Capturing the breezy, infectious energy of their early days, this 2017 performance finds Australian quintet Parcels charming the crowd at Les Eurockéennes, one of France's largest music festivals. Held on the picturesque peninsula of Lac de Malsaucy near Belfort, the festival provided a perfect sun-drenched backdrop for the band's burgeoning brand of retro-modern disco-pop. At the time, Parcels were riding a wave of critical buzz as an exciting electro-funk act, and this set showcases the tight musicianship and harmonious vocals that were already becoming their trademark.
Originally from Byron Bay and famously based in Berlin, the five-piece band—comprised of Louie Swain, Patrick Hetherington, Noah Hill, Anatole "Toto" Serret, and Jules Crommelin—had already cultivated a sound that felt both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary. Their music skillfully blends elements of 70s funk, pop, and electronic music, creating a groovy, feel-good atmosphere that translates powerfully to a live setting. This performance from July 7, 2017, is a snapshot of a band on the cusp of a major breakthrough, delivering a set filled with shimmering keys, slick guitar riffs, and danceable basslines that undoubtedly won over the French festival audience.