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The epitome of a modern artist, Jana Bahrich does most things herself, no matter how painstaking-writing, producing, directing, often hand painting t-shirts the day of shows when the band have run out of merch. This has helped give her band Francis of Delirium a unique identity, with her rock confessionals breathing a new life in to the genre and her paintings creating a striking design aesthetic.Released as she was finishing high school, 2020's single 'Quit Fucking Around' was a great introduction and it remains one of her most enduring songs. Shortly after it's , she signed to artist-first indie Dalliance Recordings (Gia Margaret, HighSchool, lilo) and three EPs-All Change (2020), Wading (2021), The Funhouse (2022) and a striking debut album - Lighthouse (2024)-on and Jana has Francis of Delirium flying.While the EP's fizzed with promise, her debut album Lighthouse landed it's punches. Seeking a more vulnerable and open sonic palette, she wove in pop elements to create anthems that celebrated heartbreak and love. Lead singles 'Real Love' and 'First Touch' were the first tracks she made with an outsider - working with GRAMMY winning producer Catherine Marks (boygenius, The Killers, Wolf Alice)-while the rest of the album was produced by Jana herself and day one collaborator Chris Hewett. The critics were impressed too-InchBahrich's choruses, almost every one, are lumpin-your-throat gorgeous.Inch NME; InchJana Bahrich seems too young for this tremendous debut's ambitious anthems.Inch Uncut; InchA rewarding experience that captures a talented, young artist at the crossroads between adolescence and adulthood.Inch Paste.Live, Francis of Delirium are Jana (guitar and vocals), Jeff Hennico (bass) and Denis Schumacher (drums). Together, their brilliant quiet-loud dynamic and tight interplay only elevate her songs and over the last 5 years, they've toured across Europe and
