Sincerity is a weapon to be handled with delicacy. Between indie pop and acoustic rock, FEDERAL develops both intimate and energetic songwriting, where in a split-second, emotion can travel from rage, distress, sensitivity, and then find itself intertwined with moments of hope.
Mainly armed with an acoustic guitar, Youri Zaragoza, 26 years old, alias FEDERAL, writes sophisticated pop songs, real heartfelt stories, which he uses as a discharge system, despite the naivete that is sometimes implied. It is through his lyrics, which tackle themes such as family, love and human relationships, that he touches the listener and creates unique moments.
Producer Ed Rose (The Get Up Kids, Motion City Soundtrack, Brandtson) fell for FEDERAL's music, and in 2004 he journeyed to the USA to record his debut album: since then he has travelled the roads of France, Canada and USA. Even if FEDERAL evokes the nature of projects like Bright Eyes, The Get Up Kids or Elliott Smith, his music reveals something more; a distinctive and rising talent of the French-rock music scene. Since the french release of the album last on indie record label Un Dimanche, FEDERAL is hailed as "the French answer to Dashboard Confessional and The Get Up Kids" (Rock One Magazine, France), FEDERAL's songs have won wide praise for their touching honesty and passionate delivery. He was the first european band to be featured in the AbsolutePunk's section - AbsoluteUnsigned - and opened for such great acts like My Chemical Romance, Kevin Devine, Juliana Theory, Koufax, Despistado or Last Days of April.
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gurlsaywhut?
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i came across this by chance, and it's amazing Oct 13
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JerriMortis
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i loveeeeeee your music!! it\'s really good......and can you get your cd in a regular record store? Apr 10
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LOVESit
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i love it. all of it. Nov 04
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fae
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Youri HI! its that crazy american from myspace who asked if you answer your comments. you know, the one who tried a bit of french on you. anywho, i got your CD for my birthday it es tres superchoutte. normally i dont like really nasal singers (like the simple plan guy((also french))) but your music and lyrics are so amazing. do you have another album in mind? until then, viva federal amanda Jul 25
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modernday
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Add Comment here... Jul 17
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whomattjoneswho
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I like your sound...keep it up! Apr 27
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duncanindiecore
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how old are you lol? your music is amazing Mar 23
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JamesMunoz
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Your amazing, check out my band False Romance. Mar 21
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wtfzorz
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definitely bought your CD dude keep up the great music! Jan 24
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heyimandy
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Add Comment here... Dec 27
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MoPiou
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Hihi !! Youpi super ces nouvelles fonctions ^^ comment tu vas ? Euh oui je voulais juste passer te faire coucou et que j\'ai beaucoup aimé le batofar en mai dernier ^^ ah ca fait longtemps mine de rien ^^ Bon j\'espère a bientôt peut-être un re batofar ^^ qui sait. A **Julien.... Dec 05
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