Thursday 15 July 2010

grande musique

This time a trio of acts with a french connection. Two are french, but sing in english, the other is a canadian singing in french.

The Dodoz are a young act from Toulouse. They formed in the mid-00's but started to get noticed in the last couple of years and released their excellent debut album last year. Their raw indie-rock sound and cute female vocals combine with particularly brilliantly consequences on stand-out single 'Bet'.

Bet - the Dodoz



Next up is a lovely canadian singer-songwriter.  Coming from Quebec, Coeur de Pirate (or pirate heart), charms with her simple-yet-beautiful pop gems.  Sadly i understand little as languages were always a challenge, but you don't need to understand a word to be touched by her sweet voice and the twinkling melodies.

Comme des enfants - Coeur de Pirate
Corbeau - Coeur de Pirate

The last act are one you may well know already.  Nouvelle Vague cover punk, new wave and post-punk classics in a bossa nova style.  They are unique!  could they come from anywhere other than france?

Love will tear us apart - Nouvelle vague
Ever fallen in love - Nouvelle vague

s'amuses!

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