Consisting of three lovely French 20-somethings, lead singer Quentin Delafon, guitarist / synth man Dorian Dumont and bassist Michael Szpiner, The Teenagers are a band that could have only come from Paris. Their sound is built around a backbone of golden pop melodies, with a penchant for leftfield visioning - all enveloped in a sardonic wit and lingering Sofia Coppola soft focus.

While the trio left their teenage years a few years ago, adolescence is a concept that cuts to the core of the group. They’re in love with the idea of the dreamy teen, inspired by sunset walks through the park, clogging up shopping malls for no good reason, holding hands, and stolen kisses in the cinema. Similar to naughty filthy mouthed teenagers – their debut single ‘Homecoming’ is full of foul innuendoes and lyrics that would make Serge Gainsbourg blush. With its nonchalant and biting humour, ‘Homecoming’ is a 21st Century ‘Summer Loving’ set to a sleazy lo fi French pop backround ; a wash with guitar hooks and soaring electro synth riffs.

"Reality Check", The Teenagers' first full length album comes out on XL in the beginning of 2008.

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