BARON.E, also written as Baron/Barone (''

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''), is a Swiss electronic and

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music duo formed in 2019 consisting of Faustine Pochon and Arnaud Rolle. Their debut EP, ''Jeunesse Dorée'', was released on 13 March 2020.

History

BARON.E is composed of Faustine Pochon and Arnaud Rolle, who are both from

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in the

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part of Switzerland. The duo was formed in 2019. They have cited their influence from all forms of

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as well as contemporary French music. BARON.E sings in

. The duo blends

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genres in their music. After their single ''Un verre d’ego'' was listed in the best songs of 2019 by ''Les Inrocks'', BARON.E started to receive international attention. Their first EP, ''Jeunesse Dorée'', was released on 13 March 2020. In March 2020 the duo performed on an American tour, including at the 2020 Francophonie Cultural Festival in

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They were set to perform at the Atlanta Francophonie Festival on 25 March 2020, but the performance was cancelled due to the

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Discography

Extended plays

References

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