French 79
2 upcoming shows across 2 regions.
French 79 is a French electronic music producer and multi‑instrumentalist from Marseille, real name Simon Henner. He blends synth‑wave, techno and experimental sounds, drawing influence from Jean‑Michel Jarre, Erik Satie and Daft Punk. His releases include the albums Olympic, Joshua and TEENAGERS, and he has performed worldwide, including at venues such as the Gothic Theatre in Englewood, CO.
Reviews & press
- Vinyl Chapters ↗ — “French 79 uses big beats and soaring synth lines to exhibit his talents and deeply connect with his listeners on new album Joshua.”
- Musicboxsd ↗ — “Crowned the heir to the French Touch and dubbed by Jean‑Michel Jarre himself, Simon Henner (French 79), has established himself as an essential pillar of the global electronic music scene.”