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Désespoir des singes is a nickname for araucaria trees, but it is also the new indie-folk project of Brussels-based artist Jérôme Paque. Beneath this deceptively French name lies a project sung in English and inspired by folk greats such as Kings of Convenience and Elliott Smith.

The tree is a true symbol of the project: dreamy and light at first glance, but if you listen carefully, darker and sharper than it seems. A duality found in the first single "Shadows" - broadcast on Classic 21 and BX1 radios - that came out both in studio version and in a live session in 2023.

Désespoir des singes opened for Bai Kamara Jr. for his first concert in February 2024. The artist is also working on his debut EP.