Touch and French electronic music
• Daft Punk and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
• Lovefoxxx and CSS
• AIR and the surprising connection to CSS
• The 2024 Paris Olympics
• Cars, neon, cinema and 1980s aesthetics
• Why Nightcall became iconic
• Why sometimes a song can become a movie in your head

For B1–B2 French learners: discover one of the most cinematic figures in French electronic music while practicing your listening through music, cinema and pop culture.

Already C1–C2? Try listening a little faster.

🎧 Un nouveau chouchou chaque samedi — 12 AM Los Angeles • 3 AM New York • 9h Paris
✨ Avec quelques dates exceptionnelles.

Cette semaine, petit détour par La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin — retrouvez-les sur Instagram : @lafilmothequeduquartierlatin

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