08/07/2026
Ten years ago to the day, "Post Exotic"— Bosco Rogers’ first and only album—was released; described as "a kaleidoscopic collection of flower punk and joyous psychedelia" - the British press never lacks imagination when it comes to coining new music genres.
Bosco Rogers is a Franco-British duo formed by Barthélémy Corbelet and Delphinius Vargas, produced and published by Bleepmachine. A truly fine team ✨
I remember that the critical reception was enthusiastic.
I remember the budget for the music video for the first single, "The Middle": £18—the cost of the sheet used as a green screen. The track surpassed 5 million streams. An excellent ROI.
I remember we had a flurry of syncs in TV series, fashion shows, and commercials (Adidas, Hermès, MTV, Emily in Paris, Tattoo Fibers, etc.).
I remember that they played all over the world (Paris, London, Hastings, Milan, Dubai, Taiwan).
I mostly remember that we had a lot of fun.
When I listen to the album again today, I think to myself that it’s a damn good rock ’n’ roll album that hasn’t aged a bit.
Thanks guys and happy birthday 🎂
Listen here: https://lnk.to/BoscoRogers_PostExotic
And watch here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyBsOMpYoBsVG-Eq8Ksv5WOOuyw6wGo-&si=OhWO3jwVSw4eJDoE
Before I leave you, I cannot resist the pleasure of sharing a few press quotes from that time:
BBC Radio 6 Music - Rebel Playlist winner
NME - "A lush, summery debut album made up of of psych-inflected garage rock that will brighten even the darkest day."
The Guardian - "The Middle is a glorious two-minute slice of 60s-influenced surf-rock" - Best New Track of The Week
Q Magazine - “A stomping brand of wit-laden drone pop.”
Musikexpress - “Perfekte Klangkulisse für den Ausdruckstanz in der Indie-Disco sind.”
Les Inrockuptibles - “Radieuse et groovy, de la pop qui rend les gens contents.”
Tsugi - "Bosco Rogers a la science du tube. Un premier album qui file à la vitesse de l'éclair et qui fait prendre du plaisir, du vrai, du brut."
