May 4, 2016

CMW 2016: Blanche et Noir at Supermarket - Concert Pictures

Blanche et Noir at Supermarket in Toronto for Canadian Music Week CMW 2016, May 2 2016 Photos by John at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures
Blanche et Noir at Supermarket in Toronto for Canadian Music Week CMW 2016, May 2 2016 Photos by John at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures
Blanche et Noir at Supermarket in Toronto for Canadian Music Week CMW 2016, May 2 2016 Photos by John at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures
Blanche et Noir are a alternative-grunge duo from Montreal consisting of Amanda Morley on drums and Jean Leclerc on guitar and vocals. I caught their powerful set at Supermarket on the first night of Canadian Music Week 2016. This set marked their first performance outside of Quebec.

​Blanche et Noir's music features big, distorted power chords along with powerful and propulsive drum beats. I heard lots of 90s grunge in their sound. I liked the great combination of heavy guitar riffing with pounding drums and strong emotive vocals. Their music also takes the time to groove.

This guitar-drums duo format is a popular one. It's great to see a duo that's bringing 90s influences to this format in such an energetic and appealing way. I loved the duo's set and look forward to hearing more from them in future.
Blanche et Noir at Supermarket in Toronto for Canadian Music Week CMW 2016, May 2 2016 Photos by John at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography picturesBlanche et Noir at Supermarket in Toronto for Canadian Music Week CMW 2016, May 2 2016 Photos by John at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures
Blanche et Noir at Supermarket in Toronto for Canadian Music Week CMW 2016, May 2 2016 Photos by John at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures
Check out some tunes from Blanche et Noir: