Versari

“…oozing with abrasive edges and post-hardcore soundscapes…” - The Vinyl District

The evolution of post-punk three-piece Versari is one of continuous propulsion. Their dark brooding sound, sits faultlessly against the seductive backdrop of Paris’ ‘City of Light’; a contrast of cultures, colliding to beautiful effect.

The UK release of their second album Sous la Peau in November 2020, saw their abrasive post-punk sound, and ambitiously painful literary outpourings, gain admiration from tastemakers and fans alike. Now, Versari have returned with a four track EP featuring three incarnations of single Brûle, an accompanying video starring contemporary artist Jen-Luc Verna, and a remix of Des Images.

Brûle, a menacing bass-heavy album standout, has been reimagined, remastered and shortened, and cuts deep to the heart of who Versari are. The EP will also include two remixes by artists including Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Wire, Erasure) and Erica Nockalls (The Wonder Stuff) as well as a School Daze remix of album track Des Images.

Formed in 2003, Versari are comprised of Jean-Charles Versari (vocals/guitar) former Sloy member Cyril Bilbeaud (drums) and former Candie Prune member Laureline Prod'home (bass/backing vocals). Sous la Peau also featured Adrian Utley (Portishead) on guitar, who produced the band’s debut album Ostinato. Their discordant sound struck a chord with press far and wide with positive write-ups from the likes of The Vinyl District, Fame Magazine, Tinnitis, Culture Addicts, Idiosyncratic Transmissions and many more.

Brûle EP by Versari is out on 24th June 2021.