Published on 18 December 2025
La Slague is proud to present Luna Fox, one of the artists selected for the 2025-2026 residencies. Luna is a young student at Macdonald-Cartier High School and a member of Groupe 17, a semester-long class in which each student must audition to be part of the musical group. Passionate about music, Luna is seizing the opportunity offered by the artist residencies to deepen her knowledge and enrich her practice.
As part of the residency, each artist was invited to present a first listen of their project to an audience of about 20 people in order to gather constructive and positive feedback before presenting at our second mid-season launch. Next year, the residents will present their grand finale, the complete version of their works.
We asked Luna a series of questions to better understand her background and artistic approach.
1/ What motivated you to apply for la Slague’s artist residency this year?
“I wanted to advance in my music career and gain more experience. I would also like to inspire other teenagers to explore Franco-pop music. I had never taken singing or songwriting lessons before: I mainly wrote in English, and it’s only been in the last two years that I’ve been composing in French.
At first, it was difficult to switch between languages, but thanks to the musicians around me who told me that writing in French could be more natural, I ended up giving it a try.
Now I enjoy writing in both languages. At Macdonald-Cartier, I take music classes where we record and collaborate with other artists, which encourages me even more to develop my creativity.”
2/ Can you tell us about the project you are developing during the residency? And what are the next steps for you after the residency?
“I would like to produce and record three songs that I have composed, as well as improve my guitar skills so that I can give a full performance at the residency grand finale.
After the residency, I would like to compose an album in French and English, then possibly go on tour and visit schools. After high school, I plan to go to university to study psychology while continuing to create music.
3/ What artistic or personal challenges have you encountered so far, and how is this residency helping you overcome them?
“The main challenge I’ve encountered so far is my guitar playing. To improve, I practice regularly at home. I also watch guitar lessons on YouTube to help me progress further.”
4/ How would you describe the contribution of the mentors to your project?
“Dan Bédard offers very calm and supportive mentoring. I also work with Simon Jutras, who gives me guitar lessons. Since he has followed a similar path to mine, switching from writing in English to writing in French, he offers suggestions on how to improve the melodies of my songs on the guitar.
I will also be collaborating with Normand Renaud to further develop my songwriting. In addition, I will have the opportunity to work with Céleste Lévis, who will help me better understand the artistic community, who to contact, what to do, and how to move forward to achieve my creative goals in this industry.
5/ What do you hope the audience will feel or remember when they discover your project at the end of the residency?
“I would like the audience to see me as a passionate young artist with real potential for a career in music.
I also hope that young girls in the crowd will feel encouraged to follow a similar path and, above all, not hesitate to write in French.”
6/ In your opinion, what are the main differences between creating for yourself and creating in a structured setting such as an artist residency?
“All my life, I have mainly relied on myself and my creativity. Now, I am surrounded by people who support me and share their knowledge with me, which gives me a whole new perspective. Thanks to all this help, I feel like my project is progressing much faster.”
7/ What was your first contact with music?
“I was singing before I could even talk. I am the first, and only, person in my family to create music. My family has always loved music, but not to the same point where it became a passion for me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always written and created songs.”
8/ When did you realize that music wasn’t just a passion, but something you wanted to pursue seriously?
“I started writing songs in fourth grade, inspired by Taylor Swift. I wanted to be a singer, so I wrote constantly: at least one song a day. I drew inspiration from what I saw around me, even interviewing my friends to write songs about them. At first, many of my songs were just practice exercises, but today I write with a clear and serious intention.
Creating a music career has always been a possibility for me, and I’ve never had a plan B. My dream is to tour, inspire others, and create music that deeply touches people.”