Lucie Antunes

Lucie Antunes creates a sound that is simultaneously academic and visceral. Drawing from her background as a conservatory-trained percussionist, she builds intricate towers of sound using marimbas, vibraphones, and acoustic drums, then electrifies them with modular synths and processed vocals. It feels like Steve Reich decided to produce a techno record in a French art collective.

What sets her apart is the tactile, organic quality of her rhythms. While many electronic artists rely on digital grids, Antunes' music breathes with the physical effort of a performer. There is a joyful, almost frantic energy to her later work like 'Carnaval', where the repetition leads not to boredom but to a kind of ecstatic, polyrhythmic trance. It is music that demands movement but rewards deep, analytical listening.

Start with the album 'Carnaval' to experience her most accessible and dance-oriented work. If you prefer something more atmospheric and experimental, 'Sergeï' offers a deeper dive into her electro-acoustic roots and her ability to weave complex percussive textures into cinematic soundscapes.