Interview With Antigone Director Anton Golikov of Raise the Stakes
The ancient Greek tragedy Antigone will be presented by Raise the Stakes at the Westmount Park United Church
Articles by Chris Aitkens
SEWER SPEWER’s Top 10 Montreal Albums of 2017
Well, we survived yet another year. It was a big year for Montreal; we celebrated 375 years of colonialism, we elected our first female mayor and we somehow had to endure [read on]
77 Montreal: Punk Rock Music Festival For Young and Old
Breakdown and pictures of the day-long punk festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau
’77 Montreal Celebrates Punk and Hardcore
Punk rockers will be flooding to Parc Jean-Drapeau for ’77 Fest on July 28th.
Mobina Galore: Burning Rubber Across North America
Punk rock duo from Winnipeg gets ready for yet another tour and reflect on the feeling of disconnect on the road.
Out From the Dumpster: Interview with Light Bulb Alley
Montreal garage rock band discusses about their latest album, coming to Montreal and the rock n’ roll lifestyle.
Repent, Sinners! Iron Reagan’s Crossover Ministry is Here!
Chris Aitkens tries to come with a handful of church metaphors to review Iron Reagan’s new album.
Top Montreal Punk Albums of 2016
Once again, punk nerd extraordinaire Chris Aitkens rates his top five punk albums from Montreal for the year 2016.
Five Punk Songs Against Trump
Many are trying to stay positive in these dark times. Here’s a small silver lining: anti-Trump punk songs!
Grimposium 2016: Concordia’s Annual Metal Conference In Review
Exploring Montreal’s unique symposium on extreme metal music and culture
The Dream Might Be Over, But PUP Is Just Beginning
Th Dream Is Over tells stories of lost love, troubles on the road and escaping hometown tragedy.
Unstoppable Sisters: An Interview with Skating Polly
I thought I would never end up fan-girling for teenage girls, until I met Skating Polly.
Interview with Black Tusk : On the Road and Remembering Athon
Savannah band Black Tusk discuss the album art, their hometown and dealing with the death of their bassist.
Review: Pillars of Ash by Black Tusk Carries the Torch
Recorded one month before the passing of bassist Jonathan Athon, Pillars of Ash is probably Black Tusk’s most defining album.
A Night of Noise: Dark Circles and Godbless America at Turbo Haus, January 7 2016
Two local bands go past 11 on their amps. Earplugs recommended.
Top Five Montreal Punk Albums 2015
2015 was an excellent year for the Montreal punks scene. Check out these five bands to find out just how loud the city gets.
Top Five Demos of Montreal from 2015
Assault your ears for the new year (or rock out with yer…) . Chris Aitkens picks his top five demos from Montreal’s punk and thrash scene.
Midnight Screening: Four Course Cinematic Buffet
Four indie films by Brian Barnhart to be screened at Cinema du Parc on October 24th.
Montreal’s Newest Venue Turbo Haus: Hot-Spot For Heavy Music
A look into new concert venue Turbo Haus and its humble origins and stunning transformation with stolen floors.
Cult of Luna Converts Cafe Campus
Swedish legends Cult of Luna brainwash a packed room with their signature ambient sound.