Duprince

Duprince is an independent record label based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. According to its official website, the label was founded in 2015 and describes itself as a "maison de disques indépendante" (independent record company). It operates in the francophone and anglophone music scenes of Quebec and beyond, releasing albums and singles by a roster of rock, punk, indie and pop-leaning artists. The label's roster, as listed on its homepage, includes Bon Enfant, Les Shirley, oui merci, Baie Béli, Thomé Young, Hawa B, Alex Burger, Paige Barlow, The Blaze, Velluto Collection, Gabriella Olivo, Etienne Dufresne, Carences, Gab Paquet, Zoo Baby, Jesuslesfilles, Saratoga, Yuki B, Yocto, Gazoline, Keith Kouna and Les Hôtesses d'Hilaire. This mix of established and emerging acts reflects Duprince's positioning as a curator of Quebec's contemporary independent music, spanning punk rock (Les Shirley), indie rock (Bon Enfant, oui merci) and other genres. Duprince releases music in physical formats (LP and CD) as well as digitally, and promotes upcoming releases through its website with pre-save and pre-order links. The label also produces a podcast, with an episode titled "10 ANS POUR DUPRINCE" (10 Years for Duprince) marking its tenth anniversary, indicating activity through at least 2025. Upcoming releases listed on the site include singles by Yuki B and Etienne Dufresne and albums by Les Shirley and Gabriella Olivo, dated September and October 2026. As an independent label, Duprince is privately held and does not trade on a public stock exchange. Its primary market is Canada, particularly Quebec, with a francophone focus that also reaches audiences in France and other French-speaking regions. The label's identity is closely tied to Montreal's vibrant independent music community.

Duprince was founded in 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as an independent record label. The label emerged within Montreal's thriving francophone and anglophone independent music scene, which has produced numerous influential rock, punk and indie acts. From its early years, Duprince built a roster that blends established Quebec artists with emerging talents. The label's catalog spans genres including punk rock, indie rock, and pop, with a strong presence in the francophone market. Artists such as Bon Enfant, Les Shirley, oui merci, and Gab Paquet have been associated with the label. By the mid-2020s, Duprince had become a notable independent label in Quebec. In 2025, the label celebrated its tenth anniversary, producing a podcast episode titled '10 ANS POUR DUPRINCE' (10 Years for Duprince). The label continued to announce new releases, with upcoming singles and albums from Yuki B, Etienne Dufresne, Les Shirley, and Gabriella Olivo scheduled for late 2026. Duprince operates as a private, independent entity, releasing music on physical formats (LP, CD) and digital platforms. Its website serves as a hub for news, artist information, and pre-order links, reflecting its direct-to-fan approach.

• 2025

  Label celebrates 10th anniversary with podcast episode '10 ANS POUR DUPRINCE'.

• 2015

  Duprince founded in Montreal as an independent record label.

• Yuki B single 'Peine perdue' scheduled for release.

• Etienne Dufresne single 'Pauvre pomme' scheduled for release.

• Les Shirley album 'Hail Mary' scheduled for release on LP and CD.

• Gabriella Olivo album 'Reflexiones' scheduled for release.

Independent Montreal label specializing in francophone and anglophone rock, punk and indie music.

• Bon Enfant

  A quintet formed by Daphné Brissette and Guillaume Chiasson, with Etienne Côté, Melissa Fortin and Alex Burger; rock-driven.

• Les Shirley

  Female punk rock power trio formed in Montreal in late 2018: Raphaëlle Chouinard, Lisandre Bourdages, Sarah Dion.

• oui merci

  Five long-time friends making colorful indie-rock-poli music.

• Yuki B

  Artist releasing the single 'Peine perdue' in September 2026.

• Etienne Dufresne

  Artist releasing the single 'Pauvre pomme' in September 2026.

• Gabriella Olivo

  Artist releasing the album 'Reflexiones' in October 2026.

1. 1Label Duprince official websiteduprince.com
2. 2Duprince on Wikidatawikidata.org