At once poet, philosopher, storyteller — and in another life a teacher — singer-songwriter Alexandre Poulin is a multifaceted artist with a singular path, far removed from conventional, media-driven trajectories. His commitment to remaining true to himself and to his distinctive storytelling reaches its full expression on stage, earning him a devoted audience and numerous awards both in Québec and Europe. As early as 2008, his self-titled debut album received critical acclaim, along with his first ADISQ nomination and strong radio chart presence across Québec.
His generational reflections and vivid character portraits soon resonated internationally, as the tour for his second album, Une lumière allumée, surpassed 150 performances. Rooted in folk, the record allowed Poulin to further develop his personal signature both musically and lyrically, often crafting songs as short stories without choruses — a hallmark of his writing. After three years on the road, he co-produced Le mouvement des marées, a third album balancing folk and chanson traditions, portraying human experience with sensitivity and clarity. The album’s reception in France led to appearances on major programs such as On n’est pas couché and other prominent media platforms.
His fourth album, Les temps sauvages, was born in the heart of winter, deep in the forest. Its success followed quickly: a Félix Award nomination for Folk Album of the Year and more than 100 sold-out shows. Three years later, Nature humaine, released November 7, 2019, explored human nature with curiosity and precision. With this album, Poulin embraced a more melodic musical universe, incorporating vocal experimentation and more electric tones, giving renewed breadth to his writing while remaining both folk and modern.
Alongside his own projects, his distinctive pen has led him to write lyrics and music for numerous artists, from 2Frères to Petula Clark, including France D’Amour and King Melrose.
A former French teacher, Alexandre is also deeply committed to promoting student perseverance. The text of his song L’écrivain, whose video has amassed 2.4 million views on YouTube, is now taught in Québec primary and secondary schools.
