LUMIÈRE is back with new single Simone

LUMIÈRE, the solo project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Étienne Côté, unveils Simone, a tribute to his family’s dog, who passed away too soon following a terrible illness in October 2024. This song marks his first collaboration with Warren Spicer (Plants and Animals, Unessential Oils) as co-producer.

Despite the somber nature of its subject matter, Simone is brimming with life, much like the better days of the animal it celebrates. Its upbeat rhythm leads into a luminous chorus that dispels the clouds of grief, inviting us to remember all the unconditional love our departed pets brought us. The addition of fiddle and mandolin to the usual guitars and keyboards brings a pastoral touch to the track’s feel-good groove, turning bittersweet memories into a bucolic celebration.