The Regrettes

"There's so much pressure to constantly improve," says Lydia Night, lead singer and songwriter for The Regrettes . "We're obsessed with social media, which makes it easy to be obsessed with self-actualization and unhealthy productivity. That phrase, "Further Joy," sums up what it means to be on the hamster wheel of constantly chasing happiness, but that's what makes us miserable," she adds, recalling the inner turmoil she, guitarist Genessa Gariano, bassist Brooke Dickson and drummer Drew Thomsen struggled with early last year. "I was stuck in a loop of wanting to be better, wanting to be good, and so I couldn't be here. I couldn't be present." The desire to break out of that cycle is what the band's third album, Further Joy , is all about - which comes out April 8

When Los Angeles grrrl-punks The Regrettes broke through in the mid-2010s, they were known for their ferocious riffing and unapologetic attitude. On their third album, Further Joy, they lean into the light, pairing their withering observations on modern life with exuberant choruses and gleaming guitars.

The 5-track EP will include two new original tracks, a guitar-driven cover of “A Teenager In Love,” as well as acoustic versions of “Hey Now” and “A Living Human” Girl,” off their 2017 debut. Writing songs that proudly bear a brazen and unabashed attitude in the vein of acts Courtney Barnett or Karen O - with a pop aesthetic reminiscent of 50's and 60's acts a la the Temptations or Buddy Holly - the LA based four piece create infectious, punk driven tracks.

Johnny Hallyday Fils d'Huguette Clerc (1920-2006) et d'un père belge Léon Smet (1908-1989), Jean-Philippe Smet - alias Johnny Hallyday - voit le jour le 15 juin 1943 à la Cité Malesherbes à Paris. Quelques mois après sa naissance, son père quitte le foyer, obligeant sa mère à reprendre une activité professionnelle. Le bébé est alors confié à sa tante paternelle, Hélène Mar, qui l'élève avec l'aide de ses filles Menen et Desta.