The hum of tube amplifiers fills the air as Anthony Lemieux adjusts his guitar strap, his fingers finding familiar positions on the fretboard. This scene could be from any dive bar or practice space, but there’s something different about Lemieux—a rare duality that defines his artistry. By day, he’s a professor and academic researcher dissecting music’s psychological impact; by night, a prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist channeling decades of rock ‘n’ roll grit into emotionally charged anthems. “When I write a song,” he reflects, “it comes from a place of authenticity and emotion. I hope it speaks for itself.”
Lemieux’s journey reads like a love letter to music’s transformative power. From teenage guitarist to frontman of bands like Maryhouse and Goodpeople, his evolution has been marked by restless creativity—a refusal to be boxed into one sound or scene. His new 3-song EP, Long Way Home (out now), encapsulates this ethos: raw, genre-fluid storytelling that blends the urgency of punk, the depth of singer-songwriter confessionals, and the thunder of alternative metal. Each track feels like a page torn from a well-worn journal, delivered with the conviction of someone who’s lived every lyric.
What sets Lemieux apart isn’t just his musical dexterity—it’s his academic approach to feeling. As a researcher studying music’s role in human connection, he brings a scholar’s precision to crafting songs that resonate on a visceral level. “The gems only emerge through practice,” he says of his writing process. “You have to honor even the ‘bad’ ideas—they’re steps to something greater.” This disciplined yet intuitive method has yielded a pipeline of new material spanning punk ragers, haunting acoustic ballads, and experimental metal—all united by his signature emotional clarity.
For Lemieux, success isn’t measured in streams but in striking chords (literal and metaphorical) with listeners. “My hope is that the music means something to whoever hears it,” he shares. Whether through searing guitar solos or whispered verses, he aims to bridge the cerebral and the primal—proof that smart music can still punch you in the gut.
Anthony Lemieux isn’t just making songs—he’s creating emotional artifacts. Follow his journey as he balances blackboards and backbeats, one raw, resonant track at a time.
“The best music doesn’t just sound good—it matters.” — Anthony Lemieux
Next:
- Long Way Home EP out now
- Genre-spanning album in progress (2025)
- Intimate live performances + academic lecture-series hybrid events
- Follow @AnthonyLemieux for studio insights