Rhythm guitarist Armand Penicaut and vocalist/lead guitarist Ulysse Cottin are Papooz. They met whilst studying Literature at the Sorbonne university in their home city of Paris. Since forming the band, they reinvented themselves with every new album. Their debut Green Juice was light and fresh, but follow-up Night Sketches was more groovy.

On new single Figs And Gorgonzola, they replace the synths and groovy bass with piano and a lush guitar. This makes for a more folky approach. One could easily mistake Papooz for an American band, but they’re decidedly French. And still, this new single fits perfectly in their earlier output. Probably because of their trademark androgynous voices. Hopefully a third album is on its way.

Recommended as well:
Papooz – Theatrical State Of Mind

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.