Hey everyone,
We’re Contre Jour, a gothic-rock/cold wave/post-punk band from south of France. Some of you might already know us, but for most, we’re probably just another name lost in the depths of the underground. We were active between 2009 and 2015, releasing two albums (One Night at the Station & Passion and Fall) before taking a long break. But we’re back this year - maybe at the right time, maybe for the right people.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that music has a way of finding those who need it most. Our sound sits somewhere between Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins, The Cure, Joy Division, and Dead Can Dance, with hints of Massive Attack, M83, and Fever Ray. Dark, dreamy, melancholic - but always with a pulse.
We’re here not just to share our music, but to connect. The world feels heavier than ever, and we know that for many - especially a new generation navigating all of this - music is more than just background noise; it’s an escape, a refuge. If you’re looking for that, we’d be honored to be a part of your soundtrack.
You can listen to all our albums on our profile via Bandcamp embeds, and watch our music videos right there too. And of course, drop us a friend request - we’d love to meet you.
If you want to dive deeper, here’s our Linktree with everything in one place.
Take care, and see you around.
Roxane, Christof and Manu from Contre Jour.