In a sea of perfectly polished pop, maxime. stands out like a hand-sketched blueprint—raw, intricate, and refreshingly original. With "$101.17," the Montreal-based, self-produced artist once again strikes a compelling balance between quirky left-of-center experimentation and addictive pop sensibility. Crafted in his bedroom, the track reflects maxime.’s knack for turning the intimate into the universal.
Built on an off-kilter groove that twists and turns, "$101.17" blends layered synths with a slightly disjointed beat, creating a soundscape that feels like it's teetering on the edge of chaos while remaining undeniably catchy. His vocals—laid-back yet charged with emotion—carry an understated confidence, effortlessly guiding listeners through a track that flirts with vulnerability while retaining its cool, lo-fi charm.
Lyrically, "$101.17" reads like a snapshot of millennial ennui, peppered with specific details that make it all the more relatable. There's a distinct sense of place and purpose in the song that mirrors maxime.'s own journey, from Ottawa to Montreal's Mile End, chasing a dream with nothing but talent and determination. It’s an ode to the everyday struggles and quiet victories of pursuing a creative life.
With over 40 million streams under his belt and a sound that refuses to be boxed in, maxime. continues to blur the lines between DIY experimentation and pop accessibility. "$101.17" is a perfect taste of what’s to come as he builds toward the release of Mile End, his upcoming EP. If this track is any indication, maxime.’s journey through Montreal’s eclectic music scene will be as unpredictable and intriguing as his music itself.
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