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Zoé Basha’s ‘Gamble’ is a Genre-Defying Masterpiece That Tells the Story of a Nomadic Life

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Zoé Basha’s long-awaited debut album, Gamble, has finally arrived, offering a beautifully layered collection of music that spans a multitude of genres and deeply personal narratives. The album captures the essence of a life lived on the move — hitchhiking, busking, and embracing the unknown.

For years, Basha, originally from France and now based in Dublin, has been known for her strikingly honest performances on street corners across Europe and in the quiet corners of Ireland. Gamble takes listeners on an emotional ride, mixing elements of folk, blues, jazz, Americana, and Irish tradition. It’s a seamless blend of the sounds she has encountered along her journey, grounded in the timeless storytelling that has always been central to her work.

The album’s 11 tracks delve into themes of grief, resilience, love, and personal discovery. With songs like “Traveling Shoes” and “Same Swallows Swooping,” Basha’s voice — often compared to the haunting tones of Billie Holiday — weaves through each song with an authenticity that is as raw as it is beautiful. “Dublin Street Corners,” a track that feels both timeless and contemporary, is one of the album’s standout moments, capturing the bittersweet nostalgia of a transient life.

Produced by Basha herself, Gamble was mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Ben Rawlins and features the musical talents of Ultan Lavery, who contributed organ and keys. The result is an album that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. “I didn’t think music was useful for the world,” says Basha, reflecting on her previous detour into carpentry. “But songs kept finding me.”

As Zoé prepares for her national tour across Ireland this spring, Gamble is already creating buzz for its honesty, its daring fusion of genres, and its deep, poetic engagement with the human experience. With its release, Basha’s voice is now set to reach a wider audience, promising an unforgettable listening experience for all.

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LE BRUIT Releases Haunting Debut Double A-Side Vinyl via Rough Trade

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LE BRUIT, a rising Anglo-French trio known for their brooding blend of cinematic rock atmosphérique, has released their debut double A-side 7-inch vinyl Idle Hands / Au Solde des Nuits via Rough Trade.

Led by dual songwriters Tom and Johanna, LE BRUIT fuses haunting male-female vocal interplay with influences from post-rock, shoegaze, and stoner rock. The result is a timeless yet modern soundscape that is both raw and immersive.

A Side: Idle Hands

Recently named Absolute Radio UK’s “Self-Released Song of the Month,” Idle Hands features atmospheric guitar lines and dreamy percussion, underpinning introspective lyrics and a sense of cinematic tension.

AA Side: Au Solde des Nuits

Sung in both French and English, Au Solde des Nuits (In the remains of the night) explores themes of absence and longing through delicate harmonies and minimalist arrangements. The track offers a late-night listening experience, described by the band as “fragile yet strong.”

Their debut double A-side 7-inch vinyl, Idle Hands / Au Solde des Nuits, is now available via Rough Trade, purchase here.

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