Nastyjoe delivers a visceral exploration of the self with their debut full-length album ‘The House’ following a successful run of over one hundred concerts across France. Recorded and mixed by Baptiste Leroy, the project captures the band’s signature blend of 90s-accented indie and post-punk intensity. The record functions as a mental architecture where each track represents a different room of memory, identity, and inner chaos. Listeners describe the new material as a breathtaking celebration of cultural resonance and rhythmic precision. This release follows the band’s prestigious selections at iNOUïS du Printemps de Bourges and the Prix Chorus.
The songwriting on ‘The House’ transforms personal fragility into a muscular sonic strength through introspective lyrics and no-frills arrangements. Reality distorts throughout the album to the point of surrealism as the walls of this metaphorical home vibrate with shifting identities. The tracks confront ghosts and question what remains when traditional bearings collapse in a world in constant motion. Nastyjoe creates a universe that evokes the moody jangle of The Cure alongside the modern grit of Fontaines D.C. It serves as an invitation to face imperfection and rebuild from within the wreckage of the past.
The band returns to the stage today, January 20, at the BISE Festival in Nantes to begin their 2026 tour cycle. The upcoming schedule includes a highly anticipated headline performance at La Maroquinerie in Paris on February 6. Nastyjoe will also bring their intense live energy to international audiences with two dates at FOCUS Wales in the United Kingdom this May. Each show offers a direct and powerful presentation of the new compositions where the music gets straight to the point. These performances highlight the band’s growth from local outsiders to a significant force in the European post-punk scene.
The tour continues through the summer with a festival appearance at Skaterock in Chelles on June 27. Fans can experience the shifting textures of the new album live at various stops including Festival Hibernarock and Hors Piste Festival. Tickets for all 2026 dates are available through venue box offices and official festival platforms. As the band traverses France and the UK, they continue to tell a story of growing up and finding one’s place through sound. ‘The House’ stands as a definitive statement for Nastyjoe as they cement their reputation for delivering one of the most compelling live experiences in rock today.
UPCOMING SHOWS 2026:
1/20: Nantes, FR — BISE Festival
1/31: Aurillac, FR — Festival Hibernarock
2/6: Paris, FR — La Maroquinerie
2/20: Annecy, FR — Hors Piste Festival
5/7: Wrexham, UK — FOCUS Wales
5/8: Wrexham, UK — FOCUS Wales
6/27: Chelles, FR — Festival Skaterock