The ascendant indie pop of Les Louanges is as likely to trigger introspection as sensuous body rolling. The project is the brainchild of Canadian singer and producer Vincent Roberge. His 2018 debut EP, Le mercure, garnered instant buzz for its ethereal blends of folk-pop and R&B, which he'd further hone on his breakthrough LP, La nuit est une panthère (2018). Spacey vocals and thumping basslines have become his sinewy calling card, ramping up the jazz and funk influences on his 2022 LP, Crash, and blasting into a vibey sonic universe populated by fellow stars such as Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo.