Syndrome 81 is a punk-rock band hailing from the port city of Brest in Brittany, France, known for their raw energy and blending of punk with elements of the local music tradition, cold wave, and post-punk influences. Emerging onto the scene in the early 2010s, the band quickly made a name for themselves within the underground punk community with their gritty sound and socially conscious lyrics, sung entirely in French. Their music is characterized by a sense of nostalgia and disillusionment, reflective of the disenchantment felt by many in the post-industrial landscapes of contemporary urban France.

Among their notable releases, "Béton nostalgie" serves as a quintessential representation of the band's style and ethos, with songs that address themes of urban decay and personal strife against the backdrop of a society in flux. Following this, their much-anticipated "Prisons imaginaires" showcased a further refined and cutting commentary on the illusion of freedom in the modern world, delivered through punchy rhythms and compelling melodies. Complementing their studio albums, "Prisons imaginaires: Inédits, démos et prises alternatives" provides fans with a look behind the curtain, featuring previously unreleased tracks, demos, and alternate takes that capture the raw ethos and the evolution of their distinctive sound. With a dedicated following and an uncompromising artistic vision, Syndrome 81 has cemented their place in the landscape of French punk, appealing to fans of visceral punk-rock storytelling.

Genres

French Oi

Latest Release

Prisons imaginaires: Inédits, démos et prises alternatives

SYNDROME 81

Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 1, 2022