If It's Too Loud...

Photo by Samantha Stephenson Frenchy and the Punk, the musical project of vocalist/percussionist Samantha Stephenson and guitarist Scott Helland (ex-Deep Wound) are back with a new single. "Gear Geist" is a mostly instrumental track with just Stephenson vocalizing harmonies sporadically, but it fits right into their punk goes cabaret sound. This is an intensely moody track that still finds beauty and even fun in the darkness. The press release for the track compares it to Siouxsie and the Banshees, Florence and the Machine, and The Dresden Dolls, and you won't hear any arguments from us on any of those. "Gear Geist" is a great and creative song that is much more compelling than (mostly) instrumental tracks normally get. You can watch the video for "Gear Geist" below. The song is currently available for the name your price option through Bandcamp . For more on Frenchy and the Punk, check out the artist's website .

Photo by Alice Teeple When you hear the description "cabaret punk," you know exactly what Frenchy and the Punk sound like even if you've never heard the term before. "Mos Souvenir" is almost like a somewhat acoustic version of New Wave. French born singer Samantha Stephenson croons like a cabaret version of Siouxsie Sioux, with Scott Heiland (Deep Wound, aka J Mascis and Lou Barlow's pre-Dinosaur Jr hardcore band) shouting solo gang choruses. "Mos Souvenir" could be a complete trainwreck in less talented hands, but Frenchy and the Punk have created their very own sound that works perfectly. You can listen to "Mos Souvenir" below. Zen Ghost is due out October 28 and can be pre-ordered through Bandcamp . For more on Frenchy and the Punk, check out the band's website . Zen Ghost by Frenchy and the Punk