The Madcaps are a garage pop/rock band from Rennes, in western France, formed in 2013 by singer/guitarist Thomas Dahyot. The band recorded an untitled EP consisting of 4 tracks which were largely the result of songs written by Dahyot over the summer of 2013. The early 2014 release on niche Parisian label Howlin' Banana garnered some early positiveFrench pressFrench.

Forming the group around other musicians from the tight-knit Rennes music community, the band initially comprised Kaviar Special guitarist Vincent Henri; bass player and former Bumble Bees bandmate Glen Millar, with the singer/guitarist from Rigg, Rémi Peltier, on drums. Bastian Bruneau Larche took over as bass guitarist in early 2014, following Glen's return to Australia due to complications with his residence permit.

After some touring in France and neighbouring countries, The Madcaps released their self-titled début album, this time as a Howlin' Banana Records/Beast Records co-release - 30th March 2015

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