Angèle releases new album Instinct
Angèle, a 30-year-old singer and musician from Belgium, has released her new album Instinct through GGL Records/Sony Music, with a release date of October 16. The album continues her style of intimate and bold songwriting while exploring new sounds in electronic music.Collaborations shape the album
The album features support from artists like Caroline Polachek, SebastiAn, Justice, and Soulwax. Justice produced the single What You Want, while Soulwax contributed to the track Trop. Other contributors include SebastiAn and Caroline Polachek on Love Triangle, and Oscar Scheller on F4ck 4ever.Creative process and musical style
Angèle and producer Tristan Salvati worked closely to shape the album’s sound, transforming sound textures into new forms. Her voice takes on the qualities of an electric guitar on Tout décider, and their collaboration is evident in the ballad Je compte and the electropop track Dis-le.Themes and lyrical content
The album’s lyrics explore emotional themes, including dependence (Au revoir), the uncertainty of new love (F4ck 4ever), breakups (On verra), and societal issues (Une seule vie). It also touches on personal history, such as in Je sais, which is a tribute to her musician father, Marka.DIY track and upcoming concerts
The album closes with NYC Blues, a solo track created by Angèle in her room, highlighting her personal connection to music. Concerts are scheduled at Accor Arena in Paris from March 8 to 12, 2027.
