Quebec-based duo Fjord are masters at creating lush, ambient pop, rich in both synthesized and recorded textures.
‘Lay Down Your Veil’ is the first single off Fjord’s forthcoming ‘Shallow Waters’ EP, which was written in Quebec City, produced in London with the help of Tim Bran (Bloc Party, London Grammar, La Roux), and features live string recordings from the Quebec Symphonic Orchestra.
Sounds like: Imogen Heap, Japanese House, Daughter, Solomon Grey
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Men I Trust
Québec-based four piece, Men I Trust, share their new video for ‘Plain View’, which follows the band on their tour through China.
The track is a slow-burning number with delicate chimes, creating a sense of calm away from the chaos that they must have experienced during the tour.
Sounds like: Tame Impala, Wet, MUNA, Lucius, The Japanese House
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Men I Trust – Lauren
We’ve been fans of Men I Trust for some time now, so imagine our excitement when a new video popped up in our inbox!
Founded in 2014, Men I Trust are an electronic pop four-piece from Québec, comprised of Dragos Chiriac (keys and mastering), Jessy Caron (guitar, bass & keys), Odile Marmet-Rochefort (vocals), and Emmanuelle Proulx (vocals).
Men I Trust have the cool vibes of the late 90’s, blended with beautiful piano melodies, low fuzzy bass and powerful, yet fragile vocals from the two girls.
The video for ‘Lauren’ was shot by the band at the Hautes-Gorges National Park near their home in Québec.
Head over to their Soundcloud page for a free download of the track.
Sounds like: Tame Impala, Wet, MUNA, Lucius
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FJORD by Samuel St-Onge Dostie
Ambient pop outfit, Fjord share their brilliant cover of ‘Hey Hey My My’, by folk singer Neil Young.
Turning the original on its head, Fjord have created an atmospheric version, graceful in nature.
The duo have been causing a huge stir in their home town of Québec, having been covered by pretty much every major news outlet and organically reaching over 2.5 million streams on Spotify.
Their full length album, ‘Textures’, will drop on 16th September.
Sounds like: Baile, Prince George, July Child, Tabrill, Haux
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GHOSTLY KISSES
Ghostly Kisses is a Canadian electronic music duo consisting of Margaux Sauvé on vocals and violin, and Dragos Chiriac at the keyboard and handling production.
The twosome have a real knack of writing melancholic music that you are actually content listening to. Sauvé’s haunting vocals in the beautiful new track ‘Such Words’ perfectly showcases this juxtaposition, and we just can’t stop melting.
Sounds like: London Grammar, Enya, GEMS, Isaura, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, James Blake, Men I Trust
Fjord – Shapes
Fjord is a young, ambient-pop duo from Québec.
Smooth beats and light vocals, this track is the perfect end to a Monday.
Sounds like: Baile, Prince George, July Child, Tabrill
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