John & Jehn (also known as John and Jehn) are a lo-fi/indie rock duo from France, in which John and Jehn are respectively Nicolas Congé ( Johnny Hostile) and Camille Berthomier (a.k.a. Jehnny Beth).
History John & Jehn started their musical career when the couple moved from their hometowns to London at the end of 2006. The first song they wrote together was "20 L 07". Their influences included Serge Gainsbourg, the Velvet Underground, Jean-Luc Godard, Gang of Four, John Fante, Joy Division, Jacques Brel and Johnny Cash. They released their debut album, nearly all of which was recorded in their bedroom, on indie label Faculty Music Media in April 2008, to critical acclaim.
After touring Europe, the pair returned to Angoulême in the summer of 2009 to build and record in their own studio, and to rehearse for their initial live shows as a quartet (supporting Franz Ferdinand in front of 8,000 people in Paris was their first). Their second studio album, Time for the Devil, was released on March 28, 2010. To support their second album on stage, John & Jehn were joined by Raphael Mura (from Underground Railroad) on drums and Maud-Elisa Mandeau (from Le Prince Miiaou) on guitar. For their UK tour, Gemma Thompson (from Hindley) was added on guitar.
In 2010, John & Jehn settled back in London. They toured Europe and appeared on the front cover of Artrocker magazine.
Other projects In 2005, Berthomier played the leading role in À travers la forêt. She also appeared as an actress in the 2009 film Sodium Babies.
In 2011, they created their own Pop Noire label, which aimed to release their new records and other artists produced by John in the John & Jehn studio in London. The first release, by the artist Lescop, was the track "La Foret" (produced by John and video by Jehn), issued in October 2011.
In October 2011, Berthomier (using her pseudonym Jehnny Beth) and Thompson formed the London-based post-punk band, Savages. Congé acts as Savages' producer.
Members Nicolas Congé - vocals, guitars Camille Berthomier - vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards
Touring members Gemma Thompson - backing vocals, guitars, keyboards Niall 'Liquid K' Kavanagh - drums
Discography
Studio albums Year Album information Chart positions US UK 2008 John & Jehn Released: April 28, 2008 Label: Faculty Music Media 2010 Time for the Devil Released: March 29, 2010 Label: Naïve Records
Singles
Date Single Backed with Record label Format Other details 2007 "My Friends" "Make Your Mum Be Proud" Phuckit7" 1,000 only 2008 "20 L 07" - Faculty Music Media digital 2008 "Fear Fear Fear" "Sister" Faculty Music Media7" 1,000 only 2010 "Time for the Devil" - Naïve Records digital
References
External links Official website https://makeyourmumbeproud.blogspot.com/ Myspace http://www.myspace.com/johnjehn Interview with John & Jehn on www.4ortherecord.com