Braxe & Falcon and Busy P Bring French House Magic to Portola Festival
The Portola Festival in San Francisco was treated to a special dose of French house magic when Braxe & Falcon and Busy P took over the stage, delivering a performance that left the crowd utterly hypnotized. From the moment they stepped behind the decks, the energy was palpable, and their exceptional curation of sounds and styles turned the set into a euphoric celebration of all things French electro.
The trio effortlessly fused their signature melodic sounds with atmospheric buildups that kept the audience moving and locked in from start to finish. The set was a seamless blend of old-school house, modern electronic, and anthemic tributes to some of the most iconic acts in electronic music. With heavy nods to Daft Punk and Justice, the crowd went wild as they recognized familiar hooks and beats, turning the Warehouse stage into a dance frenzy.
Braxe & Falcon, known for their contribution to the French touch movement, filled the set with lush, melodic moments that allowed the music to breathe and build tension, only to release it with huge drops that had the crowd erupting in dance. Busy P, the former manager of Daft Punk and founder of Ed Banger Records, brought his own flair to the set, ensuring that every transition was sharp, every beat drop perfectly timed.
The real magic happened when Daft Punk’s unmistakable sounds took over. Tracks like "One More Time" and "Around the World" were woven into the mix, blending effortlessly with the newer house tracks. The crowd’s response was electric, singing along to every word and dancing with pure abandon.
Visually, the set was just as captivating as the music. Exceptional lights and visuals transformed the stage into a kaleidoscope of color, with beams of light cutting through the smoky air, reflecting the pulse of the music. The light show amplified every peak and valley of the music, making the entire experience feel like a living, breathing work of art.
This performance was a true celebration of the French electro scene that brought the world iconic acts like Daft Punk and Justice, and Braxe & Falcon and Busy P paid homage in the best way possible—by keeping the crowd dancing, mesmerized, and fully immersed in the moment. It was a performance that reminded festival-goers why the French touch remains one of the most beloved and enduring sounds in electronic music.
In the end, Braxe & Falcon and Busy P’s set at Portola Festival was a masterclass in how to blend nostalgia with innovation, combining melodic atmospheres, crowd-pleasing anthems, and cutting-edge visuals to create an unforgettable dancefloor experience. The whole crowd was moving, locked in, and loving every minute of it.
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