# The Besnard Lakes

Band · Montreal, QC

The Besnard Lakes are a Montreal psychedelic-rock ensemble known for expansive melodies, layered harmonies, and otherworldly long-form soundscapes.

## Links

- [Official site](https://www.thebesnardlakes.com/)
- [Bandcamp](https://thebesnardlakes.bandcamp.com/music)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hMif9QK1Knz7gD5XIUsER)
- [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-besnard-lakes/214980856)

## Sources

- [The Besnard Lakes official site with current music, tour, store, Patreon, and contact routes](https://www.thebesnardlakes.com/) — 2026-08-08
- [Official biography with Montreal origin, members, current 20-plus-year activity, touring, and Polaris nominations](https://www.thebesnardlakes.com/bio/) — 2026-08-08
- [Official Bandcamp catalog, Montreal public location, current music, shows, and contact route](https://thebesnardlakes.bandcamp.com/music) — 2026-08-08
- [Exact Apple Music identity, Montreal origin, genre, 2025 and 2026 releases, and upcoming concerts](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-besnard-lakes/214980856) — 2026-08-08
- [Exact Spotify artist identity and provider profile](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hMif9QK1Knz7gD5XIUsER) — 2026-08-08
- [Exact MusicBrainz artist identity](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/520c81bd-e7b4-45c1-bd8f-976eba5b39e1) — 2026-08-08

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Profile: https://musiclist.ca/artist/the-besnard-lakes
Last checked: 2026-08-08