Hudson Freeman

Presented by AEG PRESENTS FRANCE (L2-013910 / 3-013909). Following a first appearance in Paris at Rock en Seine last August, Hudson Freeman returns to the capital for a concert at Les Étoiles on February 14, 2027. Based in Brooklyn, Hudson Freeman is a lo-fi folk artist shaped by the American Midwest DIY ethos. Born in Waxahachie, Texas, into an evangelical missionary family, he began writing his first songs at the age of thirteen following a major upheaval: his family suddenly relocated from the Dallas suburbs to the Kingdom of Eswatini. Deeply influenced by indie figures like Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver, and shaped by his college years in Springfield, Missouri, Hudson developed a fiercely independent approach to music. After finishing school and navigating a pandemic that put his plans on pause, he moved to Brooklyn, where his career truly began to take shape. Released in 2025, his album Is A Folk Artist affirmed his distinct voice as a songwriter of the digital era. Through modern and introspective folk, Hudson Freeman explores faith, belonging, and anxiety. Echoing artists who inspire him like Sufjan Stevens, Pedro the Lion, or Weed, he chronicles a transitional period marked by religious upbringing, the questioning of moral absolutes, fleeting friendships, and the search for one's own place, particularly in an increasingly connected world. Then came "If You Know Me". Driven by an instantly recognizable guitar riff, the track quickly caught attention and propelled Hudson Freeman to a much wider audience. Blending bedroom pop, folk, slowcore, and post-emo, the song confirmed his melodic gift and became a turning point in his career. Released last November, it was accompanied by a raw cover of "Wild Horses", popularized by The Rolling Stones and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Earlier this year, Hudson also revealed Adult Contemporary, a split EP with his friend The Bedroomer. This collaboration allowed them to delve deeper into the themes and textures defining their respective worlds while continuing their exploration of everyday questions. Nearly a year after the success of "If You Know Me", Hudson Freeman continues his ascent. In 2026, he ramped up touring, notably performing at Luck Reunion and the Newport Folk Festival, opening for Mumford & Sons and Foxwarren, and headlining a string of sold-out shows across both the United States and Europe.