Quebecois indie act Orchestre Tisonnier does just that on their new single, “L’échelle d’abandon.” This single marks their first teaser of “Si tu meurs, j’te tue,” their sophomore album due by September 4. And if this song is any indication, it’s something to remember.
“L’échelle d’abandon” is a bright, dynamic cut of instrumentation enrobing a soul-baring emotional center. The band’s music offers a fresh spin on French pop, blending intricate melodies and buoyant rhythms with lyrics that strike at the heart. It’s that sort of contrast that draws the listener in, as much by the light as by the shadows beneath.
The title suggests themes of detachment, longing, and the torturous climb toward release or reconciliation. But rather than projecting despair, Orchestre Tisonnier fills the song with motion, both musical and emotional. You feel the ascent, the urgency, and the risk of falling. And it’s delivered in a sound that is resilient, vital, and defiantly human. With “Si tu meurs, j’te tue,” Orchestre Tisonnier is chasing the truth. And “L’échelle d’abandon” proves they are not afraid to go where it hurts. It’s a bold statement of purpose from a band looking to kick down the doors of the folk-pop world with something unvarnished, poetic, and utterly their own.
You can feel a tangible expansion of the band’s artistic voice. This new era feels more brash, more in-your-face, and more willful compared to the work that came before it. The production is slick, yet not polished in the best way possible, maintaining that rawness while allowing the emotion to breathe. Every note sounds essential, and every word is freighted. “L’échelle d’abandon” is a signal flare. And the vista from the top of their ladder ought to be spectacular.
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