Ambre Ciel is the solo project of Jessica Hébert, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer based in Montréal. Her music blends pop, neoclassical, and electronic influences, featuring compositions that range from vocal-driven piano pieces to dreamy instrumentals. Following her music studies, she released an EP, ‘Vague Distance’, in the winter of 2021, noted as one of the ‘best EPs of the year’ by Le Canal Auditif and nominated at GAMIQ. She is currently working on her debut album.
Name:
Ambre Ciel
Genre:
Chamber pop
Founded:
2021
# of Albums:
1 EP
Latest Album:
Vague distance
Latest Single:
Mirador
Latest Video:
I don’t have any videos yet, but I hope to share one in the near future!
Favourite musician growing up:
My music tastes were always changing, but classical pieces, along with discovering violinist Andrew Bird and singer-songwriters like Thom Yorke and Patrick Watson, have influenced my musical journey towards music creation.
Favourite musician now:
I couldn’t decide within five minutes—they come in multitudes: Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, Agnes Obel, Nils Frahm, Sade, Thom Yorke, Alex Somers.
Guilty pleasure song:
Extended Circular Music No.2 by Jürg Frey. This piece eludes me each time I listen to it.
Live show ritual:
Ginger tea!
Favourite local musician:
Montreal has a beautiful music scene; I really like Thanya Iyer’s music.
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Studio!
Any shows or albums coming up?
Yes! I really look forward to releasing my debut album in 2025.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Umami, for their vegan ramen.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Paul-Boutet Street because it leads to Frédéric-Back Park.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Frédéric-Back park! It’s vast and quiet, with several green spheres around the park adding a surreal aspect to the scenery.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Ursa
What is your favourite music store in your city?
L’Oblique
