Chloé French is carving out her corner of the electro-chanson scene with “Messy,” a nostalgic and cutting-edge track lifted from her upcoming EP The NY Tapes. Rooted in the smoky glamour of Paris cafés and the pulse of Berlin clubs, her music lands like a late-night secret whispered in downtown New York, reflecting the rebellion and raw honesty. Already catching the ears of tastemakers and DJs across Europe and the States, “Messy” fits neatly into the artist’s growing reputation as someone who brings effortless elegance with unflinching vulnerability.
The track kicks off with a thumping beat laced with shimmering synth layers, creating a glimmering and immersive atmosphere. Chloé’s voice enters softly, prancing delicately around the rhythm before dipping into something more intimate. The French lyrics tumble out with attitude and poetry, addressing impatience, disillusion, and the push-and-pull of messy relationships. She sings, “Je suis trop parfaite jusqu’à ce que j’ouvre ma grande gueule,” poking fun at herself while refusing to fit into anyone’s tidy expectations.
As the track unfolds, the verses balance sensual vulnerability with biting defiance. There’s something intoxicating about the way her words dance between reflection and rebellion, admitting flaws one moment and demanding freedom the next. In the chorus, she sings, “Tu détestes l’une plus que l’autre,” looping hypnotically, like a taunt you can’t shake off, while the pulsing production keeps everything teetering between club anthem and existential diary entry.
“Messy” thrives in its contradictions as it is glamorous yet gritty, vulnerable yet bold, polished yet deliberately raw. It is an ode to imperfection, because real life doesn’t shine as neatly as the dance-floor lights. And that’s exactly why it sticks. Find the visualizer on YouTube.
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Photo credits: Shervin Lainez
Review by: Naomi Joan