LESSSS unveils ‘Ethos’, her boldest and most intimate project to date: an EP that fearlessly dissolves the boundaries between hard techno and rap. Conceived as a full-scale collaboration with rapper ZZERO, the record merges raw sonic intensity with incendiary lyrics, forging a hybrid sound that feels both groundbreaking and deeply charged with emotion.
For LESSSS, ‘Ethos‘ is more than an electronic release, it’s an artistic manifesto. The title embodies an ethic, a way of being. Through the relentless energy of hard techno and the communal spirit of rave culture, she channels rage into joy, and everyday struggles into moments of collective release. As she describes it, the EP is her way of preserving balance: embracing the chaos of the week, then exorcising it together on the dancefloor.
The project features heavyweight collaborations. ZZERO, the French rapper-singer from punk-rap outfit TRAIN FANTÔME, is a commanding presence across the record. On ‘MAXIMUM‘, Belgian producer Todiefor—known for recent work with Vladimir Cauchemar and Vald—injects a pop-driven touch. Meanwhile, respected rap producer Idée Noire, who has worked with Mandyspice, H Jeune Crack, and BlodySanji, connects LESSSS’s universe with the grit of contemporary rap on ‘SAVAGE (MODE)’. Together, they craft a meeting point that feels at once natural and innovative.
The EP is introduced by the single ‘INNER ESCAPE’, accompanied by a cinematic music video that premiered on YouTube on September 9, followed by the full release on September 12.
To bring fans deeper into the ‘Ethos’ universe, LESSSS launched a hotline, a pop-up store on release day, and a full line of merchandise inspired by the EP’s aesthetic. The project thus extends beyond music, shaping itself into a genuine cultural moment.
This fall, LESSSS will embark on an expansive tour across the French-speaking world—stopping in Angers, Nantes’ Zénith, Antwerp, Brest, and Montpellier—culminating in a spectacular finale at Welcome Back Devil XXL in Villepinte, before 15,000 ravers. The adventure then stretches worldwide with key dates in Mexico City, Berlin, Belgrade, Montreal, and Tisno (Croatia) for Terminal V festival.
With ‘Ethos’, LESSSS opens a new chapter. This is not just the release of an EP, it’s the forging of a movement. A collision of hard techno and rap, where rage becomes communion, and rave energy transforms into a tool of resilience and collective joy.
LESSSS – ETHOS sera disponible le 10 Octobre 2024.
