Listening to the newly released album by French alt-pop artist Bonnie Banane is a truly mesmerizing experience. The 12-song album is titled Nini and was released alongside the enchanting focus track, “Sacha”. I would recommend you start with this song as its dreamy melodies and lush soundscape encapsulate the album’s captivating sound.

Nini finds Banane at her experimental best, with the artist embracing newfound freedom in her musical exploration.

“‘Nini’ was my nickname when I was little. I like being called that,” says Bonnie about the album title, admitting there that there are lots of people and things sharing that name.

She continues, “As a lonely child, my greatest dream was to embrace every single person on earth. The world has changed, and so have I. I spent a good chunk of the album production process feeling anesthetized, but getting it out shakes me awake and I want to feel everything again. I want to hug someone, I want everything to explode. We made this record as if it were my last. Take it with you, May it be your lucky charm wherever you go!“

Stream the whole album + follow Bonnie Banane on Instagram.