Sixteen Things at POP Montreal’s Sweet Sixteen
We review what we managed to see at POP Montreal 2017
Articles by Joel Mak
Picking for POP: Suggestions for a Sweet Sixteen
For POP Montreal’s sweet sixteenth year, here is a mini-preview of a huge festival!
Patrick Watson : Live at Le Festival Santa Teresa
We review Patrick Watson’s magnificent, awe-inspiring first show for Le Festival Santa Teresa.
Le Festival Santa Teresa : Previewing Patrick Watson
We preview Patrick Watson’s upcoming shows at Le Festival Santa Teresa as well as pick some other noteworthy shows to check out.
Review of Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders
It became immediately apparent that the former choirboy would steal hearts and crush any aspiring Voice or Idol hopes with just his voice.
Putting The Rock In Folk Rock: Ryley Walker Concert Review
It was an easy decision to name him my personal best show of POP Montreal 2016.
Country With Attitude: Previewing Marlon Williams
From quieter solo acoustic pieces showcasing masterful songwriting and storytelling to rowdier numbers, long may Williams bring country music to the masses.
Up And Coming At POP Montreal 2016
We preview a bunch of acts you should get to know from in and out of town.
Past and Present Heroes: Death Cab and Lana Del Rey
I review and reflect on Death Cab For Cutie and Lana Del Rey’s shows at Osheaga 2016.
Osheaga Day 2 Review
Day 2 of Osheaga offered everything from jazz to rock. Plus, not one but two hometown bands dazzle.
2016 Osheaga Preview: Day 3 Sunday Picks
We know Radiohead are playing. These are some bands worth catching before the giants take the stage.
2016 Osheaga Preview: Day 2 Saturday Picks
We all know the headliners. These are some of the bands who put in the hard work before them at Osheaga on Saturday.
2016 Osheaga Preview: Day 1 Friday Picks
We all know the headliners. These are some of the bands who put in the hard work before them at Osheaga on Friday.
Intimacy and Chaos: John Jacob Magistery
Local Montreal band, John Jacob Magistery, use raw power, emotion, and captivating songs to delight audience.
Previewing the 5th St-Ambroise Fringe Music Festival
Picks for the annual St-Ambroise Fringe Music Festival taking place in June. Gather ’round at Le Divan!
Suoni Per Il Popolo’s Eclectic Sixteenth
Picks for the annual Suoni per Il Popolo Festival taking place in June. This is the experimental music you need to hear.
Quilt in Montreal: Leaving Us in Stitches
Boston band goes well beyond routine with an amped up final night on the road.
Trevor Sensor’s Texas Girls and Jesus Christ Goest To God Country and Not
Illinois based singer songwriter sings Americana in all its variety.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Debut Mini LP
Talk Tight is Australian sunny punk, whatever that happens to mean.