Lisbonne - Debut 7" (2013)

 

GENRE : alternative, France, bedroom pop, lo-fi pop,

RECORD LABEL : Wonderful Sound

If you're looking for a little ray of sunshine in your grey little life, here's a fun little release from French lo-fi pop artist Lisbonne, who now lives in London. Or at least she was when she recorded this little 7" record back in 2013...

The songs on this debut single are quirky, cute and very lo-fi - performed on Casio keyboards, guitars and ukeleles, through vintage amps and pedals, with Lisbonne's lovely voice laying sweetly on top of the mix. On Track 2 there are guest vocals from Laetitia Saedier, who was one of the vocalists for the legendary Stereolab! The songs are sung in French. I don't understand the language, but it doesn't take anything away from my enjoyment of it. So if you need to have your day brightened up a bit, look no further than Lisbonne. 

Stream/Download it here :

https://lisbonne1.bandcamp.com/album/lisbonne-debut-7

Hydrangea - Escape From Reality (2015)

 

GENRE : ambient, techno, deep techno, electronic, drone, France

RECORD LABEL : self-released

Hydrangea is a solo multi-instrumentalist musician from France, and this 2015 album of hers is a beautiful heartfelt musical tribute to her sister who passed away. I admittedly know very little about techno music, but I do know how this album made me feel, and that's all that really matters to me as a music listener. It's deep and dark and wonderful. Infectious deep techno beats, rich swirling ambience and organic nature sounds create this gorgeous introspective work of art. It feels like some sort of spiritual catharsis. A desperate longing for light. I love it.

Stream/Download the album here :

https://hydrangea.bandcamp.com/album/escape-from-reality