coup de main - noun
kü-də-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.

From my brain to you: María Isabel.

"Life happens so chaotically and uncontrollably that it brings me a little bit of peace to be able to let things play back smoothly in my head. Not only does it all feel cinematic, but I romanticise everything too when looking back," says Queens, New York-based creative, María Isabel, reflecting on her tendency to replay important memories in her mind like a movie. And it's this same sense of thoughtful artistry that Isabel applies to her earnest songwriting, explaining that, "Most of my songs start out as poems.

Order now: Beabadoobee x CDM Zine #44.

Beabadoobee is on the cover of Coup De Main!

If you've never ordered a zine from us before, our zines are double-sided mini magazines that fold out into an A2-sized poster - featuring photos, exclusive polaroids, interview quotes, and always something handwritten by the artist themself. 

This super cute zine is covered in doodles by Bea herself and features a handwritten exclusive back page of her favourite albums!

A Wallows x 'Remote' EP appreciation post.

Wallows have shared their new six-track EP, 'Remote', which was written and recorded entirely during quarantine. Having launched the new EP with the catchy and heartfelt 'Nobody Gets Me (Like You)', the rest of the EP sees the trio delving further into themes of love, growing up, anxiety, and more.

To celebrate the new release, we've put together five things that we currently appreciate about Wallows and their new release...

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