Jonathan Personne announces new album Nouveau Monde
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Jonathan Personne, the singer, guitarist and lyricist from the Sub Pop/Bonsound band Corridor, returns today with Zoé sur la montagne,. The song is complemented by Deuxième vie, another new cut from Jonathan Personne, exploring the inexplicable encounters that make the human experience so unique.
Both songs are off of Nouveau Monde, Jonathan Personne’s fourth solo album, to be released on March 14th, 2025 via Bonsound. The launch concert will take place at La Sala Rossa on March 13th, followed by a show at Le Pantoum in Québec City on April 10th.
Based on a tune that Jonathan Personne made-up to sing to his baby daughter, “Zoé sur la montagne” is described as a slacker folk gem whose restrained arrangements highlight an irresistible melody, a nod to the theme songs of the shows Personne watched as a child. Evoking the particular way children perceive the world – a sort of naïve, dreamlike vision that erodes over time – the song also serves as a reminder to nurture one’s imagination.
Zoé sur la montagne is accompanied by an animated music video which Jonathan Personne created himself. I wanted the video to reflect what the song is about, explains the artist. Misty and hazy, like a childhood memory. I liked the idea of playing with tangible images, blending them to create rather abstract moments.
Deuxième vie was first recorded during the studio sessions that led to Jonathan Personne’s previous effort. He gave the song a new spin, reworking the vocals and arrangements into a delightful, bemusing outcome. Deuxième vie’s folk-rock feel takes an unexpected turn; into the mix he throws a humble piano straight out of a ’70s Sesame Street episode, the noise of an effects pedal, and vocal harmonies worthy of a ’60s Turtles’ hit.
Jonathan Personne opted for a “bedroom” style production, embracing the mismatched quality of his compositions. His set-up was just polished enough to create a cohesive bond between tracks, making this melodic jumble a real tour de force. This “mixtape” structure echoes that of ’90s classics such as Check Your Head by the Beastie Boys or early Beck records, which shaped Jonathan Personne’s youth.
Pre-order Nouveau Monde HERE
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