A true multidisciplinary artist, Lysandre approaches her solo musical project like a magnifying glass over a colossus, examining every strand of marble with meticulous care. On her new album Portrait de l’invisible, the Montreal-based singer-songwriter attempts to untangle the blurred lines within her, those that hide in the subconscious. Taking full measure of her medium, she weighs the power of words and melodies with complete consideration.

Trained in classical piano, Lysandre Ménard has gradually established herself as one of Quebec’s most in-demand artists, performing on stage alongside Klô Pelgag, Helena Deland, Shaina Hayes, and Etienne Dufresne, while also contributing to albums by Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Ariane Roy, and Choses Sauvages. Alongside her work in front of and behind the screen—as an actress or composer for film—this versatile performer debuted as a singer-songwriter with her solo project, launching in 2020 with the EP Maison-Dieu. This was followed in 2022 by her first full-length album, Sans oublier, which solidified Lysandre’s artistic voice. Sans oublier earned her the prestigious recognition of Révélation Radio-Canada 2022, as well as a nomination at the ADISQ Gala in the category Album of the Year – Alternative.

The past few years have been a whirlwind for the artist, who has juggled musical and cinematic projects. Yet it was in a context of voluntary pause and reflection that the first seeds of her second album, Portrait de l’invisible (February 2026), were born. Immersed in a period of personal confrontation and solitude, Lysandre turns her poetic gaze inward. She entrusted the production of the album to Alexandre Martel (Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Thierry Larose) and brought together musicians Thierry Malépart (Choses Sauvages), Samuel Gougoux (Corridor), and Étienne Dupré (Zouz) in the studio to create this rich and sumptuous universe. In addition, she co-wrote the string, vocal, and clarinet arrangements alongside Aaron Wolff.

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