Anne Paceo (FR)

Drummer, composer, and sonic explorer, Anne Paceo has established herself as a major figure on the European music scene. Always in search of new textures and collaborations, she creates music that is both intimate and expansive. Her artistic sensibility goes beyond music: she draws inspiration from literature, cinema, and the sounds of nature, shaping a universe that is both poetic and immersive.

Her new album, Atlantis, was born from a transformative deep-sea diving experience in Portugal and the myth of the island swallowed by Poseidon. In the cold, murky waters, Anne discovered the “oceanic feeling,” a sense of weightlessness and plenitude where time seems to dissolve. This experience of letting go and contemplation runs through the entire album, which features 13 immersive tracks.

Around her, a collective of musicians and singers – Christophe Panzani, Zacharie Ksyk, Gauthier Toux, Oxy, Gildaa, Cynthia Abraham, Sandra Nkaké, Billie Bird, Laura Cahen, and Piers Faccini – contribute to creating rich soundscapes, punctuated by the sounds of the sea and nature.

Recorded at Studio Pigalle in Paris, Atlantis combines the freedom of improvisation with meticulous sound design, giving each note and texture a precise role in the listening experience.

More than just an album, Atlantis is an invitation to slow down, to be carried by music and emotions, where water becomes a symbol of renewal, freedom, and connection with others. A contemplative and necessary journey in a world that needs it.