Guardian Music — French yé yé music was dreamy, flirtatious, and endearing, dealing with first love and distant crushes. It was rock'n'roll's coyest momentIn my younger years I was pretty obsessed with France. I suppose like a lot of teenage girls, this was testame... more info

Altsounds — Imagine a holiday party in that great bachelor pad in the sky, where Esquivel, Henry Mancini, and Serge Gainsbourg are on the guest list. 11 Acorn Lane - the NYC duo comprised of Swiss-born Thomas Foyer and Englishman Neal Pawley - have created ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — simon2307 said... Ghosttown Gramophone – December 32nd Mooncussers – Woodpile The Redemption Center – Land of Plenty http://www.beat-surrender.com Tongue said... THE WEDDING PRESENT - George Best Plus THE REPLACEMENTS - Tim PORTER WAGONER - Sk... more info

Totally Fuzzy — manofmusic said... The rare minimal synth J.P. VIDEO single (1983) just posted to: http://vinylobscurity.blogspot.com Robert said... DIO - 1983-07-23 - Antioch, CA. "DIO The First Show". Kate Bush - 1979-04-29 - Amsterdam, Holland. "Wow" thanks fuzz... more info

Altsounds — Hopelessly nostalgic, Bob Sinclar has taken some time out in Kingston, Jamaica to remix his biggest hits with Sly & Robbie's gang, including all the musicians involved in making Serge Gainsbourg's legendary album 'Aux Armes', and many others. ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — AD is giving away a copy of  Light In The Attic Records vinyl reissue of Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin’s Je T’aime… Moi, Non Plus. You know you want one. Like the Kristofferson giveaway last month, I will choose the winner at random. Also, th... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Joao Kartoshka said... Music from Kartoshka, The Movie: Asteroid- Pete Moore, Penthouse Suite- Syd Dale, The Town I Live In- Jackie Lee, Music To Watch Girls By- Andy Williams, Maria Ninguem- Joao Gilberto, Baby Love Child- Pizzicato Five, Tempta... more info

All About Jazz — New French Chanson: Eight for Matisse: Digital Only, Out August 3 A new generation of French songwriters which grew up on New Wave, Electronica and British pop, has re-discovered the pleasures of writing French chanson. They draw from their cosmopo... more info

The Telegraph — Eric Elmosnino delivers an uncanny lead performance as dissolute Casanova Serge Gainsbourg. more info

Guardian Music — Joann Sfar, best known in France and to fans worldwide as a comic book artist, was the surprise choice to land the job of directing a biopic about one of France's most controversial and cherished modern icons: Serge Gainsbourg.Jason Solomons discusse... more info