Coming Soon

Coming Soon is a French indie-folk collective formed in Annecy in 2005, emerging as a prominent voice in the European anti-folk movement. The group's sound is characterized by a multi-instrumental approach, utilizing acoustic guitar, banjo, and piano to create a 'ramshackle' aesthetic that prioritizes character over polish.

Their early work, particularly the debut album 'New Grids' and the follow-up 'Ghost Train Tragedy,' drew significant critical comparisons to the Moldy Peaches and Leonard Cohen due to their deadpan vocal delivery and absurdist lyrical content. The band's evolution has seen them move from raw, busker-inspired arrangements toward more sophisticated 'sentimental jukebox' pop, though they have maintained a core identity of youthful eccentricity. Culturally, they represent a specific mid-2000s intersection where American lo-fi folk met French indie-pop sensibilities. They are often associated with the 'Kitchen Music' label and have influenced a niche of French artists looking to bypass traditional chanson in favor of more global, idiosyncratic folk structures.