Cliché though it may be to say so, the Gallic brand of electro-pop is instantly distinguishable. Who else would dare juxtapose throbbing bass with soft-as-brie synths and jutting guitars, let alone get away with it? Housse De Racket are such a band. ‘Roman’ and ‘Chateau’ are arching pop anthems á la their buddies Phoenix and Air. But, at their best, they show psychedelic tendencies recalling ‘Kids’-era MGMT; in particular the sublime ‘Aquarium’, which motions from slinky ambience to a booty-wobblin’ crescendo via 80s new wave. It’s exhilarating stuff and a superb addition to the achingly hip Kitsuné roster.

Connor Crooks