John & Jehn
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John & Jehn are a Lo-fi indie rock
duo from France in which John and Jehn are respectively Nicolas Congé and Camille Berthomier.
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John & Jehn started their musical career when they moved from their hometowns to London at the back end of 2006, and the first song they ever wrote together was "20 L 07". Since then they have impressed music fans and journalists with their Lo-fi, rock'n'roll sound. The two are a couple. Influenced by Serge Gainsbourg
, The Velvet Underground
, Jean Luc Godard, Gang of Four
, John Fante
, Joy Division
, Jacques Brel
and Johnny Cash
, John and Jehn's music is a collection of sonic experiments, carried by dark humour on pop melodies. They released their debut album, nearly all of which was recorded in their bedroom, through indie label FMM (Faculty Music Media) in April 2008 to critical acclaim.
One year later, in the Summer of 2009 after touring Europe, the pair returned to Angoulême to build their own studio, to record the bulk of the new album Time for the Devil and to rehearse for their first live shows as a quartet (supporting Franz Ferdinand
in front of 8,000 people in Paris was their first). Their second studio album Time for the Devil was released on March 28, 2010. To support their second album on stage, John & Jehn are joined by Raphael Mura (from Underground Railroad
) on drums and Maud-Elisa Mandeau (from Le Prince Miiaou) on guitar. For their UK tour, Gemma Thomson (from Hindley
) is on guitar.
In 2010, John & Jehn settle back in London. They tour in Europe, appear on the front cover of Artrocker magazine and play their single "And We Run" and "Down our Streets" for Tom Robinson and Jonathan Ross at the BBC.
In 2011 they create their own label called Pop Noire which aims to release their new records and other artists produced by John in the John & Jehn studio in London. The first release is the artist LESCOP with the track "La Foret" (produced by John and video by Jehn) released in October 2011.
In 2009, Berthomier also appeared as an actress in Sodium Babies.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
duo from France in which John and Jehn are respectively Nicolas Congé and Camille Berthomier.
History
In 2005, Jehn (Camille Berthomier) played the leading role in À travers la forêtA travers la forêt
À travers la forêt is a 2005 French film directed by Jean-Paul Civeyrac.-Plot summary:After a motorcycle accident, Renaud dies. His girlfriend Armelle can’t forget him. Her sisters suggest she could go to a medium for help...
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John & Jehn started their musical career when they moved from their hometowns to London at the back end of 2006, and the first song they ever wrote together was "20 L 07". Since then they have impressed music fans and journalists with their Lo-fi, rock'n'roll sound. The two are a couple. Influenced by Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg was a French singer-songwriter, actor and director. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize...
, The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited...
, Jean Luc Godard, Gang of Four
Gang of Four
The Gang of Four was the name given to a political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party officials. They came to prominence during the Cultural Revolution and were subsequently charged with a series of treasonous crimes...
, John Fante
John Fante
John Fante was an American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent. He is perhaps best known for his work, Ask the Dust, a semi-autobiograpical novel about life in and around Los Angeles, California, which was the third in a series of four novels, published between 1938...
, Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
, Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson...
and Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
, John and Jehn's music is a collection of sonic experiments, carried by dark humour on pop melodies. They released their debut album, nearly all of which was recorded in their bedroom, through indie label FMM (Faculty Music Media) in April 2008 to critical acclaim.
One year later, in the Summer of 2009 after touring Europe, the pair returned to Angoulême to build their own studio, to record the bulk of the new album Time for the Devil and to rehearse for their first live shows as a quartet (supporting Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand (band)
Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish post-punk revival band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos , Bob Hardy , Nick McCarthy , and Paul Thomson .The band first experienced chart success when their second single, "Take Me Out", reached #3 in...
in front of 8,000 people in Paris was their first). Their second studio album Time for the Devil was released on March 28, 2010. To support their second album on stage, John & Jehn are joined by Raphael Mura (from Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was an informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century black slaves in the United States to escape to free states and Canada with the aid of abolitionists and allies who were sympathetic to their cause. The term is also applied to the abolitionists,...
) on drums and Maud-Elisa Mandeau (from Le Prince Miiaou) on guitar. For their UK tour, Gemma Thomson (from Hindley
Hindley
Hindley may refer to:Places*Hindley, Greater Manchester, England*Hindley, Northumberland, EnglandPeople*Myra Hindley, convicted "Moors Murderess"*Henry Hindley, 18th century clockmaker*Clement Hindley, British railway engineer...
) is on guitar.
In 2010, John & Jehn settle back in London. They tour in Europe, appear on the front cover of Artrocker magazine and play their single "And We Run" and "Down our Streets" for Tom Robinson and Jonathan Ross at the BBC.
In 2011 they create their own label called Pop Noire which aims to release their new records and other artists produced by John in the John & Jehn studio in London. The first release is the artist LESCOP with the track "La Foret" (produced by John and video by Jehn) released in October 2011.
In 2009, Berthomier also appeared as an actress in Sodium Babies.
Albums
| Year | Album information | Chart positions | |
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| US Billboard charts The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine... |
UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2008 | John & Jehn
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| 2010 | Time for the Devil
Naïve Records Naïve Records is a French independent record label based in Paris, specializing in electronic music, pop music, jazz and classical music. It was founded in 1997 by Patrick Zelnik, Gilles Paires and Eric Tong Cuong.-Artists:* Aṣa* Asian Dub Foundation... |
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Singles
| Date | Single | Backed with | Record label | Format | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | My Friends | Make Your Mum Be Proud | phuckit | 7" single | 1000 only |
| 2008 | 20 L 07 | - | FMM (Faculty Music Media) | Download only | |
| 2008 | Fear Fear Fear | Sister | FMM (Faculty Music Media) | 7" single | 1000 only |
| 2010 | Time for the Devil | - | Naïve Records Naïve Records Naïve Records is a French independent record label based in Paris, specializing in electronic music, pop music, jazz and classical music. It was founded in 1997 by Patrick Zelnik, Gilles Paires and Eric Tong Cuong.-Artists:* Aṣa* Asian Dub Foundation... |
Download only |
External links
- Official website http://makeyourmumbeproud.blogspot.com/
- Myspace http://www.myspace.com/johnjehn
- Interview with John & Jehn on www.4ortherecord.com