Louis Philippe

French singer-songwriter and chamber-pop auteur active since the 1980s, noted for literate, melodic and sophisticated pop; associated with labels such as Él, Les Disques du Crepuscule and Siesta and self-releasing on Wonder Records.

Reviews and public sources note collaborations/support roles with The Clientele and Stuart Moxham (Young Marble Giants), releases on or associations with Les Disques du Crepuscule, Él and Siesta, and a self-produced album on Wonder Records. Critics compare his songwriting and arrangements to Brian Wilson, Burt Bacharach and chamber-music traditions; he is described as a producer, arranger and vocalist with a prolific output.

Two DeBaser reviews (2009, 2010) celebrate Louis Philippe as a gifted, sophisticated pop auteur. They highlight his 1980s roots, associations with labels like Él and Les Disques du Crepuscule, and praise An Unknown Spring as a top indie pop release. Reviewers compare his work to Brian Wilson, Bacharach and chamber-pop traditions.

For:Listeners of chamber pop and sophisticated indie pop; fans of Él / Les Disques du Crepuscule-era pop; admirers of Brian Wilson/Bacharach-influenced songwriting.