Fonkynson & Desiire

The project of Montreal-based producer and motion designer Valentin Huchon, Fonkynson's mix of disco, funk, and house carries on the French Touch tradition. While growing up in France, Huchon was encouraged to play guitar by his father and also inherited his dad's taste in music, drawing inspiration from the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. However, Huchon soon became more intrigued by funk and dance music, particularly the Chemical Brothers and Motorbass. Huchon released the 2008 single So Damn Fresh on Super Hi-Fi under the Nick Fonkynson moniker, which he simplified to Fonk...