French Wives @ Limbo at the Voodoo Rooms

French Wives played their first gig out of Glasgow last week at Edinburgh’s Voodoo Rooms. There was an enthusiastic and loyal crowd of supporters cheering them on, proving their success on the Glasgow music scene.
The music is reminiscent of Arcade Fire and Belle and Sebastian, using multiple instruments to give the music an interesting edge. This is not your average guitar-based Indie band, as the use of violin and the brief spurts of trombone demonstrate. Stuart Dougan’s rollicking vocals carry the music along and provide a nice contrast to the sweet sounds of the violin.
The highlight of the set was the final song, ‘Me vs. Me’, a slightly rocky track with an infectious and cheerful beat. French Wives left the crowd looking for more, and have a definite potential to break into the Indie music scene. Their style is popular and uncomplicated, encouraging new listeners.
French Wives will be back in Edinburgh on 3rd May, playing Sneaky Pete’s.