"Original music born of the idea of marrying organic and electronic elements, Julie delivers a fantastic collection of beat-driven earthy songs from her Observatory CD." - Chapters

Radio announcer, television producer and professional musician, Julie Larocque ironically lives a quiet organic lifestyle with her husband and 3 children in Eganville ON (pop. 1300). Her third album Observatory was the recipient of the Popular Music Program Grant from the OAC. Julie's compositions have garnered the solicitation of the prestigious Cirque du Soleil, and have also been used in several independent media projects.

Julie Larocque - Biography

Radio announcer, television producer and professional musician, Julie Larocque ironically lives a quiet organic lifestyle with her husband and 3 children in Eganville ON (pop. 1300). Her 3rd album Observatory was a recipient of the Popular Music Grant from the Ontario Arts Council, and has been garnering rave reviews from critics and colleagues. Produced by Jason Jaknunas (Souljazz Orchestra, Eric Vieweg, Jupiter Ray Project) at Metropolitan Studios in Ottawa, Observatory is a 10-song collection of Electronica music with subtle flavours of World and Jazz vibes. Julie's original compositions have garnered the solicitation of the prestigious Cirque du Soleil, and have also been used in several independent media projects.

Now a freelance broadcaster, Julie became well-known throughout the Ottawa Valley as the afternoon drive time host on MYFM Radio (www.myfmradio.ca). Julie graduated in 1998 from Ryerson Polytechnic University with a BAA in Radio & Television Arts, and is currently developing a television series called Ottawa Valley Woman for COGECO.