If you grew up around the world as a Third Culture Kid, Swiss singer-songwriter Vendredi Sur Mer’s latest album reflects a search for self that any TCK might find common ground with.
With her third album, “Malabar Princess,” Vendredi sur Mer returns to her roots and draws inspiration from the landscapes of her childhood in the Swiss mountains.
After starting her artistic journey in photography, Charline Mignot (her real name) transitioned to music, creating Vendredi sur Mer, a persona that led to her debut album “Premiers émois” (2019) and the darker “Métamorphose” (2022).
Mignot’s music combines lush, retro-styled beats with a distinctly French pop energy, often delving into themes of romance, sensuality and introspection.
The title track “Malabar Princess” is a nostalgic ode to her native Switzerland and the Swiss Alps in particular. “Malabar Princess” marks a return to the softness and nostalgia of her early work, following a more combative phase. Born from a writing residency at the Montréal commune in France, the album reflects her return to the mountains and a search for self.
Sam Tiba and new collaborators Adrien Gallo and Owlle helped guide this evolution toward more organic, intimate sounds. “Malabar Princess” is a sincere, poetic album where the artist fully reveals herself, blending desire and truth.
“Arrêter le temps” shows Vendredi sur Mer and the renowned French pianist/composer Sofiane Pamart bringing a touch of emotion, making this piano-voice duet a breath of fresh air on the album. Blending touching lyrics and a melancholic instrumental in perfect harmony, the track feels like an open letter, destined to resonate deeply with every listener.
Check out her single “Malabar Princess” below, or follow her on Instagram and TikTok.
