TBA: Frenchy and the Punk, Feyleux

Sinister Sunday's presents:

Feyleux - Darkwave/Dreampop
Feyleux is a new dark alternative group that formed in mid-2023, combining dreampop and darkwave. The duo's debut album, "Midnight Hearts," showcases edgy bass synth, swirling guitars, and icy 80s synthpop melodies while highlighting ethereal vocals.

Frenchy and the Punk - Post-Punk
Frenchy and the Punk, the NY-based two-person powerhouse of sound, create their own distinct blend of post-punk, with electro-acoustic hybrid guitars, loop pedals, fiery live acoustic and electronic percussion and synth. Performing in the alternative underground scene since 2005, they formed in New York City as more of a dark cabaret / folk punk act. After years of touring and fine tuning their sound, it has evolved into a distinctly authentic amalgamation of their divergent influences. Their relentless touring, which has amounted to nearly 1500 shows, has brought them around the US, Canada, Europe and West Africa.

French-born singer, keyboardist, percussionist, Samantha Stephenson, hails from a dance, music and art background having studied piano, ballet, modern and hip hop as well as sculpture. Guitarist Scott Helland comes from an entirely different background, the American Hardcore Punk scene of the 80’s. Helland was a founding member and bassist of the legendary hardcore band, Deep Wound that he formed with J Mascis and Lou Barlow, now of Dinosaur jr. Helland still joins his old band mates on bass from time to time at clubs and arenas around the world. He was also a member of Outpatients and NYC’s School of Violence throughout the 80’s and into the 90’s.

Drawing inspiration from post-punk legends like The Cure, the upbeat energy and percussive textures of Adam and the Ants, the bewitching mystique of Siouxsie and the Banshees, and the quirky charm of The B-52's, Frenchy and the Punk have crafted a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshing delivered in an unorthodox way. Together Samantha and Scott’s spellbinding stage presence and compelling delivery creates an infectious and mesmerizing wall of sound that pushes the boundaries of what two people can do, what Post-Punk.com calls “…a wonderful alchemy of complementary energies.”