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After being signed to a Major label, Elsiane release Death Of The Artist independently

“…An experimental masterpiece…impossible to pin down to a single genre and with the potential to appeal to fans of many” – Sputnik Music

Today is alternative group Elsiane’s official return with its new album ‘Death Of The Artist’, after performing in Cirque Du Soleil and collaborating with Olivier Dufour on Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary celebration. The album touches upon how the music industry has been responsible for killing artistic talent, forcing individuals to conform to the mainstream, a reality Elsiane knows all too well after being signed to a major label. Elsiane, as free artists, refused to change their sound, resulting in them having to record and release ‘Death Of The Artist’ independently.

Stream the full album here – https://soundcloud.com/elsiane/sets/death-of-the-artist

Album available on Itunes: http://smarturl.it/elsianedota

Stream the full album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1T1IUrAiQJYPzDEWQePR08

Stream the full album on Youtube

Telling the story of the many trials and tribulations Elsiane went through as artists; ‘Death Of The Artist’ takes the listener on a musical journey, touching upon the death and rebirth of the artist and the struggle to make the most of this difficult past. The soul-searching album is a melting pot of different styles, from orchestral, downtempo and electronic, drawing comparisons with Massive Attack, Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel.

Links:

http://www.elsiane.com/

https://www.facebook.com/elsiane

https://soundcloud.com/elsiane

https://www.youtube.com/user/vaporous07/videos

https://www.instagram.com/elsiane_official/

https://twitter.com/elsiane

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Elsiane release their “Unstable” single

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ELSIANE RELEASE THEIR “UNSTABLE” SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE THEIR NEXT FULL LENGTH ALBUM

 DEATH OF THE ARTIST  

DUE OUT NEXT YEAR

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“The track presents Elsiane’s expected unpredictability– soaring vocals with a layer of dreamy confusion accompany Sotto’s hazy beats.” – Impose Magazine

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After a four year hiatus from releasing new music, Montreal duo Elsiane, have released “Unstable,” is the first single from their new album Death of the Artist – coming out early next year.

Watch “Unstable” on Vevo

The duo, musician/composer/producer Elsieanne Caplette and drummer Stephane Sotto first met in their hometown of Montreal and had instant musical chemistry, despite having completely different backgrounds. Sotto is self-taught and instinctive, where Caplette’s multi-instrumentalism and extraordinary keening voice emerged from classical training in Lima, Peru. The diversity of their backgrounds, along with their shared sensibilities and common influences ranging from jazz, to rock, electronic and world music  has shaped the distinct and ethereal beauty of their music.

The duo released their debut album Hybrid in 2007 to great critical acclaim. This lead to touring with Delerium and Beast,  festivals including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, Osheaga and M for Montreal. High profile collaborations followed with Olivier Dufour on the soundtrack for Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary celebrations; with the German electronic maestros Booka Shade and the Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil.

“If Bjork and Billie Holiday had a baby it would be Elsiane…” 

– Craig Norris (CBC Radio 3)

“Unstable” on Soundcloud :

https://soundcloud.com/elsiane/unstable

RIYL: Massive Attack, The Knife, Bjork, Portishead

Although their music and live show have been met with incredible acclaim from critics and fans, navigating the crossroads of where art meets commerce has been a rough road for Elsiane. The duo’s new album, Death of the Artist documents the battle the group has waged to to hold onto their artistic integrity, within a corporate structure that wanted them to comfort something that was more palpable and popular. Despite disappointment and disillusionment with the industry, Elsiane have developed and maintained an intensely loyal fan base who have stuck with them over the years eagerly awaiting new music.

“Unstable ” which sets the tone for the album, takes the listener through the chaotic process of self-discovery and confronting fears.  It touches upon the idea of instability of the times we live in, the difficulty in accepting who we are as individuals, and that in order to truly be free, we must be true to who we are.

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