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La Sécurité Releases Sophomore Album “Bingo!” – A Montreal-Born Dance-Punk Statement
6/13/2026, 1:45:42 AM
La Sécurité Unveils Sophomore Album “Bingo!”
Montreal-based dance-punk quintet La Sécurité released their second album, *Bingo!*, on June 12 through Mothland and Bella Union. The record follows 2023’s *Stay Safe!* and draws on the city’s vibrant nightlife.
From “Stay Safe!” to “Bingo!”: Musical Evolution
While *Stay Safe!* introduced post-punk foundations, *Bingo!* adds “punk-B52s” riffs, Warmduscher-type jams, and a “snowball effect” that blends post-punk, Riot Grrrl, and dance-floor textures. Critics note the fluid genre shifts as a continuation rather than a departure.
Band Members and Montreal Roots
The quintet includes vocalist Éliane Viens, guitarist Félix Bélisle, bassist Kenny Smith, drummer Laurence-Anne “Laulau” Charest-Gagné, and multi-instrumentalist Melissa Di Menna. Their shared Montreal experiences shape the group’s aesthetic.
Album Details: Tracklist and Release Information
The ten tracks are: Snack City, Deny, Detour, Power Snoozer, Princesse, Bingo, Chill Pill, Trixie, Nah Nah, and Ketchup. It streams, downloads, and physical copies are on Bandcamp and retailers.
Cultural Context: Perfect Day in Montreal
In a pre-release feature, each member described a “perfect day” in Montreal. Félix highlighted a foosball table at La Rockette in Le Triangle; Éliane praised L’Esco as a music-scene hub; Laulau recommended the vintage market Le Marché au Puces Saint-Michel and daily dog-park visits. These anecdotes show how bars, markets, and sports venues shape the band’s sound.
Official Statements on the Album’s Vision
The band says *Bingo!* moves beyond strict genre labels, calling it a “snowball effect” that gathers diverse influences like gum picking up glitter and hair, reflecting Montreal’s cultural scene.
Criticism & Opposition
No critical or oppositional commentary was identified in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source lists the release date as June 12, while another refers to the launch as “this Friday” without specifying a calendar date. Both references align with the same week, but the exact day is not uniformly reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “On Bingo!, we move from one style to another, it's not necessarily textbook post-punk, Riot Grrrl, or another particular style… it's more like a snowball effect, like a piece of gum at the bottom of your bag, picking up glitters, hair, etcetera.” — La Sécurité, band
- “Félix: This foosball table is located in la Rockette, the top corner of Le Triangle (Saint-Denis/Mont-Royal).” — Félix Bélisle, band
- “Éliane: L’Esco is one of the central meeting points of Montreal’s music scene—a place many of us have worked, DJed, played shows, or simply ended up at after long nights.” — Éliane Viens, band
- “Laulau: If you’re into old vintage stuff, you have to visit Le Marché au Puces Saint-Michel.” — Laurence-Anne “Laulau” Charest-Gagné, band
What’s Next
*Bingo!* is available for pre-order ahead of its June 12 release, and the band has indicated plans for a supporting tour across Canada and Europe later in the year, though specific dates remain unannounced.
