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Sixteen Things at POP Montreal’s Sweet Sixteen
We review what we managed to see at POP Montreal 2017 [read more]
Articles by Joel Mak
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Picking for POP: Suggestions for a Sweet Sixteen
For POP Montreal’s sweet sixteenth year, here is a mini-preview of a huge festival! [read more]
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Patrick Watson : Live at Le Festival Santa Teresa
We review Patrick Watson’s magnificent, awe-inspiring first show for Le Festival Santa Teresa. [read more]
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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. [read more]
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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. [read more]
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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.
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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. [read more]
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POP Montreal Reflections
We report back on what caught our ear at POP Montreal 2016. [read more]
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Up And Coming At POP Montreal 2016
We preview a bunch of acts you should get to know from in and out of town. [read more]
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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. [read more]
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Osheaga Day 2 Review
Day 2 of Osheaga offered everything from jazz to rock. Plus, not one but two hometown bands dazzle. [read more]
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2016 Osheaga Preview: Day 3 Sunday Picks
We know Radiohead are playing. These are some bands worth catching before the giants take the stage. [read more]
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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. [read more]
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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. [read more]
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Intimacy and Chaos: John Jacob Magistery
Local Montreal band, John Jacob Magistery, use raw power, emotion, and captivating songs to delight audience. [read more]
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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! [read more]
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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. [read more]
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Quilt in Montreal: Leaving Us in Stitches
Boston band goes well beyond routine with an amped up final night on the road. [read more]
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Trevor Sensor’s Texas Girls and Jesus Christ Goest To God Country and Not
Illinois based singer songwriter sings Americana in all its variety. [read more]
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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Debut Mini LP
Talk Tight is Australian sunny punk, whatever that happens to mean. [read more]