France-based shoegaze/post-punk quartet You Said Strange, have shared their new single “Control.” The band are releasing their new album Thousand Shadows Vol. 2, on April 28th via via EXAG/Le Cépe Records. You Said Strange released their debut LP, produced by Peter G. Holmstrom of The Dandy Warhols (90s power-pop royalty with praise from the likes of David Bowie, J Mascis, and Duran Duran). The band were one of our favourites at 2023 SXSW AND Treefort Festivals.

You Said Strange on “Contol:”

“The newest single from these Thousand Shadows, “Control,” addresses the forgetfulness of self in simple or harmful relationships. The dangerousness of spirits in search of redemption whatever the cost, even if it means giving the reins of their lives to anyone, from the most tender to the most dangerous of beings. Chopped, tense instrumentation mixed with melodious and pop lines unveil this idea with modesty and strength.”

At the end of 2022, French psychedelic noise-pop quartet You Said Strange shared a new LP entitled Thousand Shadows Vol.1, a release consisting of psychedelic pop, proto grunge, and shoegaze sonics, inspired by the band’s experiences on tour across Europe and North America that year. Now, You Said Strange have announced the impending release of a follow-up to Vol. 1 entitled Thousand Shadows Vol. 2 (due April 28, 2023 via EXAG / Le Cépe Records). Together, both Volumes compose the band’s sophomore LP.

“A second chapter was needed to highlight the many shadows that still linger everywhere,” said the band. “The shadows that linger on the borders, hiding the violence of the fights for them. The shadows that time has on relationships and their persistence, because the shadows move.”

Thousand Shadows was Recorded by Théophile Durand & You Said Strange Mixed by Daniel J. Goodwin and Mastered by Daniel J. Goodwin. The band includes Eliot Carriere : Guitar, Vocals, Keys, Accordion, Martin Carrier : Bass, Vocals, Matthieu Vaugelade: Drums and Hector Riggi : Guitar.

You Said Strange
Thousand Shadows Vol. 2
Tracklisting

01. No Way Out
02. The Raft (No Way In)
03. (Song For A) Wasted Land
04. Control
05. Rats
06. Trade Your Soul
07. Eastern Side
08. What A Day

Pre-order Thousand Shadows Vol.2 by She Said Strange HERE