Rockdafuqout Premieres 'Belly Kiss': "The First Song in Weeks That Has Moved Me"
July 16, 2020 | Review | Rockdafuqout
Music blog Rockdafuqout premiered Billy Bonbon's self-produced debut single "Belly Kiss" with glowing praise, calling it a song that moved writer Nicholas Zallo to "want to share it with everyone I know."
Critics Praise Debut Single's Nostalgic French Indie Sound
In the enthusiastic review, Zallo describes the track as "vibrant and free-flowing," comparing the listening experience to walking along the Seine in Paris. The piece highlights Billy Bonbon's distinctive blend of avant pop, indie rock, dream pop, and post-rock—noting the song is "both sad yet intensely joyful."
The review draws connections to influential French bands Stereolab and Air, praising the bass line created with a Squier Jazz Bass through a Fender guitar amp, and noting the track's roots in '90s French indie and '60s French pop.
Rockdafuqout specifically called out the song's "jangly guitars with minor chord progressions" and "jar-tight drumming" that creates a "body-swaying beat," predicting that "Belly Kiss" would appear on Submithub's popular charts within the month.
Self-Produced During Paris Quarantine
"Belly Kiss" was entirely self-produced by Félix Martinaud at his home in Paris during the 2020 quarantine period. The single first gained attention through music channels SamFish Music and The Daily Dose before being rediscovered by the broader music blogging community.
The track showcases Billy Bonbon's skills as a French multi-instrumentalist, with lyrics that capture nostalgic lost moments with poetic simplicity.
