Christian French (singer) explained

Christian French
Birth Date:	17 March 1997
Birth Place:	Fishers, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation:	Singer-songwriter
Years Active:	2017–present

Christian French (born March 17, 1997) is an American pop singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. He grew up in Fishers, Indiana^[1] and learned to play piano by watching YouTube tutorials and in high school started posting song covers on SoundCloud.^[2]

Biography

While a pre-med student^[3] at Indiana University, he started writing original music. After dropping out of college, he moved to Los Angeles and put out a few singles with producer Triegy, including their first track, "Fall for You", which charted on Spotify's U.S. Viral 50.^[4] He followed that with "By Myself", also a collaboration with Triegy, that earned over 50 million Spotify listens.

In 2018, he worked with Grammy-nominated producer Dru Decaro,^[4] and released his debut EP, natural colors and the single "Sweet Home".^[5] That same year he left college to tour with Chelsea Cutler on her Sleeping with Roses Tour.^[6] In 2019, French was a guest on Hoodie Allen's single "Come Around"^[7] and toured with Quinn XCII on the From Tour With Love spring tour.^[4]

That same year, Christian signed to Disruptor Records/Sony Music^[8] and released the 6-track EP bright side of the moon, ruminating on mental health and tales of romance. The single "Head First", produced by Andrew Luce, amassed more than 32 million Spotify spins and 2 million YouTube views. The accompanying video premiered on Billboard on June 18, 2020.^[9]

On January 17, 2020, the video for his track "time of our lives" premiered on Ones to Watch.^[10] In March 2020, Time magazine named his single, "crowded room", one of its Best New Songs of the Week^[3] and it appeared on Spotify's New Music Friday playlist.^[11] He followed that up with the single, "i think too much", which was released on April 16, 2020.^[12] Two more singles, "make or break up" and "paper thin"https://music.apple.com/us/album/paper-thin-single/1525416569, released leading up to his third EP, good things take time on September 18, 2020.^[13]

French would take a nine month hiatus before releasing his next single, "avalanche".^[14] Just four days later, he would play at Lollapalooza 2021, his largest show to date.^[15] He would then announce "The Avalanche Tour", his first ever headlining tour which would take place throughout the fall of 2021.^[16] His following singles, "OH WELL" and "golden years" would release in late 2021 and early 2022 respectively. ^{[17] [18]}

French released multiple singles throughout the remainder of 2022, including "butterfly fields",^[19] "evergreen",^[20] and "karma".^[21] His rendition of The Anxiety's "Meet Me At Our Spot" was popular on TikTok throughout 2022, and he released it on streaming platforms in late 2022. Throughout the release of these singles, French headlines his second tour, "The Golden Years Tour".^[22]

In 2023, French continued to release more singles, such as "thank god",^[23] "lonely",^[24] "bring u down",^[25] and the Tana Mongeau-aimed "trigger warning".^[26] He also announced his third headlining tour, "The Space Between Tour".^[27] This tour was named after his EP The Space Between, which released on September 1, 2023.^[28]

Personal life

Growing up, French was an avid hockey player. French played for local Indianapolis travel teams for much of his youth. During the 2013–2014 season, French was the captain of the Indiana Jr. Ice U16 AAA team that featured Logan Brown who was selected in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft 11th overall by the Ottawa Senators.^[29] In his three years at Indiana University, French would play for the Indiana University hockey team each year.^[30]

Discography

EPs^[31] !Title!Details

Natural Colors	Released: December 20, 2018 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
bright side of the moon	Released: August 9, 2019 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
head first (remixes)	Released: July 3, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
good things take time	Released: September 18, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
The Space Between	Released: September 1, 2023 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming

Singles!Title!Details

"Fall for You" (with Triegy)	Released: October 24, 2016 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Dying Alive" (with Triegy)	Released: January 6, 2017 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"By Myself" (with Triegy)	Released: May 2016, 2017 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Done from the Start" (with Triegy)	Released: August 31, 2017 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"love ride"	Released: November 16, 2017 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Superstars"	Released: June 1, 2018 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Sweet Home"	Released: August 1, 2018 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Hearts of Gold" (with MILES)	Released: October 24, 2018 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"heavy snow"	Released: March 15, 2019 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"breaking all the rules"	Released: April 19, 2019 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"head first"	Released: May 17, 2019 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Come Around" (with Hoodie Allen)	Released: June 21, 2019 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"hungover sunday"	Released: July 12, 2019 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"time of our lives"	Released: January 17, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"crowded room"	Released: March 6, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"i think too much"	Released: April 17, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"make or break up"	Released: July 10, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"paper thin"	Released: August 7, 2020 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"avalanche"	Released: June 25, 2021 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"OH WELL"	Released: November 12, 2021 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"golden years"	Released: May 26, 2022 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"butterfly fields"	Released: August 4, 2022 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"evergreen"	Released: September 22, 2022 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"karma"	Released: October 27, 2022 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"Meet Me At Our Spot"	Released: November 17, 2022 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"thank god"	Released: February 16, 2023 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"lonely"	Released: March 23, 2023 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"bring u down"	Released: June 1, 2023 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
"trigger warning"	Released: July 27, 2023 Label: Disruptor Records/RCA Records Formats: Digital Download, Streaming

Remixes

• "head first (HALP remix)" - 2020
• "head first (Pink Slip x inverness remix)" - 2020
• "head first (Young Bombs remix)" - 2020

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Christian French Drops "i think too much" Ahead of New EP . American Songwriter . Wallock . Matt . April 17, 2020 . July 4, 2020.
2. Web site: Dive "head first" into Christian French’s Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A] ]. Ones to Watch . Arunarsirakul . Alissa . May 21, 2019 . July 4, 2020.
3. Web site: The Best New Songs of the Week, From the Dixie Chicks to Bad Bunny . . Bruner . Raisa . March 6, 2020 . July 4, 2020.
4. Web site: The B-Side. Hits Daily Double . April 22, 2019 . July 4, 2020.
5. Web site: Listen: Christian French – 'Sweet Home' . Clash . Murray . Robin . August 22, 2018 . July 4, 2020.
6. Web site: A Dream Becoming a Reality: A Conversation With Christian French . Atwood Magazine. Fitzgerald . Kelsey . June 10, 2019 . July 4, 2020.
7. Web site: Artist Biography by Matt Collar . All Music. Collar . Matt . July 4, 2020.
8. Web site: Singer Christian French Answers The Socialite Seven . Socialite Life . Fitzgerald . Christine . April 21, 2020 . July 4, 2020.
9. Web site: Christian French Dives 'Head First' in Mesmerizing New Video: Exclusive . Billboard . Spruch . Kirsten . June 18, 2019 . July 4, 2020.
10. Web site: Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere] ]. Ones to Watch . Polo . Maxamillion. January 17, 2020 . July 4, 2020.
11. Web site:
    1. newmusicmonday: Christian French Releases His Latest Single
    . Breaking and Entering. Wellen . Lily . March 23, 2020 . July 4, 2020.
12. Web site: Christian French’s New Song Is All About‘Checking Myself’ When His Thoughts Are‘Too Much’ . Hollywood Life . Brow . Jason . April 22, 2020 . July 4, 2020.
13. Web site: Stivale . Shelby . 2020-10-06 . Christian French Spills All the Tea on EP 'Good Things Take Time' . 2024-02-10 . J-14 . en-US.
14. Web site: Emilia . 2021-06-27 . Christian French Returns With a New Single “Avalanche“ . 2024-02-10 . Out Now Magazine Music News - Charts, Festivals & Clubs . en-US.
15. Web site: 2021-08-03 . Christian French Live at Lollapalooza [GALLERY] - Chicago Music Guide ]. 2024-02-10 . en-US.
16. Web site: Smith . Grace . Interview with musician Christian French on his “Avalanche” tour . 2024-02-10 . The Mass Media.
17. Web site: PlNKWIFI . 2021-11-15 . Christian French Embraces His L’s In New Single “Oh Well” - PlNKWIFI . 2024-02-10 . en-US.
18. Web site: Christian French Opens Up On New Single “Golden Years” . 2024-02-10 . Banger Of The Day . en-US.
19. Web site: Magazine . Elicit . 2022-08-23 . Christian French Displays Promising Evolution With Dreamy New Single “butterfly fields” . 2024-02-10 . ELICIT MAGAZINE . en-US.
20. Web site: Kelia . 2022-10-01 . Watch Now: Christian French Releases New Video For “Evergreen” . 2024-02-10 . Out Now Magazine Music News - Charts, Festivals & Clubs . en-US.
21. Web site: CHRISTIAN FRENCH SHARES NEW SINGLE "KARMA" . 2024-02-10 . RCA Records . en-US.
22. Web site: Christian French Golden Years Tour . February 10, 2024 . Concert Archives.
23. Web site: CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES NEW SINGLE "THANK GOD" . 2024-02-11 . RCA Records . en-US.
24. Web site: CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LONELY” . 2024-02-11 . RCA Records . en-US.
25. Web site: 2023-03-24 . Q&A: Christian French on Processing Emotions in “bring u down” . 2024-02-11 . THE LUNA COLLECTIVE . en-US.
26. Web site: Christian French Writes About Red Flags and Tana Mongeau On "trigger warning" . 2024-02-11 . sheeshmedia.com . en.
27. Web site: 2023-03-24 . Q&A: Christian French on Processing Emotions in “bring u down” . 2024-02-11 . THE LUNA COLLECTIVE . en-US.
28. Web site: CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES NEW EP THE SPACE BETWEEN . 2024-02-11 . RCA Records . en-US.
29. Web site: Indiana Jr. Ice 16U AAA . Elite Prospects . Elite Prospects . October 1, 2020.
30. Web site: Christian French . Elite Prospects . Elite Prospects . October 1, 2020.
31. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-french/1171944251/see-all?section=singles "Christian French" Apple Music discography. Retrieved May 26, 2021
32. https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-first-remixes-ep/1520206205 EP "head first (remixes)" by Christian French.