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Contes Cruels
A homegrown, underground post punk act.
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Drawing inspiration from the 80's subculture, the moody allure of the Neue Deutsche Welle, the seminal post-punk sounds of Britain, decadentist literature and experimental electronics, among others, Contes Cruels crafts their sound, characterized by minimalist compositions, vintage gear and evocative, cold lyrics. Venturing into the realms of hauntology, exploring the pervasive sense in which contemporary culture is haunted by the "lost futures" of modernity—those futures that never materialized or were eclipsed by the tides of postmodernity—the duo embodies this spectral presence in their debut EP, Séance.
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What kind of music does Contes Cruels play?+
Contes Cruels plays post punk - rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends, built more for the room than a playlist.
What are Contes Cruels live shows like?+
Contes Cruels's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
How can I find out when Contes Cruels is playing?+
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