The Perfect Cycling Fit : Marc de Storm Kickstarter Campaign
Bicycling clothing gets a much-needed make over to be stylish and functional with this new Montreal company and its Kickstarter campaign.
Articles by Rachel Levine
What to See for Free at the Montreal Jazz Fest
Our picks for the best free shows at the Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014. Everything from creative interpretations of standards to international rising stars to hip hop and funk.
Manifesting Public Performance : Encuentro 2014 in Montreal
International conference on the Americas makes its film and art programs available to the public.
Montreal Fringe Festival Reviews : Round 3
Rachel Levine reviews Story Whore, Iredea, Jem Rolls One Man Traffic Jam, Brighella, and My Big Fat German Puppet Show.
Kickstarter Campaign : Transforming Opera with Notre Damn
Rachel Burman and Opera FOE are transforming opera and have a kickstarter campaign to prove it.
A Cello and Two Cities : Interview with Lydia Ainsworth
With sample-tinged, folk-orchestral-dance-dreamy-pop, Lydia Ainsworth just released her debut album that shines and sparkles.
A Musical Superhero for the Early 80s : Rush Midnight Interview
Brooklyn’s Rush Midnight is the alter ego of Russ Meyer. Think 80’s pop icon with lots of swagger. He talks about his musical process and his new album here.
Sculpting with Sound : Interview with Little Scream
Since moving to Montreal, Little Scream (aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer) has turned her visual artistry into musical artistry. She talks about her upcoming album, tentatively titled Dance in the Void.
When Breakglass Met Suoni : Live from Breakglass Studios Event
Two music powerhouses in the city come together to bring a live event featuring three of Montreal’s most innovative artists in an intimate setting.
Review: Turned on by Glam Gam’s Turning Tricks
Glam Gam’s latest proves that wherever there’s a taboo, it’s time to plow through. Goldie Showers pits her band of witches against an evil secubus who wants to add them to the Book of Faces.
Where to Get Your Coffee #5: Cafe 1880
Shoebox sized and with Italian retro charm, Cafe 1880 serves strong coffee and authentic chai lattés at good prices.
Indie Coffee Passport Worth Its Weight in Beans
Purchasing an Indie Coffee Passport is a seven month tour of city cafés with hot and some cold drinks. Starbucks beware.
2 Minute Mania: Fringe Festival For All
A man with a leg for a dick, ladies reading Greek poetry, dancers imitating a washing machine, and a cat with a backpack of toast on it. Must be the Fringe.
Not Your Mother’s Cinderella Story: From Web to TV with Sex and Ethnicity
New web series Sex and Ethnicity was so appealing to Ici TV, that they’re airing all eight episodes. Creator and star Michaela Di Cesare talks about how the show evolved.
Groovy, Poppy, and Very Political : Interview with Dan Parker of The First End
Montreal band The First End is as political as it is musical. Frontman Dan Parker talked about how the band got started and how he lets politics and music entwine.
Five More Minutes with Judy Garland : Kimberly Roberts on The Get Happy Hour
Judy Garland impersonator Kim Roberts talks about her new show and what makes the legendary diva so endearing to all.
Immersive Journeys in Unfamiliar Lands : Quantum and Nimbes
The two latest films at the Satopshere take viewers to new worlds with great technological wizardry, but not a lot of emotional depth.
Music to Menstruate To : Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos Album Reviews
Reviews of Shine On and Unrepentant Geraldines.
Rara Avis : The Lovely Feathers Sighted Again
After a multi-year hiatus, the Montreal wonderband returns for a short tour and discusses what might be in the pipes.
Immerse Yourself in a Tree Funeral with Blood and Glass
Lisa Iwanycki-Moore and band turn one of her metaphoric songs into an immersive commemoration for a favorite tree and that’s just the beginning of this unconventional concert.