Influences: Justine Forever

Justine Forever 3 (credit Sara Di Pancrazio)

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Justine Forever‘s music seeks to bridge the gap between her love of cold wave & punk and the abandonment she finds on the dance floor.

The French artist blends sleazy, low-slung electronica and propulsive techno rhythms with these formative influences and her distinctive seductive vocals, which have since become her signature across releases for the likes of Ombra Internatonal, Lumière Noire, Her Majesty’s Ship and her own Club Forever label.

Our label offshoot Human Endeavour have recently welcomed her to the family for their sixth release, ‘Out Of The Blue‘, which is made up of three propulsive, tripped-out cuts, each one more intoxicating than the last.

For the first time since the label’s inception, they’ve brought on board two remixers to round off the release, French producer Cate Hortl and Mexican artist Undefined Pattern who add a cocktail of dark pop and pounding techno energy to their reinterpretations.

Ahead of the release dropping next week, Justine shares some of her favourite sounds and the artists who’ve inspired her own approach to music-making.

Pre-save/Pre-order Out Of The Blue – released on 11th October. Photo credit: Sara Di Pancrazio.

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Mango - Bella d’Estate

Probably my favorite Italian song, it’s a masterpiece, from his voice to the lyrics and the arrangement – everything is perfect.

Mango - Bella d’Estate

Probably my favorite Italian song, it’s a masterpiece, from his voice to the lyrics and the arrangement – everything is perfect.
Odezenne - Hardcore

This song from Odezenne is what I’ve been listening to the most when I’m on the road. I just love his voice, and I find the lyrics ultra powerful.
Deux Control - Rosso Carnale

This song is from my duo Deux Control, it’s our take on Cristalli Liquidi – Rosso Carnale. Also the first song I’m singing in Italian.
Drexciya - Species of the pod

This whole album, Neptune Lair, is a pure wonder. Often stuck on repeat!
Dopplereffekt - Technic 1200

I think I can safely say that Gerald Donald is one of my favourite producers and inspiration.
Coucou Chloe - Ice Castles feat. Matt Ox

I love everything by coucou Chloe, it’s freaky, sleazy and sexy.
Anthony Rother - Genstruktur

The guy is a legend! Ultra fan.
Paranoid London - Eating Glue

This might be one of the tracks I’ve played most when I’m djing.
CT Kidobo - Vision

This one was released on my label Club Forever, by CT Kidobo.

He’s an artist that I’ve been following for a while, I really dig his music and I’m delighted to have him on the label.
Niagara - Pendant que les champs brûlent

One of the French songs I most listen to.