Le Pop La Série: Coline Rio

For us, Coline Rio is right at the forefront of the new wave of French artists. Why? Because she writes songs like no one else, because her voice could melt rocks, because everything she does exudes an artistic and emotional intensity that’s second to none. Coline Rio was a guest in the Le Pop La Série series two years ago, and her performance left a lasting impression. In the meantime, her career in France has taken significant leaps forward. With her second album, “Maison,” the Nantes native finally managed to break away from her indie-pop past and establish herself even more firmly in the realm of classic chanson. This spring, Coline Rio appeared for the first time on the show “Taratata,” which is tantamount to the ultimate accolade for a newcomer to the chanson scene. And now she’s coming back to Cologne. Wow.