Poirier^CA/QC

Photo credit: Bruno Aïello-Destombes

One of Montréal’s most recognizable names, Poirier’s influence is rooted in his creative and eclectic approach to electronic production. From the shimmering lo-fi atmospheres of his early work to the driving soca-inspired rhythms on later releases, his unmistakable musical signature draws from every corner of the sonic spectrum, cementing his place on the international stage.

With more than 25 years in the industry, the DJ, producer, and songwriter has built an expansive catalogue on labels including Ninja Tune and Wonderwheel Recordings. He’s also engineered over 55 official remixes, with his sought-after production style tapped by artists such as Gotan Project, Gilles Peterson, Guts, Salif Keita, Nickodemus, João Selva, Flavia Coelho, Popcaan, Busy Signal, and many more.

In 2024, he released his 12th studio album, Quiet Revolution, an intimate envelope of electronic and acoustic sounds united to timeless effect. More recently, he composed music for the contemporary dance productions Rhapsodie and Les Champs Magnétiques by Sylvain Émard Danse.

Across all endeavours, Poirier’s driving ambition remains the same: to build bridges between communities, languages, eras, and cultures, while sharing his vision and experience to help others express themselves to their fullest potential.

Poirier – Il n'y a pas de Sud... (25th anniversary)
Live | World premiere

Distinctly warm and deeply rhythm-rooted, Poirier’s genre-crossing sound has marked Montréal for nearly three decades. This summer, he returns to the album that started it all, bringing the sparse ambience and laid-back grooves of 2001’s Il n'y a pas de Sud… to the MUTEK dancefloor for its first live interpretation.