The reason I missed previous spill tab hits, might be because the Thai-born, French-American singer only sang songs in English. But now, signed to Because Music (Charlotte Gainsbourg, Justice, Christine & the Queens), she debuts in French. Her new album, called Angie, contains at least two French songs. Assis is a spectacular slab of sultry soul, with a very cool Fender Rhodes piano solo:
Baroque/chamber pop from Montreal, by Les Passagers = Andréanne Muzzo & Nicolas Ferron Geoffroy. Active since 2013, they combine Françoise Hardy, modern psych and bands like Broadcast, Stereolab and the like. From the new EP, this colourful, Motown-tempo track:
Poligone is a Franco-Swiss duo (Pauline & Hugo) who found each other because they both likes Flavien Berger, L’Imperatrice and chanteuse Barbara. They’ve been making singles since 2021. Their latest track refers to the golden age of synthpop/80s teen movie soundtracks; if you’re into Videoclub and Niagara, give this track a spin. EP is coming up, another track on Bandcamp.
Alain Bashung passed away on March 14, 2009. To mark that date, Le Couleur released an interesting cover version of his Osez Josephine. Without that slide guitar, but with extra danceability:
Certainly not the first time Osez Josephine got covered. Remember this one?
One of the newest and most interesting voices in French music, Anna Majidson. This track, titlesong of her new EP, is a gorgeous, modern, beats-heavy track with just enough tristesse to make it a real Sad Banger.
Very sweet, dreamy track from the second album by French-Canadian singer Jeanne Côté: