Frenchy and the Punk - "Come in and Play"

Photo by Alice Teeple

Frenchy and the Punk, the duo of Samantha Stephenson and Scott Helland (Deep Wound) have released a new single that is going to be beloved by fans of cabaret punk and classic 80's goth. The immediate comparison you're going to make when you hear "Come in a Play" is Siouxsie and the Banshees. Stephenson's voice is particularly Siouxsie on this one, and it just has that entire vibe going for it. But this is a much more organic and less New Wave version of that sound which gives it a Dresden Dolls feel, without being too Dresden Dolls-like. It's October, and this kind of music is even more appealing than it normally is, but "Come in and Play" should become a favorite year round.

You can listen to "Come in and Play" 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 artist's website.

Frenchy and the Punk - "Mos Souvenir"

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.