Ghostly Kisses

Margaux Sauvé and Louis-Étienne Santais of Ghostly Kisses understand the allure of a secret. The hum and hiss of its magnetism. The unimaginable joy of being a conduit for openness. We all want to feel intimacy, the pull of our heart, growing and learning together. So Ghostly Kisses set out on a seemingly impossible journey to collect anonymous stories and letters from fans around the world through their “Box of Secrets” posted to the band’s website. Sauvé and her partner Santais synthesized those missives into the mesmeric Darkroom (due May 17th 2024 via Akira Records), a record that wills our inner monologue into view, tears falling on the dancefloor only to find mystic connection in the darkest electronic corners. Darkroom illuminates the gossamer threads connecting fans around the world, weaving anonymity into a microcosm of comfort, and a safe space for reinvention for the Quebec City-based band.

And now, with ‘Heaven, Wait’, her mesmeric debut album ready for release, recorded largely at home with her partner Louis-Étienne Santais, working separately in the same house they would bounce ideas between rooms before coming together to rehearse the songs once they have developed into a solid enough form. Together they have created an album that blends pop songs in sophisticated production. As she moves from the dark to the light, we have been offered a compelling snapshot of grief, growth and desire.