Streaming: SEX SHOP MUSHROOMS – 131217: Breaking Norms, Reviving Grunge

“BREAK NORMS, SOUND LOUD” — that’s the manifesto of Sex Shop Mushrooms, a French four-piece at the crossroads of ’90s grunge and modern alt-rock energy. Their debut album God Doesn’t Exist, self-released in October 2024, quickly made waves, racking up over 500,000 streams and selling hundreds of physical copies. Critics from Rolling Stone, Libération, and Oui FM hailed the record, with many comparing the band to an unknown Seattle outfit from the ’90s — not just for their sound, but for their uncompromising message and raw, captivating energy.

Onstage, Sex Shop Mushrooms are relentless, having already played over 80 shows across France, including support slots at La Boule Noire and Le Point Éphémère. Their live presence swings between pure, feral rage and moments of introspective calm, winning over crowds and building a dedicated following. With performances already lined up for XTREME Fest and Fête de l’Huma, 2025 is set to be their breakthrough year as they prepare their much-anticipated second album.

“131217” is Sex Shop Mushrooms distilled into one track: raw lyrics, striking soundscapes, and the grit of grunge reborn for a new generation. The song brims with cathartic energy, channelling fury and vulnerability in equal measure, while staying true to their mission of breaking norms and playing loud. It’s not just a song — it’s a manifesto for a band defining France’s grunge revival.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/sexshopmushroomsband/