SUPER PLAGE
Born and based in Montréal, Canada, Jules Henry, also known as Super Plage, has released three albums in the span of just two years, drawing inspiration from Robert Robert, Flavien Berger, and piecing together a sonic mosaic that calls the likes of Empire Of The Sun, and Polo & Pan.
“This 4th single really sets the tone for the upcoming album 'Magie à minuit' with its dark yet exhilarating mood. It is about the thrill that comes from partying late, which is the very essence of this album which is dedicated to Montreal's nightlife.”
Greatest inspirations or influences?
La Femme, Polo & pan, Flavien Berger, Jakko Eino Kalevi, Jacques, Men I trust, Le Couleur
Tell us about you or your creative process.
A big part of it isn't that thrilling and only consists of me spending countless hours in my basement trying to come up with interesting ideas. It then becomes much more interesting when I show the result to my friends and we try to bring it to another level by adding vocals, real organic instruments or just by fine-tuning the production. It can take anything between one day and one year to have a final result.
Videos or music videos that changed your life, or the way you experience the world.
I guess the first music videos that really struck me were (and don't laugh here) : Still Waiting by Sum41, First Date by Blink182, and other skate-punk music videos. I guess I really thought these bands seemed cool and I started making music to try and emulate that. More recently I was amazed by the aesthetic of the movie ''Grand budapest Hotel'' and the music video ''Ta main'' by Québec-city based artist Ariane Roy, as well as ''The less I know the Better'' by Tame Impala.
What did the pandemic do to your creativity, positive or negative impact?
Well it sure gave me time to be creative! I started this project a few months before the pandemic so I really was motivated when it hit. I just really committed to create something while I couldn't do anything else and I think it was my way of escaping the cold and solitude so I really wanted to make something happy and light that could make me and others feel better. It was really important for me not to speak of it though, so that it could be timeless music and that it wouldn't refer to this dark period of our lives!
Tell us about your music, how would you describe it?
I'd describe it as dance-pop music made with electronic sounds and instruments. I really don't try to stick to a precise branch of electronic music, and I don't know all the sub genres too well. I think I'm moving towards a sound that is more house, it's still early to tell at this point! I think I draw a line to keep it from spilling into other popular genres such as rock and hip-hop, that's why I wouldn't put distorted guitars or trap hi-hats, other than that I don't know what the next song is going to sound like!
What does wellbeing mean to you?
A lot! I think my music is really made to improve people's wellbeing! I try to listen to myself and get out of situations where I don't feel 100% comfortable, and I like to write songs that will lift everybody's mood and that will be energizing in live shows.
Anything else you'd like to share with our audience?
Make sure to listen to the artists that collaborate on my songs. They all have amazing albums!! Oh and follow me on instagram.
Photos credit - Marie-Michelle Bouchard
