VA - Clair Et Obscur (2026)

Mélopée Records unveils its very first original compilation, "CLAIR et OBSCUR", bringing together ten artists, most of whom are making their debut on the label. Conceived as both a calling card and an artistic statement, this selection outlines the contours of an evolving identity, balancing emergence and affirmation.\n\nAt the heart of the project lies a deliberate duality—one embodied by the label's emblem, the owl. A fundamentally nocturnal figure, it represents both clarity and mystery, vigilance and shadow. This compilation explores these two facets through a sonic diptych structured in two chapters.\n\nCLAIR features tracks that celebrate momentum, warmth, and a sense of festive lightness, while maintaining a strong artistic rigor.\n\nIn contrast, OBSCUR delves into denser territories, with deeper, sometimes rougher textures, exploring introspective atmospheres and a controlled intensity.\n\nWith these ten tracks, Mélopée Records invites listeners not only to hear, but to feel the many nuances that shape its identity.