Mélissa Laveaux
Dying is a wild night
Help and FAQ
To which countries do you deliver?
We ship worldwide, however some products may have territorial restrictions. Please do not hesitate to contact us in order to find out how to obtain the products that are not available for purchase in your territory.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Stripe, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard.
How do I know if my order is being processed?
A confirmation email will be sent to you once your payment has been confirmed. If you have not received it, look at your spam folder; If necessary, send us a message at order@bigwax.io.
Once your order is shipped, you will receive a confirmation email again with your tracking number.
How long will it take to send my order?
If your order is placed before 1 PM (time in Paris, France), your order will be processed and sent the same day. If it is placed after 1 PM (time in Paris, France), your order will be sent the next working day.
Can I place an order now for despatch at a later date?
We do not currently offer this solution. All orders are processed as quickly as possible.
Is the payment transaction on Bigwax secure?
We use the HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) protocol. This Internet communication protocol protects the integrity and confidentiality of your data when transferring information between your computer and the website.
Can you guarantee delivery on a specific date?
Standard shipments do not guarantee delivery on a specific date, the displayed time is therefore approximate. However, the express shipments are guaranteed, and the delivery time is indicated when choosing the means of transport from your cart.
A product that I recently saw on the site is no longer visible at all on the site. Can I still order it?
If a product does not appear anymore, it does not mean that it is out of stock. This means that the producer no longer has the necessary rights to offer it for sale on Bigwax. However, in this case, please do not hesitate to contact us at order@bigwax.io.
Is there a discount if the amount of my order is important?
There are no discounts or coupons in place at this time. If you are a professional and wish to order at the reseller price, contact us at distribution@bigwax.fr.
Is it possible to withdraw my order directly from your offices?
On-site withdrawal is not possible yet.
Can I change the delivery address of my order?
Our general conditions as well as those of the banking establishments attached to our platform, Stripe and PayPal, stipulate that when placing an order, the delivery address must be identical to the postal address registered in the Stripe or PayPal account used for the payment. Thus, any change of address must be subject to an order cancellation, then a new order with the two identical addresses.
Why ? : In case of a dispute, Stripe, like PayPal, will close any claim against us due to the mismatch of the delivery addresses.
What happens when I combine in my cart both a product available in stock and a pre-order product?
In this case, you pay two separate shipping costs. The product in stock is shipped directly and the pre-ordered product on the date indicated on the product info sheet.
When sending my order, will my package be sufficiently protected?
We use high-quality packaging adapted to each product to maximize the chances of a delivery in the best conditions.
Is my invoice attached with the shipment?
No, your invoices are available and downloadable from your client space.
I’m order from outside the European Union. Will I have to pay the VAT?
Orders made from outside the European Union are not subject to the French VAT of 20%.
I am ordering as a company with an Intracommunity VAT number. Can I order without paying the VAT?
If you are a professional or a company with an Intracommunity VAT number, please contact us at order@bigwax.io.
Can I add products to an already validated order?
It is not possible to add products for an order whose payment is already confirmed. If this is an oversight in your order, please contact us at order@bigwax.io.
What happens if my payment by credit card is not validated?
In this case, the first thing to do is to contact your bank. It is possible and frequent for banks to block payments made on-line to other continents (e.g., An order placed from the United States to a French platform)
A simple explanation of your intentions to purchase products from our site will allow your bank to unblock this payment.
What happens if an order has been misplaced by the transportation service?
All our packages are tracked. If the status of the shipment does not confirm the receipt of your order, we will apply a period of one month to open an inquiry to the transportation service and evaluate the loss of your order. If the loss is proven, we will refund your entire order.
For all orders placed outside the European Union, this probation period is 2 months.
What happens if my order is damaged during shipping?
In this case, we ask you to email us with photos of the package and the damaged merchandise. These photos should make it possible to identify your details on the packaging. Then we will replace the damaged product(s).
What happens if the contents of my delivery do not match my order?
In this case, we will replace your order as soon as possible and provide you with a return receipt for the goods delivered in error.
I no longer want an order. Can I return it?
Once your order has been validated, you have a 14-day withdrawal period. During this time you can return your products to us and transportation will be at your expense; The full refund of your products will be done after inspection of these.
You will be responsible for the mode of transport chosen to carry out this return, and you commit to using suitable packaging, allowing the return of your products in the best conditions. This is required in order to guarantee you the refund.
Help and FAQ
To which countries do you deliver?
We ship worldwide, however some products may have territorial restrictions. Please do not hesitate to contact us in order to find out how to obtain the products that are not available for purchase in your territory.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Stripe, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard.
How do I know if my order is being processed?
A confirmation email will be sent to you once your payment has been confirmed. If you have not received it, look at your spam folder; If necessary, send us a message at order@bigwax.io.
Once your order is shipped, you will receive a confirmation email again with your tracking number.
How long will it take to send my order?
If your order is placed before 1 PM (time in Paris, France), your order will be processed and sent the same day. If it is placed after 1 PM (time in Paris, France), your order will be sent the next working day.
Can I place an order now for despatch at a later date?
We do not currently offer this solution. All orders are processed as quickly as possible.
Is the payment transaction on Bigwax secure?
We use the HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) protocol. This Internet communication protocol protects the integrity and confidentiality of your data when transferring information between your computer and the website.
Can you guarantee delivery on a specific date?
Standard shipments do not guarantee delivery on a specific date, the displayed time is therefore approximate. However, the express shipments are guaranteed, and the delivery time is indicated when choosing the means of transport from your cart.
A product that I recently saw on the site is no longer visible at all on the site. Can I still order it?
If a product does not appear anymore, it does not mean that it is out of stock. This means that the producer no longer has the necessary rights to offer it for sale on Bigwax. However, in this case, please do not hesitate to contact us at order@bigwax.io.
Is there a discount if the amount of my order is important?
There are no discounts or coupons in place at this time. If you are a professional and wish to order at the reseller price, contact us at distribution@bigwax.fr.
Is it possible to withdraw my order directly from your offices?
On-site withdrawal is not possible yet.
Can I change the delivery address of my order?
Our general conditions as well as those of the banking establishments attached to our platform, Stripe and PayPal, stipulate that when placing an order, the delivery address must be identical to the postal address registered in the Stripe or PayPal account used for the payment. Thus, any change of address must be subject to an order cancellation, then a new order with the two identical addresses.
Why ? : In case of a dispute, Stripe, like PayPal, will close any claim against us due to the mismatch of the delivery addresses.
What happens when I combine in my cart both a product available in stock and a pre-order product?
In this case, you pay two separate shipping costs. The product in stock is shipped directly and the pre-ordered product on the date indicated on the product info sheet.
When sending my order, will my package be sufficiently protected?
We use high-quality packaging adapted to each product to maximize the chances of a delivery in the best conditions.
Is my invoice attached with the shipment?
No, your invoices are available and downloadable from your client space.
I’m order from outside the European Union. Will I have to pay the VAT?
Orders made from outside the European Union are not subject to the French VAT of 20%.
I am ordering as a company with an Intracommunity VAT number. Can I order without paying the VAT?
If you are a professional or a company with an Intracommunity VAT number, please contact us at order@bigwax.io.
Can I add products to an already validated order?
It is not possible to add products for an order whose payment is already confirmed. If this is an oversight in your order, please contact us at order@bigwax.io.
What happens if my payment by credit card is not validated?
In this case, the first thing to do is to contact your bank. It is possible and frequent for banks to block payments made on-line to other continents (e.g., An order placed from the United States to a French platform)
A simple explanation of your intentions to purchase products from our site will allow your bank to unblock this payment.
What happens if an order has been misplaced by the transportation service?
All our packages are tracked. If the status of the shipment does not confirm the receipt of your order, we will apply a period of one month to open an inquiry to the transportation service and evaluate the loss of your order. If the loss is proven, we will refund your entire order.
For all orders placed outside the European Union, this probation period is 2 months.
What happens if my order is damaged during shipping?
In this case, we ask you to email us with photos of the package and the damaged merchandise. These photos should make it possible to identify your details on the packaging. Then we will replace the damaged product(s).
What happens if the contents of my delivery do not match my order?
In this case, we will replace your order as soon as possible and provide you with a return receipt for the goods delivered in error.
I no longer want an order. Can I return it?
Once your order has been validated, you have a 14-day withdrawal period. During this time you can return your products to us and transportation will be at your expense; The full refund of your products will be done after inspection of these.
You will be responsible for the mode of transport chosen to carry out this return, and you commit to using suitable packaging, allowing the return of your products in the best conditions. This is required in order to guarantee you the refund.
C’est une douce révolution. Si Mélissa Laveaux n’a rien escamoté de l’identité très forte dessinée par un premier album acclamé (Camphor And Copper, 2008), elle s’est aujourd’hui réinventée. À la douceur acoustique d’un folk langoureux et chaloupé, la jeune femme préfère à présent l’énergie plus sophistiquée d’une pop percutante et irrésistible. L’écriture est toujours aussi personnelle, la voix toujours aussi sensuelle et juvénile, mais les orchestrations explosent en un feu d’artifice inventif, qui fait la part belle aux rythmiques et à des sonorités plus synthétiques.
C’est la réinvention d’une vie. Née à Montréal en 1985 de parents haïtiens, Mélissa Laveaux grandit à Ottawa (Ontario). Dans la foulée de son premier album, elle s’installe en France, une étape délicate qui nourrit largement les textes de Dying Is A Wild Night. La jeune femme y envisage ces dernières années sous un angle intime, puisant dans des moments difficiles une énergie nouvelle. Emprunté à la poétesse américaine Emily Dickinson, le vers complet est “Dying Is A Wild Night And A New Road”. L’idée est belle et symbolique : rompre les amarres avec son pays était à la fois un déchirement et la promesse d’un nouveau départ.
C’était aussi un noeud de paradoxes : dans un même mouvement, Mélissa s’éloignait et se rapprochait de sa famille. Elle a mieux appréhendé le parcours de ses parents, émigrés haïtiens, tandis que l’éloignement géographique se doublait d’une incompréhension de leur part sur son choix. C’est le thème du single Postman : arrivée à Paris, il a fallu trouver des ressources ailleurs que dans une lettre que le facteur ne déposera jamais.
La beauté et l’énergie de Dying Is A Wild Night tiennent à une tension entre cette écriture très personnelle et un travail profondément collectif. L’enregistrement des maquettes, d’abord, s’est fait avec la batteuse de jazz Anne Paceo, indice déterminant sur des chansons à l’assise rythmique souvent étonnante (Mélissa voue une admiration sans borne au duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums, qui travaille sur les combinaisons percussions/voix).
L’enregistrement de l’album est ensuite une collaboration passionnante avec les Jazz Bastards, trio de musiciens réalisateurs. Vincent Taeger (batteries et percussions), Vincent Taurelle (claviers de Air) et Ludovic Bruni (basse, guitares) ont ainsi remodelé certains titres et apporté beaucoup à la texture sonore et à l’énergie rythmique des chansons. Il y a là une modernité qui évoque volontiers la pop mutante de Santigold et Goldfrapp mais aussi les derniers développements de la carrière de Fiona Apple, exigeants et inventifs derrière leurs atours pop.
Mélissa Laveaux le confie sans difficulté : elle écoute beaucoup plus de musique qu’elle n’en écrit. Cela informe ses chansons de milles nuances et influences parfaitement assimilées.
L’étonnante reprise du Hash Pipe de Weezer s’impose comme la touche rock d’un album à l’éclectisme élégant : soul chantée d’une voix de velours (Dew Breaker), pépites énergétiques et élancées (Pretty Girls, Sweet Wood) ou tubes pop parfaitement balancés entre sonorités organiques et synthétiques (les incroyables Triggers et Generous Bones). Comme un trait d’union avec le premier album de Mélissa, une merveille acoustique au déhanché délicat s’est glissée en fin d’album : chantée en créole, Pie Bwa est une variation autour du Strange Fruit de Billie Holiday, écrite du point de vue de l’arbre, ensanglanté. Une image puissante sur un album audacieux : orchestrations modernes, mélodies imparables et textes personnels traversés d’interrogations sur la foi, Dying Is A Wild Night est de la trempe des grands disques pop, qui touchent à la fois le coeur, la tête et le plexus.
