Christine and the Queens
France
Since she burst onto the music scene in 2014, French-born Héloïse Letissier (now known simply as Chris) has been a bold force of bravado and artistry in pop music. Through her new album CHRIS, she continues to explore her pansexual identity, using pop music as “a Trojan horse” to ask complex questions about gender and sexuality, over pulsating synth-pop beats. Her intensely physical, choreographed live performances will stun audiences and leave her drenched in sweat and vulnerability. With Madonna, Michael Jackson and Nick Cave among her influences, Chris transcends gender through personal lyrics and her unique brand of bold synthetic funk.