
Montreal’s La Sécurité are back with Ketchup, a high-energy, bass-heavy post-punk banger that’s equal parts ferocious and danceable. Released via Bella Union and Mothland, the track gallops forward with distorted bass, eerie synths, and razor-sharp guitars, channeling the band’s signature mix of chaos and precision.
But don’t let the title fool you—Ketchup isn’t about condiments. Instead, it cleverly plays on the Québécois expression “L’affaire est ketchup” (meaning all is well) to take a sarcastic jab at the mundanity of small talk.
Listen to Ketchup: https://orcd.co/ketchup
A Song That Gets People Moving
Lead vocalist Éliane Viens-Synnott explains, “We knew we wanted to write a song about small talk, but the phrase ‘L’affaire est ketchup’ stuck from the beginning. While playing the track live, we noticed people bouncing all over the place—it has that special energy. To keep that energy, we told Renny [Wilson] to push the production to the limit. Honestly, we just told him to make everything ‘clip.’”
Director Philippe Beauséjour brings the song’s themes to life in a playful, surreal music video inspired by Terry Gilliam’s signature cutout animations. “Small talk is often about what ‘normal’ people see on TV—the weather, the news, funny ads… so the visuals capture that kind of empty chatter through a chaotic collage of absurdity,” says Beauséjour.
Catch the video via YouTube below
La Sécurité: Living Dangerously Through Art Punk
With their bilingual post-punk energy, off-kilter rhythms, and no-fear attitude, La Sécurité have been making serious waves, earning praise from critics and fans alike:
The band pulls inspiration from Talking Heads, Devo, Kleenex, the B-52s, and Riot Grrrl energy, but the result is uniquely their own—a sound that’s built for both dancefloors and mosh pits, all while celebrating autonomy, self-expression, and collective joy.
Their debut album ‘Stay Safe!’ (released June 16, 2023, via Mothland) was packed with raw, urgent, and infectious tracks, earning comparisons to Le Tigre, Neu!, and Montreal’s Duchess Says. Now, as they gear up for their next chapter, they deliver Ketchup, a fiery single that sets the stage for their upcoming US tour and a massive 2025 ahead.
Southern US Tour – Currently underway!
Get ready for high-energy shows, chaotic dance moves, and a whole lot of noise.
Tour Dates:
February 5 – Athens, GA @ Nowhere Bar
February 6 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
February 8 – Montreal, QC @ Festival Taverne Tour w/ Chandra
March 10-15 – Austin, TX @ SXSW 2025
Tickets available now!
La Sécurité aren’t just making music—they’re making a movement. Catch them live, turn it up, and get lost in the sound.
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