Potochkine

Potochkine is a Paris-based electronic duo blending EBM, darkwave, techno, and theatrical performance into a powerful, poetic form of electronic music. Formed in the mid-2010s by two artists with backgrounds in theatre and stage arts, Potochkine stands out for transforming their live shows into immersive rituals—fusing dance, storytelling, and raw physical energy. Their debut EP Libérez votre imagination (2016) introduced their dark and poetic aesthetic, followed by Potochkine (2018) and the acclaimed album Sortilèges (2021), which established them as one of the most exciting acts in the European dark electronic scene. Their sound mixes pulsing EBM rhythms, synthpunk intensity, and coldwave atmosphere, often contrasted by spoken or sung French vocals exploring dualities—light and shadow, love and anger, body and spirit. The duo’s dramatic stage presence and striking visual identity have earned them invitations to major festivals such as Wave-Gotik-Treffen and Amphi Festival. Recent album « Sang d’Encre » continue to expand their sonic world, proving Potochkine’s commitment to pushing the boundaries between music, performance, and emotion. Booking: nikita.swampbooking@gmail.com