Louis-Jean Cormier - Les Entretoits

Louis-Jean Cormier comes to MTELUS in Montréal on March 8, 2026 with Les Entretoits, carrying the clear-cut songwriting and the mix of Quebec chanson, indie rock and folk shades he has refined since the late 1990s. Raised in Sept-Îles and anchored in Montréal, he first made his name with Karkwa as singer, guitarist and main songwriter, before opening a more intimate solo chapter. Le Treizième étage, Les Grandes Artères, Quand la nuit tombe and Le ciel est au plancher map that journey: French lyrics at the forefront, detailed arrangements, guitars that move from hush to grain.

On stage, Cormier shifts easily between electric formation and pared-back setups, keeping a steady balance between pulse and melody. Alongside his own records, he works as producer, arranger and co-writer for other francophone artists, a practice that keeps him in step with the current scene. For this MTELUS date, Les Entretoits draws across his different eras with songs carried by precise words and supple rhythms. Venue: MTELUS, 59 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, Canada.