Montreal band Men I Trust has been building dreamy, jazzy, avant-pop soundscapes since 2014. Founded by two high school friends studying music at Université Laval, their first releases, Men I Trust and Headroom, featured a rotating roster of Québécois singers. By the time the band released their third studio album, Oncle Jazz, singer Emmanuelle Proulx had become their full-time vocalist.
To their 2019 release, Proulx adds breathy, soft vocals to groovy bass riffs and smooth, cruising arrangements. Their next studio album, 2021’s Untourable Album, follows suit with more dreamy textures and smooth pop tracks akin to Mac Demarco.
Since then, Men I Trust has released a string of stand-out singles, some of which venture into more upbeat territory. “Billie Toppy,” which came out in 2022, is driven by rhythmic guitar and bass, and a vocal melody that floats along like a summer drive. Their latest release, “Ring of Past,” features groovy bass and a singing synth line. An accompanying roller rink music video amplifies the song’s late disco vibes.
This fall, Men I Trust will head out on tour with Montreal peers TOPS. Their first date will be in Cincinnati at the Andrew J Brady Music Center. According to an interview with Miami New Times this summer, Men I Trust has plans to record after the tour.
“We are super thrilled to embark on a new album journey together right after our big U.S. tour this fall," Proulx told Miami New Times. "We have really good songs on the way."
Men I Trust and TOPS play Andrew J Brady Music Center on Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Info: bradymusiccenter.com.
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