“Opening with glitchy electronics which are joined by some killer guitar lines, the track’s moody atmosphere is heightened by maxime.’s equally arresting vocals.” - COLORS + STUDIOS
“[W]oozy synths wrapping themselves around gossamer melodies... [“old fast”] manages to condense his aesthetic palette into one other-worldly pop song.” - CLASH
“Each song [on the album] boasts its own unique flavor... maxime. is an artist who NEEDS to be on your radar.” - Lyrical Lemonade
“maxime. seamlessly guides the listener through washed out guitar riffs, explosive, synth-laden hooks.” - Before the Data
The music on maxime's upcoming EP mile end (kiss ur friends) falls into a dusky, unclassifiable realm, one animated by long shadows and flashes of glittering light. - Exclaim! |
April 14th, 2023 (MONTREAL) – Today, Canadian standout maxime. solidifies his place as one of the most exciting acts within the burgeoning indie-alt/anti-pop scene with the release of his six-track EP mile end (kiss ur friends). The progressive, experimental medley captures maxime.’s DIY spirit, featuring him as the sole writer, producer, performer and engineer. Listeners are lured further into maxime.’s sonic universe with each track, an entrancing experience filled with woozy synths, grungy, distorted guitar lines, and the electronic quirkiness that put the breakthrough act on the map. His addictive pop melodies flow effortlessly, taking form as an honest reflection of the highs and lows of maxime.’s last few years: a time which saw him leave his home city of Ottawa and move to the vibrant, culture-infused neighborhood of Mile End in Montreal. Each track is a different page pulled from maxime.’s diary, recalling tales of childhood memories, broken relationships, and personal growth.On the EP focus track “wedgie,” maxime. explains, “The magic I felt the day I started this one is why I make music. Lyrically, this one is firmly in the complainer category, but more so about how personal growth can feel contractionary at times. 1 step forward 2 steps back type beat. I think I was sad when I wrote this, but I am happy it doesn’t sound like I was. This song is too fun to be sad while listening to it.”Each EP track evokes a different feeling, and further attests to maxime.’s ability to create a sonic world that is unique to his artistry. mile end (kiss ur friends) consists of fan favorite singles and title track “mile end,” an ode to his happy place, “vacation,” an innovative offering recounting the end of a relationship-gone-bad, “mint condition (good as new),” a hard-hitting track tinged with hyper-pop elements, and lastly “cherry stems,”which sees him flex his creative versatility while capturing a darker feel. The EP is made complete with intoxicating focus track “wedgie,” and its complementary outro turned full-length track “demo.” Alongside mile end (kiss ur friends), maxime. announces his debut headlining North American tour, which will take place July 2023 (see dates below, media passes available upon request). Stay tuned for more from the star-studded act as he continues to capture the hearts of listeners around the globe. |