French alternative rock/grunge solo project Superchained return with new album »Symbolic«; out now via Bitume Prods!

Paris, France based alternative rock/grunge solo project Superchained is back with sophomore full-length album »Symbolic«, which justb dropped on October 31st, 2025 via Bitume Prods.

Listen to »Symbolic« on all major streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. Born Again
02. Let’s Make Something
03. New Sensation
04. 9:17
o5. Falling Down
06. The Trip
07. All About the Money
08. Runaway
09. The Narcissist
10. Prosthetic Head

Courtesy of Bitume Prods:

»Symbolic«, the new album from alternative rock project Superchained, is now available on digipack CD and digitally on Bandcamp and streaming platforms.

»Symbolic« marks a crucial step in the band’s evolution, fully affirming what Superchained has become today. An album with grunge and alternative rock sounds, the themes addressed are more personal and introspective, often inspired by real-life experiences. Think Alice In Chains meets The Smashing Pumpkins.

Superchained is a musical project led by Hugo Lanvin since 2017. He is its sole member, composing and recording all tracks and albums himself. After a period of searching for his own sound, the first EP, »The 0,00$ EP«, was released in 2019, followed by the debut album »Strangekind« in 2022. These releases allowed the project to establish its foundation and define its musical universe.

After »Strangekind«, the future of Superchained was uncertain, since a second album had never been part of the plan. The initial idea was simply to release one album of ten songs that would best embody the band’s identity. The main question for Hugo then became: “Should I continue this project or move on to something else?”

Faced with this dilemma, doubts and self-questioning arose, but also a strong desire to release another album to truly affirm the project’s identity. The goal was never to create a »Strangekind II«. This new record had to represent a logical evolution – remaining faithful to the band’s roots while also exploring styles he had always admired.

Titled »Symbolic«, the album brings together songs that evoke powerful imagery and striking figures, mapping out a symbolic landscape oflife’s many facets. More importantly, it marks a pivotal stage in the band’s evolution, fully asserting what Superchained has become today.

The first compositions for the album began in summer 2023 with purely unplugged tracks. However, these felt too far removed from the debut album, creating the impression of too great a stylistic gap between the two projects. It was only in winter 2024 that the first songs destined for »Symbolic« truly began to take shape. This time, the balance between continuity with Strangekind and the urge to explore new influences was deemed just right.

The album blends grunge-inspired tracks, alternative rock, ballads, and hybrid songs mixing several styles, with hints of funk, fusion, indie punk, and even metal. The mixing aimed for a more balanced and modern sound than the debut, without tipping into overproduction. The goal was a natural feel where each instrument had its place.

Electric and bass guitars, voices, piano and drums by Hugo Lanvin.
Recording by Hugo Lanvin.
Audio mixing by Hugo Lanvin.
Audio mastering by Thomas Chimot.
Artwork by Hugo Lanvin.
Promo layout by Julien Neuville.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well