French Noisy Electro Rock Quartet Mauvais Sang To Release "La Flore"

Mauvais Sang, originally from Haute-Savoie and now spread across Geneva, Lyon, Paris, and London, gained recognition in 2022 with their debut album Des Corps Dans Le Décor. Their style blends rock, electronic elements, harp, and violin, with influences from Léo Ferré and Jonny Greenwood. Formed around guitarist Mathis Saunier and vocalist Léo Simond, the group is joined by drummer Antoine Vercellotti and multi-instrumentalist singers Anouck Bizon and Ana Egorova. Their new EP La Flore, the first part of a two-part series, tackles themes like ecology, individualism, and modern relationships, offering a fusion of noise, rock, electro, and meaningful lyrics. Recorded mainly in Chamonix, the EP contrasts visual purity with darker content, notably in the singles Seine and Modèle, which explore ecology and human relationships shaped by social media, respectively.

Listen watch: Mauvais Sang - Seine [Vidéo officielle]

Each track reflects an aspect of contemporary society: Sybille is a simple, poetic love declaration, while Nuit venin delves into nighttime violence and women’s vulnerability. Mauvais Sang aims to capture the issues of our time with a unique sound, anticipating the release of La Faune in 2025, which will complete their poetic and critical reflection on human nature.

Guitarist Mathis Saunier and vocalist Léo Simond have spent half their lives together, knowing each other and writing songs since they were 13—Mathis primarily creating the music and Léo handling most of the lyrics. Drummer Antoine Vercellotti contributes to the visual and graphic aspects; after creating the artwork for Décor on their first album, he took on the monumental task of directing the video for Seine. Singer and harpist Anouck Bizon joined the group in the summer of 2023, while singer and violinist Ana Egorova, who had already collaborated on remixes for the first album, is now a full member of the band. Depending on opportunities and occasionally with the addition of a bassist, Mauvais Sang can now perform as anything from a trio to a quintet on stage.

Mauvais Sang La Flore is out November 22, 2024 on Daaganda Records/ The Orchard.