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Mauvais Sang “La Faune”

Following La Flore, now Mauvais Sang returns with La Faune, an album that’s more instinctive, raw, and visceral. Where last EP La Flore was rooted in ambivalence and reflection, La Faune dives into animality, movement, and struggle.

Blending noise-pop textures, socially conscious poetry, and organic rhythms, La Faune traces a journey that is both deeply personal and universally resonant—a portrayal of a world in flux, of humanity on the brink, torn between the urge to escape and the pull of its roots. It explores contemporary society, the tensions between the individual and the collective, and the challenges of modernity, inviting a collective awakening.

True to its name, La Faune expresses deep reverence for the natural world while highlighting the fragility of ecosystems in the face of human impact. The compositions evoke the raw beauty of nature and call for a renewed harmony between humanity and its environment.

Some tracks on the album unravel like feverish whirlwinds, where intoxication and escape blur into one another. “Nuit Venin” dives into moments of surrender, where music and alcohol drown out doubt and regret, where fleeting encounters bloom and fade under blurry neon lights. “Modèle” and “La Peau” explore the images we project and the social masks we craft, caught between seduction and constant performance.

La Faune also captures moments of desire, emerging love, and bodies in fusion. “Sybille” is both sensual and haunting—a dreamlike, uneasy reverie where love and ruin blur beneath a burning sky. “Dernier Acte” portrays a feverish clash between two beings, somewhere between ecstasy and farewell.

Darker in tone, La Faune also paints a portrait of humanity on the edge of collapse, forced to flee or adapt in a crumbling world. “La Danse du Feu”depicts a crowd staring at the apocalypse, ignoring the ground crumbling beneath them, while “La Nouvelle Ère” imagines an escape—an exodus from an abandoned Earth to a new planet, perhaps the one dreamt of in “Là-bas (Le Monde)”.

Beyond its ecological message, La Faune also questions what we have left to pass on. “Loin” reflects on the passage of time, the promises made to future generations, and the illusions of a better tomorrow. The minimalist and disillusioned “L’Enfant” poses two simple yet profound questions: have we truly learned from our experiences, and will our children be able to learn from our mistakes?

Tracklist
01. La Peau   
02. La Danse du Feu   
03. L’Enfant   
04. Modèle   
05. Nouvelle ère   
06. Nuit venin   
07. Dernier Acte 
08. Là-bas le Monde   
09. Sur la Plage   
10. Sybille   
11. Loin   
12. Loin (Radio cut)

Links 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mauvaissang__
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mauvaissang__
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MauvaisSangOfficiel
Bandcamp: https://mauvaissangprojet.bandcamp.com
Label: https://daaganda.com

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Cotoba “Sin Swims”

Artist: Cotoba 
Title: Sin Swims
Format: CD, Digital
Label:  self-released 
Distribution: n/a

Genre: Post-Rock
Release Date: 25/04/2025

“God takes my form and swims.”

A lone figure moves through water, lost in thought.
 What meaning does all of this hold?
 Deep inside, they carry a seed—an existence that takes form on its own.
 The seed drinks in the water, growing in proportion to the weight of his sins.
 That weight becomes his momentum, his reason for moving forward.
 Feeding on his sins, he becomes a god of his own.

Step into the captivating world of Cotoba, a band from Seoul, South Korea, destined to stir the depths of your soul. Like a poem that seems nonsensical when read conventionally, cotoba offers to untangle loss through revealing a profound empathy in their music. With their enchanting blend of clean guitar tones, captivating vocal, mesmerizing bass lines, and syncopated drums, they weave a tapestry of wordless emotions that resonate with the essence of loss.

Cotoba‘s music is a language unto itself, a primal scream of desires, much like a newborn child entering this chaotic world. Through their raw and electrifying live performances, they articulate the unspoken, connecting on a profound level with their audience. Their stage transcends mere sounds, capturing the very essence of human existence, and beckoning you to immerse yourself in their profound musical journey.

In a society burdened by social obligations and the weight of expectations, Cotoba becomes a guiding light, extending a helping hand to those adrift in the mundane. Their melodies flow like crystal-clear streams, carrying the weight of emotion, while intricate time signatures add layers of complexity to their sonic landscapes.

The band toured more than 40 cities including main stages at numerous music festivals and sold out shows. This year, Cotoba is more than ready to spread their wings out to the world with their energy-filled members DyoN Joo, Dafne, and Hyerim, through their language : music.

The first track on Cotoba‘s new record Sin Swim is Syhi: bursting with charisma and an electrifying sense of speed. Second song Ice Sea, a refreshing yet melancholic track, where intense energy erupts through the stillness. The next track 今t合 (Contigo) is a haunting song with lyrics weaving English, Spanish, and Japanese into a tapestry of solitude. Forth track Away Home is a sorrowful composition, written in a single breath after reading the children’s book Son of the Polar Bear. On the last track, Sin, the band again shows their playful yet experimental side, the track is culminating in a soaring, explosive guitar solo.

Tracklist
1. Syhi   
2. Ice Sea   
3. 今t合 (Contigo)   
4. Away Home   
5. Sin

Links  
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bandcotoba
Bandcamp: https://cotoba.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bandcotoba
Facebook: https://facebook.com/bandcotoba
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bandcotoba

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