Christian French (singer)

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Christian French
French performing at Lollapalooza 2021
French performing at Lollapalooza 2021
Background information
Born (1997-03-17) March 17, 1997 (age 27)
Fishers, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websitechristian-french.com

Christian French (born March 17, 1997) is an American pop singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. He grew up in Fishers, Indiana[1] and learned to play piano by watching YouTube tutorials and in high school started posting song covers on SoundCloud.[2]

Biography

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While a pre-med student[3] at Indiana University, he started writing original music. After dropping out of college, he moved to Los Angeles and put out a few singles with producer Triegy, including their first track, "Fall for You", which charted on Spotify's U.S. Viral 50.[4] He followed that with "By Myself", also a collaboration with Triegy, that earned over 50 million Spotify listens.

In 2018, he worked with Grammy-nominated producer Dru Decaro,[4] and released his debut EP, natural colors and the single "Sweet Home".[5] That same year he left college to tour with Chelsea Cutler on her Sleeping with Roses Tour.[6] In 2019, French was a guest on Hoodie Allen's single "Come Around"[7] and toured with Quinn XCII on the From Tour With Love spring tour.[4]

That same year, Christian signed to Disruptor Records/Sony Music[8] and released the 6-track EP bright side of the moon, ruminating on mental health and tales of romance. The single "Head First", produced by Andrew Luce, amassed more than 32 million Spotify spins and 2 million YouTube views. The accompanying video premiered on Billboard on June 18, 2020.[9]

On January 17, 2020, the video for his track "time of our lives" premiered on Ones to Watch.[10] In March 2020, Time magazine named his single, "crowded room", one of its Best New Songs of the Week[3] and it appeared on Spotify's New Music Friday playlist.[11] He followed that up with the single, "i think too much", which was released on April 16, 2020.[12] Two more singles, "make or break up"[13] and "paper thin"[1], released leading up to his third EP, good things take time on September 18, 2020.[14]

French would take a nine month hiatus before releasing his next single, "avalanche".[15] Just four days later, he would play at Lollapalooza 2021, his largest show to date.[16] He would then announce "The Avalanche Tour", his first ever headlining tour which would take place throughout the fall of 2021.[17] His following singles, "OH WELL" and "golden years" would release in late 2021 and early 2022 respectively. [18][19]

French released multiple singles throughout the remainder of 2022, including "butterfly fields",[20] "evergreen",[21] and "karma".[22] His rendition of The Anxiety's "Meet Me At Our Spot" was popular on TikTok throughout 2022, and he released it on streaming platforms in late 2022. Throughout the release of these singles, French headlines his second tour, "The Golden Years Tour".[23]

In 2023, French continued to release more singles, such as "thank god",[24] "lonely",[25] "bring u down",[26] and the Tana Mongeau-aimed "trigger warning".[27] He also announced his third headlining tour, "The Space Between Tour".[28] This tour was named after his EP The Space Between, which released on September 1, 2023.[29]

Personal life

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Growing up, French was an avid hockey player. French played for local Indianapolis travel teams for much of his youth. During the 2013–2014 season, French was the captain of the Indiana Jr. Ice U16 AAA team that featured Logan Brown who was selected in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft 11th overall by the Ottawa Senators.[30] In his three years at Indiana University, French would play for the Indiana University hockey team each year.[31]

Discography

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EPs[32]
Title Details
Natural Colors
bright side of the moon
head first (remixes)
good things take time[33]
The Space Between[34]
Singles[32]
Title Details
"Fall for You"
(with Triegy)
"Dying Alive"
(with Triegy)
"By Myself"
(with Triegy)
"Done from the Start"
(with Triegy)
"love ride"
"Superstars"
"Sweet Home"
"Hearts of Gold"
(with MILES)
"heavy snow"
"breaking all the rules"
"head first"
"Come Around"
(with Hoodie Allen)
"hungover sunday"
"time of our lives"
"crowded room"
"i think too much"
"make or break up"
"paper thin"[35]
"avalanche"
"OH WELL"
"golden years"
"butterfly fields"
"evergreen"
"karma"
"Meet Me At Our Spot"
"thank god"
"lonely"
"bring u down"
"trigger warning"

Remixes

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  • "head first (HALP remix)" - 2020
  • "head first (Pink Slip x inverness remix)" - 2020
  • "head first (Young Bombs remix)" - 2020

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References

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  1. ^ Wallock, Matt (April 17, 2020). "Christian French Drops "i think too much" Ahead of New EP". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. ^ Arunarsirakul, Alissa (May 21, 2019). "Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Bruner, Raisa (March 6, 2020). "The Best New Songs of the Week, From the Dixie Chicks to Bad Bunny". Time. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "The B-Side". Hits Daily Double. April 22, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (August 22, 2018). "Listen: Christian French – 'Sweet Home'". Clash. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  6. ^ Fitzgerald, Kelsey (June 10, 2019). "A Dream Becoming a Reality: A Conversation With Christian French". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Collar, Matt. "Artist Biography by Matt Collar". All Music. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  8. ^ Fitzgerald, Christine (April 21, 2020). "Singer Christian French Answers The Socialite Seven". Socialite Life. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  9. ^ Spruch, Kirsten (June 18, 2019). "Christian French Dives 'Head First' in Mesmerizing New Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  10. ^ Polo, Maxamillion (January 17, 2020). "Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  11. ^ Wellen, Lily (March 23, 2020). "#newmusicmonday: Christian French Releases His Latest Single". Breaking and Entering. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  12. ^ Brow, Jason (April 22, 2020). "Christian French's New Song Is All About'Checking Myself' When His Thoughts Are'Too Much'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  13. ^ make or break up - Single by Christian French on Apple Music, July 10, 2020, retrieved February 10, 2024
  14. ^ Stivale, Shelby (October 6, 2020). "Christian French Spills All the Tea on EP 'Good Things Take Time'". J-14. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  15. ^ Emilia (June 27, 2021). "Christian French Returns With a New Single "Avalanche"". Out Now Magazine | Music News - Charts , Festivals & Clubs. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "Christian French Live at Lollapalooza [GALLERY] - Chicago Music Guide". August 3, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  17. ^ Smith, Grace. "Interview with musician Christian French on his "Avalanche" tour". The Mass Media. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  18. ^ PlNKWIFI (November 15, 2021). "Christian French Embraces His L's In New Single "Oh Well" - PlNKWIFI". Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "Christian French Opens Up On New Single "Golden Years"". Banger Of The Day. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  20. ^ Magazine, Elicit (August 23, 2022). "Christian French Displays Promising Evolution With Dreamy New Single "butterfly fields"". ELICIT MAGAZINE. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  21. ^ Kelia (October 1, 2022). "Watch Now: Christian French Releases New Video For "Evergreen"". Out Now Magazine | Music News - Charts , Festivals & Clubs. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  22. ^ "CHRISTIAN FRENCH SHARES NEW SINGLE "KARMA"". RCA Records. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  23. ^ "Christian French Golden Years Tour". Concert Archives. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  24. ^ "CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES NEW SINGLE "THANK GOD"". RCA Records. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  25. ^ "CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES NEW SINGLE "LONELY"". RCA Records. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  26. ^ "Q&A: Christian French on Processing Emotions in "bring u down"". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. March 24, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  27. ^ "Christian French Writes About Red Flags and Tana Mongeau On "trigger warning"". sheeshmedia.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  28. ^ "Q&A: Christian French on Processing Emotions in "bring u down"". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. March 24, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  29. ^ "CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES NEW EP THE SPACE BETWEEN". RCA Records. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  30. ^ "Indiana Jr. Ice 16U AAA". Elite Prospects. Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  31. ^ "Christian French". Elite Prospects. Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  32. ^ a b "Christian French" Apple Music discography. Retrieved May 26, 2021
  33. ^ good things take time by Christian French, retrieved May 26, 2021
  34. ^ The Space Between by Christian French on Apple Music, September 2, 2023, retrieved February 11, 2024
  35. ^ paper thin - Single by Christian French, retrieved May 26, 2021
  36. ^ EP "head first (remixes)" by Christian French. Retrieved on May 26, 2021
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