La Grande Salle doesn’t ask for your attention — it commands it. With his latest EP, Nathan Zanagar steps boldly into the frame as an artist with not just a sound, but a full-bodied vision. Spanning five wildly varied yet intimately linked tracks, this is not an easy-listening affair. It’s a sensory trip — and every minute earns its place.
What makes Zanagar’s work magnetic is his refusal to play it safe. The EP veers between sleek electro-pop and moments of haunting, near-spiritual vulnerability. But nothing ever feels disjointed. Even the sharpest stylistic turns feel deliberate, like choreographed chaos. It’s clear that behind every choice is a storyteller who knows the weight of restraint and the power of a well-timed eruption.
Thematically, Zanagar dances in deep waters. There are reflections on identity, relationships, inner battles, and a refreshing — almost radical — exploration of friendship as an emotional centerpiece. These aren’t just lyrics; they’re lived experiences carved into melody. And the delivery? Unapologetically theatrical. Every phrase feels lifted from a screenplay written in real time.
Collaborations don’t dilute Zanagar’s voice — they sharpen it. With partners like Yasmina Reza and Valentin Marso, he builds layers without ever losing focus. The EP feels like an ensemble performance starring one unmistakable lead. There’s ego here, sure — but it’s balanced with purpose. The result is mature, daring, and disarmingly human.
On the release, Nathan Zanagar shares, “These are the most unapologetic songs I’ve ever made. I wanted to push everything further: the emotions, the stories, the sound. This is me, entirely”.
If Zanagar’s earlier work hinted at potential, La Grande Salle delivers it in full. This is the sound of an artist not just arriving, but inviting others to join him in something bigger: a space where art is messy, beautiful, multilingual, and defiantly alive.
