TSS (formerly known as The Sunday Sadness) is a dynamic French modern metal band known for their innovative blend of emo, metalcore, alternative rock, synthwave, and more recently, phonk and neo-metal influences. The band was founded in 2016 by Kirby, who sought to combine his emo and metalcore roots into a fresh new sound. The band quickly solidified its lineup with John on guitar and Hugo on Drums.
Their first significant release came in December 2017 with the single "The Wrong Way," which marked their debut. Following this, in May 2018, they released "Lost In The Crowd," a track that set the stage for their first live performance, opening for Asking Alexandria in Paris. This show established TSS as a promising force in the French music scene.
Their 2018 single "Someone," a blend of synthwave and retrowave, was a turning point that showcased John as a second lead vocalist. This shift was followed by their self-titled debut EP in May 2019, led by the single "Damn I Hate It," which was celebrated for its fusion of funk, synthwave, and emo elements. The band's growing popularity was further confirmed with a sold-out release show in Paris.
As the band evolved, they started to introduce French lyrics into their songs, leading to the release of "YAYAYA" in September 2019. Their originality attracted the attention of independent label PlayTwo, resulting in the creation of the album REGRETS in collaboration with Warner music and TV broadcaster TF1. In September 2021, the band rebranded to TSS, marking the occasion with the release of the single "1996," which garnered significant attention in France.
February 2023 saw TSS embrace a more aggressive style with "Tes Pleurs," a modern metalcore track inspired by Bring Me The Horizon and Poppy. This new direction broadened their audience while maintaining their unique gothic/k-pop aesthetic. The band’s experimental spirit led to the August 2023 release of "Fantasize," a viral hit that fused alternative rock, j-rock, phonk, and metal, earning millions of streams on Spotify.
The momentum continued with "Would You Be My Therapy?" in December 2023, a track that topped iTunes rock charts and caught the attention of many labels. In September 2024, having signed a deal with Fearless Records, TSS is set to release "KILLING ME," a single that combines neo-metal, 2000s rock, and metalcore, alongside a visually striking video inspired by 2000s horror films and The Matrix.
TSS’s journey, characterized by constant innovation and genre-blending, has positioned them as a rising force in the modern metal scene, with a growing fanbase across diverse musical communities.
