Rosalie Ayotte, who impressed everyone with her compositions during her visit Star Academy in 2021, released his very first album on Friday, bandage.
A decidedly personal album in which she speaks about her experiences and her family, but which also differs greatly from the style she defended with her songs My Rains and The Hills at the Academy.
“It’s different than what people have heard from me before. It is more rhythmic and a little more “joyful”, even if certain topics are more sensitive. But it’s generally easy to listen to,” the singer-songwriter told QMI Agency.
Photo by Camille Gladu Drouin, provided by Audiogram
The singer, who wrote and composed the theme song for the show La vérité nature, Je te confide, last year, maintains a certain folk touch and leans more towards indie pop and flirts with electro in certain items of clothing.
The Star Académie’s contribution to his career
With Simon Pedneault (Gabrielle Shonk, Patrice Michaud, Louis-Jean Cormier) as director, Rosalie Ayotte, previously used to working alone, also surrounded herself with several musicians during the creation of her album to refine and improve certain riffs the melodies and work on the arrangements.
Rosalie Ayotte during the “Star Académie” semifinals in April 2021. Joel Lemay / QMI Agency
“I wanted and needed other people’s points of view and the knowledge that others could give me,” admitted the young woman from Saint-Tite in Mauricie.
“Without Star Académie I wouldn’t have this album today. It was really the visibility that allowed me to get to know Audiogram and I was able to really stand out as a singer-songwriter. “It was important to me that I be remembered as the one who writes songs because that’s what I really love about music,” the musician added, emphasizing that the show gave her a certain security.
Stéphanie Boulay as a mentor
Since her release, the former academic has worked a lot with Stéphanie Boulay (big sister of the duo The Boulay Sisters), whom she has known for almost ten years and whom she considers her mentor. “While I was creating the songs and the album, I asked her for advice and she was really there for me,” the singer said.
Stéphanie Boulay on stage in 2019. Photo AGENCE QMI, MARIO BEAUREGARD
“I’m new to the industry. I only knew the recreational side of the song, but there really is a big world behind it. [Stéphanie] was really there for me with the paperwork and everything,” she continued.
Her mentor also supported her in developing her career during the few months she was out of management.
“She really supported me when I had questions to make sure I didn’t get caught [et] that everything is fair and I do good business. She helped me with my contract to make sure I was getting into something good and safe,” explained Rosalie Ayotte.
Released under the Audiogram label, “Pansement” was released on October 27th. Photo by Camille Gladu Drouin, provided by Audiogram
The album Pansement is available on all online listening platforms. The official tour will take place in the coming months, the singer said. At the moment she is supporting various artists, including under the Audiogram umbrella.
She will perform in a double set with Jordane at Cabaret Guy-Aubert in Victoriaville on November 16th. For all show dates, click here.