Dive Deep into Oceanic Electro: Experience ‘Eor’ by Quinquis

Initially exploring the pop-folk genre under the moniker Tiny Feet, Émilie Tiersen has since transitioned into a new musical direction. Adopting Quinquis, her maiden name, as her new stage name, she has ventured into the realm of electronic music, choosing to sing exclusively in Breton – the primary language of her native region.

Her singing beautifully showcases the musicality of the Breton language, which quickly captivates the listener from her debut album Seim (2022), closely followed by the EP Aer. Both records, while calm and melodic, still carry traces of her pop-folk roots.

A Turbulent Journey with a Universal Language

On her latest album, Eor (meaning ‘anchor’ in Breton), Quinquis seems to cast off further and delve deeper into electronic sounds. The album draws heavily from the emotions experienced during an extensive maritime tour in the summer of 2023, undertaken by the Breton musician along with her partner Yann Tiersen and their young son aboard the sailing vessel Ninnog.

From the stunning opening track (Inkanuko), performed as a duet with South African artist Desire Marea (who sings in Zulu), the allure of the open sea resonates throughout, never waning until the very end.

Marked by the irresistibly fatal allure of siren songs, the album reaches its peak with the tumultuous tracks Dec’h and Morwreg in the middle of the journey. Throughout, it spreads a vibrant, communicative electro tinted with Esperanto, forming a perfect universal language.

Eor (Mute/PIAS). Released on May 9.