The sonic prelude to Victory
French producer Madeon has officially released 'Red Jacket', a highly anticipated collaboration with Scottish talent Sam Gellaitry. This track stands as the final promotional single before the imminent arrival of his third studio album, titled 'Victory', which is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026, via the Mom+Pop label. The piece stands out for its impeccable sound design and a rhythmic progression that underscores the artist's evolution toward more organic textures, fuzzed-out instrumentation, and a highly cinematic groove.
Collaboration and context of the new LP
The release of 'Red Jacket' is accompanied by an official music video featuring a fictional band sharing the album's name. Sam Gellaitry has highlighted the profound influence the French producer has had on his own career, noting that working together represents a true personal milestone. This cut follows recent teasers from the 'Victory' era, which include high-energy club tracks like 'Hi!', 'Car Crash Baby', and 'Fire Away' featuring Slayyyter, a song that was already performed live during Madeon's set at the Coachella festival.
Madeon is a pioneer to me regarding what we normalize today on social media and in showing live production skills. It is a full-circle moment to release this track with him.
— Sam Gellaitry
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The impact of the genre crossover on the current scene
The 'Victory' project is shaping up to be a multidisciplinary work that crosses the boundaries of electro-clash, indie rock, and science fiction aesthetics. Following the overwhelming success of his previous LP 'Good Faith' in 2019, which topped the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart, expectations from specialized critics are at an all-time high. To complement this album cycle, the extensive 'Victory Live' North American tour has been confirmed, starting in September in Portland, evidencing the artist's commitment to continuing to redesign the standards of audiovisual synthesis and live performance in electronic music.
