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Photolog: Pouzza Festival
Andres Roget captured Pouzza Fest, a punk rock music festival that took place downtown Montreal from May 16 to 18, 2014. [read on]
Month: May 2014
Interview
Not Ready For Carnegie Hall : Souvenir
Florence Foster Jenkins proves that lack of talent is no impediment to selling out Carnegie Hall when you’ve got friends, money, and friends with money. [read on]
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Photolog: One Man Band Festival
Andres Roget checked out the One Man Band Festival. These are the photos of his night. [read on]
Consider
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Racism, Robots, and Royalty
Ken Gaucher brings the best news roundup of the week. He sends the royal couple to a Super 8 and encourages UN members to watch more Matrix. [read on]
See
Photojournal : The Grand Seduction Red Carpet Event
Lili Hudecova captured the cast and crew as they arrived for the red carpet premiere of The Grand Seduction. [read on]
Review
Love Lost and Love Found : Les Grands Ballets Transfigured Nights
Belgian Stijn Celis’ new masterwork shows both the perils and the rewards of two stories of true love. [read on]
American Voyeur
American Voyeur : Street Art Museum
Nick Janke takes us on his tour of street art that caught his eye for its defiance, creativity, and accessibility. [read on]
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Deconstructing the DJ: Interview with Construct
It’s easy to see why Construct is a powerhouse in the Montreal DJ scene. He has his fingers on many turntables — from websites to live events for graffiti artists. [read on]
Review
Photographing the Excess: Review of Les états inventés d’Amérique
Photographer Pierre Guimond’s film shows the dependency as well as the destructive power of American consumerism. [read on]
Review
Global Warming Daube with Brad Pitt : Agonisse Comsique
This surreal Siddhartha story has Brad Pitt face an existential crisis over global warming, leave society, and return. [read on]
Review
Midsummer is the Unromantic Concert-Play You’ve Been Waiting For
Comedy about Edinburgh duo is the perfect rom-com combo of crime and music. [read on]
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Taking North America By Storm : Cloud Control Interview
Australian indie rockers are heading to Canada to tour with Metronomy. They’re excited to be here! [read on]
Festivals
Some Pretty Sketchy Characters In Town : Montreal’s Sketch Fest
9th Annual Sketch Fest brings together local groups, Canadian troupes, and International teams for a week long party and sketch comedy. [read on]
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From Symbols to World War II : Interview with Breton
London England indie band Berton discusses how they got together and gets deeper about war, violence, and symbolism. [read on]
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Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Escape from London Ontario
Food trucks, Monica Lewinsky, and McHappy Day. There’s a lot to be happy about this week. Take note of the newest holiday on the calendars… McKenny Day. [read on]
Review
Name Something Lost : Wild Heart Acres Episode 4 Recap
When the cast asked “Name something lost” and an audience member suggested “virginity,” Wild Heart Acres was destined for its best night ever. [read on]
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Interview with Shotgun Jimmie : Lone Rock Purist in Flannel
As honest and raw as he plays, Shotgun Jimmie gets real about life as a one man band and why touring across the country solo is great. [read on]
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SAPPYFOREVER VOL. 1: “Nowhere” is where it’s at
Sappyforever Vol. 1 celebrates seven years of Sackville’s Sappyfest with photos and words, evoking the transformative nature of this festival. [read on]
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Concert Review : Wye Oak at Il Motore
Folk infused electronic indie duo Wye Oak brings sensitive, emotional songs to Il Motore. [read on]
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Almost a Private Party : Leisure Crusie at La Vitrola
Leisure Cruise might be a little off Montrealer’s radar right now, but that’s unlikely to be the case for long if the quality and energy of the La Vitrola show is any indication. [read on]