Solann’s debut album, Si on sombre ce sera beau, is a fascinating and promising body of work that leaves the listener curious about what’s next. While comparisons to her friend Zaho de Sagazan are inevitable, Solann’s artistic direction takes a slightly different turn, carving a path that feels both personal and exploratory. Where Zaho de Sagazan has already displayed a confident mastery of blending genres with a distinctive voice and a clear trajectory, Solann’s debut feels more like an invitation into an evolving narrative—one that embraces a wide range of styles and moods, from intimate acoustic melodies to bold, experimental arrangements.
The album’s structure is intriguing, starting with “Préambule,” a spoken word introduction that,… More