The Orielles

The Halifax trio, The Orielles, brings their refreshing indie pop to Le Hasard Ludique. A unique opportunity to discover their singular universe live on stage during their stop in Paris.

Formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire, The Orielles is a trio comprising sisters Sidonie B Hand-Halford (drums, vocals) and Esmé Dee Hand-Halford (bass, vocals), along with Henry Carlyle Wade (guitar, vocals). The band quickly garnered attention with their distinctive approach to indie pop, blending catchy melodies with sound textures that are sometimes dreamy, sometimes more direct. Their early singles and signing to Heavenly Recordings laid the groundwork for a career marked by a constant exploration of sounds.

Their music is characterised by a fusion of post-punk, funk, disco, and surf rock, all wrapped in a lo-fi and DIY aesthetic. Albums like « Silver Dollar Moment  » (2018) and « Disco Volador  » (2020) highlighted their ability to create tracks that are both danceable and introspective, often driven by prominent basslines and crystalline guitars. Their emblematic tracks, such as « Sugar Tastes Like Salt  » or « Bobbi's Second World  », illustrate this particular alchemy, where raw energy meets a certain melodic sophistication. Their latest album, « Tableau  » (2022), marked an evolution towards more experimental and atmospheric compositions, while retaining their sonic identity.

On stage, The Orielles are renowned for their contagious energy and their ability to recreate the atmosphere of their recordings with an appreciable spontaneity. Their performances are often described as an immersive experience, where the audience is invited to be carried away by the rhythms and melodies. Le Hasard Ludique, with its intimate setting and eclectic programming, offers an ideal backdrop to host the band's artistic proposition. This concert in Paris is an opportunity to discover the evolution of their sound and the intensity of their stage presence, confirming their place among the most inventive indie bands of their generation.