deleo

Based in Montpellier, Deleo is an independent rock band blending post-punk, new wave, and alternative pop.
Founded in 2018 by Denis Navarro (guitarist, composer, and producer), the band first gained attention through a collaboration with James Sanger (U2, Keane, Dido), before evolving into its current lineup. Their sonic universe draws as much from the melodic tension of The Cure or Murder Capital as from the dreamlike depth of Radiohead or Beach House. A duality of shadow and light, simmering rage and melancholic softness, carried by a distinctive vocal signature and refined production entrusted to Philippe Uminski (Calogero, Archive, Mass Hysteria).

Following a critically acclaimed debut album (The Best Is Yet To Be), Deleo began a new creative chapter in late 2024 with Mind, a self-titled introspective EP. Starting in May 2025, the band will pay tribute to giants of the genre (David Bowie, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Beatles…) with Echoes of Giants, an EP of elegant and personal covers. Then, in fall 2025, Deleo will release a new studio EP built for the stage, to be launched under the label La Couveuse, where the band is continuing to grow alongside dedicated partners.

Pre-selected for FAIR 2025 (Session #1), Deleo is now supported by La Couveuse, a “talent-scout” label committed to expanding the band’s reach.