Frenchy and the Punk
Frenchy and the Punk | |
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Origin | New York City, United States |
Genres |
Folk Punk Punk cabaret Rock |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | EA Recordings |
Associated acts | Scott Helland, The Gypsy Nomads, Deep Wound, Outpatients |
Website |
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Frenchy and the Punk are a Euro-American folk punk cabaret duo based in New York City. They are listed in the top 25 duos in May 2012 by Yahoo Music Blog's List of the Day.[1] Scott Helland formed Frenchy and the Punk with singer Samantha Stephenson in 2005. The group was originally called Scott Helland and the Traveling Band of Gypsy Nomads before being shortened to The Gypsy Nomads.[2] They adopted their nickname Frenchy and the Punk prior to their first European tour in 2011.[3]
Sound and Style
Their sound has "elements of cabaret, gypsy and celtic" [4] on par with The Dresden Dolls and Gogol Bordello[5] and Stephenson's vocal style has drawn comparisons to Siouxsie Sioux from Siouxsie and the Banshees.[6][7] Guitarist Scott Helland is known for creating a wall of sound onstage and has been "using looping guitar techniques since the 90s" [8] Another facet to Frenchy and the Punk's sound is their drum instrumentals that mix a Taiko-esque feel with a Carnival of Rio intensity.[9][10]
French Connection
Stephenson was born in Lyon, France [11] and her autobiographical song “Yes! I’m French” offers the witty line “When those jokers served up freedom fries / I saw Lady Liberty rolling her eyes.” [12] They released the all French CD Eternal Summer in 2008 with Samantha "crooning sultry, original French pop tunes in a classy cabaret fashion." [13]
The Punk Connection
Guitarist Scott Helland was a founding member of the legendary Massachusetts hardcore punk bands Deep Wound with J Mascis and Lou Barlow[14] and Outpatients in the early eighties.[15]
Discography
See also Scott Helland
Albums
Year | Title | Name | Label |
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2007 | Thread & Stone[16] | The Gypsy Nomads | Exotic Aquatic Recordings |
2008 | Eternal Summer[17] | The Gypsy Nomads | Exotic Aquatic Recordings |
2008 | At the Carnivale Eclectique[18] | The Gypsy Nomads | Exotic Aquatic Recordings |
2010 | Happy Madness[19] | Frenchy and the Punk | EA Recordings |
2011 | Live at Bube's Brewery DVD | Frenchy and the Punk | EA Recordings |
2012 | Hey Hey Cabaret[20] | Frenchy and the Punk | EA Recordings |
2013 | Elephant Uproar[21] | Frenchy and the Punk | EA Recordings |
2014 | Cartwheels EP[22] | Frenchy and the Punk | EA Recordings |
2014 | Bonjour Batfrog | Frenchy and the Punk | EA Recordings |
Featured in Compilations
- "Blood in the Sky Steampunk Compilation CD" (2012-Frenchy and the Punk)[23]
- "The Artifice Club Audio Companion" CD (2013-Frenchy and the Punk)
See also
References
- ↑ http://ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/list-of-the-day/dynamic-duos-two-price-one-020223980.html
- ↑ Digitalis, Raven: "Goth Craft", page 14. Llewellyn Worldwide, 2007
- ↑ Block, Jordan: "Sepiachord Interview", http://www.sepiachord.com/index/interview-frenchy-and-the-punk/ 2013
- ↑ http://atlretro.com/?s=frenchy+and+the+punk
- ↑ http://www.csindy.com/coloradosprings/come-to-the-cabaret/Content?oid=2587166
- ↑ http://www.denverthread.com/new-threads-new-tunes-from-gypsy-nomads-mad-dog-and-the-smokin’-js-and-deadbubbles
- ↑ http://steampunkchronicle.com/ArticleView/tabid/238/ArticleId/437/High-Energy-Steam-Powered-Pixies-An-interview-with-Frenchy-and-the-Punk.aspx
- ↑ http://steampunk-music.com/article.cfm?a=85
- ↑ http://steampunkchronicle.com/ArticleView/tabid/238/ArticleId/397/Here-Come-The-Drums.aspx
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZrJXl2MhY8
- ↑ Block, Jordan: "Sepiachord Interview", http://www.sepiachord.com/index/interview-frenchy-and-the-punk/ 2013
- ↑ http://archives.chronogram.com/issue/2011/2/Music/CD-Review-The-Gypsy-Nomads
- ↑ http://archives.chronogram.com/issue/2008/7/Music/The-Gypsy-Nomads
- ↑ Cogan, Brian: "The Encyclopedia of Punk", page 74. Sterling Publishing, 2006
- ↑ Blush, Steven; Petros, George (Oct 1, 2001). American Hardcore: A Tribal History. Feral House. p. 244. ISBN 9780922915712. Retrieved Aug 10, 2017.
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/thread-amp-stone-mw0001650209
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/eternal-summer-mw0001272407
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/at-the-carnival-eclectique-mw0002028317
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/happy-madness-mw0002462651
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/hey-hey-cabaret-mw0002462460
- ↑ http://steampunkchronicle.com/ArticleView/tabid/238/ArticleId/397/Here-Come-The-Drums.aspx
- ↑ http://ninjafishmusic.blogspot.com/2014/05/album-review-cartwheels-2014.html
- ↑ http://steampunkchronicle.com/ArticleView/tabid/238/ArticleId/188/Blood-in-the-Soundtrack-a-review-of-Steampunk-Volumes-1-2.aspx