Having already played the CBC Music Festival, Osheaga and le Festival d’été de Québec, it’s clear that Quebecois singer Charlotte Cardin’s star seems to be on the rise. Her debut EP Big Boy was just released this past summer and I had the opportunity to see her perform some of her songs during an intimate performance at Burdock Music Hall yesterday afternoon. With her powerful voice and electro-jazz sound, Cardin definitely impressed.
After introducing herself and her band a couple songs into their set, Cardin added, “We’re going to play some love songs for you.” It’s true, a lot of her music could be classified as love songs, but with titles like “Like It Doesn’t Hurt” and “Dirty Dirty,” it’s clear these aren’t necessarily your typical love songs. “Dirty Dirty” in particular stood out during her performance with it’s lyrics touching upon themes of jealousy and unrequited love. Give it a listen: