Kaiser Chiefs, Trianon, Paris – 02.11.2016 Live Report

(EN) Wednesday evening, Kaiser Chiefs was in Paris to defend their sixth album “Stay Together”. My surprise was big when I found the beautiful hall of the Trianon not so crowded. Why? Was it because the fans have really hated this new album, so bad rated by the musical press (too superficial, too sweety pop, far too many synths, very commercial melodies, etc …)? Or … Continue reading Kaiser Chiefs, Trianon, Paris – 02.11.2016 Live Report

Slaves – New album TAKE CONTROL- interview and photos at Rock en Seine 2016 

  (EN) Punk in Not Dead – Seriously! And if you do not believe me – I strongly recommend you to listen to the Slaves. They will totally blow your mind, whispering their gritty, raw and abrasive punk music in your ears… Definitely, one of the most amazing sound that I discovered these latest months, the 2-pieces British band from Kent released their second album … Continue reading Slaves – New album TAKE CONTROL- interview and photos at Rock en Seine 2016 

Rock’N’Roll with Royal Republic – Interview at Rock en Seine 2016

  (EN ) Delirious punk rock, pumping sound, raw energy, humorous lyrics…in a few words, this is Royal Republic (and nothing to do with any political meaning… ) The 4 super cool Vikings : Adam Grahn (guitar and charismatic singer), Hannes Irengard (guitar), Per Andreasson (drums), Jonas Almen (bass) acquired musical skills at Malmo Academy of Music, form the band in 2007 and since then, … Continue reading Rock’N’Roll with Royal Republic – Interview at Rock en Seine 2016

ROCK EN SEINE 2016 – TORRID AND FABULOUS

  (EN) Well, summer festivals season ended in France with the 14th edition of Rock en Seine, the great Parisian festival in the Park of Saint Cloud. This year once again, the five stages reunited together a very diverse and eclectic line up. A mix of big great artists and wonderful discoveries coming up from all over the world brought us in their universe rock, … Continue reading ROCK EN SEINE 2016 – TORRID AND FABULOUS

SUMMER TIME PLAYLIST 

Yeah vacation !!! Summer vacation, so much expected…nothing to do, no stress, no deadlines, just some good books and movies and looooot of great music…Relax, let the time flies and enjoy the goods vibes. Here it is just a tiny selection in my playlist  BANKS  & STEELZ – the Fab hip hop + indie rock collaborative project of  two amazing artists Paul Banks (Interpol) and … Continue reading SUMMER TIME PLAYLIST 

BANKS & STEELZ – Anything But Words -Preview

(EN) One month to go till the release of Anything But Words, the debut album of Banks & Steelz, the pretty unlikely rap – rock duo formed by RZA from Wu-Tang Clan and Paul Banks from Interpol. So time for a short preview of this huge collaboration, especially that the second video for Giant was put on line yesterday and it is a total gem. … Continue reading BANKS & STEELZ – Anything But Words -Preview

Minor Victories : In Conversation with Justin Lockey – Interview

(EN) The musical equation is simple:  4 talented artists Rachel Goswell (SlowDive) + Justin Lockey (Editors) + Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai ) + James Lockey (Hand Held Cine Club) And the result is astronomical = Minor Victories. This new born remarkable sound is a combination of distortion noisy indie rock, orchestral interludes and a delicate sweet voice. Definitely, Minor Victories is not only a great phenomenal … Continue reading Minor Victories : In Conversation with Justin Lockey – Interview

Let’s Dance at Rock en Seine 2016

(EN) At the end of the summer, as usual, all good music Lovers, living in Paris area or elsewhere, will wander in the magnificent Park of Saint Cloud, for a mega portion of great concerts. This year at Rock en Seine – Let’s Dance: this is the promise of the 2016 festival – a tribute to the regretted David Bowie…? Once more, the festival absolutely … Continue reading Let’s Dance at Rock en Seine 2016

EDITORS, Citadel Festival, Berlin – 28.06.2016 Live Report

EN Couldn’t be a better place as the Spandau Zitadelle in Berlin for an epic summer evening in the company of the sombre post punk Editors sound. In the middle of the medieval Fortress, nice people and good beer, the cosmopolite festival, Citadel Music, reunites every year a melting pot of artists coming from all horizons: music, theatre, dance. British Band Editors, on tour for … Continue reading EDITORS, Citadel Festival, Berlin – 28.06.2016 Live Report