{"id":553562,"date":"2026-04-16T01:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/553562\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T01:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:57:21","slug":"montreal-artists-habs-inspired-track-gains-momentum-in-playoff-build-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/553562\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal artist\u2019s Habs-inspired track gains momentum in playoff build-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new hockey-inspired track is skating its way into Montreal\u2019s fan culture \u2014 and it\u2019s striking a chord as Canadiens playoff energy builds across the city.<\/p>\n

Montreal-based artist DIONY$IO$ has released \u201cBleu Blanc Rouge,\u201d a bilingual track inspired by the Montreal Canadiens that is gaining momentum across the city, including recent airplay inside the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n

\"\"Montreal artist DIONY$IO$ seen outside the Bell Centre on April 14, 2026. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)<\/p>\n

From hobby to hometown sound<\/p>\n

DIONY$IO$ said his path into music began as a passion project that gradually evolved as listeners began responding to his sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt started off just for fun. And then eventually, I knew that I had to take it seriously because I saw that people were actually starting to connect with my music and feeling it,\u201d he said. \u201cIt became a hobby that turned into a passion. And it\u2019s always something that I love and enjoy doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Built from a lifelong hockey connection<\/p>\n

For the Montreal artist, hockey has always been more than inspiration; it has been part of his upbringing and identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up as a kid, I\u2019ve been playing hockey since I was three years old. So I\u2019ve been on the ice. I think I learned how to skate properly before I could even learn how to walk properly,\u201d he said. \u201cMontreal lives and breathes hockey. So I knew that I had to bring that energy to the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Montreal artist DIONY$IO$ seen outside the Bell Centre on April 14, 2026. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)<\/p>\n

He added that the timing of the release was intentional, aligning with the Canadiens\u2019 push toward the postseason.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it\u2019s bringing it to them before the games, during the games, or even after the games, it\u2019s that energy that I had to bring to them. In Montreal, we\u2019re known for hockey. So that energy, and especially now that they\u2019re making the playoffs, I think it\u2019s the perfect time to drop it. And it\u2019s just perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

A track shaped by Montreal\u2019s hockey energy<\/p>\n

Originally released in January, \u201cBleu Blanc Rouge\u201d has taken on renewed momentum as playoff intensity builds around the Canadiens.<\/p>\n

DIONY$IO$ said the song was built around the emotional rhythm of game nights in Montreal \u2014 from pre-game buildup to post-game atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat inspired me to make the song was honestly the energy that Montreal brings. I wanted to bring that energy that the fans bring to on game night.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"A Montreal Canadiens mural seen outside the Bell Centre on April 14, 2026. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)<\/p>\n

He added that the timing now gives the track additional meaning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith playoffs coming up, it brings that extra touch to it and it gives that vibe. I really wanted to connect with them because when Montreal plays, it\u2019s like the whole city plays together.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the goal was to reflect that shared identity across the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cMontreal has an energy that\u2019s emotional, intense, and proud,\u201d he said. \u201cI wanted to turn that energy into the song.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that the message behind the track is about unity whenever the Canadiens take the ice.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re all making them achieve their goal. And we\u2019re trying to get that Stanley Cup home.\u201d <\/p>\n

A song that\u2019s spreading across the city<\/p>\n

DIONY$IO$ describes \u201cBleu Blanc Rouge\u201d as a high-energy track designed to match the intensity of Montreal hockey nights.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would describe it as a high energy, powerful, bilingual anthem,\u201d he said. \u201cI put it in English and in French just to get both languages because Montreal is bilingual.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"DIONY$IO$\u2019s name seen on the back of a Montreal Canadiens jersey on April 14, 2026. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)<\/p>\n

Since its release, the track has been gaining traction online and in public spaces tied to the team, something he says has exceeded expectations.<\/p>\n

\u201cFans have been going crazy with it, supporting online, sharing it to their friends,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s even been playing inside the Bell Centre, outside the Bell Centre. It\u2019s been on radio stations.\u201d<\/p>\n

For him, the response reflects a shared cultural moment as playoff energy builds across the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really getting the recognition that it should be getting right now,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd especially during playoffs, right now, I feel like it would be absolutely insane to create that hype for the fans and to build that culture around Montreal hockey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Behind the music video<\/p>\n

DIONY$IO$ also said the music video was designed to reflect the real-life energy of a Canadiens game-night experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy videographer and I, we locked in,\u201d he said. \u201cWe had a plan that we had to create it like a real life experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the goal was to capture the atmosphere surrounding the Bell Centre and bring it into the visuals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen fans go outside the Bell Centre they hear the noise, they feel the connection, they see people, we have to bring it all together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also pointed to specific Montreal locations included in the video.<\/p>\n

\u201cI even added the \u2018prochaine station: Lucien-L\u2019Allier,\u2019 because it\u2019s a famous metro station when the Habs come play at the Bell Centre,\u201d he said. \u201cI wanted to connect with the fans through that.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said authenticity was central to the project.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt honestly added such an important touch,\u201d he said. \u201cAll those moments he had to capture them in a cinematic type of way. And to keep it authentic for the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

A full-circle moment at the Bell Centre<\/p>\n

One of the most surreal moments for the artist came when he first realized his music was being played during a Canadiens game day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat moment has been so surreal because to this moment, I still feel like it\u2019s not even true. Like it\u2019s a moment that I\u2019ll completely never forget. When you think about it, growing up as a fan, I\u2019ve been always going to the Bell Centre and sitting at the same stands\u2026 And all of a sudden when you hear your song play inside the Bell Centre, it\u2019s honestly incredible because it\u2019s like a full circle moment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just starts playing in front of over 21,000 people. It\u2019s honestly insane.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"A \u201cGo Habs Go\u201d sign seen outside the Bell Centre on April 14, 2026. (Adriana Gentile, CityNews)<\/p>\n

He said the experience reinforced his belief in persistence and purpose.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just showed me that working hard leads to like big opportunities. And I didn\u2019t even do this for myself. I did it for the city. So I\u2019m really thankful for it. And these moments just show me that anything is possible in life and that you just have to keep believing and keep pushing.\u201d<\/p>\n

A message to Montreal<\/p>\n

As the city rallies behind its team, DIONY$IO$ says his message is simple: gratitude and belief.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just want to say thank you for everyone showing love,\u201d he said. \u201cWithout you guys, it wouldn\u2019t be possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

As playoff energy rises, he has one message.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re taking it day by day, but I promise you guys let\u2019s bring the Stanley Cup home,\u201d he said. \u201cWe love you Montreal. Go Habs Go.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new hockey-inspired track is skating its way into Montreal\u2019s fan culture \u2014 and it\u2019s striking a chord…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":553563,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5103],"tags":[265,5,264,21,5147,4],"class_list":{"0":"post-553562","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-montreal-canadiens","8":"tag-canadiens","9":"tag-hockey","10":"tag-montreal","11":"tag-montreal-canadiens","12":"tag-montrealcanadiens","13":"tag-nhl"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/116411908448731739","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=553562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/553563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=553562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=553562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=553562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}