The Sound of Two Ants Marching. Doug Van Nort’s Sonic Sculpture
Doug Van Nort’s music comes from some unusual sources, including samples taken from cicadas, ants, and bees.
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Taking the Classic out of the Classical. The Warhol Dervish’s Unusual Collaborations
Director of the Warhol Dervish Collective Pemi Paull talks about how the underground string quartet collaborates with an Egyptian oudist, an electronic manipulator, and a percussion improviser.
Dance To The Lunch Beat with DJ Mary Hell
Forget dancing until 3 a.m. DJ Mary Hell will get booties shaking at high noon in the fifth edition of Montreal’s Lunch Beat.
Yeah, I Know, and Such Small Portions. Chez Boris Review
I came for the coffee and stayed for the borscht, beignets, latkes, and kvass.
Guardians of the Cross. Celebrating an Anniversary with Satire and Absurdity
Mercieca’s Politically Absurd Comedy Guardians of the Cross marks the anniversary of performance and arts organization Le Nouveau International
Where to get Your Coffee #3: Would You Like a 20-Sided Die with Your Coffee? Chimera
Like its mythic headed namesake, Chimera in NDG has two heads as a fantastic cafe and a place to game in peace.
Kickstart Recognition for International Street Art with Station 16
Station 16 launched a kickstarter campaign to print 16 works by 16 international artists over 16 months. They’re 100 86 79.8 54 % funded. I want to make sure they make it to 100%.
En Route to a Melody: Interview with DJ/Producer Pedestrian
London DJ and Producer Pedestrian drops into Le Belmont for a not-to-be-missed show if you know what’s good for you.
Puces Pop Don’t Stop #2 Gifts for Manly Sorts
What to buy at Puces Pop for the person who brings the yang element into your life.
The Book of Kitsch
Roxanne Arsenault curates a book collection about kitsch as part of the Formats X series at Librarie Formats.
Puces Pop Don’t Stop #1 Gifts for Girly-Gals
Our selection of delightful goods on offer at Puces Pop that are lacey, romantic, pink, and feminine.
Lindi Ortega Got Me High and Other Little Lies
Good witch or bad? Lindi Ortega bewitched her adoring Montreal audience into passing around an imaginary joint.
Where To Get Your Coffee #2: Hestia Tea
Offering a warm hug on a cold day, Hestia tea is a bright and airy oasis just up the block from Concordia University.
The Curator of the Gendered .gif
Visual and new media artist Jennifer Chan curates .gifs by 25 international artists as part of .dpi 28 Gender(ed) Culture on the Internet launch.
Party Like Sarajevo
You don’t need to be from the Balkan region to dance your bureks off at The Balkan Gypsy Party’s multicultural monthly throwdown.
Fort McMoney Hits Internet Black Gold
Explore social, economic, and environmental issues affecting Alberta’s Fort McMurray through a video game that functions as an interactive documentary.
Beauty and the Bassist
CTZNSHP’s lead singer and bassist talks to us about being an anomaly in the Montreal scene.
Where to Get Your Coffee #1: Lili and Oli
Part 1 in a series that reviews the coffee shops of Montreal. Find out about pastries, cost, space, and the all important question: wifi!
A Tale of Two Cities and their Colonial Patrons
A new and accessible exhibit at the CCA focuses on how architectural and urban projects in Casablanca and Chandigarh successfully combine post colonial ambitions with help from wealthier nations.
Sunfields’ New Album Germinates in a Soil of Change
Chris from Sunfields talks about his band’s upcoming album and experiences touring.