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INTERVIEW: La Femme Debuts New Album; Kicks Off Major North American Tour

"We like playing with that tension between sound and meaning – it makes things more interesting."

by Benjamin Schmidt November 7, 2024
by Benjamin Schmidt November 7, 2024 0 comments
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With all-new album Rock Machine out now and a major North American tour starting soon, we sat down with the genre-defying French band La Femme to talk the new album, touring, and the decision to make an all-English language album.

Instinctually oriented toward an organic and rich sound, La Femme has doubled down on this approach on Rock Machine. Don’t let the album name fool you, these songs are deeply danceable and sleek with a paradoxical air of whimsy and uneasiness that La Femme has become celebrated for. Certainly packed with plenty of melodic moments, there is a distinctive stability in the sound of Rock Machine, sometimes punctuated by high flying guitar solos or trudging synths. Highlights including shredding guitar solos on a number of tracks, but especially Clover Paradise and I Believe in Rock and Roll.

Overall, the album has a comfortable optimism in its harmony and the English-language lyrics speak toward themes such as generational change, celebration of Rock-and-Roll, fame and love– all formatted as mystic preachings or bar-crawl storytelling. You’ll like Rock Machine if you like The Clash, Neu!, Philipp Gorbachev, Blondie, or even Kate Bush, Camera Obscura, or Guns “N” Roses. Out now, stream Rock Machine on Spotify or buy the album here.

La Femme Interview with The Knockturnal

The Knockturnal: What was the vision for this album, and how does it build on La Femme’s journey so far?

La Femme: Honestly, there wasn’t some deep, overthought vision. We wanted to make a record that kicks- something fun to play and fun to listen to. Every album we do is a reflection of wherever our heads are at that moment – and with Rock Machine, it felt like we needed to get louder, more chaotic, more… reckless. It’s like, if previous albums were us tripping through dreams and haze, this one is us waking up with a hangover and deciding, “Screw it, let’s make some noise.” This album is more instinctive. We didn’t sit around debating what “direction” to take – we just plugged in and went for it.

The Knockturnal: How would you describe the sound of this new album? Were there particular influences you explored this time around?

La Femme: It’s a mix of gritty rock, punk energy, and wild synths. We kept that 60s vibe but with a more aggressive, punky edge. There’s also some no wave spirit from the 80s in there. Think of it as a collision between Suicide, Nena, Blondie, Stray Cats, New Order, and some old surf records – all shaken up in our usual messy way. Each track has its own vibe.

The Knockturnal: This is the band’s first English-language album—what inspired that choice, and how does it change your approach?

La Femme: It felt natural, honestly. We’re always switching between languages, so going full English this time was just the next step. It was about opening new doors, expanding our playground. Writing in English gives you a different kind of energy – it’s more raw, more playful. It was also a challenge: how does La Femme sound when we go there? It shifts the vibe, makes things feel more immediate.

The Knockturnal: Did working in English affect the way you think about lyrics or storytelling in your music?

La Femme: English has this way of going straight to the point. With French, there’s often this need to be poetic or elegant. But English lets you be blunt, sarcastic, or weird without overthinking it. We gave the lyrics more room to breathe on this album, without worrying too much about meaning. Sometimes the words just sound good together, even if they’re ambiguous. We like playing with that tension between sound and meaning – it makes things more interesting.

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The Knockturnal: How does this album connect with what La Femme has done in the past?

La Femme: It’s still La Femme at the core – that same freedom to explore and mess around. There’s always a balance between dreamy and chaotic, between wanting to make people dance and wanting to mess with their heads. If our older stuff was more introspective or trippy, Rock Machine cranks things up. It feels like we’ve been building up to this moment, and now we’ve hit the accelerator.

The Knockturnal: What kind of atmosphere do you think La Femme music is best for… chill pool party? A raging house party? Reflective quiet time?

La Femme: Our music can fit into all of those settings. That’s the fun part – it shifts depending on where you are. A chill pool party can turn into a rave at any moment with the right track. But Rock Machine leans more towards wild moments – the kind of stuff you put on at a house party when things are getting out of control at 3 AM. Or maybe for a night drive with the windows down, speeding on the highway.

The Knockturnal: Were there any creative risks you took on this album that you hadn’t explored before?

La Femme: Yeah, we dropped a lot of filters this time. The album is more instinctive, more raw. We weren’t trying to make things “pretty” or polished. Some parts are intentionally messy, almost like we’re saying: “Here it is. Take it or leave it.” We also played around with more chaotic structures – some tracks start in one genre and end up somewhere completely different.

The Knockturnal: What do you hope listeners take away from this album—both new audiences and longtime fans?

La Femme: We want people to let go and feel something – whatever that may be. For longtime fans, we hope they enjoy this new side of La Femme. For those discovering us through Rock Machine, we hope they get hooked on the weirdness and want to dive deeper. The idea is for everyone to project their own emotions and experiences onto the album. It’s like a distorted mirror – you might not fully get it, but you’ll still feel something.

The Knockturnal: What excites you most about performing these new songs live? Are you planning any changes to your set for this album?

La Femme: These songs were made for the stage. What excites us is seeing how they’ll evolve live with the energy of the crowd. Playing in the studio is one thing, but on stage, they become something else. We’re planning to shake up our set, adding more improvisation and letting the songs take on a new life every night. And we love those moments where things fall apart and turn into something unexpected. That’s where the real magic is.

La Femme North American Tour Dates

The La Femme North American Tour Kicks off on November 7th at Terminal 5 in New York City before setting off with Sam Quealy. The tour schedule is as follows:

November 7 – New York, NY – Terminal 5. Tickets
November 8 – Washington, DC – Howard Theater. Tickets
November 9 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club. Tickets
November 11 – Montreal, QC – Mtelus. Tickets
November 12 – Quebec City, QC – Theatre Capitole. Tickets
November 13 – Toronto, ON – Opera House. Tickets
November 15 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall. Tickets
November 16 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line. Tickets
November 18 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater. Tickets
November 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall. Tickets
November 21 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl. Tickets
November 22 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall. Tickets
November 23 – Seattle, WA – Showbox. Tickets
November 25 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom. Tickets
November 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium. Tickets

 

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