Gigi French: Swing, Screaming and Sass at Divan Orange
Multi-talented Giselle Webber reincarnates as sassy jazz screamster Gigi French.
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Review: GOAT’s Commune Creates its own Mythology
Psychedelic mood music from Swedish band GOAT creates its own identity with new album Commune.
Album Review: Black Buffalo by One Bad Son
Bluesy with hard rock influences, this Saskatoon group releases strong new album in advance of their upcoming tour.
Interview with Adam Grant : Canadian Rock Renaissance
Interview with One Bad Son’s Adam Grant on touring, songwriting and the modern day rock star
Photojournal of L’Off Jazz
We sent M. Talakoub to the L’Off Jazz to capture the musicians in action. He caught Jean Vanasse and Josh Rager & Donny Kennedy.
Checking Out Crossroads : Friday Night Blues Dancing
Don’t sit home feeling blue on a Friday. Check out Blues Dancing instead. Kate reports on what the night was like from lesson to dj.
Let it Be (Known) Day Tripper Will Not Let You Down! A Review of The Beatles Experience
Bringing back ’60s goodness with a show that covers all the hits of the fab four.
From Classic Metal to Nouveau Hair Metal : Judas Priest and Steel Panther
The crowd was small, but the sound was mighty. Old rockers Judas Priest are back after a two year break and Steel Panther touches the limits of decency and hair size.
Review of Electric Youth’s Innerworld : Lush and Suprising
Toronto duo gets the balance right and creates spacey, synth-pop music.
Reviewed by Robyn : Dreamy & Dancey On A Sunday with Odesza
Odesza played a diverse and fulfilling set on October 5, 2014 at Montreal’s Le Belmont.
Jazz is Never Out of Time with L’Off Jazz
Montreal’s L’Off Jazz festival features musical groupings from solo singers to multi-person groups. Every style of jazz is represented at this one!
Ty Segall Is Keeping Punk Alive
Pop Montreal performer Ty Segall reminded me why punk is so amazing. He also proves you don’t have to be a dick to be punk.
Catching Up with Colin MacDonald from The Trews
Jean Frederic Vachon talks to the down-to-earth front man of Canada’s hardworking rock band, the Trews.
Interview with Buke and Gase : Making a Mighty Sound with Less
Brooklyn punk-art duo Buke and Gase talk about their impetus to experiment. Is the answer just “Boredom”?
Interview with Brett Emmons: It’s Glorious to Make Rock and Roll
Jean-Frederic Vachon talks to singer Brett Emmons of the Glorious Sons about rock’s staying power and what it’s like to be in an up-and-coming rock band.
Photojournal : Ludo Pin and Marcie at Le Labo/Taverne Jarry
A warm photo journal of the beloved rockers at Taverne Jarry/Le Labo.
Florida Rockers Mojo Gurus Serve Up Album with a Side of Attitude
New album is everything from psychobilly to rock to horns.
Is Robby Hoffman Your Cup of Iced Tea?
Robby Hoffman was scheduled to warm the crowd up and keep them laughing in between sets at the POP Montreal show on September 20, 2014 at the Cabaret Playhouse. As I looked [read on]
POP Montreal: Catey Shaw’s Epic Dance Party
Nothing is better than dancing and then hanging with the band after a set that burns the rafters.