Any of you interested in what goes on on the other side of the Channel ?
Well actually we have some pretty decent bands here in France. Most of them originate from Paris itself but interestingly enough they have all opted to sing in English.
Hence I wonder what you native English speakers listeners of legendary British bands would think of our new pretentious bands trying to steal your holy language that has done such favours to rock music.
Let me introduce you a few of them :
Stuck in the Sound
An original band that I've had the privilege to see in concert. Their singer and main guitarist are of Portuguese decent. The singer has a peculiar voice capable of high-pitched notes, quite impressive live.
Hushpuppies
Very recent garage rock band. Classic to say the least. Here is their first single :
Naive New BEATERS
These guys are more interested in indie rock. They are quite anonymous but I enjoyed their first single that was reminiscent of the likes of Razorlight.
Phoenix
Probably the best of them all. The pride of French rock. Actually they are from Versailles, in the leafy suburbs of Paris, you know like
Their last album was absolutely brilliant. I'll give you two tracks for you to be able to make yourself a good idea of this quality band. By the way, the lead singer is Sofia Coppola's husband. Maybe this led to her filming Marie Antoinette in Versailles ?
Is the french accent too showy ? I am glad to have so many young promising bands around anyway.
Well actually we have some pretty decent bands here in France. Most of them originate from Paris itself but interestingly enough they have all opted to sing in English.
Hence I wonder what you native English speakers listeners of legendary British bands would think of our new pretentious bands trying to steal your holy language that has done such favours to rock music.
Let me introduce you a few of them :
Stuck in the Sound
An original band that I've had the privilege to see in concert. Their singer and main guitarist are of Portuguese decent. The singer has a peculiar voice capable of high-pitched notes, quite impressive live.
Hushpuppies
Very recent garage rock band. Classic to say the least. Here is their first single :
Naive New BEATERS
These guys are more interested in indie rock. They are quite anonymous but I enjoyed their first single that was reminiscent of the likes of Razorlight.
Phoenix
Probably the best of them all. The pride of French rock. Actually they are from Versailles, in the leafy suburbs of Paris, you know like
Their last album was absolutely brilliant. I'll give you two tracks for you to be able to make yourself a good idea of this quality band. By the way, the lead singer is Sofia Coppola's husband. Maybe this led to her filming Marie Antoinette in Versailles ?
Is the french accent too showy ? I am glad to have so many young promising bands around anyway.
