The Cœur de Pirate adventure began with a few songs innocently posted on MySpace. Béatrice Martin, classically-trained pianist and keyboardist for the indie pop band Bonjour Brumaire, could never have imagined what would come from that simple act. The infatuation with her quickly flourished and several months later, after writing a handful of other songs, Cœur de Pirate released her first self-titled album, co-produced with David Brunet. That was the starting point of a spectacular ascension into the world of French-language pop songs. Having encapsulated the essence of her adolescence on her first album, a more mature Cœur de Pirate surfaces on Blonde, recorded in 2011, while remaining the emotionally-charged songstress that we fell in love with.

In the fall of 2012, Les Trois Accords returned to the spotlight with J’aime ta grand-mère, making a decidedly gossip-worthy statement with this fourth career album.  J’aime ta grand-mère sees the band pushing its limits both musically and lyrically. With their characteristic style, Les Trois Accords recount a love story, blithely weaving absurd humour and sensitivity that is supported by an innate melodic sense. Since the release of their first album in 2004, Les Trois Accords have established themselves as an essential part of Quebec’s musical landscape.

Félix award winner for Male Singer of the Year at the 2012 ADISQ Gala, Vincent Vallières is back, showcasing his new album that will be out in fall 2013. With incisive, touching rock that is full of nuance, Vallières depicts the beauty and breadth of a North American daily life brimming with hope. Reflecting human emotions that transcend genres and generations, the singersongwriter’s catchy melodies come alive on stage to the rhythm of his new stories. With more than 18 ADISQ nominations in his career, Vincent Vallières is definitely considered required listening of the Quebec music scene. The album Le monde tourne fort, which includes the classic On va s’aimer encore has sold over 110,000 copies. The always inviting and ever authentic Vallières awaits you!

Alaclair is a troop of postrigodon Lower-Canadians zigzagging between Quoibec and Mourial. Birthed by graduates of Alaclair High, the result is a brizassage de fizzoules... you’ll have to ask them what that means. Alaclair Ensemble, it’s for the children.

Fascinated by rap music since he was a teenager, Koriass got his first record deal in 2008 (7ième Ciel Records) and then devoted himself to the release his first album, Les racines dans le béton. The album received a warm welcome by critics and Koriass is quickly considered as the "Rookie of the Year" in Quebec’s hip-hop industry. The video for Enfant de l’asphalte, the first single from his latest LP Small Victories (2011), gathered to date over 300 000 views on You Tube.

Keith Kouna is the singer and lyricist for the now defunct band Les Goules, flagship of the Quebec alternative scene that raged from 2001 to 2007. After Les Goules went on hiatus in 2007, he launched himself into recording the “songs of his youth” that been on hold since the band first formed. In 2008, after a year of part-time work, gallons of coffee and beer, mountains of cigarettes and shared misery, Les Années Monsieur was born. The album, full of classic gems that have made their mark, was enthusiastically received by the critics. Kouna gives unforgettable performances in festivals, bars and all the dingy nooks and crannies of Quebec. Du plaisir et des bombes is the second album from this unclassifiable singer-songwriter. Edgy, catchy and moving, Keith Kouna again strikes a chord with eleven delightful bombes that are a guaranteed plaisir!

Seven piratical rogues whose only goal is to conquer the world with their music, leaving behind them a wake of good times and happy souls! Armed with a style infused with celtic, punk, polka, Irish traditional, Breton, Maritime and obviously Quebecois influences, they deliver their musical message in a barrage of rock and good times…talented but never too serious, they only aim to please. While their recorded material is rock-solid. Strengthened by the experience of a 2011 European tour (France, Belgium and Germany), and bolstered by an ever-increasing schedule of shows in Quebec which continually reinforce their reputation, Bodh’aktan is building an army of fans of all ages who appreciate their dedication to music and good times. Their first album, “Au Diable les Remords (Against Wind and Tides),” demonstrates an authentic and organic approach to rock and traditional music.