Bonjour Brumaire
| Company type | Indie pop band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 2007 |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec , Canada |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Bonjour Brumaire was an indie pop ensemble originating from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, performing primarily in French. The lineup featured Youri Zaragoza (vocals, guitar), Nathan Howard (guitar, vocals), Francois Lessard (drums), Karine Novelle (keyboards, vocals), Béatrice Martin (keyboards, vocals), Patrick Brownson (keyboards, vocals), Mathieu Dumontier (bass guitar, vocals), and Jordan Larocque (bass guitar, vocals).
Established in January 2007, the group produced their initial demo under the guidance of producer Ryan Battistuzzi (known for work with Malajube and Les Breastfeeders) within just three months of forming. Their first full-length album, De La Nature Des Foules, was recorded over a five-month period and subsequently released on April 1, 2008, through Indica Records.
The song Brooklyn made its debut on the Anti-Hit List Podcast in April 2008.
During 2008, Bonjour Brumaire took part in prominent Quebec music festivals such as Woodstock en Beauce, Osheaga Festival, Francofolies, and Festival d'Été de Québec. That same year, they received accolades for "Breakthrough Artist" and "Indie Pop Album of the Year" at the Gala de l'Alternative Musicale Indépendante du Québec.
In 2009, the band embarked on a European tour and revealed intentions to release a follow-up album; however, they appear to have ceased activity thereafter. By 2021, their official website was no longer operational and their most recent social media communication dated back to 2010.
Discography
- De La Nature Des Foules (2008)
Singles
- "Brooklyn" (2008)
- "Prunelle" (2008)
- "L'insouciance ne s'improvise pas" (2008)
Awards and nominations
- Nominee for FAVOURITE FRANCOPHONE ARTIST/GROUP at the 9th Independent Music Awards (The Indies 2009)
- Nominee for BEST REASON TO LEARN FRENCH with "Le Candidat" at CBC Radio 3 Bucky Awards 2008
- Nominee for SOCAN's ECHO PRIZE 2008 for the track "Argelès"
- Recipient of BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR at GAMIQ 2008 (Quebec Indie Music Awards)
- Awarded INDIE POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR at GAMIQ 2008
- Winner of SODRAC prize for BEST MUSIC for "Argelès" during Francouvertes 2008
- Nominee at the 2008 MIMI Awards (Montreal International Music Initiative)
- Honored with Telus DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR at GAMIQ 2007
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- Category:Canadian musical groups