Montréal singer-songwriter Alix Fernz deftly combines new wave, progressive pop and noise rock on ‘Rouge à lèvres’ - a layered anthem which seamlessly toes the line between a lush earworm and experimental narratives. Sonically fascinating with quirk-laden, semi-inaudible splutters and lyrically poignant yet tongue-in-cheek, the track, which offers a glimpse into upcoming full-length Bizou, dives into how the recent past can look absurd to us now. The alluring production is accompanied by a grainy music video, directed by Fernz himself, which brims with a DIY quality, conveying equal parts of aesthetic value and eccentricity with its provocative imagery. -Malvika Padin