Jean-Baptiste Guégan, better known by his stage name Broken Back, is a French singer-songwriter. He is best known for his song "Riptide", which was a top 40 hit in several countries. Broken Back began his musical career in 2012, self-releasing his debut EP, The Shore, on iTunes. The EP caught the attention of several record labels, and he was eventually signed to B1 Recordings, a subsidiary of Sony Music. His debut single, "Riptide", was released in 2014 and became a top 40 hit in several countries, including Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Broken Back's debut album, Dear Misfortune, Mother of Joy, was released in 2016. The album peaked at number two on the French Albums Chart and received positive reviews from critics. Broken Back has toured extensively throughout Europe and Australia, and has performed at several major music festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo.