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Slift (stylised as SLIFT) is a French rock band from
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. The band consists of brothers Jean (guitar, vocals, synthesizers) and Rémi Fossat (bass), and their high school friend Canek Flores (drums). Since forming in 2016, the band has released three LPs, one EP, and multiple live sessions, in addition to touring internationally in Europe and North America.


History


2016–2017: Early years and initial releases

Slift formed after brothers Jean and Rémi Fossat met drummer Canek Flores at a classical music school. The trio began performing together in various groups before forming Slift in 2016. Their debut EP, ''Space Is the Key'', was released two years later and features a
garage rock Garage rock (sometimes called garage punk or 60s punk) is a raw and energetic style of rock music that flourished in the mid-1960s, most notably in the United States and Canada, and has experienced a series of subsequent revivals. The style is ...
sound. In 2018, Slift released their debut album, ''La Planète Inexplorée'', on Howlin Banana Records.


2020–present: ''Ummon'' and breakthrough success

On 28 February 2020, the band released their second studio album, ''Ummon'', which was met with positive critical reviews. The album showcases a stylistic transition towards a heavier, metal-inspired sound. The band was initially unable to tour in support of ''Ummon'' due to the onset of the
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and associated lockdowns. The band garnered international attention during the pandemic through widespread sharing of their debut KEXP session. In late 2022, the band embarked on their first North American tour, including performances at the
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and Desert Daze festivals. On 19 January 2024, Slift released their third studio album, '' Ilion'', through Sub Pop Records.


Discography


Studio albums

* ''
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'' (2018) * ''
Ummon Yunmen Wenyan (; romaji: ''Ummon Bun'en''; 862 or 864 – 949 CE), was a major Chinese Chan master of the Tang dynasty. He was a dharma-heir of Xuefeng Yicun. Yunmen founded the Yunmen school, one of the five major schools of Chán (Chinese Z ...
'' (2020) * '' Ilion'' (2024)


Extended plays

* '' Spacetrip for Everyone'' (2016) * '' Space Is the Key'' (2017)


Live albums

* '' Levitation Sessions'' (2021)


Singles

* "The Sword" (2017) * "Fearless Eye" (2018) * "Ummon" (2019) * "Hyperion" (2020) * "Unseen" (2022) * "Ilion" (2023) * “Nimh” (2023) * “Weavers’ Weft” (2024)


Music videos


Dominator (2017)

The Sword (2017)

Fearless Eye (2018)

Heavy Road (2018)

Hyperion (2020)

Altitude Lake (2020)

Thousand Helmets of Gold (2021)


References


Further reading

*https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/88070/Slift-Ilion/ *https://bigtakeover.com/concerts/slift-meatbodies-brighton-music-hall-boston-oct-23-2024 *https://www.loudersound.com/features/slift-interview-ilion-2024
playing festival
*https://www.brooklynvegan.com/french-psych-band-slift-touring-north-america-with-meatbodies-ahead-of-levitation-fest/ *https://www.invisibleoranges.com/slift-ummon-video-premiere/ *https://www.kerrang.com/desertfest-have-announced-day-splits-and-a-bunch-of-new-bands *https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-new-metal-bands-alterium-el-moono-slift-fulci *https://www.altpress.com/slift-ilion-interview/


External links

* {{Official website, http://sliftrock.com/ English-language musical groups from France French heavy metal musical groups French progressive rock groups French space rock musical groups French stoner rock musical groups French psychedelic rock music groups French musical trios Rough Trade Records artists Sub Pop artists Sibling musical groups Musical groups established in 2016 2016 establishments in France