Today, Montreal-based multi-hyphenate TDJ unveils her first single of the year, a soft-focus, serotonin-tinged collaboration with Clara Kimera. “On and On (You Lie)” is out now via Collection Disques Durs/All Night Long.
The track carries TDJ’s unmistakable blend of trance-pop nostalgia and emotional clarity—gentle, but driven by just enough dancefloor propulsion to make you want to throw your hands in the air. It’s a glimmering prelude to what’s next from an artist who continues to reach for something bigger, brighter, and unfiltered.
A singer, lyricist, and producer in her own right, Clara Kimera brings vulnerability to the track. Her lyrics—“I waste my life for us / You lie / Don’t wake me”—feel suspended between dream and disillusionment. Together, TDJ and Kimera craft something intimate yet expansive: a delicate anthem for anyone who’s ever longed to stay inside a beautiful illusion just a little longer. The accompanying video builds on that feeling, starring both artists in a hazy, magic-hour odyssey with Sailor Moon energy and the emotional core of a coming-of-age fantasy. Soft lighting and surreal flourishes make the video feel like a memory just out of reach, equal parts joy and melancholy.
In the ethereal realm of dance music, TDJ emerges as a luminary, crafting a sonic universe that marries melancholy with bittersweet euphoria. Co-signed by tastemakers such as Pitchfork, Beatportal, DJ Mag, and Wonderland, Geneviève Ryan-Martel, aka TDJ, blends years of composing guitar ballads and experimenting with electronic production. She’s influenced by the rush of trance classics as well as the raw emotion of emo. As a producer, songwriter, singer, DJ, and star of her own videos, Ryan-Martel holds the scepter of her own destiny as an artist, invoking elaborate, nostalgic concepts that manifest audibly, visually, and within.
TDJ Upcoming Tour Dates
- May 17 – EDC Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
- May 24 – Emporium Festival 2025 – Wijchen, Netherlands
- July 12 – Dreamstate Festival – Chicago, Illinois
- July 18 – Woodstower Festival – Lyon, France
Watch: TDJ, Clara Kimera - On and On (You Lie) (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/k7RDypI17jI