French musician, producer, and live artist Contre Soirée aka Olivier Decodts makes a significant
return to Veyl with 'Psychiatry', a four-track EP shaped by deeply personal experience and emotional
intensity. Rooted in post-punk, the release blends electronics with guitar parts, everything performed
by Olivier himself.
What may have initially sounded like a PR stunt quickly revealed itself as anything but: 'Psychiatry' was
conceived, completed, and sent to the label during Olivier's stay in a psychiatric hospital. The first three
tracks form a raw and honest narrative, tracing the events and emotional journey leading up to his
hospitalization and explore the boundaries between vulnerability and resilience.
Closing the release is a cover of the Pixies' 'Gauge Away', a long-time favorite of Olivier's. His rendition
pays tribute to the original while placing it firmly within the emotional and sonic context of the EP, a final
note of reverence and catharsis.
'Psychiatry' is a fearless expression of personal truth, pushing beyond the dancefloor to uncover something
more intimate and affecting.