Review: J. Mascis AlbumTied to a Star is not so Lustrous
The latest album from guitar legend Mascis doesn’t suggest anything quite so bright and shiny as a star.
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Good Times With Good Old Pop. Interview with Brendt Thomas Diabo
Brendt Thomas Diabo plays the music he grew up listening to and has discovered that the rockabilly, country, and blues genres are as popular as ever.
Photo Journal: Piknic Electronik with Jamie Smith
Great set of photos from Lili Hudecova with English producer Jamie Smith on the decks.
Dalemhaust! Or It’s My Choice! : Lina Fouro Tells The World with Debut Album
New multicultural performer chose music after pursuing criminology and produces emotionally rich album.
Photo Journal : Maybelleen Plays at Casa Del Popolo
A photo journal of the band’s show at Casa del Popolo.
Review: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Bell Centre
After a 33 year hiatus, Tom Petty returned to rock the Bell Centre. After such a great show, Jean-Frederic hopes for a speedier return.
Photo Journal: Pop Montreal From 0 to 6000 in 60 Minutes
Pop Montreal’s Place des Arts free show started quietly, but transformed almost within seconds to a massive crowd for A Tribe Called Red.
Bishop Allen’s “Lights Out”: Fun Fall Pop After 5 Years
Robyn’s review of Bishop Allen’s new album “Lights Out”. Something to check out if you like fun, enjoyable, dreamy music.
Hard Rock Tuesdays: Carnivores Tour Takes A Bite Out Of Montreal
August 23rd rocked another concert out of Parc Jean- Drapeau with rockstars AFI, Linkin Park and 30 Seconds To Mars.
Bobby Dove Takes Flight at Bar de Courcelles
Singer-songwriter Bobby Dove talks with Nancy Berman about country music and the Montreal roots scene.
Review: Friendly Mr. Scruff at the Belmont
Mr. Scruff returned to Montreal for a much-appreciated night of solid groove and funk. Also, a quick review of his new album, Friendly Bacteria.
Photo Journal : Montreal Fashion & Design Festival. F Moment DJs Joncas.
Yellow, black and white outfits were matched with the beats of DJ F Moment.
Reviewed by Robyn: Karl Wolf Is Abysmal But BAHAMAS Is Artistic
Robyn takes on R&B’s Karl Wolf’s and Toronto’s artful BAHAMAS’s new albums
Concert Review: Reggae Won’t Stop for Rain
Despite the rain, Saturday night at Montreal Reggae fest had everyone moving and grooving.
Interview: Better Than Ezra 25 Year Anniversary “Surprise”
An interview with Better than Ezra, 25 years after starting, is about to reissue Surprise.
Interview with Carey Mercer on Frog Eyes’ Ecological Lament
Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes talks about the hard road he tread en route to making Carey’s Lament and about the ecological and social problems Canada faces.
Ile Soniq Keeps the Beat Alive this Weekend. A Quick Guide.
Some acts to see at Ile Soniq and a few pointers about what to wear and bring to the festvial.
Interview: Catch Up With Beat Market Before They Go International
Beat Market took some time to chat with us at Osheaga. Learn about their festival experience and what else is in store for the duo in 2014/2015
Freaky, Gory, and Deliciously Horrific: Mascara & Popcorn’s Festival of Short Films
Get ready for the gore, the horror, the weird, and the wild at Mascara and Popcorn’s annual festival of short films. Here’s what’s going down.
Reviewed By Robyn: Predictable Pop Is Boring with The Vamps & Alex Clare
Find out what Robyn thinks about One Directionesque, boy band The Vamps’ Somebody To You EP and Alex Clare’s Three Hearts.