📸: Garrett Hall (@dgarretthall)
Drawing inspiration from Blonde Redhead, Sonic Youth, Autolux, and Unwound, French Film has been gaining traction in Austin’s underground shoegaze and post-hardcore scene since they formed in the winter of 2023.Â
The four piece (Ash Keenum on vocals and guitar, Drake Moreno on guitar, Colby Falkner James on bass and Joshua Harpur on drums) released their first EP, ‘Yours’, in May of 2025 and have since shared stages with Drook, Courting, Unwed Sailor, We Are Scientists, and more. French Film are known for their visceral and sonically intense live shows and they were a standout band at SXSW in 2026.
In 2026 French Film joined Solid Brass and announced an upcoming compilation album, ‘Yours + Five’, featuring ten tracks chock full of atmospheric melodies combined with abrasive and jarring tension. Recorded with Kevin Butler (Die Spitz, Black Books) at Test Tube Audio, this album touches on the juxtaposition of the horrors and hopes of modern society as well as matters of the heart.
‘Yours + Five’ will be released on 8/21/26 and will be available digitally and on limited edition ruby red or opaque white vinyl.
