Montreal-based art punk collective La Sécurité have built a reputation for turning chaos into something irresistibly magnetic. Blending jittery rhythms, off-kilter melodies, and a fearless DIY ethos, the five-piece have carved out a sound that feels both unpredictable and deeply intentional. With their sophomore album Bingo!, the band pushes even further into their signature world, one where dance floor energy collides with sharp humor, feminist undertones, and a refusal to take anything too seriously, including themselves.
Their latest single “Snack City” perfectly captures that spirit. A frenetic, tongue-in-cheek ode to hunger and indulgence, the track leans into the band’s playful spontaneity while showcasing their knack for turning everyday impulses into something wildly entertaining. Paired with a chaotic, collage-style video built from personal tour footage and surreal food imagery, it’s a vivid reflection of La Sécurité’s identity: raw, personal, and joyfully unfiltered.
As Bingo! arrives, the band continues to explore themes of independence, connection, and the beauty of embracing life’s absurdities, whether that’s tackling heavier topics like relationships and self-preservation or simply celebrating snacks and silliness. We chat with La Sécurité all about their creative process, the improvisational magic behind their music, and how they channel their shared energy into something that feels as liberating as it is unpredictable.
“Snack City” is chaotic in the best way, what was the moment where you realized this song needed to exist?
We wrote “Snack City” when we thought it was a good song and liked it. I think it was before Éliane went to the washroom and before Kenny scratched his head.
You mentioned writing it while hungry, what snacks were actually fueling the session, and did any make it into the lyrics indirectly?
We didn’t actually have snacks with us while we were writing the song, that’s why we named all our favorite snacks in the song because that’s what we wanted to go get after writing the song.
How does the concept of the “Snack City” music video reflect your identity and artistic style?
I think it definitely represents us because we use content from our phones, we wanted this photo dump sort of personal approach where it’s just us. It’s meant to be overwhelming and chaotic with all the food imagery and I think it speaks to us very much.
You recently released the riveting art pop single "Deny". Tell us about the theme of the song?
Well the title is pretty self explanatory, that’s the theme of the song. Broadly, it’s about cutting out whatever’s not working for you in a nutshell.
The music video for "Deny" features so much contrasting imagery in a lofi nostalgic lens. Can you tell our readers about the creative process behind the visuals?
The process was that it was recorded in one of our houses. The usage of all the imagery from the 90s and early 2000s was meant to give a nostalgic feel and a way to blend all the different scenes together seamlessly.
What are the main themes and artistic influences behind your new album Bingo!?
Major themes on the album are women empowerment, women independence, snacks, looking out for each other, sleeping in, having fun, being cool.
A lot of your work involves improvisation, what’s the magic in capturing those spontaneous moments in the studio?
The magic could be described as hearing the connection between us because of spending so much time together, but also understanding each other creatively. It’s a safe environment where all ideas are worth exploring. It just creates a space where people can just try things without thinking about it too much, that’s where the lightning in a bottle comes from.
How would you describe La Sécurité in 3–5 words?
We Are Always Very Hungry.
Your live shows sound chaotic and immersive, what do you want people to feel walking away from a La Sécurité set?
We want them to feel immersed in chaos, we notice this sort of upgoing curve of energy from the beginning to the end and it seems like it’s a very nice release for the audience. A place where you can get your sillies out!
What do you think fans will most be surprised by in the album?
We think people will be surprised that you have to get the physical copy, which is the vinyl and when you open it, there’s a bunch of little things to look at. The artwork is pretty interesting so get a physical copy and you’ll thank yourself later.
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