Secret Sun (formed by Anne-Marie Campbell and Simon Landry) takes advantage of these last summer weeks to present a new song from their upcoming debut album, Cold Coast, to be released on September 30th via Bonsound. Album opener Passing Cars captures the disorientation and nostalgia that can creep into a long-time couple's standstill life. One eye on each other, One eye on passing cars, sings Anne-Marie. Stream Passing Cars here, and pre-order the album on bandcamp to immediately get two tracks. The album will also be available for pre-order on iTunes, starting this Thursday.
Both rich and ethereal, Cold Coast was produced by Sébastien Blais-Montpetit (Radio Radio) and François Lafontaine (Karkwa), with whom the band sought to create a unique, vibrant mood. The result is ten melodious and interconnected songs; pop music that is comforting but not predictable.
On this first album, nocturnal vintage synths and spellbinding eighties arrangements rub shoulders with Simon’s electric guitar riffs, crafting a rich, hypnotizing sonic universe. Anne-Marie’s beguiling, siren-like voice (Brooklyn Vegan) brings contrast and light to the heavy, striking beats.
Secret Sun revisits soft rock by mixing genres with finesse and extravagance. Each song has its own universe where the differences between melancholy, introspection, dream and sensuality are no longer clear.
Accompanied on stage by two musicians, the Montreal duo will first present their new collection of songs on August 30th in Rouyn-Noranda, as part of the Emerging Music Festival. The Montreal launch show will take place on September 30th at Le Belmont.
Upcoming Shows
08/30 Rouyn-Noranda, QC // Le Cachottier (FMEAT)
09/19 Montreal, QC // Divan Orange
09/30 Montreal, QC // Le Belmont (launch show)