“Love Returns Pt. 1” is the second album by French electro-pop act Montmartre, released October 25, 2024 on Barclay (Universal Music). It blends house, pop and electro across thirteen tracks, with international guest features.
French electro-pop act Montmartre marks its return with the new album “Love Returns Pt. 1,” released October 25, 2024 on Barclay (Universal Music). After an extended break and production work for artists like Bon Entendeur, Montmartre reconnects with its signature style: a refined fusion of house, pop and electro, rich in captivating melodies and international collaborations.
“Love Returns Pt. 1” offers thirteen tracks, moving between danceable rhythms and melancholic harmonies. The album includes songs like “Paradis,” “Better Off Now” and “Sweet Summertime,” featuring guests such as Queen D, Jinadu and BIMINI, who add distinctive vocal textures to each track. Montmartre’s French Touch-infused style is especially clear on tracks like “Love Returns,” showing their ability to combine electronic energy with melodic softness.
Montmartre first made a name through successful remixes (notably of Adele and Daft Punk classics) and built an audience with original compositions and a debut album, “Hope,” in 2016. This latest release marks a new phase: now a solo project, it keeps the essence of the group while exploring deeper, more introspective sounds that remain accessible and danceable.
A bubble worth escaping into
The album should delight electronic music fans with its modern, sophisticated nuances. A genuine ode to love, it traces years of travels and musical encounters around the world. Hugo (the man behind the Montmartre alias) offers a comforting musical bubble that’s easy to escape into. The “Pt. 1” in the title hints at a follow-up to come; let’s hope we won’t wait another eight years for it.
Key facts
- Album: “Love Returns Pt. 1,” second album by Montmartre
- Released: October 25, 2024 on Barclay (Universal Music)
- 13 tracks; guests include Queen D, Jinadu, BIMINI
- Montmartre is the solo project of Hugo; debut album “Hope” (2016)
