French Duo Air On Bringing ‘Moon Safari’ to the  Hollywood Bowl: “Los Angeles Is Actually a Big Studio”

It’s been a busy stretch for Air’s Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. For the past 20 months and counting, the French duo has been on the road celebrating the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut, Moon Safari. Technically, the album hit that milestone in 2023, but Air has never been a band bound by the calendar.

That year saw the release of a 25th-anniversary vinyl edition of Moon Safari, followed in 2024 by a deluxe box set featuring a remastered album, Dolby Atmos mix, unreleased demos, rarities, and Mike Mills’ 1998 documentary Eating, Sleeping, Waiting & Playing. Also arriving in 2024 was Blue Moon Safari, a full-album reimagining by UK producer and Frank Ocean collaborator Vegyn, released on Record Store Day—just months before Air’s appearance at the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony. This summer, the pair played a string of major festivals, including a standout moment at We Love Green in June where…