For those already familiar with Ni, the title of his fourth album is bound to raise a smile. Fol Naïs, literally “born mad” in Old French, or the appellation given to the fools and jesters of history’s great rulers. This symbol of impertinence couldn’t be more appropriate for this new release from the most unclassifiable of Rhône-Alpes quartets. Complex, dissonant, shaggy, it’s all there. But its formidable inventiveness and unexpected danceable side make it a leader in the musical niche. Math Rock? Noise? Metal? Jazz? Ni takes another step in his quest for the Holy Grail, displaying as much mischief as wrath. Demonstration on December 1, 2023!

 

Anthony Béard | guitar, scream
François Mignot | guitar
Nicolas Bernollin | drums
Benoit Lecomte | bass
Simon Drouhin | boite à bourdon on Cathelot

Recorded at Studio Hacienda by Stéphane Piot
Mixed and mastered by R3myboy
All songs composed by Ni