French Films

One of the best new bands I saw at NYC Popfest last weekend was Finland's French Films. Their set was easily the highlight of Sunday's all-day Littlefield show, bringing a needed rock n' roll element (and youthful energy) to a day that leaned more towards the precious...

today in NYC
* Whiplash @ UCB
* Brain Cloud @ Barbes
* Chicha Libre @ Barbes
* Diane Birch @ Joe's Pub
* Tony Scherr @ Living Room
* C. Spencer Yeh @ Roulette
* Robert Glasper @ Gramercy Theatre
* The Campilongo Trio @ Living Room
* Lissie, Vance Joy @ Bowery Ballroom
* The Bats, Wild Carnation @ Maxwell…

As mentioned, Finland's French Films are coming over for NYC Popfest this weekend, playing the big, all-day show at Littlefield on Sunday (6/2) that also features Close Lobsters, The Wolfhounds, The Orange Peels, Alpaca Sports and more...

As mentioned, the 2013 Popfest (May 30 - June 2) announced their line-up last week which includes a stellar array of vintage names (Monochrome Set, Close Lobsters, The Bats) as well as a nice crop of new bands (French Films, The School, Ringo Deathstarr) as well...

We already knew that The Monochrome Set would be performing at this year's NYC Popfest (May 30 - June 2) but now the rest of the line-up has been announced and it's pretty great with appearances from New Zealand Flying Nun legends The Bats, two bands who featured on NME's legendary C-…