Petit Biscuit unveils the video for “ Wake Up ” featuring Bipolar Sunshine and Cautious Clay today — watch it here . The video , directed by DAD, is the latest to be released from Petit Biscuit’s greatly acclaimed debut album Presence , released last fall.
Fresh from a mas sive set at Coachella, the 18 – year – old artist is set to embark on his first ever North America n headline tour this fall, his fifth time Stateside and biggest run yet with dates kicking off October 18 in Detroit and further stops in cluding Montreal , Boston , Philadelphia , New York Washington, D.C. , Nashville , Austin , Portland , Seattle . Manilla Kil la, Melvv, Wingtip, Hazey Eyes and Super Duper will support on select dates. Tickets are on sale now, visit petitbiscuit.fr/presencetour for more information.
Presence , which includes single s “ Problems ” featuring Lido and “ Waterfall” featuring Panama , has charted worldwide and continues to receive extensive acclaim:
“ It’ s a 14 – track collection of smooth, chilled out house perfect for falling in love or nursing introspect ive moments into brilliance. It’ s emotive and cinematically intimate, warmed to t he bones with soft string melodies and cozy atmospheres… Expect to see big things from this name in the years to come. ” — Billboard
“The universe may be endless but the atmospheric hues and tones of Petit
Biscuit’s meandrous music is a genial companion for however far your
exploration goes.” — Associated Press
“The French artist makes his debut with this spectacular full – length album that feels like it was born on the dance floor.” —MTV
“Petit Biscuit’s strength lies in his future which at this point seems limitless.” — YourEDM
“We’ve been patiently waiting for break – out French artist Petit Biscuit’ s debut album for a while now, and we look forward to it dropping in November for his 18th birthday.” — KCRW
A classically trained musician from a young age, Petit Biscuit — a.k.a. Mehdi Benjelloun — plays piano, guitar, cello and more, and began experimenting with electronics to form his signature sound at age 11. Presence is heavily informed by his schooling, combi ning acoustic elements with innovative electronic production and his trademark vocal manipulations.
PETIT BISCUIT LIVE
select dates only , see full tour routing at petitbiscuit.fr
August 2 – 5 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Festival
October 18 Detroit, MI The Majestic Theatre
October 21 Montreal, QC MTelus
October 23 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
October 24 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
October 26 New York, NY Terminal 5
October 27 Washington, D.C. Echostage
October 29 Nashville, TN Cannery Ballroom
October 31 Austin, TX Emo’s
November 1 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall (downstairs)
November 2 Dallas, TX House of Blues
November 4 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
November 13 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
November 14 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
November 15 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo
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