Paris club inspires new band

Supersonic, a rock-themed club in Paris’s Bastille neighborhood, is the birthplace of the French band Chest. The group, composed of five members, creates high-energy music tailored for live shows. The club, located near the Opéra Bastille, is a well-known venue for local and regional rock acts to experiment with the genre.

Chest’s origins in the club

The members of Chest work at Supersonic, where they formed the band. Singer Elliott describes the club as their "school," emphasizing that it functions as a rock room where they learned and developed their sound. The environment at Supersonic has shaped their musical identity and approach to performance.

First album blends post-punk with modern sound

Chest’s debut album, Happy, Broken, reimagines British post-punk music with a modern twist. The record features electric guitars layered with electronic elements, drawing comparisons to bands like Ditz, Chalk, and Model/Actriz from Manchester. The album reflects both the legacy of post-punk and the band’s own sense of urgency and expression.

Album designed for live energy

Happy, Broken is intended to be experienced in a live setting, where the band emphasizes the "immediacy of the stage" and the energy it brings. The album will be released on October 16, followed by a concert at La Maroquinerie in Paris on November 27, where the band plans to showcase the album’s dynamic sound.