In Nîmes, the Paloma public is enthusiastic about the This is not a love song festival. Between folk, punk, rock, pop and country, the indie scene and discovery are in the spotlight.
Let’s go for the most indie and coolest rock festival in all of Occitania! This is not a love song opened its doors this Friday evening in Paloma with this cocktail that we love: a roadside flower power atmosphere, Elvis-style beach volleyball and rock of all trends. Folk, punk, electro, noise, country, blues, etc. Little festival stories, from dusk to the beginning of night.
Bandit Bandit increases the pressure
In the audience, Maeva harangues the audience. “I want something to happen between you and me. I want you to scream, to give everything, the beautiful as well as the darkest!”The singer of Bandit Bandit, a group from the South, is turning up the pressure at the end of the day. A successful opening.
The Energy of Avalon Bloom
The mustache can be a distraction, but the Avalon Blooms look like teenagers who want to rock the Mosquito stage. Saturated guitars, bouncing rhythms, high-pitched vocals. The essence of the festival is there: in this youthful shoot for ears in search of discoveries.
16 Horsepower, the headliner fulfills the contract!
White cowboy hat, music from the great outdoors and massive sound in a packed room. The Americans of 16 Horsepower play a country, blues and rock sound nourished by their western lands. Separated since 2005, the Colorado musicians reformed last year and offered an unexpected tour for their fans. A slap!
Elvis and Dolly, loyal!
Here they are again! Festival mascots, Elvis and Dolly Parton marry you for a guitar riff. Swing, beach volleyball court, picnic tables, deck chairs and food trucks help to create a unique atmosphere. Route 66 on the Nîmois ring road!
Like boys
Folk and electric guitars, keyboards and very melodic pieces: the sound proposed by the Belgians of Dressed like boys has something that stands out, soft, nostalgic and light at the same time. And when the guitar keyboard improvisation ramps up for a long instrumental, the group willingly transforms its music into progressive rock in the big room. Intoxicating.
The girls lead the dance
Three girls at the front of the stage and three guys behind: the revelation at the start of the evening is called Black country new road. We love the richness of their universe, a baroque rock where electric guitars meet saxophone and violin and where the keyboard seems to play electrified Bach. Combined with this are insane vocal harmonies, subtle melodies and a real stage presence.
Rock fans from Marseille
No, rock is not just the music of darons! These young people are experienced rockers and come from Marseille specifically to Tinals. “Besides, half of La Plaine in Marseille is here!”laughs Lola who works for the rock magazineAntechamber. With Davy, Angeline and Jamie, they identified the groups to follow. And they’re not about to go to bed.
