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Led by Seb Normal and Lilly, central figures of the Grand Triple Alliance Internationale Of The East, wringing the roads of France in a duo, they are now four, joined by 2 live machines, Quentin on the drums et Cheb Samir on the guitar. The compositions are beefed up in a dense but high in relief album.
When the last name is Forsberg you are called Foppa by the Swedish friends. And the noise I make is named Fopmusic. Inspirations: Jean-Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk, New Order, Joy Division, Tangerine Dream, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Vince Clarke, OMD, Alphaville, China Crisis, Ultravox, Visage, Mike Oldfield, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, Mission, David Bowie…
Here’s another release from Dmitry Gruber, the artist behind the label Hjördis-Britt Åström from Rostov On Don, Russia.
Medical Records proudly presents Volume III of a collection of “Forgotten Tracks, Sketches and Unfinished Work 2002-2004” by Martial Canterel. This release coincides as a standalone with Medical’s other releases of Volume II as well as a special 3LP compiling Volumes I-III. Sean McBride has been producing work under the Martial Canterel moniker dating back to 2002 as well as working as half of Xeno And Oaklander. These tracks capture the allure and depth of Sean’s early work exploring rhythms and perfectly crafted pop songs using a very early incarnation of limited instrumentation. Fans of Martial Canterel’s early work (think “Austerton” and “Sister Age”) will be instantly elated. This is the first time these tracks have been released on vinyl and have been remastered for this release by Martin Bowes at the Cage, UK. Contains special bonus insert with lyrics. Fans of early Martial Canterel as well as other cold wave icons such as A Blaze Color, Snowy Red, and the like will need this collection. Presented on high-quality 180gram classic vinyl.
Almost a year in the making, with tracks having been mislaid or buried underneath piles of original demos, then reconstructed and remastered! This compilation aims to highlight the core elements of French Synth-Pop from it’s earliest incarnation to newer acts influenced by the earlier protagonists distinctive sounds and retro imagery. There will be many a familiar name here, and perhaps a few unknowns. It is not an exhaustive list of the acts associated with this particular ‘scene’, but a tribute to the idiosyncrasy and diversity of French analogue music. Many of the tracks are completely unreleased or are early demos. For the aficionado we hope this fulfils a rediscovery of old classics or to the late-comer a decent collection of tracks that serve as an introduction to the uniqueness of French Synth music and the burgeoning new scene. |
