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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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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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Garbage, Salle Pleyel, Paris – 5.11.2016 Live Report

(EN) All about Shirley: This should have been the most appropriate title for the Garbage Saturday night show at Salle Pleyel, the freshly reopened lovely art deco venue in Paris. Almost at the end of a big tour supporting their latest album “Strange Little Birds” released in June 2016, the American cult band, arrived finally in Paris. Well, the evening starts with the French girls’ … Continue reading Garbage, Salle Pleyel, Paris – 5.11.2016 Live Report

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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 

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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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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 

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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

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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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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

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