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The single « It’s Such a Nice Place » by Jay and The Cooks

SUCH A NICE PLACE, Jay and The Cooks' sixth album, will be released on February 27, 2026. This opus, composed of original works and urban legends by Jay Ryan, offers a daring mix of rock, folk rock, punk, blues, Americana, and offbeat country. The album's release is preceded by five singles, the first of which, “It's Such a Nice Place,” is available on November 14, 2025.

In country music, it was said that songwriters, in search of ideas, would read newspapers to find good stories to turn into songs (such as a train accident for “The Wreck of the Old 97,” sung by Johnny Cash, among others). Well, Jay tried it! Basically, he talks about a serial killer, but the real subject is the neighbors' reaction: "He was such a polite and friendly person, and nothing ever happens here… It's such a nice, quiet place… We had no idea…" This isn't a country song. You can hear the influence of the Talking Heads and Captain Beefheart, a touch of Tom Waits and Nick Cave, and even a little something from Les Rita Mitsouko. It's funky, but you probably won't feel like dancing!

To highlight the richness of Jay Ryan's short stories, a series of five singles will be released according to the schedule below, offering listeners a taste of the album's many facets:

It's Such a Nice Place: November 14, 2025, Talking Heads vibe, dark and haunting funk

Senators Have Kids: December 5, 2025, Bo Diddley, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana meet, rock and protest song

The Bitcoin Boogie: December 26, 2025, ridiculous words and music to talk about cryptocurrency. Alan Vega inspired by old blues

The man who never smiled: January 18, 2026, a country song that makes no one laugh

Digital Dude: February 6, 2026, about people who hide behind their computer screens, devouring YouTube videos and podcasts

QUIET BLUE by Thibault Renard

QUIET BLUE, from trumpeter and oenologist Thibault Renard, is an acoustic Jazz album – organic, born of air, wood, and time, just like a fine vintage wine.

QUIET BLUE (out 10 october 2025) reveals itself as a profoundly nuanced, delicate, and spontaneous jazz work, recorded in a single day. Its compositions seem to have matured with the patient slowness of nature taking its time, yet they surprise with their sudden appearance, like a flower blooming without warning. This album by Thibault Renard is imbued with the very sap of a human life, that of an artist striving to stand firm against the adverse winds. 
The very existence of this opus is inseparable from the contributions of David Sauzay (soprano and tenor saxophones), Daniel Gassin (piano), Mauro Gargano (bass), and Andrea Michelutti (drums). Their art of improvisation, immediate listening, and remarkable sensitivity have breathed palpable life into each track.

Thibault Renard (trumpet)
David Sauzay (tenor & soprano sax)
Daniel Gassin (piano)
Mauro Gargano (bass)
Andrea Michelutti (drums)

Produced by Le Vin d’Aujourd’hui
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Julien Bassères at Studio de Meudon
Photographs by Thibault Renard
Graphic Design by Corinne Garino

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SPACECRAFT en vidéo

The music written by Gary Brunton for "Spacecraft" offers a journey through multiple aesthetics. With his double bass, he has the gift of finding the right sound, spirit, and direction.

To visually illustrate his compositions, Juste Une Trace (label) and Les Éditions Amoc (publisher) entrusted the imagery to Lucas Ranoux, whose primary mandate was to design videos for the stage, which are broadcast during concerts. You can also watch all the videos on YouTube. The journey begins with LUNAR MEDITATION.

Gary Brunton (Double Bass) - Emma Rawicz (Tenor Saxophone) - Léa Ciechelski (Alto Saxophone and Flute) - Benjamin Garson (Guitar) - Simon Goubert (Drums)  

SPACECRAFT album CD Edition (11 tracks) release on June 13, 2025 - Digital release of all tracks on September 12, 2025.

Who is Thibault Renard ?

Thibault Renard is a trumpeter, composer, teacher, and oenologist whose life and art are woven with intensity and unexpected intersections.

The Roots of Sound: Blues and Philosophy
His musical vocation took on an almost mythical quality in 1981, at the age of five. Just hours after a car accident, he found himself in a living room filled with pearly guitars and purring amplifiers. This moment of electricity and blues was the founding shock that sealed his sonic universe.

After earning a Master's degree in Philosophy, he dove heart and soul into music. He established his own projects exploring blues, funk, and jazz, and became a sought-after collaborator on the international scene. He has worked with Tiken Jah Fakoly, Alpha Blondy, Admiral T, and Ray Lema. His pen has also left its mark: he contributed to writing major tracks, notably the theme for Hard Twelve for Beat Assailant.

Nomadic Periods and Crossover Projects
His creative spirit took him beyond borders. In 2009, while based in London, he founded The Popables, a daring crossover project blending pop and jazz.

Returning to Paris in 2013, he combined creation and transmission by teaching composition at the Conservatoire Régional. He continued to explore new fusions, particularly with Toumaï Jazz in 2016, where he married jazz with Oriental music. Surprising his listeners, he released an electro album in 2018 under the name Tom Wheeler (God Is A Robot).

The Mysterious Link Between Sound and Flavour
In the meantime, another passion ripened: oenology. Having become a wine expert, Thibault Renard bridged his two worlds. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he designs unique experiences where he unites sounds and flavours during musical wine tastings. 🎶🍇

Quiet Blue: A Grand Cru
In 2024, Thibault Renard felt an urgent need to return to the essence. He recorded Quiet Blue, a stripped-down acoustic album, captured in a single day with only two takes per track. He describes it as a "grand cru," born of the air, the wood, and time. Release date : october 10, 2025

He was surrounded by exceptional musicians for this recording: David Sauzay (soprano and tenor saxophones), Daniel Gassin (piano), Mauro Gargano (double bass), Andrea Michelutti (drums).

Thibault Renard is a complete artist who infuses his philosophical intensity and his love of beautiful things into every note and every sip.