Post Script fuses vintage sensibilities with exquisite new-wave subtlety that weaves a unique and authentic portrait of their shared and individual power. The striking poignancy of Blais’ divine higher register in harmonic unity with Cournoyer’s rich baritone creates an undeniable enchantment, allowing the voices of their Franco-Albertan roots to resound with the reflection of modern soundscapes.
What others are saying:
“There’s an infectious, fun energy to this track. It’s ostensibly about distance, but it’s also about the emotions at the heart of relationships. The lead vocal is very distinctive, allowing the indie pop duo to stand out in a crowded scene.” (Ear To The Ground)
“Out of Edmonton comes Post Script, an indie duo complete with dazzling vocals courtesy of Steph Blais and intricate instrumentals from bassist Paul Cournoyer. . . This track offers a fast-paced, optimistic perspective of surviving long distance relationships.” (EarMilk)
Edmonton Journal (4/5) : Read it here.
Outline Online (9/10) : Read it here.
Run Away Pup - Live review : Read it here.
Grey Owl Point (Proud Hoot/Really Good) : Read it here.
Management : Matthieu Damer - m@damer.ca
E: paul@postscriptmusic.com or steph@postscriptmusic.om
Biography
Charming, alluring and authentic, their syncopathy is nothing short of palpable. So intense it seems almost tangible, the atmosphere between Steph Blais and Paul Cournoyer creates the perfect storm for unbridled magnetism whether live or recorded. Somewhere between the forlorn warble of Emmylou Harris and the ethereal chemistry of Broken Social Scene, Post Script has found a distinct niche in the Canadian music landscape.
The striking poignancy of Blais higher register in harmonic unity with Cournoyer's rich baritone creates an undeniable enchantment, allowing the voices of their Franco-Albertan roots to resound with the reflection of modern soundscapes. Understated in their approach, the two fuse traditional familiarity with bilingual, cutting edge appeal. This nostalgia is a reckoning force, and one that has pushed the pair onto festival, showcase and international stages. Their tour and release history has garnered impressive momentum in their home province of Alberta and beyond, leading them to two Edmonton Music Awards, and being the featured faces of Spotify Canada’s Renegade Folk playlist.
As Edmonton-born, Franco-Albertans, Blais and Cournoyer exemplify a rich tapestry of musical and cultural influences, exploring their entwined history. “If Not For You” (2015) solidified their budding sound and helped to define their collective voice: “...embodying the traditional Canadian oscillation between urban living and rural retreat, it also captures the spirit of the nation’s linguistic divide.” (Grayowl Point, 2015)
Their recent EP, “The Light I Can’t Block Out” (2019), explores an electric, Americana-leaning resonance, with a mature and direct approach to the songs themselves. Produced and mixed by Edmonton’s Jeff Kynoch (Altameda, Cayley Thomas), the recording received rave reviews as “...a captivating display of the duo’s undying love for their craft.” - (Daze Magazine, 2019)
With no signs of slowing down, and ready to capitalize on their mainstream success, the pair are currently working on a 6 song, French EP that was recorded in Moncton, NB; with Benoit Morier (Lisa Leblanc) at the famed home studio of commanding indie-folk sensation, Lisa Leblanc. The EP will be succeeded with a Cross-Canadian Tour.
Their collaboration, described as “...maybe the most gorgeous pieces of melancholia I have heard this year.” (outlineonline.co.uk) compels them forward into the beckoning unknown. Regardless of language, Post Script fuses vintage sensibilities with exquisite new-wave subtlety that weaves a unique and authentic portrait of their shared and individual power.
Past shows
November 2019 - Cameron House - Toronto, ON
November 2019 - Quai de Brumes - M pour Montréal - Montreal
September 2019 - Old Fire Hall -BreakOut West - Whitehorse
September 2019 - La Cité Francophone - Contact Ouest - Edmonton
July 2019 - Coca Cola Stage at Calgary Stampede
July 2019- Performance at Taste of Edmonton
June 1 2019 - City of Calgary - Canada Day - Calgary, AB
Mai 18, 2019 - Canadian Ambassador’s residence - Paris, FR
Feb 2019 - Empress - Edmonton, AB (sold-out)
Feb 10, 2019 - The Burdock Brewery - Toronto, ON
Feb 13, 2019 - The Monarch Tavern - Toronto, ON
Feb 15, 2019 - Bar Robo - Ottawa, ON
Feb 16, 2019 - Folk Alliance International - Montréal, QC
Feb 17, 2019 - Verre Bouteille - Montréal, QC
Feb 18, 2019 - Le Pantoum - Québec, QC
Dec 28, 2018 - Polar Park Brewing - Edmonton, AB
November 15, 2018 - The Empress Ale House - Edmonton, AB
October 6, 2018 - UpDt Festival - Edmonton, AB
August 31, 2018 - Blue Heron Music Fest - Revelstoke, BC
July 11, 2018 - Francos de Montréal - Montreal, QC
July 10, 2018 - Wenoa Craft Beer Lodge - Toronto, ON
September 13-16, 2017 - Breakout West - Edmonton, AB
October 12, 2017 - Artesian - Regina, SK
October 13, 2017 - West End Cultural Centre - Winnipeg, MB
November 5, 2017 - The Needle Vinyl Tavern- Edmonton, AB