Avec Plaisir sounds like the exact moment a conversation at a party turns from jokes to deep existential dread, but in a way that makes you want to jump around. Their sound is defined by 'twinkly' guitar patterns that weave in and out of complex, mathy rhythms, anchored by a rhythm section that feels like it's constantly sprinting to keep up. It is bright, jagged, and intensely human.
What sets them apart is the vocal delivery. Eschewing the polished pop-punk sheen, they opt for a gruff, almost conversational shout that feels unforced and authentic. The lyrics are clever and self-aware, often poking fun at the very tropes of the genre they inhabit while still delivering the emotional gut-punch expected from the best Midwest emo revivalists.
Start with 'An Album' to hear them at their most kinetic. It captures the frantic energy of their Montreal roots, blending technical proficiency with the kind of catchy, shout-along hooks that are designed to be screamed back at a stage from a crowded floor.
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