Dominique Fils-Aimé introduces a new phase of her work with The River, a single that opens the path toward her upcoming album, My World Is The Sun. The track sets the tone for this next chapter, grounded in calm intensity and vocal precision. Built around subtle shifts in rhythm and texture, the song unfolds patiently, allowing emotion to surface through phrasing and tone.
At the centre of The River is a focus on presence. The arrangement remains open, giving each element time to settle and resonate. Fils-Aimé’s voice moves with ease, balancing softness and control, never pushing further than necessary. The song holds attention through detail, confirming her sensitivity to how restraint can sharpen emotional impact.
Based in Montréal, Fils-Aimé has built a distinct artistic identity at the crossroads of jazz, soul, blues, and contemporary songwriting. Across her previous album cycles, she has explored African American musical heritage alongside introspective and socially engaged themes, earning critical recognition and multiple awards in the process. Her work is shaped in chapters, each one reflecting a moment of growth, curiosity, and creative independence.
The River also frames the wider landscape of My World Is The Sun, a project centred on nature, vulnerability, and the essence of the creative process. While the album promises a broader emotional scope, this single works as a self-contained statement. It establishes the atmosphere of the record without over-explaining its intent, leaving room for personal interpretation and quiet reflection.
“Where the water flows, where the love flows, humans and souls heal,” states Fils-Aimé. “You are cordially invited to meet me by the river. That peaceful place that cradles us, meditates with us, dances with us, reminding us we are one with its movement. Because water is life.”
Alongside the release, Fils-Aimé is taking this new chapter to the stage. The tour moves across Canada before continuing through Europe, with confirmed stops in cities such as Munich, Zurich, Copenhagen, Utrecht, Brussels, Paris, Milan, Berlin, and Hamburg.