Description
Montréal native Marie Davidson’s unique form of
synth pop has become an undeniable force in
modern music, and until now her 2012 debut has
only been available through digital download and
limited edition cassette. On March 30th, 2018 Marie
Davidson’s newly re-mastered self-titled EP will be
available for the first time on pink colored vinyl with
foil stamped deluxe packaging. Her debut chronicles
the development of Davidson before her three
critically acclaimed full-length LPs, high profile press
coverage and headlining slots at international
festivals.
Marie began her musical career playing in several
noteworthy ensembles including Essaie Pas (DFA
Records) and DKMD (Giallo Disco), however her
self-titled EP documents her first venture into solo
material. Raw yet creatively pristine, all of Marie’s
endearing and charismatic traits are fully represented
in their elemental states. This debut made clear that
Marie is a singular talent who has the potential to
grab the attention of a much broader audience. Sung
and spoken in both English and French, Marie’s vocal
delivery moves between melodic and rhythmic
motifs, smoothly constructing her abstract lyrics into
satisfying works of art. Davidson’s approach to drum
machine and synthesizer composition is a language
unto itself, refreshingly unrestrained by tradition.
Marie’s sensibilities establish brooding atmospheres
by using minimal elements in unorthodox ways. From
the percussive vocals lines on “À l'intérieur,” to the
atonal synth leads on “La Vallée d'Or” Davidson’s
outsider take on electronic music is pure and
innovative. The single “Esthétique privée” strikes an
elegant balance between ominous tones and somber
vocal melodies over a catchy, analog drum beat.
Pieces like these are the essence of Marie’s work,
experimenting with the familiar in order to achieve
something wholly new.
From the humble beginnings of homemade demo
recordings, Holodeck is proud to bring Marie
Davidson’s modern classic back to life.
Marie Davidson’s re-mastered self-titled EP available for the first time on pink colored vinyl with foil stamped deluxe packaging and obi strip.
Mixed by Pierre Guerineau at La Brique in November 2012
