Bobby Bazini Releases New Single ‘Le jour est morne’ Out Now

Today, Canadian singer-songwriter Bobby Bazini returns with 'Le jour est morne', a soul-stirring new single that blends his signature folk-soul style with poignant French lyricism. The single follows the release of ‘Élegante solitude’ and ‘Rouler en août’, all part of his upcoming album “Seul au cinéma”. A first full-length album entirely in French, set for release on September 19, produced by Bobby Bazini and under exclusive license from the Spectra Musique label.

On the meaning behind the song, Bobby Bazini shared: “Le jour est morne” is a sad song, but one that feels good —about change, but also about the passage of time, those moments where we feel stuck in life’s "waiting rooms"...”

Listen to ‘Le jour est morne’ HERE

Pre-order/Pre-save ‘’Seul au cinéma’’ HERE

About ‘’Seul au cinéma’’

For fifteen years, Bobby Bazini hesitated to sing in French. The desire was there, of course, but for years he postponed the project, unsure of how to approach it, filled with doubts, and wondering whether his audience would follow him on that path. In 2022, he finally began working on a French-language album with Connor Seidel, but the project was temporarily put on hold. During his “Pearl” tour, he went back to school and found the inspiration for ‘’Seul au cinéma’’ during a free afternoon spent wandering through a multiplex cinema. The album is built around the concept of nine theaters, nine songs—each one exploring a facet of his search for identity and solitude.

Musically, Bobby Bazini and Connor Seidel drew inspiration from French-language albums like ‘’La tête en gigue’’ (Jim et Bertrand) and ‘’Rêver mieux’’ (Daniel Bélanger). They opted for a stripped-down approach, blending acoustic guitars with modern textures through the use of synthesizers and sampling, going so far as to incorporate sounds recorded in movie theaters to enhance the atmosphere. Several musicians contributed to the project: Robbie Kuster on drums, Conner Molander on keyboards, Alex Francoeur on flute and saxophone, and Odessa Pagé on backing vocals.

‘’Seul au cinéma’’ will be released on September 19, and Bobby has never been more excited ahead of an album launch. To him, it feels like attending the premiere of his own film, as if he’s seeing himself play his own role. He wonders if his audience will follow him on this new journey.

Having long found his identity through his idols, Bobby Bazini now moves forward stripped down, without artifice, expressing himself in his own language.

About Bobby Bazini

Born in Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Bobby Bazini was raised on Americana, folk, and country, inspired early on by legends like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. His debut single, “I Wonder,” quickly became a Canadian hit, and his first album, ‘’Better in Time’’, was certified Gold.

His 2014 album ‘’Where I Belong’’ topped Canadian charts and became the best-selling Canadian album of the year. Subsequent releases showcased his evolving sound through international collaborations and recordings.

In 2023, Bobby released ‘’Pearl’’, his first self-produced album created in Quebec with collaborator Connor Seidel (1969 Collective, Charlotte Cardin, Les sœurs Boulay). This 11-track record blends modern jazz and bossa nova influences and has been widely praised by critics in Canada and Europe. The single ‘Waterfallin’’ gained strong support on UK radio, including BBC 6 Music and Jazz FM, with a remix by Gilles Peterson.

After more than a decade of success—including award nominations (JUNO, Félix, etc.), platinum records, tens of millions of streams, and numerous sold-out shows—Bobby Bazini has firmly cemented his place in Canadian music history... and in the hearts of his fans.