Artist description Imagine the tenderness of Coldplay's pop combined with the controlled power of R&B vocals. midsegue are about one thing: classic and literate pop songs. Arrangements are focused on piano, simply programmed drums, bass, and only minimal synthesizers for support. Electronics are the tool, not the gimmick. Songwriting is the centre and the essence.

Music Style Indie Electronic

Musical Influences Portishead, Massive Attack, Coldplay, Radiohead, Tori Amos, Nina Simone

Similar Artists Dido, Esthero, Beth Orton, Everything But The Girl, Coldplay, Portishead

Artist History midsegue is the songwriting duo of Vidya Lutchman and Daniel Bernard, accompanied on bass by Michèle Martin. Originally a more electronically focused pop duo, the midsegue sound has evolved to rely not on computers and sequencing, but on the delicate dynamics that occur between live players. The result is something new yet familiar; something literate and complex, yet accessible. Lutchman's vocals are passionate and cathartic, expressing often plaintive and reflective lyrics. These are complimented by the warm and intimate melancholy of Bernard's organic piano and synthsizers, and programmed rhythms. Filling out the sound is the indespensible bass guitar of multi-instrumentalist Martin. Resulting are inviting pop songs meant to stir the emotions through bittersweet melodies, sophisticated arrangements and musical sublety. midsegue are currently rehearsing their live act as well as beginning to record their repertoire for an EP.

Group Members Vidya Lutchman (voice), Daniel Bernard (synthesizers, programming), Michèle Martin (bass)

Instruments keyboards, programming, bass, vocals

Location Montreal, Quebec - Canada

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