Lucette

Lucette is the stage name of Canadian artist Lauren Gillis. After hitting it off with producer Soren Hansen(New Politics, Elle King, Sam Palladio) during an earlier recording session, the pair began collaborating over Zoom, writing new songs that were rooted in “exactly how I was feeling in the moment, in a more vulnerable state.” What resulted was Nice Girl From the Suburbs, out March 21, an intimately personal six-song EP that ambitiously expands Lucette’s musical repertoire. Sonically inspired by ‘90s dream pop and alt rock, Nice Girl From the Suburbs pairs Lucette’s deeply introspective lyrics with lush and anthemic production, recalling strains of Fiona Apple and Sheryl Crow by way of Pixies, Portishead, and Mazzy Star. “These songs are both recognizing that dark place and recognizing that I didn’t really help myself to get out of that dark place,” Lucette says, “but also that I think It's okay. It’s kind of human to be your own worst enemy.” Her debut album, "Black is the Color," produced by Dave Cobb, received widespread acclaim, quickly establishing her as a rising star in music. The success of her first album led to opportunities like for Sturgill Simpson on his Metamodern Sounds of Country Music. This momentum resulted in a collaboration with Simpson, who produced her sophomore release, "Deluxe Hotel Room." The album further solidified her reputation as an artist to watch, earning features in Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, Pop Matters, and The Globe and Mail.