New music from 3.14air

French musician and producer 3.14air, pronounced “Pi-air,” has been crafting a musical universe that challenges, provokes and inspires. Based in the coastal city of Brest, France, 3.14air’s sound is a blend of impactful poetry and intricate compositions, exploring themes of human contradictions, societal errors and the complex emotional spectrum that runs from love to despair.

His music, often laced with surrealism, shifts between humour and gravity, always advocating for hope and happiness while never shying away from life’s darker elements. His artistic journey into music began at the age of seven, when he started learning piano at the conservatory in Picardy. His early talent was quickly recognised and what began as a classical education soon evolved into an expansive musical curiosity. Jazz became his next major influence and it wasn’t long before 3.14air began composing original material, further building his skills as a composer.

His early experiences with live performance came through his role in the Brest-based band Leïka, but it wasn’t long before he felt the pull to forge his own path. In 2018, 3.14air introduced the world to his solo project with the release of his debut single, :Message to Bacteria” and he’s since released an impressive catalogue of singles, EPs and full-length albums.

A notable aspect of 3.14air’s sound is his ability to fuse traditional and modern influences, creating a genre-fluid sound that is as unique as it is innovative. His music doesn’t fit neatly into any one box, shifting between ambient, lo-fi, electronic, and classical elements to create a rich and textured sound.

Now, 3.14air brings us his latest single titled “En équilibre,” lifted from his upcoming album set to drop towards the end of the year. The track, which translates to “In Balance,” is a sonic exploration of the feelings of vertigo and balance that come with love and our relationship with nature. Using his piano as the foundation, 3.14air adds hybrid textures and spacey lo-fi rhythms, creating a sound that feels at once grounded and ethereal.

With gentle vocals hovering above an elegant piano-led arrangement, bright synth flutters and atmospheric sonic textures surround the airy lead melodies, the punch of the beat and pulse of bass tones add subtle energy as the track flows through a mesmeric scene of downtempo electronic pop. Casting an enchanting soundscape full of delicate melodic writing and intricate sound design, “En équilibre” delivers a superb showcase of the highly original and thoroughly enjoyable music of 3.14air.

Listen to En équilibre below