French Exit’s new single I Don’t Mind captures the band’s explosive alt-rock energy with pulsing bass, swaggering guitar riffs, and soaring layered vocals that deliver pure feel-good anthem vibes.
French Exit – I Don’t Mind
French Exit are a four-piece alt-rock band that formed in 2023. The project started with brothers Will and Toby Langston and soon turned into a fully-fledged band once Lawrie and Jack joined on bass guitar and drums. The band have had the support of BBC Introducing and have been fortunate enough to secure a spot on the BBC Introducing stage at Sonic Boom Festival in 2025. They have also played venues such as the O2 Academy Islington and have gained a reputation for their live performances.
I Don’t Mind is the new single by the band, French Exit, and it’s explosive and fun. We’re thrown into the lyrics after a count of four given to us on the drums. The track rides on a subtle but unmistakable bassline, steady and pulsing just beneath the surface, giving the song a grounded, hypnotic rhythm. Layered over it is a cool, catchy guitar riff that cuts through with a laid-back swagger, adding a melodic edge without overpowering the mix. It’s got that signature indie/alt-rock feel, effortlessly cool, slightly raw, and perfectly balanced.
Our ears are hit with a wave of layered vocals, which begin to chant the title of the song, I Don’t Mind, giving a more immersive, fuller sound to the track. We then hear the chorus for the first time, which just screams feel-good anthem, with its upbeat melody and soaring vocals that are full of life.
“An anthem for the moments when the world feels a little lighter, and so do you.”
The bass really makes itself known in the second verse. It’s bold, deliberate, and impossible to ignore, and the drums power forward with a wild, contagious energy. We hear those layered vocals again before the second chorus, and its energetic structure and feel-good tempo are undercut by a sudden, unresolved ending, a bold move that leaves the listener suspended.
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Words Sian Evans
