BLOG: why we're in favour of a monthly residency of Phil Smith in Paris

Phil Smith. If you went to an Oasis gig- prior 2009-  to a Beady Eye or High Flying Birds concert, or if you are lucky enough to belong to that London rock intelligentsia, then you know who the guy is. He is the DJ who is usally more missed than the support band. So here's High And Loud's list of the reasons why we want Phil Smith in Paris once a month for a residency.

Reason #1:  he plays the songs we love.
Obvious, you'd say? Not that much with rock DJs here. Phil Smith actually plays a lot of 90s britrock anthems that we all know and love, 60s mod songs and more recent stuff. It's like being in the UK without having to pay for the Eurostar.

Reason #2:  we don't have any decent French rock DJs.
Well, not that many! we've been to many different clubs in Paris and rock is losing its place. So to attract crowds, they have a strong tendency to mix their set with electro or dance songs....

Reason #3:  he has no French songs on his playlist.
French rock is like English wine as John Lennon famously said. There's nothing else to add.

Reason #4 : it's financially good for the club that would have him
as we spend an awful lot of money on booze when he plays. Yes, dancing to Kasabian or Miles Kane makes anyone thirsty, doesn't it?

Feel free to add any other good reasons why Paris should get Phil Smith! He was at the Truskel for Noel Gallagher's aftershow, let's request him for 2012.