Maxwell Farrington and Le SuperHomard's debut album Once, released by Talitres in April 2021, was not just a fortuitous collaboration, but the beginning of a beautiful musical partnership. The album's timeless pop, nuanced arrangements, and regal vocals transcended a mere first attempt. The follow-up EP, I Had It All, released in the spring of 2022, only solidified the duo's enchanting synergy and their ability to craft songs that resonate with a sense of infectious joy. Onstage (with more than fifty concerts and festivals), in a quintet setup, Maxwell Farrington's mischief and the musicians' elegance have won over faithful fans and newcomers alike. Endorsed by Paul Weller, the group also opened for the modfather during his recent European tour. As icing on the trifle, within the legendary Abbey Road studio, Christophe Vaillant also collaborated with Paul Weller on tracks for his latest album. Please, Wait..., their sophomore album, emerges from a profound collaborative evolution, contrasting with Once, which was crafted remotely during the lockdown. This album is steeped in shared experiences from two years of touring, showcasing a symbiotic musical evolution between Maxwell and Christophe. In the fall of 2022, they began laying down initial tracks, seeking new sonic landscapes. They formed a novel partnership with the Nancy Opera and later reimagined and rerecorded the album at L'Autre Canal with opera and conservatory musicians. This cross-pollination of classical and contemporary sounds has imbued the album with a fresh grandeur, elevating it through the incorporation of strings, brass, woodwinds, and eclectic instruments likepedal steel in Postprandial Promenade," theremin in "Plat du Jour," and an array of enchanting synthesizers. Please, Wait...is a journey into the realm of the senses, an invitation to a dreamscape where listeners are free to find their own meaning. This record is a testament to beauty and modern hedonism, crafted by artists who live and breathe the epicurean ethos.
