Album Review

Dewey Puts Paris Indie on the International Map

Dewey “Summer On A Curb” (2026) — Howlin’ Banana Records

I wouldn’t blame you if you’ve never heard of the Parisian band Dewey. Until recently, I hadn’t either. But I can say this with confidence — I’m very glad their debut album Summer On A Curb crossed my path.

Before we dive into the sound, let’s talk about who’s behind it.

At the Center of Dewey

At the center of Dewey is singer and guitarist Matthieu Berton, the primary songwriter behind Summer On A Curb. But this isn’t a one-man bedroom project. Dewey operates as a tight Parisian quartet, and you can hear that unity in the music.

There’s a full-band chemistry at work here. The songs breathe.

Layered guitars over a rhythm section that doesn’t overpower; it settles in. Dewey is a band that understands space in music is as important as sound.

Quick Pulse

• Who they are: Parisian indie / shoegaze band • Debut album: Summer On A Curb (2026) • Label: Howlin’ Banana Records • Sound: Shoegaze-inflected indie rock with understated pop hooks • Bandcamp: Summer On A Curb • Instagram: @deweyinparisofficial

Summer On A Curb Is Quiet, Warm, and Unassuming

Summer On A Curb isn’t the kind of album you throw on at a dance party. It feels warm and comforting — something to unwind to, but never dull. It’s the kind of record you’d play at a dinner gathering — relaxed, inviting, and completely unpretentious.

There are moments that call back to My Bloody Valentine, but not in a way that feels calculated or derivative. It’s more of a shared atmosphere — a tonal lineage rather than imitation.

You can hear hints of that early-2000s haze, yet it still sounds fully modern and completely at home in 2026.

“City Has Come To Crash” opens the album and sets the tone immediately. The vocals feel light and delicate — not fragile, but restrained in a way that draws you closer. The percussion shines subtly underneath, with a steady snare and kick laying down a groove that’s simple but deeply satisfying.

There’s a slow burn as the track unfolds, gently foreshadowing what’s still to come.

Then we move into “Outside of the Lines,” which leans more heavily into the guitars. The drums remain steady and present, keeping the song moving forward in a way that almost demands a quiet head nod.

The journey continues like that across the full album. It’s cohesive without being predictable. Nostalgic without being imitative.

And in a moment where music increasingly feels automated or algorithmically optimized, Summer On A Curb feels undeniably human.

It’s not trying to dominate a playlist or chase a viral moment. It’s content to exist in your space — to soundtrack an evening, a drive, or a quiet stretch of reflection.

That confidence in restraint is what makes it resonate.

Dewey may not have set out to make a statement record. But in choosing warmth over noise and patience over spectacle, they may have made one anyway.

Summer On A Curb is available on Bandcamp in CD format. As of this writing (February 2026), it doesn’t ship to the U.S., but the album is available across the major streaming platforms.

However you choose to listen, it’s worth your time — and it might just be the kind of record that quietly helps put Paris indie on a few more maps.

[embed]Summer On A Curb by Dewey on Apple Music Listen to Summer On A Curb by Dewey on Apple Music. 2026. 11 Songs. Duration: 34 minutes.music.apple.com

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