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Blondie’s new album, Pollinator, to be released on 5th of May 2017

(EN) Forty years now that Blondie, made its debut at the legendary club CBGB’s in the East Village, New York and here they are, announcing their eleventh studio album, Pollinator, due on May 5th 2017 via BMG. The first single “Fun” released yesterday sounds like a refreshing, joyful and catchy blend of new wave, pop, electro but that however keeps some retro airs that send … Continue reading Blondie’s new album, Pollinator, to be released on 5th of May 2017

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BREAKING NEWS => New Super Group => BNQT => Debut Album « Volume 1 »

(EN) Everything is going fast this start of the year. Not even the time to think about my “best of” albums released in 2016 that the good news are shaking the music industry. The latest one: here it is –  a new indie super-group is born under the name of BNQT (pronounced Banquet). Yes, we already noticed that collaborations are more and more popular in … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS => New Super Group => BNQT => Debut Album « Volume 1 »

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architecture, Art, exibition, expo, exposition, paris, Uncategorized

Magritte, La Trahison des Images – Janvier 2017

(EN) At the last minute, I finally managed to see the Rene Magritte exhibition « La Trahison des images » at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. For the past 4 months, the Museum has been virtually taken over by a huge number of brave visitors not scared by the rain and the icy cold or the endless queues… You must know that such a retrospective dedicated to … Continue reading Magritte, La Trahison des Images – Janvier 2017

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interview, interviews, music, Rock, Uncategorized

Big Jesus – ONEIRIC – A great new alternative rock sound – Interview with CJ Riding and Spencer Ussery

(EN) I thought that it would be great to start 2017 with the introduction of a very promising young band, Big Jesus. Their album ONEIRIC (related to dreams) released in September 2016 is definitely one of my greatest rock discovery and surprise of these latest months. Formed in 2009 through the alternative music scene in Atlanta,USA, by 4 young rockers : CJ Riding (guitar), Spencer … Continue reading Big Jesus – ONEIRIC – A great new alternative rock sound – Interview with CJ Riding and Spencer Ussery

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Pixies, the Winning Comeback, live report Zenith Paris, 23.11.2016

    (EN) End of September 2016, the legendary Pixies came back with a sixth album -“Head carrier”. Following closely “Indie Cindy” out in 2014, the album that marked the reunification of the quartet from Boston, “Head Carrier” is probably of the best sounds recorded ever. And fortunately, this time, they did not wait 23 years (as between “Trompe le Monde” and “Indie Cindy”) to … Continue reading Pixies, the Winning Comeback, live report Zenith Paris, 23.11.2016

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Banks & Steelz -Anything but Words -European Tour Review – November 2016 

(EN) “There are men and there are Giants” … Banks and Steelz were hitting Europe middle November for only 4 intimate shows to celebrate their debut album “Anything but Words” released on 26th of August 2016. I spoke earlier this year about this awesome unexpected genius  Rock – Rap alliance between Interpol’s Paul Banks and Wu Tang Clan’s RZA and you can imagine that I could … Continue reading Banks & Steelz -Anything but Words -European Tour Review – November 2016 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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