Francis of Delirium

The epitome of a modern artist, Jana Bahrich does most things herself, no matter how painstaking - writing, producing, directing. This has helped give her band Francis of Delirium a unique identity, with her rock confessionals breathing new life in to the genre and her paintings creating a striking design aesthetic. Released after she finished high school, 2020’s single 'Quit Fucking Around’ was a great introduction and remains one of her most enduring songs. Three EPs - All Change (2020), Wading (2021), The Funhouse (2022) and a striking debut album, Lighthouse (2024) - on and Jana has Francis of Delirium flying. While the EP’s fizzed with promise, her debut album Lighthouse landed its punches. Seeking a more vulnerable and open sonic palette, she wove in pop elements to create anthems that celebrated heartbreak and love.

Live, Francis of Delirium are Jana (guitar/vocals), Jeff Hennico (bass) and Denis Schumacher (drums). Together, their brilliant loud-quiet dynamic and tight interplay elevate her songs and over the last 5 years they’ve toured across Europe and North America, playing headline shows, festivals and tours with the likes of Blondshell, Bôa, Horsegirl, Briston Maroney and Soccer Mommy. They’ve also supported The 1975, Alanis Morissette and Wolf Alice.

New album, Run, Run Pure Beauty, serves as an excavation of hope in bleak times. Produced by Jana and long time collaborator Chris Hewett, and mixed by Nicolas Vernhes (Deerhunter, Wild Nothing), its eleven songs of discovery, despair and perseverance ultimately serve as a mirror on its creator and is a brilliant next installment in the Francis of Delirium arc.