Parallelle announcement of their second LP, 11th Avenue, out October 29

French duo Parallelle are ready to shift gears with the announcement of their second LP, 11th Avenue, out October 29 on their newly founded Lisbon-based label, FOLDER. The news arrives alongside the release of a new single, “Take You On A Ride,” out now.

“Take You On A Ride” is a sleek and effortlessly sexy tech house number, marked by smooth, rolling basslines and dynamic instrumental layers that keep listeners locked in and moving from start to finish, perfectly capturing the groove, warmth, and musicality that defines the duo.

“We wanted to spark some flirtatious mischief on the dance floor. So we came up with a rolling baseline, nasty groove, and lyrics that turn the night into a playground.” — Parallelle

11th Avenue highlights Parallelle’s continued commitment to exploring new ideas, united by an analogue production approach that builds a bridge between genres, experiences, and communities. The album emphasizes the imperfect beauty of analogue sound, combining live instrumentation, groovy beats, and jazzy saxophone and trumpet interplay with Thomas (Parallelle) and collaborators’ vocals, resulting in rich and authentic tones that feel both classic and contemporary.

Beyond the music, Parallelle has crafted a holistic vision for 11th Avenue. The album’s visual identity was shaped by progressive fashion creative director Sarah Bassett and captured by internationally renowned photographer Dani Batistidas, resulting in an aesthetic that mirrors the analogue-first ethos of the record. Parallelle will bring 11th Avenue to life globally with a curated album tour that blends intimate listening sessions with hybrid DJ sets, bespoke production elements, and immersive storytelling.

Further blurring the lines between sound and style, the duo has teamed up with rising high-end streetwear brand Ciaran for a capsule collection of limited-edition 11th Avenue T-shirts, hats, and jackets to be launched this October during ADE.

11th Avenue arrives October 29 via FOLDER, with a vinyl release to follow later in the month. “Take You On A Ride” is out now on all platforms.

ABOUT PARALLELLE:

In music theory, a “Parallelle” is described as two different scales starting from the same note, developing differently while still dialoguing with each other. This concept mirrors Parallelle's identity: creating sounds influenced by various genres (jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk, and techno) that reflect their life experiences and collaborative audio-visual encounters.

With Lisbon as their home, Parallelle reverberates the city's energy and evokes its sound space by creating a distinctive style: a blend of house, techno, and world music. Their sound philosophy is linked with live instrumentation and field recordings, showcasing their global travels, deep appreciation for diverse cultures, and nostalgic tribute.

Music is a collaborative concept that is central to Parallelle's ethos. Their work as musicians, curators, and film and fashion sound designers illustrates the duo's belief in music as a universal language - a dialogue that, much like their namesake, begins in harmony and evolves into something uniquely their own.

ABOUT FOLDER:

FOLDER is a Lisbon-based electronic music label founded by Parallelle and Mâhfoud in 2025. Inspired by a nostalgic sensation of vinyl and analogue music digging culture, they form a multidisciplinary platform where musicians, producers, and DJs collaborate to push the artistic frontiers. With Lisbon as its base, FOLDER aims to cultivate an international community where up-and-coming and established artists connect, create and exchange. The record label and club nights host gives a homage to house music with its evocative glimpse into music collecting and archiving experiences. FOLDER reflects the core aim of releasing the highest quality music that one would definitely keep in their “favourites” folder.