Popular French bands. Recommended groups.

I Think I Like U 2Jamaica

JAMAICA – I Think I Like U 2 (official video)

French rock can feel a bit rustic, but even on first listen, this band has a coolness that doesn’t seem French at all.

The album “No Problem,” which features this track, even has cover art that looks like it could be from a British rock band.

The way the sound unfolds is meticulously crafted, making it a fascinating listen.

J’t’emmène au ventLouise Attaque

Louise Attaque – J’t’emmène au vent (Clip Officiel remasterisé)

Louise Attaque is a French folk rock band active since 1994.

Their songs evoke wide open plains, and their distinctly French melodies and vocals are irresistibly catchy.

True to the folk rock label, their music often features gentle tones and country-tinged arrangements, making them a great recommendation even for those who aren’t fond of heavier band sounds.

CubicleRinocerose

Rinocerose – Cubicle

Rhinoceros is a French electro band that has been active since 1997 and continues to this day.

This track not only features an easy-to-get-into groove and the cool raspiness of the vocals, but it’s also a work whose uniquely creative music video you’ll definitely want to check out.

Just Need Your LoveHyphen Hyphen

Hyphen Hyphen – Just Need Your Love (Official Video)

Formed in 2010, this French band has music videos with film-like, high-quality, beautiful visuals, and I especially recommend them to those who enjoy stylish music.

Many of their songs evoke the great outdoors of Europe, so whenever I want to listen to something beautiful, I turn to this band.

Get Around TownRevolver

Revolver – Get Around Town (clip officiel)

This song doesn’t sound like French rock at all—you could almost mistake it for a British band.

Since it shares the same producer as the hugely popular Phoenix, it often gets compared to them, but it’s a track with a real sense of originality.

Under The SunFortune

FORTUNE “Under The Sun” (réal Mathieu Amalric)

Fortune is an American rock band that was active in the 1980s.

Based in Los Angeles, they have worked across a wide range of genres including rock, progressive rock, and hard rock.

They debuted in 1978, and in the early 1980s they scored minor hits, with some of their songs featured on film soundtracks.

In 1985, they released the album “Fortune,” which gained popularity in Europe and Japan.

After reforming in 2006, they released “Fortune II” in 2019, their first album in 34 years.

Known for an arena rock style reminiscent of Journey and Styx, they have a devoted fan base as a band that keeps the appeal of ’80s rock alive today.

La rose blancheMickey 3d

Mickey 3d – La rose blanche (Clip officiel)

Mickey 3D (pronounced “Mickey trois D” in France) is a French rock band formed in 1996.

Although they are a rock band, their foundation lies in folk music, so many of their songs have a gentle feel.

They’re a very stylish band that can be recommended even to those who aren’t fond of intense sounds.