Daïtro's style was akin to a chaotic emotional hardcore sound that closely resembles that of the original screamo movement of the 1990s but with Funeral Diner/City of Caterpillar-styled post-rock build-ups and song lengths that contrasted the emoviolence approach of Orchid, Pg.99, Shikari, Neil Perry, Comadre, Joshua Fit for Battle, The Kodan Armada or Saetia. They also shared many stylistic similarities with other bands from the European screamo scene such as Aussitôt Mort, La Quiete, Sed Non Satiata, Raein, Gantz, Mihai Edrisch (with whom they shared members), Amanda Woodward, Viva Belgrado and Kaospilot. Their brand of epic screamo was also comparable to Asian bands 49 Morphines, Envy and Heaven in Her Arms.
Daïtro was and still remains as one of the pivotal musical groups in the development of the French emo underground. Their music was rooted in the strong tradition of French screamo, with lyrics exclusively sung in French and distinctively punctuated by a French accent that conveyed and carried intense emotions which in turn transcended language barriers and formed strong bonds with music fans all over the world thus rendering it timeless.
Their main three releases comprise a debut EP entitled "Des Cendres, Je Me Consume" that was already very musically realised and condensed, proposing a mix of emo-hardcore and post-rock with screamed vocals. Their debut album entitled "Laisser Vivre Les Squelettes" put forth even more epic elements with some longer songs and rich dynamics. Their second and final record, entitled simply "Y" forwent much of these aspects rather focusing on less violent or epic atmospheres and going for something more heartfelt, uplifting and melodic instead with even some clean vocals but still possessing screamo elements.
They broke up in 2012 and members moved on to Bâton Rouge and various other bands. Guitarist Samuel Moncharmont died in late 2021 from cancer.
• Daïtro 7" (Alchimia. 2002)
• Des Cendres, Je Me Consume CD (Alchimia. 2004)
• Split w/ Raein 10" (ApeMustNotKillApe and Purepainsugar. 2004)
• Split w/ Raein and Lhasa CD (Oto Records and Satire Records. 2004)
• Laisser Vivre Les Squelettes LP/CD (Last Day of June and Purepainsugar. 2005)
• 02-05 Retrospective CD (Beneficial self-release on the 2006 UK/Japan tour. 2005)
• Split w/ Ampere 7" (Clean Plate and Purepainsugar. 2007)
• US Tour 7" (Clean Plate. 2007)
• 2002-2005 Discography (Alchimia. 2007)
• Split w/ Sed Non Satiata LP/CD (Flower of Carnage, Puzzle and Adagio830. 2007)
• Discography Tape (Utarid Tapes. 2008)
• Y LP/CD (Purepainsugar. 2009)
• Des Cendres, Je Me Consume 10" (Music Fear Satan, Re-Release 2010)
• Vinyl Collected LP (Adagio830. 2010)
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La Substance Et La Matière
Daïtro Lyrics
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À remplir ces pages, à retrousser les manches, à hurler plus fort et bien plus encore...?
Nos passions sont des cours du soir qu'on suit pour y voir clair, savoir sans intermédiaire.
Nos rues puent l'audace d'y croire toujours; à force d'y respirer, transpirer ces sueurs froides, on marque l'empreinte déterminée pour ce future sans avenir -- il fonce droit dans le mur mais on pillera ses briques.
Prêts à imaginer la suite, à esquiver la fuite vers l'arrière, seuls avec nos armes.
Nos richesses n'ont pas de prix,
"on a les poches vides mais les reins solides."
The above lyrics are from the song called "La Substance Et La Matière" by the French punk and hardcore band called Daïtro. The song starts by questioning the motive behind the human tendency to fight for survival. The lyrics ask what one can gain from trying to save themselves, from writing or screaming more, or from putting in more effort. The next few lines explain that passions are like night courses that people take to see things clearer without any interference. Despite being determined and ambitious, people are encouraged by the courage and audacity of their surroundings. Nevertheless, they are always aware of the cold sweat that has been shed in pursuit of a future without a destination.
The third paragraph speaks about the readiness of the people to envisage the path ahead and face it with the weapons they have. Even though they have nothing in their pockets, they have strong and determined backs. Lastly, the song ends with the line "Les Richesses n'ont pas de prix, "on a les poches vides mais les reins solides," which translates to "Riches are priceless, we may have empty pockets, but our spines are strong." The lyrics signify the band's unapologetic rebellion against societal norms and expectations, in pursuit of fulfillment in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Mais qu'est-ce qu'on gagne à tenter de sauver sa peau?
What do we gain by trying to save ourselves?
À remplir ces pages, à retrousser les manches, à hurler plus fort et bien plus encore...?
By filling these pages, by rolling up our sleeves, by shouting louder and more than that...?
Nos passions sont des cours du soir qu'on suit pour y voir clair, savoir sans intermédiaire.
Our passions are evening courses that we follow to see clearly, to know without intermediaries.
Nos rues puent l'audace d'y croire toujours; à force d'y respirer, transpirer ces sueurs froides, on marque l'empreinte déterminée pour ce future sans avenir -- il fonce droit dans le mur mais on pillera ses briques.
Our streets smell of the audacity to always believe; by constantly breathing and sweating these cold sweats, we leave our determined mark for this future without a future -- it's headed straight for the wall, but we'll loot its bricks.
Prêts à imaginer la suite, à esquiver la fuite vers l'arrière, seuls avec nos armes.
Ready to imagine what's next, to dodge the retreat backwards, alone with our weapons.
Nos richesses n'ont pas de prix,
Our riches have no price,
"on a les poches vides mais les reins solides."
"our pockets are empty, but our backbones are strong."
Contributed by Jackson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.