biographical info
In 2006, under the pseudonym Jay Pea, Jean-Philippe Sauvé launches Arrivals and Departures, immediately acclaimed by critics. That same year, the songwriter meets producer Vincent Blain, founder of the band l'Indice.
For some years, both musicians leisurely polish the demo of what will become a new band from the Montreal scene: Feathership. Their buddies join for the fun: Gregory Leclair-Paquet (ex-guitarist from the Stills and member of Plaza Musique), Mathieu Véziau (drummer for Mille Monarques and l'Indice) and Étienne Rocheleau (bassist member of l'Indice).
Feathership plunges us undoubtedly into an authentic musical universe where indie rock meets psych-folk. "Feathership is pretty much the contrast between lightness and loudness. There is a kind of softness, which flows throughout the songs, but always tied to a palpable tension in the background", admits front man Jean-Philippe Sauvé.
In January 2009, the band struck a deal with Maisonnette (Abd Al Malik, A. Désilets) and entered Masterkut Studios in Montreal generating a sound which recalls Donovan, Elliot Smith, and Fleet Foxes. The 6 songs of the self-titled debut-EP reveal many sounds from the 60's, and retain post-rock elements which are definitely modern. "The mood for the final recording was fantastic. Even though there was a quite a lot produced in our basements, they were many surprises until the end, and we discovered even more in the studio", said Jean-Philippe.
lineup
Jean-Philippe Sauve singer-songwriter
Vincent Blain guitars, keys, vocals
Mateo Vezio drums
Gregory Leclerc guitars
Etienne Rocheleau bass
influences
DEVENDRA BANHART
DONOVAN
THE ROYAL TENNENBAUMS O.S.
ELLIOT SMITH