After a decade of sonic soul-searching, Naud returns with Un Gars Bian, a freewheeling fusion of alternative pop, electro, and funk that refuses to play by the rules. Channeling the energy of Marseille, where he’s made his creative home, the album flips between English and French lyrics, high-energy instrumentals, and just the right dose of artistic unpredictability.
Leading the charge is “Déjà Vu,” a sweet-and-sour anthem about a love affair that globe-trotted across Europe without ever truly taking off. Laced with experimental textures and an earworm of a pop vocal, the track perfectly tees up an album that thrives on contrast—one moment wistful and intimate, the next, you’re sunk into an electronic playground.
The album’s title is a playful nod to both “gabian” (Marseille slang for “seagull”) and “un gars bien” (a good guy), encapsulating Naud’s essence: a free spirit navigating the chaotic beauty of life with a mix of sincerity, naivety, and free energy. Un Gars Bian extends into a signature t-shirt line, carrying the same carefree, feel-good philosophy that fuels the record.
Naud just brought Un Gars Bian to life on stage at Le Makeda (Marseille) on March 19, joined by the soulful stylings of Evanna and the electro-pop magic of Beubzer. This album is a soundtrack for those who embrace the beautifully messy ride. Buckle up.
