Today, the Montreal-based duo Hildegard, a collaboration between multi-instrumentalists Ouri and Helena Deland, has dropped their highly anticipated sophomore album Jour 1596 via Chivi Chivi.
The album is a captivating blend of sensual indie alternative and electro-R&B, with a cool, hypnotic vibe that draws listeners into its moody atmosphere.
About the album by Hildegard:
“Jour 1596 marks the contrast between the spontaneity of our first and second album.
Though the process felt like a balancing act of perseverance and going tabula rasa, what made it onto the album stemmed in those unplanned, joyful moments, when playfulness came through amid the challenges of our expectations.”
Composed during yearly week-long retreats in the snowy seclusion of rural Québec, the new album is a significant departure from the spontaneous creation of their debut. While their first album emerged over just eight days, Jour 1596 was meticulously crafted over 1596 days, grappling with the challenges and expectations of following up their first effort.
With contributions from Zach Frampton (piano), Christopher Edmondson (saxophone), Phil Melanson (drums) and Benja (guitar), Jour 1596 is a testament to Hildegard’s expanding soundscape, where the resilience of friendship, the joy of collaboration, and the inspiration drawn from musical legends and personal experiences resonate in each track, guiding listeners from a contemplative, reflective mood into a lighter one.
Jour 1596 gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
Hildegard – Jour 1596 [Streaming]
