As a pianist, Simon Boisseau seeks to transpose fleeting impressions into works that stand the test of time. Whether through his neo-classical-tinged solo piano project, his work as a hired gun for Fredz and Émile Bourgault, his role in pop-rock-funk outfit Barber For The Queen, or as a musical director, arranger and score composer, the self-taught musician from Montreal’s South Shore has quietly begun carving out a name for himself in the cultural sector both at home and abroad since the release of Le déjeuner, his first album with Bravo, in March 2023.

Having taught himself to play music at the age of eight, Simon independently released Colorblind, his first collection of songs, in 2019. Since Le déjeuner came out, he has also performed with the Flambettes, a ROSEQ initiative that brings together four artists from different backgrounds to create a collaborative show set to tour across Quebec. (In this case, Simon was paired with singer-songwriters Héron and Sandrine Masse, along with spoken-word artist Laurianne Charbonneau.) He has played in many of Montreal’s public parks, appeared in small venues across the province, and performed at the Colline Festival two years in a row. Most recently, he went back to school to deepen his knowledge of music theory while training to become a music teacher.

Simon has always had a soft spot for classic rock, jazz, and pop composers such as André Gagnon, Claude Léveillée, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson, along with a crate-digger’s ear for 1970s Japanese city pop. All of these influences can be heard on his upcoming third album.

Another of Simon’s passions shaping what’s to come is animated film and its multiple, if not infinite, possibilities. A lifelong fan of Disney movies, he has always dreamed of composing for the big screen. If Le déjeuner evoked a state of mind, a flow of memories, and early morning contemplation, what Simon is preparing for 2026 will be closer to a film score. This time, rather than focusing on a single part of the day, the album will span an entire life up to now. In addition to solo piano, it will feature string arrangements, recurring themes, and unexpected turns. In the meantime, he gained touring experience by accompanying Fredz in Europe in the fall of 2025.

At first, Simon Boisseau only wanted to find a record label to release his music, without fanfare or glitter, and that’s how Bravo Musique welcomed him. Now that his name has spread and he is becoming accustomed to performing on larger stages around the world, things are bound to change. The buzz grows louder, the moment expands, and it carries through a lifetime, running toward the unknown.