The Sound of Rennes Indie

“The Sound of Rennes Indie” blends gritty rock, punk attitude, and offbeat pop with a distinct French twist, capturing the raw and creative energy flowing through the Rennes music scene. Anchored by legacy acts like Marquis De Sade, Dominic Sonic, and Niagara, the playlist moves through decades of independent sounds born in or connected to the city's underground culture.

The lineup mixes old-school swagger with newer voices exploring everything from chanson-punk (Dirty Old Mat, Rue D’la Soif), experimental indie (La Terre Tremble !!!, Alber Jupiter), and reggae-tinted alt (Billy Ze Kick, Monsieur Roux) to indie-pop and electro leanings (Her, The Popopopops, Dude Low). Tracks like “Mort aux cons” from Tagada Jones show the scene’s punk edge, while contributions from artists like Jeanne Bonjour and Ladylike Lily bring in a softer, introspective feel. It's a snapshot of Rennes' eclectic indie landscape, both past and present.