French Garage Rock

French garage rock is a raw and energetic music genre that's deeply rooted in the rebellious spirit of '60s garage rock, embodying its lo-fi aesthetics and DIY ethos. This Francophone variant is infused with a distinctive blend of gritty guitar riffs, punchy rhythms, and often nonchalant, yet impassioned vocals that channel both angst and joie de vivre. The scene is known for its tight-knit community, with bands like DYE CRAP and Kaviar Special embellishing the genre's signature sound with a mix of snarling punk influences, psychedelic swirls, and a garage pop sensibility. As represented by acts such as CATHEDRALE and The Psychotic Monks, the genre doesn't shy from experimental sounds, crafting a sonic identity that's both irreverent and introspective, translating the mood of the French youth into a universal language of raw rock 'n' roll.

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Suicide Sunday. Pt. 1
Single - Released November 14, 2024

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BB Brunes
Bootchy Temple
Brace! Brace!
CATHEDRALE
Clavicule
DYE CRAP
Deportivo
EggS
Hoorsees
Hushpuppies
Johnnie Carwash
Kaviar Special
Mad Foxes
Music On Hold
Naast
SLIFT
Th Da Freak
The Psychotic Monks
Volage
We Hate You Please Die
Youth Avoiders
BB Brunes
Deportivo
SLIFT
Hushpuppies
The Psychotic Monks
We Hate You Please Die
Mad Foxes
DYE CRAP
Johnnie Carwash
Hoorsees
Youth Avoiders
Naast
Th Da Freak
Clavicule
CATHEDRALE
Kaviar Special
Music On Hold
EggS
Brace! Brace!
Volage
Bootchy Temple