TEROUZ

TEROUZ is the guise of Cairo born Illustrator/singer songwriter Karim Terouz, who moved to Montreal in 2008.  Before transforming his band into an electro-rock act, Karim fronted and managed his award wining, brassy, folk/rock quintet ’’The Rising Few’’.He released his first album Sinners On St-Laurent in 2014 followed by his second ‘’Adult Entertainment’’ in 2017.  In 2018, Karim re-invents his music by incorporating dancehall beats and synths into his 80s/90s alternative roots. Terouz started playfully utilising his signature ‘’Bowie-esque’’ vocals to re-emerge as a refreshingly unique variation of hypnotic, ‘noir’ alternative. The vocal swagger in the frontman’s first single ‘’Outstanding’’ is complemented by muscular, groovy bass lines and nostalgic, ’’Knofler-ish’’ guitar fills played by guitarist/bassist Andre Galamba.  ’’It like Cohen on a treadmill !’’ Describes the Egyptian/Canadian frontman.

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How smooth is @dukeeatmon1969 ‘s voice on this ? Ain’t he the coolest? 🎙🎷🤗 . . Thank you @cbcradiocanada @cbcradio for this interview acknowledging my past work, my current single and my future releases to come! . Head on over to my SoundCloud channel to check it out (Bio) . . #cbc #cbcradio #cbcradiocanada #canadianradio #interview #press #parcour #musicaljourney #retropop #dancemusic #synthpop #newwave #conversation #radio #canadianmusic #egyptiancanadian #montrealmusic #montrealmusicscene (at CBC/Radio-Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-6a9VrW2q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Love receiving videos of fans integrating my songs into their workouts and routines! Keep’em coming ! 🐅🖤🏆 . . @georgette.damian (Tiger Girl ) @gebeaul.handstand_yoga (Burn) @beardedbammbamm (Big Boy Games) . . . #poledancing #handstand #yoga #hammerwheels #bodybuilding #workouts #workoutmusic #motivation #health #workoutsoundtrack #gymmusic #retropop #pumpitup #synthwave #retrowave #electropop (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQBaxtsN9J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New line of "Tiger Girl" illustration Bundle available now on Terouz.com/shop. 🙋🏽🤩🙋🏻‍♀️ . . Visit the online store (link in Bio) . . . . #illustration #design #prints #tileframe #decor #artwork #art #excerpts #lyrics #illustrated #multideciplinaryartist #montrealartist #onlinestore #myartwork #instaart #bundle #supportlocalartists #montrealartist (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpA02yHLYrJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Listen to the Fierce New Single “Tiger Girl” by TEROUZ

Following in the footsteps of Cohen, and with his deep and sultry Bowie meets Joy Division’s Ian Curtis vocals, Cairo-born Montreal-based singer/songwriter TEROUZ brings his signature retro pop to the scene by curating his original music with his taste for ‘90s nostalgia and ‘70s & ‘80s electro-pop/rock elements.

Along with his co-producer, mix engineer and keyboardist Gabriel Ethier (Garou, Azam Ali, Niyaz) TEROUZ carefully crafts his songs into intimate capsules, where one is intoxicatingly swayed to dive deeper into his cinematic stories. 

“Tiger Girl” is a testament to resilient women and the empowering effects they have on others.

Stream the new single now: 

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A cross between Bowie’s “China Girl” and Springsteen’s “Secret Garden” with a callback to the ‘voyeur’ vibes of The Police’s ‘‘Every Breath You Take,” it depicts a headstrong, feisty lead who leaves her mark on all those who cross her path.

The story is as much about growth through a deeper connection with someone, as it is about the hardness of growing apart and finally letting go. It’s an introspective look at what it is to really know somebody, from the smell of their skin to the way their brain works.

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Helpless romantics, it’s your day 🌹 I’m just waiting for take out. . Send "Tiger Girl" to your valentine today (link in Bio) . By @felipecollado . . . #valentines #valentinesday #thegiftthatkeepsoncringing #cringe #photography #blacksndwhitephotography #portraitphotography #portrait (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopxlgAJVWZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"I’m the boar you devoured...spat out and growled at the next in line..the best form a line for you "🖤🌹🐅 . . 🎧"Tiger Girl" (link in Bio) . . #excerpts #illustration #design #artwork #branding #ident #thematic #neo #retro #visualstorytelling #audiovisual #cinematic #retropop #boar #pumba #yum #tiger #tigergirl #synthpop #electropop #synthwave (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConMSKxroXG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Femme Fatale" 🐅🎬🚀 . @leylaisonfire @eyecow @kharytska and @bobeyisthename Behind the scenes photography. . "Tiger Girl is OUT NOW" (link in Bio) . . 📸 @jzavagno . #photography #behindthescenes #retro #RetroPop #electropop #synthwave #synthpop #indiepop #alternative #montrealmusicscene #montrealartist #newmusicfriday #newmusicalert #yearofthetiger #women #tiger #tigergirl (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiLIiBP8Dt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Feline Femme" 🐅🎬🚀 . @min12lee @kinga.ene and @iana.91 Behind the scenes photography. . "Tiger Girl is OUT NOW" (link in Bio) . . 📸 @jzavagno . #photography #behindthescenes #retro #RetroPop #electropop #synthwave #synthpop #indiepop #alternative #montrealmusicscene #montrealartist #newmusicfriday #newmusicalert #yearofthetiger #women #tiger #TigerGirl (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXkbRfLs7Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"Quid pro quo, I’m the mate she selected...the rest relies on me"🫀🐅⚡️ . . Listen to "Tiger Girl"(link in Bio) . . Art by me. . . #illustration #lyrics #excerpts #artwork #branding #theme #artdirection #design #wordsabdmusic #tiger #tigergirl #tigerart #conceptart #icons #retroart #retropop #montrealartist #artistlife #instaart (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoU-0xTLW8b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"Feral Eyes...Animal ! " . . Listen again to "Tiger Girl" (Link in Bio) . . Art by me . #illustration #design #artdirection #retro #vintage #modern #images #elements #conceptart #montrealartist #multidiciplinaryartist #tigergirl #montrealmusic #montrealmusicscene #newmusic #newmusic2023 (at Deep Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNTXCsLCaK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☆☆☆‘’With heavy retro appeal, Terouz pens an instant classic ‘’ - @thewildiscalling ☆☆☆‘’As spellbinding as the music is, it’s the seductive voice of Terouz that pervades the song with bewitching magnetism.’’ @v13media ☆☆☆ ‘’His music provides an intoxicating experience that draws listeners into narratives of his layered and cinematic songwriting.’’ @scenenoise A huge thank you to all who penned these critiques and reviews for my "Tiger Girl” and to @auteurresearch for making it all happen. This campaign is giving me every motive to push forward with what I have in store for all of you and...judging from the réception, you’re gonna like it. . . 📸 @felipecollado . . #photography #blackandwhite #artist #montrealartist #retro #retropop #synthpop #indiepop #alternative #reviews #canadianmusic #newmusic (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIC_8KLpOw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"She’ll only tap you when she pleases" 🐅💎💋 . . Listen to “Tiger Girl” (link in Bio) . . Art by me. . #retro #RetroPop #electropop #synthwave #synthpop #indiepop #alternative #montrealmusic #montrealmusicscene#montrealartist #newmusic #newmusicalert #yearofthetiger #women #tiger #TigerGirl #synthwave #newmusicfriday #newmusic #illustration #design #branding #ident #icons #elements #thematic #artwork #tiger (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDdH-hPqBj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"Feral eyes...Animal, she’s the last one of her breed" 🐅👁🦋 . . Listen to “Tiger Girl” (link in Bio) . . Art by me. . #retro #RetroPop #electropop #synthwave #synthpop #indiepop #alternative #montrealmusic #montrealmusicscene#montrealartist #newmusic #newmusicalert #yearofthetiger #women #tiger #TigerGirl #synthwave #newmusicfriday #newmusic #illustration #design #branding #ident #icons #elements #thematic #artwork #tiger (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-CBTqL_mr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"My foreign dancer " 🐅🥀🩰 . . "Tiger Girl" is OUT NOW (Link Bio) . . Art by me . #retro #RetroPop #electropop #synthwave #synthpop #indiepop #alternative #montrealmusic #montrealmusicscene#montrealartist #newmusic #newmusicalert #yearofthetiger #women #tiger #TigerGirl #synthwave #newmusicfriday #newmusic (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4nNUDrqIN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Go on Girl...” 📱🍷⚡️ . . “Tiger Girl” is OUT NOW (link in Bio) . . 📸 @jzavagno . . #newmusic #adcampaign #tigergirl #terouz #retropop #photography #blackandwhite #frontman #singer #songwriter #montrealartist #singer #crooner #popnoir #dark #indiepop #synthpop #synthwave #newwave #postpop #artist (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2Au8nrb9g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=