With her unique voice and deeply personal songwriting, the French singer Hoshi has become a voice for a generation searching for meaning, freedom, and emotion. Her latest french music album, Cœur Parapluie, is a sincere and poignant work that masterfully blends modern pop, electro influences, and rock-tinged guitars. This musical richness serves as a backdrop to melodies that strike a chord and lyrics that delve into intimate experiences.
A Voice that Speaks to the Heart
Hoshi first entered the spotlight in 2018 with her hit Ta Marinière, captivating listeners with her raspy voice and heartfelt storytelling. Her music is a mirror reflecting life’s struggles, joys, and insecurities. Through her vulnerability, she uncovers universal fears and emotions, turning them into relatable, poignant songs. This gift for self-revelation has allowed her to forge a deep connection with her audience.
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Cœur Parapluie : An Album Born of Resilience
In Cœur Parapluie, french singer Hoshi retraces her journey through trials and tribulations, including homophobic harassment, critiques of her physical appearance, and the doubts that accompanied her rise to fame. Each track reveals a chapter of her life, marked by pain but transformed into resilience and light. With this album, she opens her “parapluie” (“umbrella”) to offer shelter and solace, creating a small piece of paradise for her listeners.
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A Live Experience to Remember
Hoshi’s live performances amplify the emotional depth of her music. At festivals such as Paléo Nyon, she has left audiences spellbound, offering them an open invitation into her world. During her performance of Cœur Parapluie, her music becomes more than a show — it’s a shared experience, a safe space where vulnerabilities can shine as brightly as her melodies.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Hoshi’s plans for 2025 highlight her ambition to evolve artistically and expand her audience. Following her successful 2024 tour, including a highly anticipated concert at the Zénith de Paris, she has hinted at exploring new musical territories that push the boundaries of pop and rock. Her latest album, Cœur Parapluie, already demonstrates a move toward avant-garde sounds, blending bold electro elements with emotional storytelling.
In interviews, Hoshi has expressed her desire to continue telling authentic and emotional stories through her music while building deeper connections with her listeners. As she navigates her journey, she aims to inspire others by turning vulnerability into strength and uncertainty into creative energy.
Her journey in 2025 will likely see her experimenting with innovative sounds and new collaborations, further solidifying her reputation as an artist unafraid to take risks. As fans eagerly await her next steps, Hoshi remains committed to her mission: to transform life’s challenges into radiant, heartfelt music.
The Alchemy of Transformation
As a songwriter, Hoshi is a true alchemist. She transforms uncertainty, pain, and fear into radiant pop anthems. Her ability to confront and embrace life’s challenges through music has earned her a devoted following and a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary French music.
Hoshi’s journey is one of courage, honesty, and artistry. With Cœur Parapluie, she reminds us of the power of music to heal, connect, and inspire. As she continues to share her story, she invites us to find strength in our vulnerabilities and light in the shadows.
Quick Bio + Discography
- 1996: Mathilde Gerner, known as Hoshi, is born on September 14 in Versailles, under the Virgo zodiac sign.
- 2011: Hoshi takes her first steps into music with the band TransyStory.
- 2015: Selected for the show Nouvelle Star, she declines when the production imposes a song choice.
- 2017: Releases her debut single, “Comment je vais faire.”
- 2018: Releases her third album, Il suffit d’y croire incl. hit “Ta Marinière”
- 2023: Launches her fourth album, Cœur parapluie.
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Coeur Parapluie Tour 2025
- May 23, 2025 – St-Étienne – Festival Paroles & Musiques
- May 24, 2025 – Courgenay (Switzerland) – Dritchino OpenAir Festival
- June 8, 2025 – Lampaul-Plouarzel – Festival Les Petites Folies
- June 13, 2025 – Amiens – Minuit avant la Nuit
- June 15, 2025 – Neuchâtel (Switzerland) – Festi’neuch
- June 26, 2025 – Le Barcarès – Les Déferlantes Sud de France
- June 27, 2025 – Saint-Colomban – Megascène
- July 5, 2025 – Hérouville-Saint-Clair – Festival Beauregard
- July 6, 2025 – Marmande – Garorock
- July 12, 2025 – Aix-les-Bains – Musilac
- July 13, 2025 – La Rochelle – Les Francofolies
- July 17, 2025 – Saverne – Festival Les Alpagas Bleus
- July 18, 2025 – Brive-la-Gaillarde – Lovely Brive Festival
- July 25, 2025 – Cognac – La Fête du Cognac
- July 26, 2025 – Tournai – Festival Les Gens d’Ere
- August 2, 2025 – Malestroit – Pont du Rock
- August 3, 2025 – Yzeures-sur-Creuse – Yzeures’n’Rock
- August 23, 2025 – Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne – V and B Fest’
- August 24, 2025 – Namur – Les Solidarités
- September 4, 2025 – Villars-les-Dombes – Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux
- September 5, 2025 – Châlons-en-Champagne – Foire en Scène
- September 12, 2025 – Comines – Lys Festival
- September 14, 2025 – Le Plessis-Pâté/Brétigny-sur-Orge – Fête de l’Humanité
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