Deep in Mulhouse’s industrial heart, Les Schnoutres redefine punk rock’s narrative with an offbeat twist. Formed in April 2024 by Oliv and Bouly—a duo once steeped in metal’s shadow—they pivoted to crafting music that’s as much about a good time as it is about clear, simple messages. Eschewing the expected electric guitar, the duo leads with an organ, its sound as unconventional as the band’s very name (an Alsatian term meaning “snot”), punctuating their commitment to local identity. Their sound draws from pop punk legends like the Ramones and French acts such as Les Wampas, while nodding to 90s indie … Continue reading Snot, Irony, and the Organ: LES SCHNOUTRES’ festive folk manifesto