We’re back with the third round of our red-carpet interviews from the 2026 Gala SOCAN, held May 3 at Montréal’s TOHU.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with JF Pauzé.
JF Pauzé
Like Marjo before him, JF Pauzé has managed to step out from the shadow of the group that first made him famous and carve out a strong solo path of his own. He has nearly pulled off the impossible: building a solo career while still celebrating both his ties to Les Cowboys Fringants and his friendship with the late Karl Tremblay. That balancing act is exactly what “Ballon-Sonde” is about—the song that earned him the SOCAN Award for Francophone Popular Song. He also took home the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Award.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Christian Clermont.
Christian Clermont
Christian Clermont’s music has left its mark on audiences from coast to coast. On screen, his work has underscored memorable series such as Fugueuses, Aveux, and Transplant. His haul at the Gala SOCAN 2026 was an impressive one: he won the SOCAN Screen Composer Award, the Music for Television (International) Award for the series Transplant, and the Award for National Television Music, Drama or Series, also for Transplant.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Coeur de Pirate.
Cœur de Pirate
An artist in every sense of the word, Cœur de pirate continues to shape both the stage and the industry itself. A double winner in the SOCAN Award for Francophone Popular Song category — including one shared with Les Trois Accords — she was also honoured with the SOCAN Achievement Award, recognizing the creative impact of her publishing company, Bravo. In this interview, she reflects on those honours and pays tribute to the artists who helped pave the way.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Ana Sokolović.
Ana Sokolović
Born in Belgrade and influenced by the Balkan folk traditions she grew up with, Ana Sokolović has established herself as a major figure in contemporary music. Now based in Montréal, the composer works on an ambitious scale: her catalogue includes several operas as well as works for large orchestras. The SOCAN Jan V. Matejcek Award, presented at TOHU last Sunday, is the latest addition to an already remarkable résumé.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Benjamin Nadeau.
Benjamin Nadeau
Songwriter Benjamin Nadeau is no stranger to the radio charts. When it comes to crafting hits, he’s something of an alchemist. At the Gala SOCAN at TOHU, he walked away with two plaques: one for his collaboration with Gabriel Fredette on “Tant qu’on est toi et moi,” and another for his contribution to “J’veux pas qu’tu t’en ailles,” the duet featuring William Cloutier and Claude Bégin.