pampelmoose presents the teenagers, doug fir, april 20 - win free tickets
Ok, here’s a first for the Moose, we’re throwing down for a band. That’s right, we’re stepping up to the plate and saying “here’s something that’s worth your hard earned bucks…” Portland readers already know that we do our bit to support local music but this is the first time (and I can safely say, not the last) that we’ve picked an international touring act to get behind. The Teenagers, lead singer Quentin Delafon, guitarist / synth man Dorian Dumont and bassist Michael Szpiner, hail from France and their album Reality Check just came out. Here’s what the Brits made of it -
“The Teenagers’ ‘Reality Check’ is a seething mass of synths, bottle-neck harmonies and off-kilter guitars that chime with a lo-fi sizzle. However, gripping as it is, the music actually plays second fiddle to their hormone-filled lyrics and vocalist Quentin Delafon’s singing/speaking style. Two parts Gallic Lou Reed one part Eddie Argos, he intones each tune with a mix of bathos and heart. ….While we’re not sure how long The Teenagers can play the roles of STD-prone lover/sulky bastard/stalky webmaster, for now Reality Check stands as a fun, frank and startlingly perceptive debut that surprises for all the right reasons.” - NME.com.
The band is joined on the night by Portland’s The Hugs and DJ Joeeirwin.
Watch the video for Love No here. Enjoy an in-depth interview with the band from Hipster Runoff here. And have a listen to Scarlet Johanssen below. Check back for details on how to win a pair of tickets….
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