Éclair Élégie is a Montreal-based singer, songwriter, and producer crafting intimate yet unfiltered pop with a distinct mix of playfulness and sharp edges. Born Claire Dufresne in Gatineau, Canada, she grew up in a creative but chaotic home, developing an early love for storytelling through music.
Her debut album, currently in the works, is a collection of songs written over the past two years, including many from the period when she briefly stepped away from the public eye. The album features original tracks alongside a few radically reworked cover songs, offering a glimpse into her evolution as an artist. Notably, she chose not to include her early breakthrough song, “Let’s Be Positive,” signaling a move forward rather than a return to past successes.
Éclair’s music is rooted in singer-songwriter and pop traditions, but she draws from a wide range of influences—including jazz greats like Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf, experimental pop pioneers like Kate Bush and Björk, and even hip-hop artists like Little Simz and Azealia Banks. Her songwriting blends poetic lyrics, social critique, and a signature sense of humor, often pairing sweet melodies with biting themes.
A fiercely independent artist, Éclair remains unsigned, preferring a DIY approach with the support of close friends who assist with recording and mastering. While she values creative freedom, she also acknowledges the challenges of staying independent in the industry. She holds a similarly conflicted stance toward social media—reluctant to engage with it, yet aware of its role in an artist’s success.
Now based in Montreal, she is slowly stepping back into live performances, exploring ways to present her music on stage. Whether through her recordings or her live shows, Éclair Élégie offers something both delicate and defiant, blending beauty with raw honesty in a way that is entirely her own.