Maia Ibar and Lee-Ann Curren, two Basque-American artists based in Biarritz, France, have joined forces to create Malentendu, a nuanced project, an unconventional “band”, doing soundtracks, experiences, sound design, music and creative production.
From the heart of their DIY studio, Pioche Projects, in the Basque town of Biarritz, they weave together dream pop, lo-fi, shoegaze, and pop, echoing
influences like Angel Olsen, Sinead O’Connor, Tirzah, Sharon Van Etten, Panda Bear, The XX, etc.
Basque-french-american interdisciplinary artist
Maia Ibar, raised in a creative
family, uses various mediums
such as painting, music and sound therapy to explore the mind, body and spirit.
She is a co-founder of Pioche-Projects, a space for artistic and healing experiences in Biarritz, France. She is also a creative force behind bands like TEEN, Dual Split, Rita and the Labyrinth, Lighter and more.
Musician and surfer raised by the waves of the Basque country,
Lee-ann found her voice both
in the studio and on the water.
A pro surfer and champion,
she also crafts captivating music, soundtracks and songs, drawing inspiration from the ocean
and her dual heritage.