Back in 2018, Montreal-based producer Ouri released her EP 'We Share Our Blood' via Ghostly International. The record was an experimental ride down the lane of abstract electronica. She now ups the ante with a remix of the EP, calling on producers ranging from FJAAK to Biome. Musically the contributing acts transform the original recordings into Jersey Club, techno and even baile funky reworks.
Fresh from signing a deal with labels Saddle Creek Records and Next Door Records, Montreal singer and visual artist Ada Lea will release her new album 'what we say in private' on July 19th. Having shared her dreamy tune 'the party' a couple weeks back, Lea has now recorded a French version of the song. With the airy production the same as the original, the cut is just as gorgeous if not more with the newly added French twist.
Montreal producer Patrick Wade aka Dead Horse Beats is set to release his new album 'Inglaterra'. Giving fans a glimpse of what to expect, he has unveiled his latest single 'Home Days'. A fusion of jazzy, head-nodding Hip-Hop with a warm blanket of soul, it's hard not to get roped into the song upon the first couple seconds of the intro. With a thick, rubbery bass line acting as the heartbeat, sleek synths and boom-bap drum programming all float underneath Wade's smokey vocals. An infectious handing, you can listen to 'Home Days' down below.
Montreal group Paupière have returned with their new single 'Howard Carter'. An ode the legendary London Egyptologist and archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, the musical palette is that of sexy and infectious synth-pop and disco. With the lyrics sung in French, the upbeat track may not instantly trigger thoughts of Howard Carter's excavation, but it's definitely a soundtrack for our weekends. Have a listen.
Having gone through the trials and tribulations of stardom as a kid, Canadian singer Sara Diamond stepped away from the business as a teen to regroup and find herself personally and musically. Making a comeback last year with a slew of recordings, Diamond returns with her new EP 'Foreword'. Comprised of seven tracks, the record weaves between sultry R&B, pop and more. The EP is the highlighting of an artist choosing her path in a confident, comfortable and unapologetic manner.
It's been literally nine years since Desire released their debut album 'II'. However, Johnny Jewel, Megan Louise and Nat Walker have reunited with the aim of releasing a new LP next year. The first taste of the upcoming recording comes in the form of their latest single 'Tears From Heaven'. The band first gave a debut of the track at the spring/summer 2019 Chanel runway show in Paris. 'Tears From Heaven' is out via the Italians Do It Better imprint.
Montreal artist Tess Roby has shared the video to her single 'Given Signs', which is featured on her latest LP 'Beacon', out now via Italians Do It Better. Directed by Hugo Bernier and Tess Roby herself, the video was shot around Los Angeles and features Roby among the serenity of nature.
Montreal's FOXTROTT has shared her latest single 'Better With You', which is taken from her forthcoming EP 'Meditations II', landing August 10th on One Little Indian Records. Delivering a slice of future jazz and stuttering electronica, the track plays with reminiscing nods to the golden period of broken beat.
Montreal artist Marie-Hélène L. Delorme better known as FOXTROTT has unveiled her latest EP 'Meditations I', the first in a three part series. Released via One Little Indian Records and entirely self-produced, the music was written whilst staying on a retreat in Mexico. Delving into an ambient soundscape of electroncia, the suite is the follow-up to FOXTROTT's debut album 'A Taller Us'.
Canadian singer and artist Tess Roby has shared her news single 'Given Signs'. A mellow and hypnotic serving of sparkling electronica elegantly blended with a dream pop spreading, the song is a celebration of the life of her father and those family moments spent in Lancashire. 'Given Signs' is taken from Tess Roby's forthcoming LP 'Beacon', landing May 4th on Italians Do It Better. Have a listen.
