Enigmatic producer Errance unveils new single ‘Oxytocin’
Canadian producer, director, and composer Errance released his third single, ‘Oxytocin’, on the 2nd of May 2024 via Société Holographique de Montréal. The track follows the release of his first two singles, ‘Guidance’ and ‘Idyll’, and precedes the release of his self-titled debut album which is set for release on the 17th of May. ‘Guidance’ received support from CLASH Magazine, BBC Radio 6’s Tom Ravenscroft and Deb Grant. Errance is the solo musical project of Gabriel Gagnon, who is beginning to carve out a place for his own musical expression in the wake of a process of deep introspection, self-growth and a profound connection to nature.
Before embarking on his solo project, Gabriel has boasted a prolific career as a producer and composer across various industries. From producing internationally-acclaimed records for several artists such as Daniela Andrade, MayFly and Geoffroy (just to name a few), to composing soundtracks for a number of series and short movies, to working on international campaigns advertising for brands like Yves Saint-Laurent, Crown Royal and Louis Vuitton, this sonic savant is no novice to the world of music production in all of its forms. He also shares a close musical relationship and music house with Hologramme.
Hailing from Montréal and currently based in Orford, Canada, Gabriel began exploring sounds and beats on his father’s Yamaha PSR-32 synthesizer at a young age. At 22, Gabriel stepped into the world of audio experimentation, securing a role as a studio assistant. Collaborating with various artists, he honed his skills in the service of others. Despite his deep love for music production, arranging compositions, and crafting sonic landscapes – however, it wasn’t until later in life, when a period of enforced pause granted him the opportunity to experiment, that he began to make space for his own musical expression. As Errance, he delivers a sound inspired by the likes of Floating Points, Mount Kimbie, Max Cooper and Jon Hopkins.
‘Oxytocin’ is an energising and hypnotic work of IDM. Replete with echoey effects, organic textures, mesmerising vocal samples and an irresistible shuffling rhythm to boot, it warms the listener from the inside out. The track glints and paints a sonic picture of a faraway magical paradise, with a hint of nostalgia and wistfulness in its beauty.
