Here are 6 artists we discovered (and loved) in 2023

On December 31, 2022, they were strangers. A year later, our cultural life will not be the same without them. Here are 6 artists we discovered in 2023 and whose adventures we will now follow.

Eric Shakur

(SEN) – Completely unknown to the literary world before November 2023, Eric Shakur has become the writer of the hour by publishing his debut novel that quickly won awards in Quebec and France. Aside from the required vocabulary and the unique narrative form, the beauty of this book lies in the depth and complexity of the human relationships that it narrates in a sublime way.

Alice Morault

Alice Morault

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(MD) – She has worked hard for several years, but for many, including the author of these lines, 2023 was the year when Alice Morault finally emerged from anonymity. She excels as a loving and protective sister in the film singleThe young actress also starred alongside Julie Le Breton in the second season of the excellent detective series criminal case.

Ariel Soucy

Ariel Soucy

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(MP) – What a lovely surprise There's nothing I'm not, Ariel Soucy's debut pop album is well done. Is it the pen of a fine artist that attracts attention to this extent? Or the beautiful arrangements, the perfect foundation for his universe, simple and luxurious? One certainty: this talent counts.

Dave Finlay

Dave Finlay

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(AC) – Even if we discover it at the end of 2022 with the show Living from the universe2023 was the year of his meteoric rise. A true discovery of Quebecois country music – although not yet very popular at home – this gentle giant from Texas has the voice and charisma to reach new heights in 2024.

John Duff

John Duff

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(BL) – Fans of vibrant pop music, remember this name: John Duff. Aside from his seductive stage persona, the singer reveals himself as a perfectly presumptuous pop star, but above all capable of delivering irresistible – and very stubborn – earworms. Examples? We couldn't get it out of our heads House burning And Someone's daughter From our first listen. Far be it from us to complain about that.

Zaho de Sagazan

Zaho de Sagazan

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(CB) – She has a talent for finding the right words, simple and profound, an unparalleled sense of melody and a lot of chatter: by mixing the coolness of electronic music with the poetry of French song, Zahou de Sagazan captivates and amazes. lightning symphony, The 23-year-old French woman's debut album heralds a bright future. Go and listen Sadness is enough, tell me that you love me To convince you of this.