Hush is the latest project from prolific Montreal musicians Paige Barlow, Miles Dupire-Gagnon, and Gabriel Lambert. Dubbed “the heir to Iggy Pop” by Radio-Canada, lead vocalist Paige Barlow left the DIY punk scene in Atlanta, GA, for the eclectic Montreal indie community in
2018, and has since been active with her own musical projects as well as collaborating with artists such as Galaxie, Solipsisme, and Hippie Hourrah. Multi-instrumentalists Miles Dupire-Gagnon and Jean-Gabriel Lambert have been collaborating for years, beginning with indie-rock mainstays Elephant Stone, their own projects Anemone and Hippie Hourrah, as well as an extensive list of collaborations with other artists, including Montreal’s legendary Besnard Lakes.
Following The Mirrors Were Right, released last fall, latest single, Phasing, drifts further into the dreamlike terrain of Hush. The track introduces a hypnotic, sunlit dimension of the band’s debut album, due later this year on Simone Records.
Name:
Hush
Genre:
Psychedelic / Kosmiche / Psych-Pop / Dream-Pop
Founded:
2025
Latest Album:
Coming soon!
Latest Single:
Phasing
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Miles: Tony Williams
Paige: The Pixies
Favourite musician now:
M: Orbital 2, Paige: Current fixation? Probably TV Girl — love the lo-fi, sample-heavy prod & sugary vocals
Guilty pleasure song:
M: Bryan Adams, Everything I do (I do it for you) (lol)
P: Not really guilty, but I love all things outlaw country & Atlanta hip-hop
Live show ritual:
M: Jack Daniels
P: 10min of alone time in a quiet place
Favourite local musician:
M: Jean Leloup
P: An impossible question — the Montreal music scene is absolutely overflowing w/ talent. Shoutout to all the incredible female & lgbtq acts especially ♥
EP or LP?
M: LP
P: LP
Early bird or night owl?
M: Early bird
P: Night owl
Road or studio?
M: Both
P: I love both, but the road is home.
Any shows or albums coming up?
Hush: We just released our debut album, For Dolly, on May 22nd, and there are live dates in the pipeline
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
M: L’Express
P: Ooh, I love Fleurs & Cadeaux but also Patati Patata for a solo meal at the bar.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
M: Bernard, childhood
P: I like walking alleys all across Montreal — there’s always something interesting to take in.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
M: St-Viateur, love the trippy pond
P: Square Saint-Louis — I especially love it at night. The fountain has a lot of my wishes. Plus Miles & I met there!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
M: Le National or Gésu
P: So tough — Montreal has some of the best venues around. National & Corona (Beanfield) are gorgeous. Metropolis (Mtelus) because of the local crew. Esco because it’s Esco!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
M: Timpano
P: Drum Bazaar is always a fun stop. The folks at Steve’s downtown have my heart though.
