Ouai Stéphane
Ouai Stéphane, a French electronic musician and producer, has carved a niche for himself in the contemporary electronic music scene with his unique sound and innovative approach to music production blending traditional electronic sounds with unconventional elements.
His music often features a mix of glitchy beats, eclectic samples, and a playful yet sophisticated use of synthesis. He is known for his dynamic live performances, where he integrates a variety of DIY electronic instruments, creating an immersive and generous auditory experience.
With his album “My Ouai,” Ouai Stéphane masterfully combines functionality with emotion. The album reflects a spectrum of generic and personal emotions, serving almost as a therapeutic process. He uses sonic textures to color these emotions, making them accessible and relatable. Ouai Stéphane has the ability to universalize emotions through his music. His work can be seen as a blend of functional and emotional artistry, where he acts more like an artisan crafting both his music and instruments, than a traditional artist.
Constant experimentation is at the core of his artistic philosophy. His geekiness, inherited by his masters in “Music and Media Technologies” in Dublin Trinity College, drives his research and experimentation. He gives space for emotion in technological contexts, with self-deprecating humor as a cornerstone of his mindset. This approach challenges conventional norms and explores new physical means of creating music.
Ouai Stéphane's work defies the usual hero narrative, embracing self-irony as his strength. This perspective allows him to confidently break away from traditional norms, making him an indestructible anti-hero whose power is clever self-deprecation. He refuses to conform to the mainstream, instead choosing to create music that is both avant-garde and accessible.
His live performances are visually rich, adding another layer to his music. These visuals can guide, disorient, or refine the emotional impact of his tracks, providing a multi-dimensional experience.
Ouai Stéphane’s influences are eclectic and wide-ranging. He draws inspiration from UK Bass, Jungle, Breakbeat, Post Punk, IDM, Techno with artists such as Chemical Brothers, Special Request, Siriusmo, Daphni, Gilla Band, Machinedrum, Jackson and his Computer Band or Daniel Avery. These diverse influences are evident in his music's versatility and depth.
