Oh Non

Difficult band to pitch, OH NON is a quintet at the crossroads of styles, offering a reinterpretation of 70s and 80s alternative rock (B-52's, Sonic Youth, Nina Hagen) and quirky French music (Brigitte Fontaine, Stéréo Total, Les Rita Mitsouko). With a large universe, endowed of its own logic and symbols, the insolence, nonchalance and vulnerability lurking in each of us come to light. The pieces confess certain urban and metaphysical anxieties, between mockery and diving out of oneself. The lyrics, all in French, take an ironic look at society, the party scene and relationships with others. Being a part of the French musical ecosystem without really knowing where to fit, OH NON brings together various audiences made up of the grumpiest and the bashful around values of sharing and inclusivity. From buzzing, to scat, from noise, from screams to melody, here we return from the past to go through the present. Their debut EP is released in June 2024 followed by a surf-rock single, "Caïman," released in May 2025 with a music video telling the story of a summer in Paris where a woman walks her caiman on a leash. The band continues its creative momentum with the release of "Cette fleur la" on February 26th, it foreshadows the arrival of their second 9-track EP, "Dans le salon," with a release party in Paris scheduled for April 22nd at Petit Bain. OH NON performs live in Paris (La Maroquinerie, La Boule Noire, Le Point Éphémère, La Bellevilloise, La Marbrerie, etc.) as well as in other regions, in France such as Brittany and the Basque Country, and internationally (Bilbao, LInz, Vienna, Berlin, Fribourg, Bern, Zurich, Illirska Birstrica, Amsterdam, Sevenum, Grauzone Festival). The band now offer its own multidisciplinary events with a brutalist cabaret feel, the fourth edition of which took place in Paris on October 21st at Point Ephémère. OH NON History : OH NON was born from the musical encounter of Diane (Lead Singer) and Téo (Bassist, Synth) , based on a shared love of french song, Boris Vian, Claude Nougaro, Jacques Higelin, Brigitte Fontaine... The initial sketches of songs, rather electronic, became increasingly instrumental over time. After the creation of several demos and a growing desire to take the stage, the decision was made to expand the band with Ulysse on drums and Rory on guitar. The band’s lineup is completed with the arrival of a final member, saxophonist and guitarist: Damien. In 2022, in this new format, OH NON has been playing the independent cellars and venues of paris (La Miroiterie, La boule noire, La Maroquinerie, La Belleviloise). As the project grows, OH NON performs in Paris and across Europe (Bilbao,Vienna, Berlin, Fribourg, Zurich, Amsterdam, Sevenum, Den Haag, Linz, Illirska, Birstrica, Bern). Since 2023, the Spooky Nights / OH NON nights they organize at La Marbrerie and Point Éphémère have been their signature: multidisciplinary evenings combining concerts, exhibitions, and performances, notably featuring pieces by Masha Kils, a burlesque figure and collaborator of the group. With an average of 400 sold-out attendees, these self-produced events allow them to create a genuine community around the project. In June 2024, they unveiled their debut eponymous 6-track EP, preceded by a single and its music video: "Les Filles des Films" (Girls from the movies ), laying the foundations for a burlesque, dreamlike, and sweetened universe imbued with surrealism. Their surf rock single, "Caïman," was released in May 2025. Its music video, telling the story of a summer in Paris, following a woman walking her caïman on a leash. A spoiled, capricious, and slightly biting creature, it mistakes its mistress's leg for its meal... In 2026 they release their second EP « Dans le Salon » this project explores several musical styles: surf rock, ska, psychedelic rock, synth-pop, jazz, punk, and other hard-to-classify odds and ends resulting from hazardous mixes and the addition of new instruments (piano, setar, saxophone, violin). Two tracks even feature oriental sounds, introduced by the setar—a Persian lute, which Damien began learning two years ago—but also a nod to Diane's Lebanese origins and her Middle Eastern musical heritage. L'enfer c'est les autres https://youtu.be/TYEjLRu2rRU?si=e_Q7QJ5ZvTYg0XgY Les Filles des Films https://youtu.be/R7tilRjZolM?si=qT5njX6VjDjnQiWs Insta https://www.instagram.com/__ohnon__ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OHNONGROUPE Bandcamp https://ohnon.bandcamp.com/music