LISA SQ – “REEL ME IN”
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Montreal, QC-born, Hamilton, ON-based multidisciplinary artist Lisa SQ unveils her debut full-length album Reel Me In, a kaleidoscopic reflection of her late 20s and early 30s, filled with snapshots of introspection, growth, and playful sonic experimentation. Released alongside the brooding, atmospheric lead single “Teeth,” the album captures Lisa SQ’s penchant for turning life’s sticky moments into artful, indie-pop catharsis.
Half recorded overseas on the Isle of Wight in a converted stone abbey, and half captured during impromptu “birthday sessions” in Toronto with a crew of close friends, Reel Me In embraces spontaneity, collaboration, and imperfection. The project, produced by Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky), Ian Docherty (July Talk), and David Granshaw, bridges continents and creative circles from late-night jams at Toronto’s Dwaynespace to sun-soaked sessions in the English countryside.
With its lush blend of synths, guitars, and eerie harmonies, “Teeth” builds toward an explosive finale – complete with a spontaneous French verse that dissolves into a sombre cacophony.
ARTIST QUOTE
“Reel Me In is kind of a sonic photo album,” she shares. “It’s a collection of songs that have grown from me trying to get to know myself better during a perplexing time of life. Naturally, some of the songs are moodier and more introspective, but overall I think there’s a playfulness fueling the whole thing.”
Lisa SQ’s multidisciplinary approach shapes not only the sound but the soul of her music. Born in Montreal into a bilingual household, she grew up immersed in French and English, fostering a lyrical dexterity that infuses her indie-pop and art-pop compositions with nuance, wit, and intimacy. Influences ranging from Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf to David Bowie and El Perro del Mar inform her eccentric, emotionally resonant sound, which balances nostalgic warmth with avant-garde experimentation.
Across Reel Me In, Lisa SQ finds strength in vulnerability and beauty in imperfection while exploring how connection, creativity, and community can reel us back to ourselves.
Lisa SQ
Reel Me In
(Independent)
Release Date: November 21, 2025
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Background Photo Credit: Martin Reis
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