Toronto's Wardrobe on his debut EP 'Common Touch', being released on May 29

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Wardrobe isn’t a piece of furniture — it’s a shift in identity. It’s the feeling of change that comes from altering your environment, and for Toronto’s Laurent Bourque, it’s also the name of his new pop sonic project.

Now, he’s gearing up to release his debut EP Common Touch on May 29 — a collection of vibrant, emotionally resonant pop songs that explore transformation, nostalgia, and human connection.

SWOMP caught up with Wardrobe to discuss his new project.

Wardrobe first turned heads with the debut single Better Days, featuring Halifax’s Aquakultre. The track blends classic hip-hop beats with bright horns, funk-infused bass lines and indie pop melodies to capture the bittersweet tone of nostalgia.

The follow-up, New Malaise, paints the portrait of a young Jean Seberg–esque character — a nod to Breathless — trying to find her way in the world. It’s a cinematic exploration of trial, failure and eventual success.

On Déjà, Wardrobe dives into psychedelic pop with the help of Broken Social Scene’s Brendan Canning. A Bee Gees-inspired backbeat and walking bass line accompany sultry melodies and lush strings, evoking the fear and danger often found in love.

The final single, Common Touch, once again sees Canning co-writing and producing. It’s a summery, horn-laden anthem about the universal struggle to feel at ease in a chaotic world — a shimmering reflection on the lifelong process of learning and growing together.

Wardrobe may be new to the scene, but Bourque’s creative vision is already proving to be as stylish as it is sonically rich.

Follow Wardrobe on Instagram, here.

Photo credit: Rebecca Chan