Les Contes du Cyclone is an album that transforms devastation into quiet beauty, inviting listeners into a deeply imaginative landscape shaped by memory, resilience, and renewal. Inspired by a cyclone and framed through the haunting tale of a frightened dragon fleeing an unseen force, NOTRE DAME DE LA COLLINE creates a work where every chapter feels connected to the emotional aftermath of loss. Rather than focusing on destruction alone, the record reflects on what survives, allowing hope to emerge from fractured spaces with remarkable grace and sincerity.
As the second full-length release from the Nancy, France-based solo project, Les Contes du Cyclone represents another significant milestone for the artist behind the collective Founding our own Glorious Chapels. Recorded at Studioblanche, the album remains largely a personal undertaking, with Luc Lagier contributing brass arrangements that expand its emotional range. The inclusion of Nina’s storm-night voice message on “Le chant du fracas” introduces an intimate human presence, while the visual identity created alongside French artist Caleana Triens strengthens the album’s immersive storytelling and artistic cohesion.
The collection unfolds with patience, allowing its ambient and post-inspired textures to breathe naturally while balancing moments of fragility with quiet intensity. Every composition feels intentional, encouraging reflection rather than urgency. The recurring imagery of storms, abandoned spaces, and unexpected flowers creates a vivid emotional narrative that lingers long after the closing moments. There is a rare sense of honesty throughout the project, where silence becomes just as meaningful as sound, giving listeners room to absorb its contemplative atmosphere at their own pace.
With Les Contes du Cyclone, NOTRE DAME DE LA COLLINE continues to establish a distinctive artistic identity built on imagination, vulnerability, and cinematic storytelling. The album stands as both a tribute to a life-changing natural event and a meditation on healing after upheaval. As its June 5, 2026 release introduces this new chapter, alongside forthcoming international tours and future creative projects, it becomes clear that this evolving solo venture has found a compelling voice capable of leaving a lasting impression on audiences seeking thoughtful, emotionally resonant experiences.
