Song of the Day: “Noir” by YELLE

Posted on 04/07/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged France, new wave, Paris, Song of the Day, synthpop, Yelle.

Yelle (Photo by Jerome Lobato)

Have you ever just put on an all-black outfit and stayed out as late as possible? That’s what the new single “Noir” from YELLE is giving us.

It’s moody. It’s fashion. It’s attitude.

Song of the Day: “Les Jeux Interdits” by Jane Birkin

Posted on 01/20/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged chanson, France, Jane Birkin, Paris, Song of the Day.

Jane Birkin (Photo by Nathaniel Goldberg)

Oh! Pardon tu dormais…, the forthcoming album from actress, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon Jane Birkin, is set for US release on Feb. 5 via Verve Records.

Lead single and video, “Les jeux interdits,” is out now!

Song of the Day: “J’Veux Un Chien” by Yelle

Posted on 09/18/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged France, new wave, Paris, Song of the Day, synthpop, Yelle.

Julie Budet of Yelle (Photo by Jerome Lobato)

France’s YELLE recently revealed the sweltering video for their song “J’Veux Un Chien” (“I Want a Dog”), the third single with a double-entendre.

Wanting a supportive partner (a dog) who respects one’s mind but also fulfills the dirtiest desires (not a dog!). The song is deep, dark and erotic. But yes, playful enough for your little cousin to sing. Brilliant. The music video, directed by Giant, is sophisticated yet simple, precise and powerful like the song.

Song of the Day: “Je T’Aime Encore” by Yelle

Posted on 05/22/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged dance, France, Paris, Song of the Day, synthpop, Yelle.

Julie Budet of Yelle (Photo by Marcin Kempski)

The French dance pop duo Yelle recently returned with a brand new song “Je T’Aime Encore” and a very personal music video focused on Julie Budet and hair stylist Charlie Le Mindu, directed by fashion documentary filmmaker Loïc Prigent.

Live Review: Stephane Wrembel @ Creative Alliance — 2/21/20

Posted on 02/27/2020 by Casey Vock in Live Review and tagged Creative Alliance, Django Reinhardt, France, gypsy jazz, hot club jazz, jazz, Paris, Stephane Wrembel.

Stephane Wrembel performs at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore on Feb. 21, 2020. (Photo by Casey Vock)

If Django Reinhardt could somehow return to this planet, he very well might blush to see so many music festivals taking place in his name. There’s little doubt, however, that he’d be pleased by the simple fact that gypsy jazz — a style that he’s credited with creating — lives on in the form of musicians who celebrate the craft and teach it in a communal fashion.

And if the late Mr. Reinhardt was to identify a leader among those carrying his torch, it would likely be Stephane Wrembel, a French guitarist of otherworldly talent who recently performed in Baltimore as part of the Creative Alliance’s fifth annual Charm City Django Jazz Fest.

Live Review: Ibeyi @ 9:30 Club — 6/9/19

Posted on 06/12/2019 by Will Colbert in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, downtempo, France, Ibeyi, Paris, R&B, soul, trip hop.

Ibeyi performs at 9:30 Club on June 9, 2019. (Photo by Will Colbert)

In a modern world, it may be easy to overlook our ancestry, but often these influences cannot be denied — they beat louder than a drum. French-Cuban duo Ibeyi weaved their Afro-Caribbean heritage with hip-hop, electronic music, and soul during a recent show at DC’s 9:30 Club.

Ticket Giveaway: Ibeyi @ 9:30 Club, 6/9/19

Posted on 05/15/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged 9:30 Club, downtempo, France, free tickets, Ibeyi, Paris, R&B, soul, ticket giveaway, trip hop.

Ibeyi (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)

French twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz are better known as Ibeyi. The downtempo duo bring their catalog to 9:30 Club on Sunday, June 9, and you can win tickets to go with Parklife DC.

Music Park: Yelle @ U Street Music Hall — 9/26/17

Posted on 10/02/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged electropop, Europop, France, new wave, Paris, synthpop, U Street Music Hall, Yelle.

Julie Budet of Yelle performs at U Street Music Hall on Sept. 26, 2017.

Yelle, the winning and winsome French electropop group, reminded DC of the irresistibility of their music in a sold-out show at U Street Music Hall last week.

Don’t Miss: Yelle @ U Street Music Hall, 9/26/17

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged electropop, Europop, France, new wave, Paris, synthpop, Yelle.

Yelle (Photo by Alexandra Kingo)

Julie Budet and Jean-François Perrier (aka GrandMarnier) are better known as French dance pop duo Yelle, and they are returning to the United States with the Yelle Club Party Tour and a date at U Street Music Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Music Park: Caravan Palace @ 9:30 Club — 7/5/17

Posted on 07/10/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Caravan Palace, electro-swing, electronic, France, house, new wave, Paris, swing.

Zoé Colotis fronts Caravan Palace at 9:30 Club on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

Caravan Place released their third studio album <|°_°|>, also known as Robot Face, capturing ears across the world in 2015, and they have spent the last two years on tour conquering our hearts. The French septet most recently dropped by DC to charm a sold-out crowd at 9:30 Club with their splendid mix of French house, electro swing, and jazz on Wednesday, July 5.