Nostalgia

Porcherie, the French Punk Anthem Against the Far Right

Porcherie ! Porcheriiiiiiiiie !

Jan 8 •

Billy Ze Kick et les Gamins en Folie Made Psychedelic Novelty Songs Mainstream

Approximately 30 years ago, a nerdy collective from Rennes released a cult classic

Nov 14, 2024 •

K.Maro Just Wants a Femme Like U

20 years ago, the Canadian-Lebanese singer K.Maro released his only hit "Femme Like U (Donne-moi ton corps)".

May 6, 2024 •

What the hell is la variété française ?

I Only Listen to French Music is finally taking the time to explain what is la variété française, what does it represents to the world, to France, to…

Dec 6, 2023 •

I Still Don't Like Random Access Memories

A good old rant against Daft Punk’s last album, Random Access Memories, one of the most celebrated record of the last ten years.

Aug 28, 2023 •

Is 'Les Lacs du Connemara' a right-wing song?

Untangling the ferocious debate launched by Juliette Armanet around Michel Sardou's biggest hit, les Lacs du Connemara, beloved by myriads of mostly…

Aug 15, 2023 •

Florent Pagny didn't want to pay his taxes

20 years ago, French singer Florent Pagny released Ma liberté de penser, a song comparing fighting for your freedom and tax evasion.

Mar 15, 2023 •

On Le Chemin, Kyo was horny for feelings

Released on January 2003, Kyo’s second album, Le Chemin, is a high school classic (yes, you're old) and their biggest success yet.

Jan 17, 2023 •

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