David Grumel

The Profile

French artist whose Beaurivage blends trip hop with 1960s singer‑songwriter aesthetics. The album features elegant, paranoid-tinged atmospheres and arrangements curated by Bardi Johannsson.

Known from DeBaser for the album Beaurivage, highlighted for trip hop foundations, 1960s singer‑songwriter influences, and arrangements by Bardi Johannsson; standout tracks cited include “Freerush,” “Departure Area,” and “Overground.”

A French artist blending trip hop with a 1960s singer‑songwriter touch, David Grumel’s Beaurivage is praised for elegant, paranoid-tinged atmospheres and memorable melodies. Arrangements by Bardi Johannsson elevate the set. Highlights include Freerush, Departure Area (with Theremin), and Overground. Easy to listen to yet far from trivial, with striking artwork.