La La Land, Plants and Animals’ newest album, was recorded in both Montreal and Paris — but frontman Nicolas Basque says it captured where they are at this specific point in their lives.

“I think we’re more affected with what we’re living in our lives than what place we are [in],” he said. “The thing with recording in France that was fun was that we were living in our studio and [you] don’t go back to your normal life  — don’t do dishes, just be totally immersed in the music.”

The band, who label themselves as “post-classic rock,” gained national attention for their debut album Parc Avenue, which led to two Juno nominations in 2009, as well as a spot on the 2008 Polaris Music Prize shortlist.