Nôze is a French electronic music duo formed by Nicolas Sfintescu and Ezechiel Pailhès, known for their distinctive blend of house, jazz, electro, and playful experimentation. Emerging from Paris’s vibrant underground scene in the early 2000s, Nôze quickly gained recognition for their irreverent and eclectic sound, combining innovative beats with whimsical melodies, live instrumentation, and tongue-in-cheek vocals. Their debut album "Craft Sounds and Voices," released in 2005, set the stage for their evolving style, which would further develop through subsequent releases such as "How to Dance" and "Songs on the Rocks.
" Nôze became renowned for energetic live performances that blurred the lines between DJ set and live concert, often featuring both members singing, playing piano, saxophone, and various electronics. Signed to influential labels like Circus Company and Get Physical, Nôze drew inspiration from wide-ranging genres, infusing techno and house with a distinctive French eccentricity and musical curiosity. Over the years, their collaborative spirit, genre-defying approach, and inventive productions have made them stalwarts of the international electronic music scene, appealing to both dancefloor aficionados and adventurous listeners alike.