Inspired by France d'Amour

France d'Amour may be among a galaxy of stars in Canada's thriving francophone music scene, but even so, the Québécois pop icon casts a long shadow in her home province. The singer/songwriter's chutzpah, husky vocals, and hearty riffs find echoes in tunes by her compatriots, who put a distinctive French-speaking spin on these alt-rock scorchers and rough-around-the-edges indie anthems.