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The Storm is a Call for Rebuilding (single)

by Frenchy and the Punk

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Frenchy and the Punk's 'The Storm is a Call for Rebuilding' is a commentary on the cultural and political climate following the election in 2016 and how divisive it has become.

'It’s said Frenchy and the Punk is better than Prozac. In a world that glorifies and rewards the morose, this unconventional duo have made an art form of sparking the spirit. Forever squirming from genre labeling like the proverbial cat attempting to free itself from an overly attentive human, this commitment-phobic pair prefer to call themselves ‘acoustic alternative post-punk.’ Using their unconventional delivery to create a wall of sound, the music charges the feel-good battery of any listener not resistant to feeling good.

Bi-lingual French-born Siouxsie-esque singer Samantha Stephenson writes cheeky, clever lyrics blessed with humble depth that are universal yet distinctly from a feminine perspective. At times dark and at times euphoric, the music is created by live looping guitarist and veteran of the punk scene Scott Helland, who started as the bass player and co-founder of Deep Wound — the hardcore band with J Mascis and Lou Barlow — and the bassist in Outpatients, another seminal band of the early ‘80s New England scene. After leaving the Punk scene, Helland began a solo project writing instrumental soundscapes for acoustic guitar while guesting on recordings of fellow artists like singer/songwriter Mark Mulcahy.

A fateful day in New York City 1998 when Helland and Stephenson’s paths crossed began their artistic collaboration that ultimately led to Frenchy and the Punk. Today, armed with his acoustic-electric hybrid Godin multiac guitar and an array of pedals, Helland creates his very own sound that defines Frenchy and the Punk. Dipping into rock, middle eastern and Spanish guitar styles — with a penchant for insanely catchy riffs that, to the untrained ear, disguise his love for the heavier side of rock — Helland’s melodies are infectious. Stephenson, whose past is peppered with piano, voice and dance —everything from ballet to hip hop— belts out strong girl power anthems and croons soft sultry ballads both in English and her mother tongue, French. Additionally, she has the precision of a metronome with her creative and quirky percussive accents. The chemistry between the two is undeniable and their stage presence and fiery performances bring an added deliciousness to their music.

DIY to a fault, they have largely existed in the small but hugely loyal scenes of Cabaret, Fae and Steampunk however "this (Batfrog) has some serious wings to fly beyond the parameters of Steampunk and into the stereo systems of anyone who loves quality folk punk" (Ron Hart, Chronogram/Bonjour Batfrog Review). With the new CD, Hooray Beret (April 2019) they prove, once again, they could go beyond the confines of their present scenes.'

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Show yourself no matter where you’re from
We all live on this globe, on this earth as one
If we can’t get along we’ll all drown in the wrong
It’s time to wake up from the dreaming
The end is the same, we all walk home alone
The storm is a call for rebuilding

Time to move beyond what we know
Let go of your fears, reach out for the love
Just because you don’t live it, doesn’t make it wrong
If you’re short-sighted don’t share your vision
Let those who see far and wide be heard and be shown
The storm is a call for rebuilding

Watch who the leaders trample on
You might be next if in the way of their throne
Hear their words but judge on what they’ve done
It’s too easy to sway the unguarded
Oh, dance in the rain but see beyond the fog
The storm is a call for rebuilding

The older don’t always the wiser become
The young bring the air, that helps the flame burn
Without its light, the darkness will have won
If we’ve not careful that’s where we’re heading
So reach out your hand and let’s all move as one
The storm is a call for rebuilding

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released August 14, 2020

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In Zen Ghost, FnP conjure their own genre-bending blend of gothic pop, post-punk & alternative cabaret. French-born vocalist Samantha Stephenson sings with a gothy heft and authority while former punk rock bassist turned guitarist, live looping master Scott Helland weaves his spidery electro/acoustic guitar melodies and cheeky garage noir riffage to perfectly complement Stephenson’s vocals. ... more

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