Clash has been a longstanding advocate for Canadian music and this year collaborated with Canada House during Brighton's extensive new music event, The Great Escape.
We received Afternoon Bike Ride’s new album in our Inbox last month and have been enjoying it since. The band originates from the Quebec region and aims to highlight some outstanding artistic achievements from the creative communities there.
Selecting seven prominent artists to delve into, Afternoon Bike Ride leads us on a journey through Quebec's music scene.
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Québec's music landscape is distinctively bilingual, setting it apart from much of the world. It features numerous vibrant DIY communities spanning punk, jazz, folk, rap, and electronic music, with the primary division being language. Two ecosystems exist harmoniously, sharing resources and ideas while metaphorically preserving their own spaces, frequently hosting each other for events. However, the Francophone Québécois scene transcends just being a scene—it has developed into a completely self-sufficient industry, making it somewhat unconventional to pursue an English-speaking music career in Quebec.
The coexistence of French and English speakers in Quebec has a history stretching back centuries, accompanied by significant tension. If one is engaged in one scene, there’s a need to venture into the other, but the benefits of doing so are immense. There’s an abundance of talent across both languages and genres, along with a strong enthusiasm for art and a deep sense of community. Much of our collaborations and inspirations come from word of mouth, friends, and their connections, which we cherish.
While we are more familiar with Montreal’s scene, we feel that the Quebec music community resembles a village, united by the winter’s cold and snow. This atmosphere encourages extraordinary creativity, as everyone hibernates collectively each season. With about 600 festivals taking place annually throughout the province, we all come together every summer to showcase our talents and appreciate the artistic richness this beautiful region provides.
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NAO's music creates a dreamlike experience of eco-feminist electronics. The vibe is captivating, with softly sung French lyrics layered over productions that explore themes of desire, ecology, stars, fire, and extraterrestrial life. The self-produced project aligns perfectly with our tastes.
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Lou-Adrianne Cassidy’s music exudes a 70s-luxe charm, featuring a rich voice that conveys pure poetry. Her track ‘Jamais Tout À Fait’ left us in awe—it was recorded live and its melodic progression takes listeners on an exhilarating journey. She is primarily recognized in Quebec, but we believe her talent should be appreciated globally.
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Rosier
We discovered Rosier when we were invited to perform together some time ago, which unfortunately did not happen, but it led us to explore their music. Their latest album, particularly the track N’as Tu Jamais Vu D’oiseau, has been on continuous play since. It offers beautiful indie folk with captivating vocal harmonies and ambience. We are looking forward to their future projects.
Jamvvis
Witnessing Jamvvis evolve over the last eight years has been remarkable. They have truly come into their own, becoming a fixture in the Montreal DJ scene with energetic productions and DJ sets that present their unique interpretation of jungle sounds.
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Ouri
Ouri is a multi-talented wizard—an instrumentalist, producer, singer, songwriter, DJ, and an all-around incredible person. She skillfully fuses experimental electronic, R&B, classical, club sounds, and more into her own enchanting mix. Her upcoming music perfectly encapsulates and advances her sound, and we’re eager for more people to discover her universe.
Yves Jarvis stands out as an exceptional producer and songwriter, with each track feeling meticulously crafted and packing the right emotional weight. His recent album ‘All Cylinders’ feels like a true renaissance of the guitar. Songs like ‘The Knife In Me’ & ‘One Gripe’ challenge songwriting and guitar-playing conventions playfully. He is composing timeless classics.
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Cédric Dind-Lavoie
Cédric represents a significant modern force in deep French Canadian culture and music, skillfully sampling old folk music recordings from Quebec and Acadia, reimagining them in a manner reminiscent of Radiohead. His music resonates with haunting beauty and possesses an ancient quality. We’ve enjoyed his record multiple times while gathered around the table playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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Afternoon Bike Ride’s new album ‘Running With Scissors’ is out now.
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