The Swiss have established a foothold in the French market with artists from very different musical worlds, like the established Stephan Eicher and Sophie Hunger, newcomer Célien Schneider and media darling, Bastian Baker. More treats are in store with the first album distributed in France by rock group Mama Rosin, whose mix of Cajun, garage rock, folk and pop in French recently earned them a hero’s welcome in the UK.

A more accessible fifth album from Belgian group Absynthe Minded, As It Ever Was, offers up some solid, radio-friendly pop, with a few welcome forays into jazz and klezmer.

Ten years ago, Rodolphe Burger borrowed the expression "This is a Velvet Underground song that I’d like to sing" from the singer Nico for a track on Meteor Show Extended. Now the alchemist of French rock is reactivating his Dernière Bande label with a new album that pays a faithful tribute to the cult group from Warhol’s Factory.

The maiden album from young Parisian Mina Tindle was put together with ex Innocents member, JP Nataf, and unveils a captivating, at times elusive voice and a feel for vibrant, intimate pop. Portrait of an artist set to stand the test of time.