French Nancy is back in the game with “The Vow,” which dropped on February 28, just in time for their highly anticipated headline show at Moon Lake in London. This post-punk duo, comprised of Jack Gooding and Joe Friel, aren’t newbies – they’ve cut their teeth in bands like Bear Muda and Paris, Texas. Now, they’re taking all that experience and cranking out tunes that’ll make your heart race and your mind wander.
“The Vow” is like nothing you’ve heard before, but it’ll surely feel like an old friend. The track captures this crazy mix of krautrock beats and post-punk vibes, echoing the depth found in the works of The Cure and Motorama. What’s it about? Well, that’s up to you. The lyrics are beautifully vague, letting you make it your own. Maybe it’s about a relationship on the rocks, or maybe it’s about figuring out who you are. Either way, it hits home for anyone who’s ever felt lost or unsure.
Recorded at Gun Factory Studios in Hackney, what began as an attempt to slow things down turned into a high-energy track when Joe’s bass lines met Jack’s guitar riffs, resulting in a song that was born out of pure musical chemistry. It’s got these crazy rhythms and these spacey synths that just suck you in. Believe us, when they play this live, people are gonna lose their minds.
John Catlin’s definitely worked his mixing magic on it in February 2025, and we’re telling you, this is gonna be French Nancy‘s best stuff yet. It’s not just music, it’s like… it’s like they’re speaking to everyone who’s ever been confused about life and love. Which, let’s face it, is all of us, right? “The Vow” is coming to rock your world, so get ready to feel all the feels.