New: IMG - Interdit De Cracher Gallo

I mantioned IMG some months ago on the blog, giving their version of Dans Les Prisons de Nantes a thumbs up.

I'm pleased to hear that the ska punk band's new full length album Interdit De Cracher Gallo has now come out on the Rennes-based label Mass Prod.

The band have a colourful and energetic style, with a rock base to their ska/reggae bounce. Whether its punk, ska or rock doesn't matter one bit, it's fun and hugely accessible and with

While the band sing in Gallo, a historic language of eastern Brittany and parts of Normandy, there's more than just an act giving tradition a modern voice, they're also a great band in their own right.

The band have some live dates in Brittany marking the album release at the end of September and more dates in October. I'm sure their live shows will be as much fun as the album.

Sharp-eyed visitors to the blog will notice that I've already featureed this track as a video link, One thing that we could do with is some more decent video by this band on the likes of youtube!

New: IMG - Dans les prisons de Nantes

A great version of the Breton song Dans Les prisons de Nantes by ska punk band IMG.

The song, originally writted in the 17th Century, has been sung previously by Edith Piaf, Nana Mouskouri and Breton folk band Tri Yann.

It also recently featured on the number one album by Nolwenn Leroy. Needless to say this version is a little different.

With a punk rock attitude and a ska swing, and a taste of rock, rap and ragga, IMG brew up a strong chouchenn of sound.

The band cemented their reputation by playing at Fest Noz events in Brittany where, despite their different take on tradition, they were met with acceptance by those who enjoy Breton music. They say that this is down to those who enjoy Breton music have open minds, and know that the Fest Noz tradition still has many years to run.

The band have also made available a free download of a couple of their demos. Listen to them here >

Their new album is due out in September 2011 on Rennes-based punk rock label Mass Productions and I'm certainly keen to hear more by them.

They are playing some dates over the summer, and are set to play more across Brittany following the release of the album.