Chambord: "The emotions and vibrations we absorb become part of our sound"

Chambord is a French DJ and producer duo from the Centre region of France. Friends since their teenage years, they began making music together at 18, with their very first gig being their high school prom. What started as a natural extension of their friendship gradually grew into a professional project, one that today reaches far beyond their hometown roots.

Their music blends melodic depth, organic textures, and electronic energy, creating a sound that feels both expansive and intimate. This balance has taken them from Parisian clubs to international stages, where their DJ sets and live performances are celebrated for their fluid storytelling and dynamic range. Each show is shaped by instinct as much as preparation, allowing them to adapt to the energy of the moment.

In 2022, they founded Around Midnight Records—a platform for forward-thinking, melodic, and experimental electronic music. The label has since released standout projects, including Chambord’s remix of the iconic Radiohead’s ‘Reckoner’, the ‘Fortune Teller EP’ with Roze, and tracks & remixes from artists like Mira, Chris Schwarzwälder, and Roderic.

Their recent release, ‘Running’ by Animal Trainer and Noah Kulaga (remixed by Nandu and Chambord), has become a summer 2025 highlight, earning support from industry tastemakers like Keinemusik, Jenia Tarsol, and Tripolism.

With a growing presence on the global scene, Chambord continue to expand their artistry through collaboration, performance, and the ongoing curation of their label. Their vision remains simple yet ambitious: to share music that resonates, connects, and creates space for listeners to lose themselves whether on the dance floor or beyond.

"Stay High" marks a new evolution of your “Nouvelle French Touch” sound. How would you define this style today, and how has it evolved over time?

Tim: For us, the Nouvelle French Touch has always been about blending the warmth and nostalgia of the original movement with a more modern approach. Today, it’s less about retro samples and more about creating immersive, emotional soundscapes that still groove. With Stay High, we wanted to push that even further, keeping the layers of texture and melody that feel almost like a journey while adding hypnotic rhythms. It’s evolved from being a tribute into something much more personal—a reflection of where we are today as artists and listeners.

The new EP was created in collaboration with Lewis Amert. What was the creative process like between you, and how did it shape the final direction of the tracks?

Pierre: Working with Lewis was incredibly organic. He’s a good friend of ours. I used to work with him when I was part of the band Synapson, where he is the main guitarist. He brought a more live, organic approach to the tracks, while we’re rooted in electronic production. The tracks on (I’m Not) Gonna Make It really benefited from that back-and-forth, and he also added some beautiful layers to Stay High.

The two tracks on the EP feel designed both for the club and for immersive listening. How do you balance these two dimensions in your production process?

Tim: I think the key is to never sacrifice one for the other. A track should work on a big sound system, but also hold up when you’re listening alone with headphones. For "Stay High" and "(I’m Not) Gonna Make It", we focused on strong, driving rhythms for the club while layering them with evolving textures and subtle details that reveal themselves over time. It’s about creating a sense of movement—something that feels alive, whether you’re dancing or just closing your eyes and letting the music take you somewhere.

You had already been playing the tracks from "Stay High" in different international settings before the official release. How does a track evolve from its first live testing to its final studio version?

Tim: We played Stay High for the first time during our live set at Mayan Warrior at Burning Man in 2024. Seeing how people reacted was incredibly revealing. We noticed which parts resonated, what needed more energy, and where we could create more space. For example, the original version of Stay High was longer, but we realized it needed to hit sooner to really connect with the crowd. At the same time, some of Lewis’s vocals were added later in the studio to give the track more depth for home listening. It’s a constant dialogue between the dancefloor and the studio, and that exchange is what shapes the final version.

Your music is often described as a blend of hypnotic grooves and expansive textures. Where does this need for emotional storytelling within club music come from?

Tim: Growing up, we were inspired by artists who could make you dance while also making you feel something deeper, such as Miguel Campbell, Art Department, and Jamie Jones. For us, hypnotic, sexy grooves are the foundation, but the textures and melodies are what give the music its soul.

Kitsuné Musique has a strong curatorial identity. What does it mean for you to release a project like "Stay High" on a label with such a legacy?

Pierre: Releasing on Kitsuné is an honor, especially because the label has always been part of our musical education. They blur the boundaries between genres, and between the underground and the mainstream. For Stay High, it felt like the perfect home because Kitsuné understands the balance we’re trying to strike: music that’s both sophisticated and accessible, emotional and danceable. Their legacy of supporting artists who push creative boundaries aligns perfectly with the vision behind this EP. It’s a validation of the direction we’re taking, and it’s exciting to be part of their story.

Your DJ sets are known for creating immersive journeys. How does your approach change when playing festivals like Mayan Warrior compared to more intimate club settings?

Tim: At a festival like Mayan Warrior at Burning Man, the energy is massive, and the crowd is there for a collective experience. Our live sets in those environments tend to feel more like a journey—we want to let the music flow. In more intimate club DJ sets, we play with greater dynamics, mixing in tracks by other artists, taking more risks, exploring more experimental music, or diving deeper into a single mood. The core philosophy remains the same: creating something different. But the pacing, the track selection, and even the way we mix adapt to the space and the vibe of the crowd. It’s about reading the room and letting the music breathe in the right way.

Your label Around Midnight has become a platform for forward-thinking melodic and experimental electronic music. How does running the label influence your identity as artists?

Pierre: Running Around Midnight has been a game-changer for us as artists. It’s not just about releasing our own music; it’s about curating a sound and building a community. The label has pushed us to think more critically about what we create and why. It’s also given us a platform to experiment and collaborate with artists who inspire us, like Animal Trainer and Wahm. This dual role—as artists and label heads—has made us more intentional in our production. We’re constantly asking ourselves: Does this track fit the vision? Does it push the sound forward? It’s a beautiful challenge that keeps us evolving.

You’ve performed in very different environments, from Ibiza to Turkey and major international festivals. How do these multicultural experiences influence your production style?

Tim: Every city, every crowd, every festival has its own energy, and those experiences help shape our approach to DJ sets. However, I don’t think they directly influence our production style, at least not in an obvious way. When we’re in the studio, we’re more focused on creating something timeless and personal rather than tailoring a track to a specific environment. That said, the emotions and vibrations we absorb from playing around the world inevitably seep into our creativity. Maybe it’s subconscious, but those multicultural moments add layers to our sound, even if the creative process itself stays true to our vision.

Looking ahead, does "Stay High" represent a culmination of a phase or the beginning of a new chapter for Chambord?

Pierre: I see "Stay High" as both. It’s the culmination of the work we’ve been doing to refine our sound, blending hypnotic rhythms with emotional depth. But it’s also the beginning of something new. The EP feels like a bridge between where we’ve been and where we’re headed, especially with the evolution of Chambord and the collaborations we’re exploring. There’s a lot more to come, and this release sets the tone for the next chapter: more storytelling, more experimentation, and a stronger connection between the club and the listener.

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