BARON.E

BARON.E
BARON.E in festineuch in june 2023.
Background information
OriginFribourg, Switzerland
GenresIndie Rock
Indie Pop
Electropop
French Pop
Years active2019 – 2024
Past membersFaustine Pochon
Arnaud Rolle
WebsiteBaronbarone.com

BARON.E (pronounced Baron Baronne) was a Swiss electronic and Indie pop music duo formed in 2019 consisting of Faustine Pochon and Arnaud Rolle. Their debut EP, Jeunesse Dorée, was released on 13 March 2020. They went on to release two more EPs before disbanding in 2024.

History

BARON.E was composed of Faustine Pochon and Arnaud Rolle, who are both from Fribourg in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.[1] The duo was formed in 2019. They have cited their influence from all forms of rock music as well as contemporary French music.[2] BARON.E sings in French.[3] The duo blends indie pop and electropop genres in their music.[4]

After their single "Un verre d'ego" was ranked among the best songs of 2019 by Les Inrockuptibles, the duo began to receive international attention.[5][6]

Their first EP, Jeunesse Dorée,[7] was released on 13 March 2020.[8][3] In March 2020 the duo performed on an American tour, including at the 2020 Francophonie Cultural Festival in Washington, D.C.[8] They were set to perform at the Atlanta Francophonie Festival on 25 March 2020, but the performance was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][9]

Baron.e was granted an artistic residency in Paris, funded by the city of Fribourg, in 2022.[10] Their residency at the Jean Tinguely studio at the Cité des Arts lasted from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024.[10]

They released their second EP, Créature, on 4 November 2021 under PIAS France.[11][12]

On 7 April 2023, they released their third EP, Nuit noire.[13][14]

The group disbanded in 2024.[15][16]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak positions
Jeunesse Dorée
Créature
  • Released: 4 November 2021
  • Label: PIAS France
  • Formats: Digital download
Nuit noire
  • Released: 7 April 2023
  • Label
  • Formats: Digital download

References

  1. ^ ""Jeunesse dorée" : BARON.E fait les présentations avec un EP et un clip interactif".
  2. ^ "BARON.E". Spotify.
  3. ^ a b "BARON.E (BARON BARONE)". ylin PROD – Fabien Boissieux – Booking.
  4. ^ "React App". www.baronbarone.com.
  5. ^ Tichelli, Léo (18 September 2020). "Baron.e, une jeunesse à fleur de mots". Le Temps. Geneva, Switzerland. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  6. ^ a b "REPORTÉ! Baron.e (CH) // Vernissage + Gjon's Tears (CH) Concert Electro Pop Rock". Le Nouveau Monde.
  7. ^ "La Jeunesse pas si Dorée de Baron.e". La Face B. April 1, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Events". Pie Shop.
  9. ^ "Francophonie Atlanta Home". www.francophonieatlanta.org.
  10. ^ a b "Baron.e décroche une résidence artistique à Paris". Frapp.ch. Switzerland. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  11. ^ Follonier, Jonas (22 October 2021). "BARON.E: «Il y a un côté Dalida dans notre ambiance danse et pleure»". Le Regard libre. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  12. ^ Bongard, Tamara (3 November 2021). "Baron.e lâche sa nouvelle Créature". La Liberté. Fribourg. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  13. ^ Bastien, Eric (15 May 2023). ""Nuit noire" de BARON.E, les deux artistes se sont affranchis et explorent des styles différents". France Bleu. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  14. ^ Bongard, Tamara (28 April 2023). "Les nyctalopes de Baron.e vernissent leur nouvel EP à Fri-Son". La Liberté. Fribourg. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  15. ^ Biolley, Patrick (24 May 2024). "Baron.e. «Nous avons remarqué que nous sommes deux artistes à part entière»". La Liberté. Fribourg. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Baron.e se sépare". Frapp.ch. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.