Slift

Slift (stylised as SLIFT) is a French rock band from Toulouse. The band consists of brothers Jean (guitar, vocals, synthesizers) and Rémi Fossat (bass), and their high school friend, Canek Flores (drums). Since forming in 2016, the band has released two LPs, one EP, and multiple live sessions, in addition to touring internationally in Europe and North America.

Slift
OriginToulouse, France
Genres
Years active2016 (2016)–present
Labels
Members
  • Jean Fossat
  • Rémi Fossat
  • Canek Flores
Websitesliftrock.com

History

2016–2017: Early years and initial releases

Slift formed after brothers Jean and Rémi Fossat met drummer Canek Flores at a classical music school. The trio began performing together in various groups before forming Slift in 2016.[1] Their debut EP, Space is the Key, was released two years later and features a garage rock sound. In 2018, Slift released their debut album, La Planète Inexplorée, on Howlin Banana Records.

2020–present: Ummon and breakthrough success

On 28 February 2020, the band released their third studio album, Ummon, which was met with positive critical reviews.[2][3][4][5] The album showcases a stylistic transition towards a heavier, metal-inspired sound. The band was initially unable to tour in support of Ummon due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. The band garnered international attention during the pandemic through widespread sharing of their debut KEXP session.[1][6] In late 2022, the band embarked on their first North American tour, including performances at the Levitation and Desert Daze festivals.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Live albums
  • Levitation Sessions (2021)

Singles
  • "The Sword" (2017)
  • "Fearless Eye" (2018)
  • "Ummon" (2019)
  • "Hyperion" (2020)
  • "Unseen" (2022)
  • "Ilion" (2023)

Music videos

References
  1. Pehling, Dave. "CBS SF Talks To Guitarist Jean Fossat Of French Psych Band Slift". CBS News. CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  2. "Album Review: Slift – Ummon". The Elite Extremophile. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  3. Whittle, Nathan (18 February 2020). "Slift: Ummon – album review". Louder Than War. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  4. Kendall, Jo (1 April 2020). "Slift: Ummon". Classic Rock. London: Future plc. p. 87. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  5. "Review: Slift - Ummon". Sputnikmusic. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  6. "SLIFT - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)". YouTube. KEXP. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  7. "Slift North American Tour Setlists". setlist.fm. setlist.fm. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
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