1. Just Like Me – 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Metro Boomin: Alexandre Baronciani, F&B Manager
2. Old Scratch Blues – Jack White: Alexandre Stalder, Ticketing & Costumer Care Assistant
3. I Hate The Heat – Automobile Club: Alexis Lalande, Atelier Manager
4. Birds of A Feather – Billie Eillish: Anne Hartmann, Deputy to COO
5. Happiness – The Heavy Heavy: Antoine Alexandre, Brand & Development Manager MJI
6. Speed It Up – LORD$: Bertrand Holassian, Operations Coordinator
7. To:Mom – Nnavy, Elæna: Bri Pasadas, Production Assistant, MMV
8. Farafina Mousso – Lubiana, Gaël Faye: Charlotte Kalbfuss, HR Operations Manager
9. Los peces en el río – Moictani: Christelle Currat, Graphic Designer
10. Addicted to the Wicked & Twisted – Palaye Royale: Claudia Regolatti Müller, Artist Hospitality and Booking
11. Heart of Gold – Shawn Mendes: David Torreblanca, COO & Booking
12. St Chroma – Tyler, The Creator, Daniel Caesar: Eduardo Mendez, Press Officer
13. Yamore – Moblack, Salif Keita & Cesária Evora: Estelle Ducret, Partnership & Hospitality Assistant
14. Tiny Screens – Chloe Slater: Florian Chopard, Artistic and Logistics Coordinator
15. Genesis, pt.ii – RAYE: Garance Mermet, Digital Specialist
16. High On Flowers – Mané: Ignacio Menendez, Partnership & Sponsoring Manager
17. Ceux qu’on était – Pierre Garnier: Justine Gex, HR Coordinator
18. Nobody Knows – Killer Mike: Jyothi Urso, Venue Manager Lake Stage & Casino, Production
19. Bitter Winds – Dylan Gossett: Keven Porzi, Accountant
20. Soon – TR/ST: Kevin Donnet, CCO
21. Falling Together – Jamie XX, Oona Doherty: Laszlo Hasenauer, HR Coordinator
22. Générique de fin – Youssef Swatt’s: Louise Overlau, Partnership and Sponsoring Coordinator
23. Fio Maravilha – Bon entendeur, Nicoletta: Luana Lacrosse, Shop Assistant
24. Distant In Time – Ortrotasce: Marco Magione, Bookings
25. Worms on Tarmac – Soft Play: Marie-Laure Grisard, HR Assistant
26. I Like The Way You Kiss Me – Artemas: Marisa De Oliveira, Merchandising & Graphic Design
27. Young Lion – Sade: Mathieu Jaton, CEO
28. Daddy Raised – Jackson Dean: Michaela Maiterth, Booking & Production
29. Vivant – Malik Djoudi: Murat Opan, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
30. Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter: Nathalie Oguey, Executive Assistant
31. Thrown Around – James Blake: Nestor Knellwolf, F&B Logistic and Controlling Coordinator
32. Luther – Kendrick Lamar, SZA: Nicolas Bonard, CEO Montreux Media Ventures
33. Young Rich & In Love – Kali Uchis: Özlem Aygen, Retail Coordinator
34. Die With A Smile – Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga: Pablo Fernandez, Junior Accountant
35. Good Luck, Babe! – Chapell Roan: Rémi Bruggmann, Booking & Production
36. L’Effet Domino – Golden Bug, The Limiñanas: Romuald Morchain, Atelier Coordinator 
37. Luck and Strange – David Gilmour: Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti, Curation and Programmation
38. R&B – English Teacher: Steve Riesen, Head of Content
39. And Nothing Is Forever – The Cure: Thibaud Mégevand, AV Production Manager
40. Aprender a Amar – Nathy Peluso: Valentina Gomez, Hospitality Coordinator
41. Beautiful Day – Keyon Harrold, PJ Morton: Viviane Rychner Raouf, Secretary General
42. Le Collectionneur – Yoa: Ysaline Schlub, Ticketing & Customer Care Coordinator

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1. Tainy, Bad Bunny – Mojabi Ghost – Alexandre Baronciani, F&B Manager
2. Priya Ragu – Easy – Alexis Lalande, Atelier Manager
3. Louis Jucker – Asylee – Anne Hartmann, Deputy to COO
4. The Heavy Heavy – Go Down River – Antoine Alexandre, Brand & Development Manager MJI
5. Jorja Smith – Little Things – Benjamin Risse, Sponsoring & Partnership Assistant
6. CVC – Music Stuff – Bertrand Holassian, Infrastructures and logistics coordinator
7. Warhaus, Sylvie Kreusch – Popcorn – Charlotte Kalbfuss, HR Operations Manager
8. Girl and girl – All I See – Christelle Currat, Graphic Designer
9. The National – Tropic Morning News – Claudia Regolatti Müller, Artist Hospitality and Booking
10. D4VID – Worthless – David Torreblanca, COO & Booking
11. The Smile – Bending Hectic – Eduardo Mendez, Press Officer
12. Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything – Florian Chopard, Artistic and Logistics Coordinator
13. Victony, Rema, Tempoe, Don Toliver – Soweto – Garance Mermet, Digital Specialist
14. Aime Simone – Answer The Night – Jérome Sintes, Shop Assistant
15. Christine & the Queens – To be honest – Justine Gex, Human Resources coordinator
16. Killer Mike, Eryn Allen Kane – Motherless – Jyothi Urso, Lake Stage & Casino Coordinator
17. Mackenzy Mackay – London – Keven Porzi, Accountant
18. Kylie Minogue – Vegas High – Kevin Donnet, CCO
19. Disiz – Oh Madeleine – Laszlo Hasenauer, HR Junior Coordinator
20. Saint Levant – From Gaza, With Love – Louise Overlau, Partnership and Sponsoring Coordinator
21. Orphia – Cernes et maquillage – Marco Magione, Bookings
22. Balthazard, Mik Ivy – Prince – Marisa De Oliveira, Merchandising & Graphic Design
23. Chris Stapleton – White Horse – Michaela Maiterth, Booking & Production
24. Afra Kane – Invisible Cross – Michelle Goff COO, Montreux Media Ventures
25. BJ The Chicago Kid, Coco Jones – Spend the Night – Murat Opan, Environmental sustainability
26. Miley Cyrus – Flowers – Nathalie Oguey, Executive Assistant
27. Soft Loft – Is it Me – Nestor Knellwolf, F&B logistic and controlling coordinator
28. James Blunt – Beside – Nicolas Bonard, CEO Montreux Media Ventures
29. Gorillaz, Adeleye Omotayo – Silent Running – Özlem Aygen, Retail Coordinator
30. Marshmello & Manuel Turizo – El Merengue – Pablo Fernandez, Junior Accountant
31. Raye – Oscar Winning Tears – Rémi Bruggmann, Co-booking & Artists relations
32. Young Fathers – Rice – Romuald Morchain, Atelier Coordinator 
33. Trilok Gurtu – No Fear Suite, Pt II –Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti, Curation and Programmation
34. Squirrel Flower – Alley Light – Steve Riesen, Head of Content
35. Tove Lo – Borderline – Tamara Castagnoli, Video editor and production assistant
36. David Eugene Edwards – Apparition – Thibaud Mégevand, AV Production Manager
37. Kali Uchis, Karol G – Labios Mordidos – Valentina Gomez, Hospitality coordinator
38. Lana Del Rey, Father John Misty – Let the Light In – Viviane Rychner Raouf, Secretary General
39. Joanna – Mes larmes sont belles – Ysaline Schlub, Ticketing & Customer Care Coordinator

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1. Aime Simone – As it was (Harry Styles cover): Mathieu, CEO
2. The Weeknd – Out of Time: Alexandre, F&B Coordinator
3. Emir Taha – Uzak Dur: Alexis, Responsable Atelier
4. Mø – New Moon: Anne, COO Deputy
5. Doja Cat – Vegas: Antoine, Brand & Development Manager MJI
6. Domi & JD Beck – Pilot: Bertrand, Infrastructures and logistics coordinator
7. Nick Mulvey – Star Nation: Charlotte, Human Resources coordinator
8. Annie Taylor – Midnight: Claudia, Artist Hospitality and Booking
9. Joji – Glimpse of Us: David, COO & Booking
10. The National – Weird Goodbyes (feat. Bon Iver): Florian, Artistic and Logistics Coordinator
11. Lizzo – Special: François, Restaurant Manager
12. Röyksopp – Oh, Lover: Garance, Digital Coordinator
13. Georges Ezra – Manila: Irène, Artistic and Logistics Coordinator
14. Xavier Rudd – The Calling: Justine, Human Resources coordinator
15. Furax Barbarossa – Caravelle: Keven, Accountant
16. Sandor – La Médaille: Kevin, Communication & Medias Relations Manager
17. Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5: Laszlo, HR assistant
18. Mind Enterprises – The Clapping Song: Louise, Administrative assistant MJI
19. Zola Blood – It Never Goes: Marisa, Merchandising & Graphic Design
20. David Guetta, Bebe Rexha – I’m Good: Michelle, Chief Digital Officer Montreux Media Ventures
21. John Legend – All she wanna do: Murat, F&B Technical coordination & Environmental sustainability
22. Benjamin Biolay – Santa Clara: Nathalie, Executive Assistant
23. Harry Styles – As it was: Nick, CEO Montreux Media Ventures
24. Mik – Crushed Velvet: Özlem, Retail Coordinator
25. Doechii – Crazy: Rémi, Co-booking & Artists relations
26. Jack White – A Tip from You to Me: Romuald, Coordinateur Atelier
27. Inude – There was no Way Out: Stéphanie-Aloysia, Artistic Director, Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation
28. Nilüfer Yanya – Shameless: Steve, Editorial Producer
29. Labrinth – Iridium: Tamara, Monteuse Vidéo
30. Manset – Marilou-marilou: Thibaud, AV Production Manager
31. Rosalia – Despecha: Valentina, Hospitality coordinator
32. Jacob Banks – By Design: Viviane, Secretary General
33. Kae Tempest – Grace: Ysaline, Ticketing & Customer Care Coordinator

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1. Superstar – Beach House: Kevin, Communication & Medias Relations Manager
2. Monogramme – Magenta: Garance, Digital Coordinator
3. Esperanza – Hermanos Gutierrez: Marisa, Merchandising & Graphic Design
4. Mitote – Flèche Love: Christophe, Retail Coordinator
5. Never Going Home – Kungs: Michelle, Chief Digital Officer Montreux Media Ventures
6. No Son Of Mine – Foo Fighters: Alexis, Responsable Atelier
7. Bouncy Castle – Dino Brandao: Nina, Partnership & Hospitality
8. Dance – Foxes: Anne, COO Deputy
9. Cold cold heart – Elton John Dua Lipa: Irène, Artistic & Logistics
10. Solitude – Sofiane Pamart: Yohann, COO Montreux Jazz International
11. Respire Encore – Clara Luciani: Nathalie, Executive Assistant
12. Love Game – Ragnhild: Fanny, Booking & Artists Coordination
13. Love – Requin Chagrin: Thibaud, AV Production Manager
14. I know I’m funny haha – Faye Webster: Steve, Publishing
15. Hypotheticals – Lake Street Dive: Maud, Sponsoring Coordinator
16. Umbra – Waldskin: Stéphanie-Aloysia, Artistic Director Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation
17. Just for me – PinkPantheress: David, COO & Booking
18. Not Around – Tendai: Rémi, Co-booking & Artists relations
19. Funeral – James Blake slowthai: Viviane, Secretary General
20. Bloodline – Gabriels: Mathieu, CEO
21. Kisas Kisas – Altin Gün: Justine, Human Ressources
22. L’Odeur de l’Essence – OrelSan: Romuald, Coordinateur Atelier
23. Smokin Out My Window – Silk Sonic: Nicolas, CEO Montreux Media Ventures
24. Free – Parcels: Murat, F&B Technical coordination & Environmental sustainability
25. Pololo – MHD feat. Tiakola: Vanessa, Finance & Administration
26. The Turning of Our Bones – Arab Strap: Claudia, Music in the Park Booker

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• Pierre de Maere – BE – Pop
• Oscar Anton – FR – Pop / Dance
• Blinky Bill, Ossie – KE, UK – African Jazz Pop Electro
• Matilda Mann – UK – Pop
• Catching Flies – UK – Electronica
• AUDREY NUNA – US – R&B
• Kally Rey – CH,US – Alternative R&B / Hip Hop
• Nouveau Mexique – CH – Electro Synth Noise
• Ethel Cain – US – Etheral Lo-Fi Ambient Dream Pop
• Requin Chargin – FR – Dream Pop
• Gyakie – GH – Afrofusion / Afrobeat
• Yndi – FR, BR – Pop
• Iliona – BE – Chanson française
• Andy Stott, Alison Skidmore – UK – Techno
• Olivia Dean – UK – Soul
• Kynsy – IE – Indie Pop
• Alewya – UK – Groove / Grunge / Soul
• The Green Flamingos – CH – Psycho Pop
• NIGHT FLIGHT – UK – Indie Folk
• Marton Kiss – CH, HU – Alternative pop

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• Vallens – CA – Art-pop
• CHIKA – US – Hip-hop
• Maud Geffray, Krampf, Nadsat – FR – Techno
• Jensen McRae – US – Pop, folk
• KALIKA – FR – Chanson française pop trash
• Cantoma, Lexx – UK – Electro, chill-out
• CONRAD – UK – Pop
• crème solaire – CH – Electro punk
• kryptogram – US – Electro
• Chelan, NNAVY – CH – Neo soul
• New Polarities – CH – Pop
• Fomies – CH – Garage Fuzz
• William Doyle – UK – Pop, art-rock, ambient
• Sorry – UK – Trip Pop, 90’s at rock, early trap
• Benny Sings – NL – Pop
• imugi 이무기, Hans. – NZ – Electro-pop
• La Zarra – CA – Chanson française, urban pop
• Genesis Owusu – GH-AU – Hip-hop, électroniques, funk, punk, folk
• Delgres – FR – Hard blues créole
• Anetha – FR – Techno

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• Marie Plassard – FR – Chanson française, hip-hop
• Elias Wallace – US – Soul, pop
• Saint DX, Joseph Schiano di Lombo – FR – Alternative pop
• For Those I Love – IR – Electro, spoken word
• Reymour – CH – Chanson, synthpop, minimal wave
• Elise LeGrow – CA – Soul
• Cat & Calmell – AU – Pop, R&B
• The Snuts – UK – Indie rock
• Denise Chaila – IR – Hip-hop
• Sam Himself – CH – Indie Rock
• Khazali – UK – Electronica, pop
• LieVin – CH – Hip-hop
• Griff, Romare, HONNE – UK – Pop 
• Annie Taylor – CH – Garage Rock
• Dry Cleaning – UK – Post Punk
• Hiba – FR – Hip-hop
• Dylan Fraser – UK – Electronica, pop
• Eutropic – CH – Synthpop
• Lauren Auder – UK – Baroque Pop
• Parra for Cuva, Beau Diako, Kyson – DE – Electronica

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• Delilah Montagu – UK – Pop
• Aaron Frazer – US – Soul, R&B
• Yet No Yokai – CH – Krautrock, Psych Rock
• CMAT – IE – Pop Folk
• YENDRY – DO/IT – Latin, R&B
• Smino – US – Hip-Hop
• Ruti – UK – Neo Soul, Indie Pop
• Fracture, Nah Eeto – UK/KE – Electro, Hip-Hop
• Oklou – France – Electro, Hip-Hop
• Biig Piig – IE – Not defined
• Dürerstuben – DE – House
• Joy Oladokun – US – Folk
• LAUREL – UK – Indie Pop
• Bad Sounds, Broods – UK / NZ – Indie Pop
• Brién – IE – Not defined
• Finn Ronsdorf – DE – Not defined
• VVSPANTHER, Blackstar Jaguarr – CH – Trap
• Sycco – AU – Pop
• Lou Hayter – UK – Indie Pop, Electro
• Mercee – CH – R&B

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PRIYA RAGU

The Swiss artist who infuses R&B with her Tamil roots

• Our bookers love her because… “Her single “Good Love 2.0” is a real hit. Together with her brother (producer Japhna Gold), Priya Ragu has shaped a cosmopolitan R&B sound, both old school and very modern, with touches of their Sri Lankan heritage. We can’t wait to see what happens next!”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… Sri Lankan-influenced R&B.
• To listen to when… in fear of missing out on the new Swiss phenomenon spotted by the BBC and the New York Times.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Kali Uchis and Kaytranada at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

SAULT

The mysterious London soundtrack of the Black Lives Matter movement

• Our bookers love them because… “This quasi-anonymous collective is shrouded in mystery. All we know is that the producer Inflo (Michael Kiwanuka, Little Simz) is at the origin of the project. Their latest album, released last year during the Black Lives Matter protests, is a gem from start to finish, politically aware, dark and upbeat at the same time.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… neo-soul with a touch of dance music.
• To listen to when… you feel like shouting, dancing, expressing your indignation, all at once.
• We can picture them at the MJF with… Joesef and Parcels at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

NATHY PELUSO

The Argentinian shockwave who is revolutionising Latin music

• Our bookers love her because… “She is a fearless artist who is constantly evolving in her quest for the avant-garde. She is able to take jazz, trap and salsa sounds and make them her own. All delivered with fierce individuality, crazy energy and unique attitude, whether on stage or in her videos.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it…urban Latin music with multiple influences (Nathy Peluso, basically).
• To listen to when… coffee no longer has any effect and you need a shot of pure energy. 
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Bad Bunny at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

PA SALIEU

On the frontline for his people, from The Gambia to the suburbs of Coventry

• Our bookers love him because… “With his mix of afro-beats, drill and grime, Pa Salieu’s sound is powerful, sometimes dark, but always lively. From his childhood in The Gambia to a Coventry housing estate in England, his engaging narratives are strikingly realistic.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it…rap tinted with afrobeat and afroswing.
• To listen to when… you can’t wait for the next hip-hop party at the Lab.
• We can picture him at the MJF with… Dave and Kano at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

YSEULT

Unarmoured singer of disarming lyrics

• Our bookers love her because… “She is perhaps the most moving French artist of her generation. How can you not get goosebumps when listening to “Corps”? Yseult is a blast of raw sincerity, sung without artifice, between the lyricism of French song and the urban phrasing of trap.
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… Yseult-style French chanson. It even has a name: the Y-Trap.
• To listen to when… you need to inject yourself with a good dose of raw emotion.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Lana Del Rey at the Stravinski Hall.

THE LATHUMS

The new heroes of British indie rock

• Our bookers love them because… “It’s a real English rock band just the way we like them, who cut their teeth playing in their local pub in Wigan before building up a large fanbase on social networks. They’ve even been hailed by British indie rock legends like The Verve and The Coral.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… a clever mix of indie rock and britpop.
• To listen to when… you are in need of fish’n’chips and concerts that smell like pale ale.
• We can picture them at the MJF with… Arctic Monkeys at the Stravinski Hall.

ASHNIKKO

TikTok star and pop provocateuse

• Our bookers love her because… “She sets herself no limits, either in her musical inspirations or in her shocking lyrics. The American made her breakthrough on TikTok with a crazy new universe straight out of a video game, a manga or a horror movie. As evidenced in the video clip of the feminist anthem Stupid!”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… “angry, punk, hip hop, sad-girl-feminist, bubblegum, poo-poo music” (in her own words!).
• To listen to when… you need murderous punchlines for your fight against the patriarchy.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Shy Girl and Doja Cat at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

FOUSHEÉ

The magnetic voice of Afro-feminist empowerment

• Our bookers love her because… “She has one of those voices that intrigues from the very first notes, with its slightly hoarse pitch. Her song “Deep End” talks about the need to assert herself as a black woman in the United States. Released during the Black Lives Matter protests, it has become a hymn to empowerment and one of the biggest R&B hits of 2020.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… modern R&B.
• To listen to when… you’ve already heard “Deep End” over a hundred times but you can’t stop playing it over and over again. 
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Lolo Zouaï and SZA at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

GODFORD

The anonymous craftsman of a melancholy rave

• Our bookers love him because… “He is one of those electronic artists who do not compose directly for the club. There is a melancholy and vulnerability in his compositions mixing synthesizer vibes and haunted voices. There is a degree of mystery in his anonymity (which he shares with a number of French electronic producers).”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… indie rave.
• To listen to when… you are yearning for the melancholic sensation of a sunrise as you leave the club.
• We can picture him at the MJF with… Caribou and Bicep at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

OMAH LAY

Nigeria’s new Afro-fusion gem

• Our bookers love him because… “For some time now we have been monitoring the emerging Nigerian scene, which is becoming increasingly prominent in the contemporary music landscape. After Burna Boy and Rema, Omah Lay could be the country’s next sensation. The young singer produces his own music and has already collaborated with the American rapper 6LACK.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… afro-fusion.
• To listen to when… you need some boxing tunes (according to one of our bookers).
• We can picture him at the MJF with… Rema and Burna Boy at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

TATE MCRAE

The Canadian teenager for whom Billie Eilish wrote a song

• Our bookers love her because… “The 17-year-old Canadian girl has what it takes to be the next teenage pop star. Following in Billie Eilish’s footsteps, her songs often have a shady, intimate quality that makes them all the more addictive. As evidenced by her hit “you broke me first”.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… alternative pop.
• To listen to when… you want to rediscover your tortured teenage soul.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Conan Gray and Troye Sivan at the Montreux Jazz Lab

YEBBA

The soulful jazz collaborator of Stormzy and Sam Smith

• Our bookers love her because… “She still has few singles to her name, but she already skilfully navigates between nu-jazz delicacies and mainstream collaborations. We’ve been following her for quite a while and we were very happy to see her song “Distance” on Barack Obama’s latest playlist. We can’t wait to find out what paths she will explore this year…”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… nu-jazz imbued with R&B, soul and gospel.
• To listen to when… you believe in the therapeutic virtues of a soft and comforting voice.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… John Legend at the Stravinski Hall.

CHANNEL TRES

The rapper who is his own DJ (or vice versa)

• Our bookers love him because… “Channel Tres unleashes the emotions of hip-hop and electro fans alike. As a rapper, singer and producer, he fuses Detroit techno, Chicago house and west coast hip-hop into an ultra-suave groove. He has collaborated with Tyler, The Creator, among others.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… as much hip-hop as it is techno and house.
• To listen to when… you want to reconcile your rapper and your electro friends.
• We can picture him at the MJF with… Honey Dijon and Disclosure at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

GIVEON

The R&B crooner who wowed Drake & Snoh Aalegra

• Our bookers love him because… “His deep, suave voice is rare in today’s musical landscape. Failing to embrace his baritone as a teenager, he finally found his way by listening to 20th century crooners. Full of retro inspiration and modern sounds, his latest album confirms his place as the crooner of our generation.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… modern R&B.
• To listen to when… you want to feel that atmosphere of an old jazz club once more but with a modern sound.
• We can picture him at the MJF with… Sam Smith at the Stravinski Hall.

LILA IKÉ

The striking voice of multi–facetted reggae

• Our bookers love her because… “She has a very personal way of bringing different influences into the mix, while remaining true to the fundamentals of reggae. From one track to the next, you can feel elements of soul, hip-hop, dancehall and pop. In the middle of it all, her voice moves between edgy flows and soaring melodies.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… modern reggae.
• To listen to when… you want to chill, party, or both.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Koffee and Daniel Caesar at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

STEAM DOWN

The collective that is setting the London jazz scene on fire

• Our bookers love them because… “Steam Down was originally the name of a night that electrified South East London every week. Gradually, the buzz the collective created formed a following. Led by multi-instrumentalist Ahnansé, they should release their first EP this year, after a handful of singles combining jazz, soul and hip-hop.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… nu-jazz.
• To listen to when… you like jazz when it is explosive and tuned to today’s sounds. 
• We can picture them at the MJF with… Ezra Collective and Vulfpeck at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

JC STEWART

The future star of British pop

• Our bookers love him because… “Most of his songs are released in two versions, one being purely acoustic. And with good reason: all he needs is his voice, his guitar and his heartfelt lyrics to woo. Together with his buddy Lewis Capaldi, they share a madcap wit, very popular on Instagram, and a knack for composing devilishly effective tunes.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… pop with a bit of folk in it.
• To listen to when… you enjoy the comfort of music so familiar you feel as if you’ve always known it. 
• We can picture him at the MJF with… with Harry Styles at the Stravinski Hall.

THE HU

The heavy metal UFO from Mongolia

• Our bookers love them because… “It’s refreshing to listen to such an original concept. With their mix of Western metal influences, Mongolian instruments and khöömii (a traditional diphonic throat singing), they sound like no one else.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it… Mongolian folk-inspired metal.
• To listen to when… you are tired of air guitar and want to try the air morin khuur.
• We can picture them at the MJF with… Myrkur and Heilung at the Montreux Jazz Lab.

THE KID LAROI

The American dream of a young Australian rapper

• Our bookers love him because… “He’s only 17 years old and he’s wildly talented. A fan of US hip-hop since childhood, the Australian rapper is living his dream by collaborating with American heavyweights such as Machine Gun Kelly and Juice WRLD. By alternating rap and pop singing, he appeals to a wide audience, including Elton John, who has already predicted a great career for him.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it…hip-hop laced with trap, emo rap and pop.
• To listen to when… you are in a mood that is simultaneously joyful and melancholy.
• We can picture him at the MJF with… Machine Gun Kellly and Yungblud at the Montreux Jazz Lab

TSHA

The rising star of the UK electronic scene

• Our bookers love her because… “She is one of the most promising artists on the London indie electronic scene. She has a rather singular style and she really has a knack for finding catchy tunes. In addition to her own tracks, she has already made remixes for Lianne La Havas and Foals, among others.”
• The days of labelling musical genres are gone, but between us, let’s call it…electronic music.
• To listen to when… you want to transform your flat into a trendy club, during a crazy night… in lockdown.
• We can picture her at the MJF with… Nicolas Jaar at the Montreux Jazz Lab

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OUR TEAM’S PICKS:

• Woodkid – Goliath: Mathieu, CEO
• Sault – Wildfires: Steve, Publishing
• Dua Lipa ft. Angèle – Fever: Anne, Infrastructure & Logistics
• Shay Lia – Mais Oui: Fanny, Liszto Club booking & Artists relations
• Yet No Yokai – Bild von einem Garten: Claudia, Music in the Park booking
• Sevdaliza – Joanna: Lola, Customer Care & Ticketing
• Grand Corps Malade – Mesdames: Justine, HR
• Damso – 911 – Yohann, Brand & Development
• Minor Science – Second Language: Marc, Press Officer
• Kety Fusco – Rubato: Marisa, Merchandising
• Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Idiot Prayer: Stéphanie-Aloysia, Artistic Director
• Jessie Ware – The Kill: Kevin, Communication manager
• Ausgang – Chuck Berry: Lucien, Security
• Kingfish – Empty Promises: Viviane, Secretary General
• Ninho ft. Hös Copperfield – Pirate: Vanessa, Finance & Administration
• Dotan – Numb: Nathalie, Executive Assistant
• Julien Doré – Waf: Nina, Partnership & Hospitality
• Cory Wong, Jon Batiste – Relationships: Maud, Sponsoring Coordinator
• Achille Lauro – Me Ne Frego: Chris, Boutique & Web Shop
• Arlo Parks – Hurt: Rémi, Co-booking & Artists relations
• Deftones – Ohms: Alexis, Atelier
• Ava Max – Kings and Queens: Morgane, Staff
• Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion – WAP: Michelle, Chief Digital Officer
• Ayron Jones – Take Me Away: Michaela, AS & Club Booking & Production
• Carpenter Brut, David Eugene Edwards – Fab Tool: Thibaud, Creative Content
• S+C+A+R+R – The Rest Of My Days: Garance, Digital
• Bad Bunny, Rosalía – La Noche De Anoche: David, COO & Booking
• Wejdene – Coco: Irène, Artistic & Logistics
• The Kills – Raise Me: Romuald, Atelier

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Our team’s picks:

• Requin Chagrin – Rivière | Thibaud Mégevand
• Lapsley – My Love Was Like The Rain | Anne Hartmann
• Yael Naim – A Part Of Us | Hélène Leheup
• Afra Kane – Afra Kane | Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti
• Duncan Lawrence – Arcade | Irene Mokveld
• Your Fault – Lost Romantics | Justine Gex  Nicolas
• Fka Twigs – Fallen Alien | Viviane Rychner Raouf
• Arma Jackson – Flex | Pablo Jimenez
• James Blake – Barefoot In The Park | Morgane Krattinger
• Rich Brian – Yellow ft. Bekon | David Torreblanca
• JPEGMAFIA – Jesus Forgive Me, I Am  A Thot | Rémi Bruggmann
• Jonas Brothers – Sucker | Nathalie Oguey
• Nicola Cruz – Siku | Sidonie Gerber
• Kanye West – God Is | Yohann Mathieu
• Yog – Les honneurs | Romuald Morchain
• Fat White Family – Feet | Claudia Regolatti Müller
• Julia Jacklin – Don’t Know How To Keep Loving You | Steve Riesen
• Bohemia – Same Beef | Alexis Lalande
• Jungle – Casio | Maud Fasel
• Lil Nas – Old Town Road | Michaela Maiterth
• Cigarettes After Sex – Heavenly | Nina Hauri
• Barker – Paradise Engineering | Damien Binzoni
• Dadju – Donne moi l’accord | Vanessa Tshitenga
• Magenta – Assez (Live rework) | Kevin Donnet
• Vladimir Cauchemar – (G)Rave | Nora Perez
• Àsgeir – Youth | Mathieu Jaton
• Pongo – Kuzola | Laetitia Gartenmann
• PNL – Blanka  | Garance Mermet
• Lou Doillon – Too much | Christophe Morard
• Apparat – Caronte | Marisa De Oliveira
• Mark Ronson – Late Night Feelings | David Morard
• Modeselektor – Who | Fanny Dupanloup
• Dinamarca ft. Pierre Kwenders – Luna | Valentina Gomez
• Sam Smith – Dancing with a stranger | Michelle Goff
• Folamour – These are just places to me now  | Jyothi Urso
• Dennis Llyod – Never Go Back | Lola Guignard

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