New French singer Clair, who records under the wings of Philippe Katerine. Her music is reminiscent of Nancy Sinatra and Anna Karina. It’s all retro, but hey, when spring’s coming, you DEFINITELY wanna hear these soothing sounds, no?

From Montreal, with Melyssa Lemieux on vocals, this is very very cool modern pop:

Lovely tribute to Paris

Canadian pop heroes Ariane Roy & Valence team up for a lovely duet:

This is what this blog is all about:

Gang of Canadians, not unlike their French counterpart L’Imperatrice. Disco vibes all ’round. If this grows to be my Summer Hit of 2023, I’d be happy:

That disco-vibe, in songs by Juliette Armanet, Corine, Clara Luciani et al, I can’t get enough of it. Marie-Flore’s new single is all that too:

Looks who’s back, with a driving, almost yachtrocky track:

Good groove, honey-voiced singer. Very Gainsbourgian:

2nd single from the upcoming Bashung-coveralbum. No video yet. Not sure what to think of this version. It’s less punching than the original version, but that understated arrangement does work. What do you think?