Photo by Marie-Michèle Bouchard

Hubert Lenoir wins ADISQ 2018 Breakthrough Award, three others

Story by Eric Parazelli | Monday October 29th, 2018

It’s obvious to anyone paying any attention that Hubert Lenoir has been generating a lot of buzz since the release of his album Darlène, not even a year ago, which translated into a slew of awards at the 40th Gala de l’ADISQ. The young man – whose words, clothes and attitude invariably provoke polarized reactions whenever he appears in the media – won the Félix awards for Breakthrough, Pop Album, and Song of the Year (for “Fille de personne II”). This in addition to the Album of the Year – Critic’s Choice Award, which he won at the Premier Gala de l’ADISQ last Wednesday. Add to those the Breakthrough Award he won at this year’s SOCAN Awards Gala in Montréal, and being a finalist for the Polaris Prize, and it seems official that the artist has been annointed by the music industry.

Eric Parazelli, editor of SOCAN’s Paroles & Musique magazine, met with Lenoir backstage at the Gala de l’ADISQ after he won two of the night’s three awards (see interview at left).

Among the other winners of the gala was Philippe Brach, who walked away with two major trophies, Author or Composer and Live Show of the Year – Singer-ADISQ Gala 2018Songwriter. Loud, who won Québec Artist with the Most Success Outside of Québec at the Premier Gala, also won, unsurprisingly but deservedly, the Félix for the Hip-Hop Album of the Year. Pierre Lapointe won the Album of the Year – Adult Contemporary Félix for his album La science du cœur, while Klô Pelgag and Patrice Michaud each won Singer of the Year.

2Frères won the Duo or Group of the Year award, while the troupe of the musical Demain matin, Montréal m’attend won the award for Live Show of the Year – Interpretation. An honorary Félix award was presented to the mythical band Harmonium, after a very touching tribute.

For a complete list of the evening’s winners, visit the ADISQ website.

Photo by Marie-Michèle Bouchard

ADISQ Awards 2018: Is Philippe Brach at the top of his game?

Story by Eric Parazelli | Tuesday October 30th, 2018

The 40th Anniversary edition of the ADISQ Awards had Montréal’s Place des Arts hopping on Oct. 28, 2018. Three years after winning the Félix Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Philippe Brach walked away, this year, with the coveted Author or Composer of the Year for his album Le silence des troupeaux, as well as the trophy for Live Show of the Year – Singer-Songwriter. We spoke with Brach, in the media room backstage, about his creative process, and the relative importance of awards.

Submit now for 17th annual Independent Music Awards

Story by Howard Druckman | Monday October 29th, 2018

SOCAN members can take advantage of one free song submission when they apply for the 17th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Enter in any album, EP, song, producer, video, or design category here, and you’ll receive a free song submission coupon with your receipt, which is good for use throughout the submission period.

SOCAN members who release their music independently are invited to submit their best work in more than 80 categories, until the deadline of Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The IMAs reward artistry and originality, and actively promote exceptional artists and releases to millions of music fans worldwide.

Submissions are reviewed by fans, peers, music icons, radio and festival programmers, media, Film & TV music supervisors, and bookers from venues throughout North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Winners and nominees can also benefit from IMA-arranged performance, distribution, and marketing opportunities – including a 12-week radio promotion campaign, and inclusion on IMA-branded streaming playlists.

Nominees will be announced in March 2019, and winners will be revealed on June 22, 2019, in New York City.