L'Imperatrice - formed in Paris in 2012 - has finally made its way to the Coachella stage as part of a tour promoting their second album, "Taku Tsubo".
Two years after the start of the pandemic on the famed Coachella stage, French disco pop band L'Imperatrice is in its California moment.
"It's a cherry on the top," singer Flor Benguigui told AFP, speaking in English. "I think it's magic."
The six-man group – formed in Paris in 2012 – finally made their way to the Coachella stage as part of a tour promoting their second album, "Taku Tsubo".
"The world is different than it was 20 years ago ... I think people are more open to different languages. People are probably a little more curious," said keyboardist Charles de Boisguin.
"French - maybe even a little mysterious," he said.
The band - whose additional members include Haganie Gwon (keyboards), David Gogh (bass), Akil Trosselier (electric guitar) and Tom DeVau (drums) - have several EPs under their belt, but only released one full-length album. When the pandemic struck.
The shutdown brought peace and quiet to L´Imperatrice to set their second major record.
"We worked very efficiently," Benguigui said, explaining how he set up his own studio, preparing for his reunion and final tour.