Canal Froid – Things Are Different Today (Digital EP – Canal Froid)
With Canal Froid, we welcome a French band that has been active since 2024 and released its debut the following year. “Things Are Different Today” feels more like an EP or mini-album, featuring six tracks.
The opening song is performed in French, while the remaining tracks are sung in English, delivered with a noticeable French accent. The vocal style often leans more toward a half-spoken, half-sung approach rather than traditional singing. Musically, the band leaves little room for doubt: this is a Dark Wave-oriented production in which atmosphere—and especially melody—is largely driven by the guitar, despite the presence of electronic arrangements. The guitar effectively dictates the mood, resulting in a collection of generally strong and engaging songs, although one track introduces a slightly more pompous element.
That said, certain aspects of the production could still benefit from refinement. Even so, Canal Froid clearly shows promising potential. (Rating:6½).
Listen to “No Sense”:
About Canal Froid
Canal Froid is a French band that has been active since 2024. Following a 2025 debut, the six-track EP “Things Are Different Today” appeared in 2026, mixing guitar-driven dark wave with electronic arrangements and vocals in both French and English. It was previewed by the track “No Sense”.
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