Bon Entendeur on Tour
French electronic outfit Bon Entendeur is the musical project of longtime friends Arnaud Bonet, Nicolas Boisseleau and Pierre Della Monica. Their upbeat electro-pop creations often feature fuzzy sampled voices of French celebrities such as Françoise Hardy and Pierre Bachelet with campy accompanying videos that have racked up millions of views online.
The crowd-pleasing collective have also been known to perform spontaneous DJ sets at parks in France, drawing thousands of fans. Bon Entendeur released their debut album, Aller-Retour, in 2019, which features 15 tracks including their 2016 hit, "Le temps est bon," that puts a modern spin on a song by Isabelle Pierre from 1997. The alluring video for the song tells the story of a love triangle that turns deadly and has been viewed more than 16 million times and counting on YouTube.
The band has been gathering enthusiastic fans around the world, selling out U.S. shows and performing at renowned international festivals, including Piknic Électronik in Montréal. Don't miss the chance to see this charming and talented crew perform live in a city near you.
Bon Entendeur Live in Concert
Formed in 2012 by Arnaud Bonet, Bon Entendeur took shape when he was joined by his friends Nicolas Boisseleau and Pierre Della Monica and they created SoundCloud playlists out of the music they loved. They soon added an additional layer that ended up becoming their trademark sound -- sampled voice-overs of French musicians, politicians and movie stars -- releasing a new mixtape every month featuring a different French figure. Since then they've made countless mixtapes and amassed more than 70 million streams of their music.
Making a conscious choice to only perform songs in French to elevate the culture in their first language, Bon Entendeur use a technique that combines timeless musical elements with a modern electronic aesthetic. Their music often features dreamlike pop samples of classic French music layered with beats and other effects to the delight of their fans.
Bon Entendeur FAQ
Who are the members of Bon Entendeur?
Arnaud Bonet, Nicolas Boisseleau, and Pierre Della Monica are the members of Bon Entendeur.
What is the style of music produced by Bon Entendeur?
The style of music produced by Bon Entendeur is upbeat electro-pop. Their music often features sampled voice-overs of French musicians, politicians, and movie stars.
How did Bon Entendeur gain popularity?
Bon Entendeur gained popularity by releasing a new mixtape every month featuring a different French figure and by performing spontaneous DJ sets at parks in France.
Why does Bon Entendeur only perform songs in French?
Bon Entendeur only performs songs in French to elevate the culture in their first language.
What is the name of Bon Entendeur's debut album?
The name of their debut album is Aller-Retour.
