Paris’ hottest prospect, alt-rockers Storm Orchestra, have revealed their tender and emotional side on their new single Désolé, which features the Canadian chart-topping sensation JJ Wilde. The song is taken from the trio’s brand-new album ‘Get Better,’ which will be released on 11 April via Mascot Records. You can listen to the track HERE. 

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French for “sorry”, “Désolé” sees Storm Orchestra deliver a powerful and emotional rock ballad, where the guitar-bass-drums trio is enhanced by a subtle piano and string ensemble, adding emotional depth to the track. For this song, the band invited Canadian artist JJ Wilde, whose intense and nuanced voice contrasts with Max’s, further emphasizing the inner dialogue expressed in the lyrics. 
 
The words are those of peace after a fight, and they express the fear of losing fragile happiness, the search for balance, and the desire to keep love “unscathed” despite the turmoil of anger and quarrels often found in passionate relationships. The chorus openly reveals this remorseful anxiety: “I may not be sorry, face to face, but I’m truly worried, day to day. I wanna be happy, all the way. I fear your smile will die away.” These words capture the struggle to keep a sincere love intact, and “Désolé” becomes a cathartic journey where one confronts fears and flaws to rewrite their story and celebrate the strength of a deep connection.

JJ Wilde has been on an incredible journey since the release of her 2020 JUNO Award Winning “Rock Album of the Year” debut, Ruthless – the first female artist to win it since Alanis Morisette with Jagged Little Pill in 1996.  The album has surpassed 36 million streams and she has entered the history books as the first female artist to simultaneously reach number 1 on all three Canadian Rock Charts with her SOCAN Award winning single “The Rush”, holding the #1 spot for 10 weeks. Which was followed up by a further two #1 singles “Best Boy” and “Mercy”.

Talking about the collaboration, the band says, “Max originally wrote this song about his relationship with his girlfriend—who’s actually a huge JJ Wilde fan! Since the lyrics were meant to be a conversation, we thought it would be great to bring in a female voice to make it feel as real and honest as possible. JJ was the perfect choice, not just because love is such a big theme in her music, but also because Max has a personal connection to Canada, with part of his family living there.”

He continues, “We reached out, and she and her team were immediately on board. She even surprised us by rewriting her verse, offering a version with her own lyrics. We loved how natural and heartfelt it felt, so we decided to keep it. It made perfect sense—having her sing words that truly come from her. Everything was done remotely, but we’re really looking forward to meeting her in person—whether it’s in France or Canada!” 

They have recently been on tour with Sweden’s finest rock ‘n’ rollers, Royal Republic, on their ‘LoveCop’ European tour in January and February with more shows to come in April and May – Italy, Switzerland and The Netherlands. You can get tickets from HERE. They’ve shone on the festival circuit, captivated crowds on a tour of Germany in September with Lonely Spring, and announced themselves on the big stage when they opened for Black Stone Cherry at L’Olympia, Paris, earlier in November 2024.
 
Hot property on the French scene, Storm Orchestra operates paradoxically in a space that grapples with opposites to assimilate them into one glorious jewel.  Light and dark, euphoria and heaviness, glamour and aggression are all fused with a tantalizing aura. It’s music that is built for stadiums but made to connect with people. It entwines the infectiousness of Nothing But Thieves, the captivating driving force of Royal Blood, and the melodic ambition of Muse
 
The three Paris natives have been winding their way through and illuminating the belly of the city’s underground over the last few years. The trio of Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass), and Loïc Fouquet (drums) has been the gem in the French alternative scene since the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2020.
 
In February, they were picked to be part of Amazon’s Ones to Watch for the 2025 Series which saw the band’s image adorn the enormous billboard on Times Square, watching over New Yorkers as they passed. The band delivered a version of Nelly Furtado’s “Maneater” with their own grandiosity sprinkled throughout the track. You can listen to it HERE.
 
Désolé is the latest single to be taken from the new album following, Superplayer, which draws an ironic parallel between relationships and the theme of sports. Drummer clocked up enormous support in the streaming world’s end-of-year lists, including Deezer 2024 Rock, Amazon Best of 2024: Rock, Spotify Top of The Rock: Best of 2024, and Spotify 2024 Rock Songs You May Have Missed..
 
Crush the Mirrors harvests the heavier and darker side of their arsenal, and they are joined by Bertrand Poncet – who also produced the album – from French hardcore-pop-punk crossover heroes Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! who lends his guttural vocals to the anthemic track, whilst the glorious shimmering Bright Soul, Goudard opens up about his fear of letting his dark side take over the person he wants to be. 
 
Driven by their high-intensity live shows, they’ve captured lightning in a bottle and are now selling out clubs across France. Goudard reflects, “We always come to a show with the biggest smile and a crazy load of energy. We want people to get energized, to let off steam, and leave wanting more. We are always exhausted right after the set; if not, it means something went wrong!”
 
‘Get Better’ touches on societal issues, relationships, and the inner struggles that we all have, along with the dark side of your personality. “For me, it’s all connected,” explains the singer. “Society makes us vulnerable, so we need love to keep us sane. So everything is just a piece of a big puzzle.”
 
Rarely has the complexities of our struggles that they tackle on ‘Get Better’m been packaged with such a visceral and luscious effect—Storm Orchestra is here to be your new favourite band.

1. Bright Soul
2. Drummer
3. Crush the Mirrors(feat. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!)
4. Superplayer
5. Cut Loose, Somehow
6. Désolé (feat. JJ Wilde)
7. We Will Be The Last
8. Tear Myself Down
9. This Game
10. Get Back In Time
11. Our Victory
12. Trash The Room

Tour Dates
 
30 April – Milano, Santeria – ITALY w/Royal Republic
01 May – Bern, Bierhübli – SWITZERLAND w/Royal Republic
02 May – Eindhoven, Effenaar – THE NETHERLANDS w/Royal Republic
28 March – Cergy, Le Douze – FRANCE w/ Ko Ko Mo
23 May – Lesneven, Rock En Stock – FRANCE 
5 July – Vibraye, Rocka’Vib festival – FRANCE

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Parisian alt-rockers Storm Orchestra are bursting out of 2025 with their brand new album ‘Get Better,’ which will be released on 11 April via Mascot Records. They have also revealed the video for the propulsive new single “Superplayer.” Watch HERE.
 
They will also join Sweden’s finest rock ‘n’ rollers, Royal Republic, on their ‘LoveCop’ European tour from 31 January to 16 February. You can get tickets from HERE.
 
Storm Orchestra operates paradoxically in a space that grapples with opposites to assimilate them into one glorious jewel.  Light and dark, euphoria and heaviness, glamour and aggression are all fused with a tantalizing aura. It’s music that is built for stadiums but made to connect with people. It entwines the infectiousness of Nothing But Thieves, the captivating driving force of Royal Blood, and the melodic ambition of Muse
 
The three Paris natives have been winding their way through and illuminating the belly of the city’s underground over the last few years. The trio of Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass), and Loïc Fouquet (drums) has been the gem in the French alternative scene since the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2020.

New single “Superplayer” draws an ironic parallel between relationships and the theme of sports. To the sound of a resolutely energetic tune, a couple is sometimes seen as an indissociable, invincible team, sometimes as a competition to deliver the best version of yourself to the other half to maintain this couple-team spirit. 
 
“I wrote the second verse of this one, and the funny story is that I am a football fan,” says Fouquet. “On the bridge, we tried something different because we felt we could use a sing-along, stadium vibe. I’m a big fan of Newcastle United. I’ve been to Newcastle and watched games in Paris and London. So, on the bridge, we had a famous chant. If you listen closely, you may recognize it.”

This month, the band was picked as part of Amazon’s Ones to Watch for the 2025 Series. The band delivered a version of Nelly Furtado’s “Maneater” with their own grandiosity sprinkled throughout the track. You can listen to it HERE.
 
2024 was a breakout year for the band. Their single “Drummer” was their smash hit and clocked up enormous support in the streaming world’s end-of-year lists, including Deezer 2024 Rock, Amazon Best of 2024: Rock, Spotify Top of The Rock: Best of 2024, and Spotify 2024 Rock Songs You May Have Missed..
 
They have previously released three singles that feature on ‘Get Better’. “Crush the Mirrors” harvests the heavier and darker side of their arsenal, and they are joined by Bertrand Poncet – who also produced the album – from French hardcore-pop-punk crossover heroes Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! who lends his guttural vocals to the anthemic track. “The tone, theme and overall vibe is darker; I’d even say there is an inner violence to it,” ponders Fouquet. 
 
“Drummer” explores the clichés of rock drummers, portrayed as savage, party-going, unstoppable beings. Goudard’s point of view as a singer, whose fragile, sensitive personality contrasts that of his drummer. It expresses his desire to live life like a drummer, with all the drama that goes with it. Read between the lines and the song depicts a glorified wild life that hides deep emotional wounds. On the shimmering “Bright Soul,” Goudard opens up about his fear of letting his dark side take over the person he wants to be. 
 
Driven by their high-intensity live shows, they’ve captured lightning in a bottle and are now selling out clubs across France. Goudard reflects, “We always come to a show with the biggest smile and a crazy load of energy. We want people to get energized, to let off steam, and leave wanting more. We are always exhausted right after the set; if not, it means something went wrong!”
 
‘Get Better’ touches on societal issues, relationships, and the inner struggles that we all have, along with the dark side of your personality. “For me, it’s all connected,” explains the singer. “Society makes us vulnerable, so we need love to keep us sane. So everything is just a piece of a big puzzle.”

1. Bright Soul
2. Drummer
3. Crush the Mirrors(feat. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!)
4. Superplayer
5. Cut Loose, Somehow
6. Désolé (feat. JJ Wilde)
7. We Will Be The Last
8. Tear Myself Down
9. This Game
10. Get Back In Time
11. Our Victory
12. Trash The Room

Storm Orchestra inhabits that place between our ‘mask’ and the complex emotions cascading through our brains. “The album represents the inner struggle,” ponders Goudard. He expands, “In the morning, you are angry with society, but you tell yourself, ‘I’ve got to have a good day, so I’m going to listen to a party song to make myself smile,’ and it’s that struggle inside of us. It’s an internal combat.”
 
They’ve shone on the festival circuit, captivated crowds on a tour of Germany in September with Lonely Spring, and announced themselves on the big stage when they opened for Black Stone Cherry at L’Olympia, Paris, earlier in November 2024.
 
Rarely has the complexities of our struggles that they tackle on “Bright Soul,” “Drummer,” “Crush the Mirrors,” “Tear Myself Down,”  and “Get Back in Time”, along with the societal weight of the likes of “We Will Be The Last,” “Our Victory,” and “Cut Loose, Somehow,” been packaged with such a visceral and luscious effect—Storm Orchestra is here to be your new favourite band.

31 Jan – Poznan, Tama – POLAND (Sold Out)
01 Feb – Warsaw, Prxima – POLAND – TICKETS
02 Feb – Krakow, Kwadrat – POLAND – TICKETS
04 Feb – Prague, Sasazu – CZECH REPUBLIC – TICKETS
05 Feb – Graz, Oepheum – AUSTRIA – TICKETS
07 Feb – Salzburg, Rockhouse – AUSTRIA (Sold Out)
08 Feb – Vienna, Arena – AUSTRIA (Sold Out)
09 Feb – Vienna, Arena – AUSTRIA – TICKETS
11 Feb – Budapest, Barba Negra – HUNGARY – TICKETS
12 Feb – Linz, Posthof – AUSTRIA – TICKETS
13 Feb – Milan, Santeria Toscana 31 – ITALY – TICKETS
15 Feb – Bern, Bierhübeli – SWITZERLAND – TICKETS
16 Feb – Eindhoven, Effenaar – THE NETHERLANDS – TICKETS

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Parisian alt-rockers Storm Orchestra reveal their exhilarating new single, “Drummer,” out now on Mascot Records. You can watch the video HERE.

Their irresistible blend of infectious glammy hooks and stadium filling heaviness sets them apart from their contemporaries. Marrying a charismatic fusion of Nothing But Thieves, Royal Blood, and Muse has seen them capture the attention of the Paris Underground scene as one of the leading lights.
 
Talking about “Drummer” singer-guitarist Maxime Goudard says, “This song is a fun one that we wrote a few years ago. It’s inspired by some antics and stories from friends, and our very own drummer as well. The chorus really sticks in your head, even our friends from other bands sing it to us! The drum parts especially were written with a simple take: we want this song to be the first one you want to learn on drums. It’s really fun to play with a bit of challenge on the bridge though!”

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Goudard melancholically sings “Have you ever, felt so much in pain, that you gotta, dig inside your brain, have you ever exploded like champagne, that you gotta be a drummer,” offering some depth to the song before it grabs you by the neck and whips you into the uncontrollably infectious chorus.
 
The music video features a revolving line-up of drummers to which Goudard adds, “We wanted to do something around drums that shows the more fun aspect of our music and our personalities. It’s a way to pay tribute to some of the greatest rock drummers that influenced us, and above all the best excuse to have Loïc wearing wigs! We took it serious though, Loïc tried to mimic the playing style of his favourite drummers.”

“Drummer” follows the previous single,  the metallic alt-rock “Bright Soul,” in which Goudard opens up about his fear of letting his dark side take over the person he wants to be. The track picked up multiple playlists across Amazon, Deezer and Spotify.
 
Teenage friends Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass) and Loïc Fouquet’s (drums) euphoric grandiosity has seen them emerge as one of the most exciting acts on the Paris music scene. As a then-unsigned band, they picked up an impressive combined 4M streams at the end of last year, ending 2023 in a triumphant fashion as the “Artist to Watch in 2024” by Spotify France and in the Top of the Rock: Best of 2023 and Deezer’s 2023 Rock playlists.

They’ve captured lightning in a bottle and are selling out clubs across France and have shone on the festival circuit and will be heading out on a tour of Germany in September with Lonely Spring.
 
Light and dark, euphoria and heaviness, glamour and aggression – Storm Orchestra are here to be your new favourite band.

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Winding their way through and illuminating the belly of the underground Paris music scene over the last few years have been three natives to the city, Storm Orchestra. Today, they have revealed their euphoric new single, “Bright Soul”, and the news that they have signed to Mascot Records. You can watch the video HERE .
 
Their metallic alt-rock sets them apart from their contemporaries—a shimmering grandiose vision blended with marauding contemporary rock. The aggressive glammy guitar snaps and bites as it spirals around a thunderous, hard-rocking rhythm section that pulsates with an aura of glamour and charisma but also an overriding heaviness. 
 
It’s music built for stadiums but made to connect with people. It blends the infectiousness of Nothing But Thieves, the captivating driving force of Royal Blood, and the melodic ambition of Muse. 
 
The new song “Bright Soul” was mixed by Grammy-winning Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters) and produced by Bertrand Poncet from Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! The song evokes human beings’ perpetual inner struggle. “Each of us has a dark side, crystallizing our fears, wounds, and traumas that can extinguish our inner flame at any moment,” they explain.  

Singer Maxime Goudard’s talismanic wail confides, “I cannot hide it anymore, It’s pulsing in my veins, Calm my inner war, Without further delay, Escape from this vicious doubt, I battle for a way out… Where’s my bright soul? It’s always away, It’s leaving a terrifying hole,” over the rousing noise that lets the words run free.
 
The leitmotif is this inner question: “Where’s my bright soul?” Goudard opens up about his fear of letting his dark side take over the person he wants to be. His fierce determination to fight for the best in himself is symbolized by the powerful riff that opens and closes the track.
 
Music has the power to unite and rejoice in the moment, creating moments of real beauty. Having known each other since childhood, Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass) and Loïc Fouquet (drums) are bound together by the struggles and triumphs that have taken them to this moment, “First and foremost, we stand for packing people in a room and make them have the best time altogether with loud music. We also have social concerns, and we stand for equality, environment and the voices of the people,” says the band. 
 
They explored these themes on their debut album, ‘What A Time To Be Alive,’ which last year caught the attention of Mascot Records—home to Black Stone Cherry, P.O.D., Calva Louise, Oxymorrons, Conquer Divide, 10 Years, VOLA and Defects. 

As a then-unsigned band, they picked up an impressive combined 4M streams, ending the year in a triumphant fashion as the “Artist to Watch in 2024” by Spotify France and celebrities in the Top of the Rock: Best of 2023 and Deezer’s 2023 Rock playlists.
 
They’re seizing a moment, and all of this is driven by their high-intensity moshpit-inducing live shows. They’ve captured lightning in a bottle and are selling out clubs across France. It’s live where they truly get to express themselves, “It’s really emotional to play to a full house of people—our fans, friends and family, celebrating our music! The party goes on all night.”
 
As their profile has been building, they’ve begun infiltrating festival stages and have not held back in taking them by storm. “Last Summer, we played our biggest show to date, a festival in front of 10,000 people who probably didn’t know us at first. We had to get them to realize what Storm Orchestra is about, and before long, they were all singing along to our songs. It was challenging and intense, but we connected with a lot of new fans.”
 
They say about their live shows, “We always come to a show with the biggest smile and a crazy load of energy. We want people to get energized, to let off steam, and leave wanting more. We are always exhausted right after the set; if not, it means something went wrong!”
 
Talking about signing to Mascot Records they add, “Signing to Mascot is the biggest opportunity in Storm Orchestra’s career. Making music professionally has been a dream and a goal for many years. In the last few months, Mascot has been an incredible supportive force to help us make new music and reach new goals.”

Light and dark, euphoria and heaviness, glamour and aggression – Storm Orchestra are here to be your new favourite band.

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