BATCH: Please The Trees (CZ) + Baron Crâne (FR)

PLEASE THE TREES is a fixture of the Czech independent scene known for its powerful concerts and environmental message. It was formed in 2005 in Tábor by the union of members of the band Some Other Place and singer-songwriter Václav Havelka. Since their debut Lion Prayer (2007), the band has gradually developed its sound and international presence. Their third album A Forest Affair was created during an American tour with producer Jonathan Burnsid and won the Anděl Award for Best Alternative Act. BARON CRÂNE was formed in 2014 from unbridled instrumental jam sessions. Since then, they have released several albums that are characterized by an original combination of styles and constant development. Musically, they move between jazz fusion and heavy rock, while not being bound by any specific aesthetic. The current line-up – Léo (guitar), the other Léo (drums) and Olivier (bass) – has been working since 2017. In 2020, they released the album Commotions, on which they expanded their sound for the first time with vocals (Arthur Brossard, rapper INCH) and new genre overlaps. During the pandemic, the album Les Beaux Jours was created, featuring guests such as saxophonist Guillaume Perret, flutist Robby Marshall and other musicians.