French Kicks

A blend of post-punk aggression and mod melodies and harmonies, French Kicks originally featured guitarists/vocalists Matt Stinchcomb and Josh Wise, bassist Jamie Krents, and drummer/vocalist Nick Stumpf. Washington, D.C. natives Krents, Stumpf, and Stinchcomb began playing together in their early teens, inspired by their hometown's renowned hardcore scene; upon moving to Brooklyn after college, the trio met Wise and became a quartet. Officially christened French Kicks in 1998, the group released their self-titled debut EP on My Pal God the following year. After more touring a...