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.
Articles by Rachel Levine
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.
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.
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.
Concert Review : Wye Oak at Il Motore
Folk infused electronic indie duo Wye Oak brings sensitive, emotional songs to Il Motore.
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.
Vamps, Tramps, Wolves, and DJs : The One Man Band Festival
They wander into town from all over the world to delight audiences, taking the stage one performer at a time with music styles ranging from swamp to synth. The only thing they share in common is talent.
Oversharing with Jordan Klassen
Vancouver singer Jordan Klassen evokes moods of existential angst with his soul searching music.
On Their Maiden Voyage : Interview with Leisure Cruise
Interview with indie royalty Dave Hodge and Leah Siegel, a power duo that makes Leisure Cruise the best musical trip you’ll take in a long time.
Fix Your Deck on the Fly : XBELT Skatetool Kickstarter Campaign
Industrial chic stylish, functional, and portable the XBELT Skatetool solves all your skateboard problems. Even beer caps.
One Perfect Hour : Lunch Beat and Food Trucks Return
Montreal’s food trucks are back with even more options than ever before. Four of them tempted dancers to stop their moves during the 6th Montreal Lunch Beat.
Journey into the Dream with Shane Adamczak’s Trampoline
Trampoline follows vivid dreamer Matt as he falls in love. We talk to writer, director, and star Adamczak about the blog that led to the production.
The River Less Traveled : Royal Canoe Interview
Royal Canoe talks about its process for writing music and also how Winnipeg is still very much a part of their sound despite being on the road.
Photojournal : Jessy Lanza at Il Motore
Jessy Lanza is much loved by her many fans. Her sense of beats and her angelic voice blend perfectly.
Review : Teebs Reminisces On Summers Past with Estara
Hazy, nostalgic album Estara is perfect ambient music for the sensitive soul.
Anachronik Music Festival : Pure Rock for Vintage Rebels
Two-day music festival in Montreal is centered on “vintage” rock sound and draws rockabilly crowd with the return of the Gutter Demons.
Digital Art Invasion with the BIAN : Picks and Highlights
Lots of cool digital installation projects are on tap at Montreal BIAN festival.
Showing Their Golden Fruits : IMCA’s Graduate Exhibition ORO
The intermedia/cyberarts students worked hard to fundraise for this exhibition. Now’s the time to see their finished works.
Activist Voices Ring Out at the Howl! Arts Collective Festival
Annual festival addresses the misuse of art in the service of gentrification, marginalization, and oppression. Give a mighty roar for social justice.
Want to Feel Better? Watch Kate Westerson on Friday
Rail City Media’s Kate Westerson Attempts to Feel Better screens this Friday online.