In a musical landscape crowded with overused formulas and aesthetic fatigue, some bands come along like a thunderclap — raw, relentless, and impossible to ignore. One of those forces is Belgian quartet GROS COEUR, whose name (literally “Big Heart”) reads like both a mission statement and a metaphor: unfiltered, full‑blooded music delivered with open arms and no apologies.

Between the road and the studio — but always with a DIY soul

Since the release of their explosive debut EP, Gros Disque (2023), GROS COEUR — made up of Adrien Chapelle(vocals/guitar), Julien Trousson, Jimmy Geers, and Alexandre De Bueger — have been carving a reputation across Europe’s alternative underground. Gros Disque isn’t just an introduction; it’s a sonic punch laced with psychedelia, groovy basslines, tropical rhythms, and flashes of garage and prog rock.

    Recorded at Belgium’s Koko Studio and released through the independent label JauneOrange, the record oscillates between melody and madness, always grounded in high‑voltage urgency. Clocking in at nearly 40 minutes, it straddles the line between EP and full-length — and that ambiguity only fuels its intrigue.

    The release catapulted the band into a whirlwind of over 100 shows across Europe, taking stages at festivals like Dour (BE), RoadBurn (NL), Monkey Week (ES), Focus Wales (UK) and Phoque Off (CA). But for GROS COEUR, it’s never just about the studio — the stage is their natural habitat, the true test of their fiery chemistry.

“Sacrifice” a wild standalone anthem

In the spring of 2025, GROS COEUR dropped “Sacrifice” — not part of any album, but a standalone track that feels like a lone rider charging into the storm. The song hits like a strange blend of Conan the Barbarian, French glam-punk and DIY psych-rock, fuelled by raw intensity and sharp sonic contrasts.

Staying true to their independent ethos, the track was self-produced by frontman Adrien Chapelle, with parts of the vocals captured in one raw studio take — an attempt to bottle the fire of their live shows. The mix pushes the vocals to the front more boldly than ever, and the track morphs midway into a soaring, 70s-flavoured breakdown that underscores their love for wide sonic swings.

The video — self-made and gleefully bonkers — pays homage to Star Wars, King Arthur, Excalibur, and acid-trip aesthetics, a perfect mirror to the band’s uncompromising, joyful weirdness.

A new chapter: Vague Scélérate

    Their upcoming album, Vague Scélérate (roughly translating as “rogue wave” or “wild wave”), is set for release on 21 November 2025, and promises to push the envelope even further. Co-released by JauneOrange, Le Cèpe, Spinda Records, and Stolen Body Records, the record was composed during a freezing winter in a Belgian attic surrounded by forests — a setting that seems to bleed into its urgent yet joyful textures.

The album’s first single, available now via Le Cèpe’s Bandcamp, offers a glimpse into what awaits: a rich blend of kraut-ish rhythms, psych flourishes, and emotional punch, always delivered in French — not out of nationalism, but because, as the band puts it, “it just sounds better that way.”

Tonight: Catch them live at Festival MIL

  If you’re in town, don’t miss GROS COEUR tomorrow at Festival MIL — they take the Sótão stageat 21:30. Expect a full-throttle performance, replete with dynamic shifts, raw energy, and the kind of sonic boldness that defines them. A perfect chance to witness first-hand the fire, weirdness, and heart they pour into every note.

A band with no brakes — and all heart

    GROS COEUR are not the kind of band that asks permission. They don’t tone it down for radio, they don’t sing in English to fit in, and they’re not trying to be cool. They play loud, think weird, and follow their gut — always. Whether producing their own tracks, directing their own videos, or melting faces on stage, their ethos is clear: zero compromise, full throttle.

Their music doesn’t just sound good — it feels urgent. It makes you move before it makes sense. In a world increasingly obsessed with algorithms, trends, and clean lines, GROS COEUR offer glorious, sweaty chaos. The kind of band that reminds you why we fell in love with rock in the first place.

Recommended if you like: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, La Femme, Ty Segall, L’Éclair, Can — or just music that slaps you before it hugs you.