Oh, this modern world of confusion and paradox, where nothing is what it seems. In this case, French Films – which aren’t, contrary to first impressions, French. Nor do they have anything to do with films. In fact, they are a Finnish indie band who released their first album, Imaginary Future last September, after generating a huge buzz with their earlier EP ‘Golden Sea’.
Despite being supposedly inspired by the winter climes and long, dark nights of their homeland, Imaginary Future is bright and resplendent with jangly pop harmonies and The Cure-esque melodies (‘This Dead Town’), as well as definite New Wave tendencies.
Sounds like the perfect antidote to the winter blues to me. And just looking at the gig poster has me wistfully staring off into its wide blue yonder, longing for the sun…
French Films play @ Mascotte, ZH, 17.01.12. Tickets here.
Imaginary Future is out now on GAEA Records.
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