In Beliefs’ New Demo EP is Believably Dynamic
Montreal band In Beliefs’ new demo EP starts off rocky, but soon captures attention with its dynamism.
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Stomp Records is More Than Legal and Ready to Party
Get ready to flail and mosh at Ska label Stomp Record’s birthday bash. Beer and bands are on tap.
Waiting for Jake Bugg Without My Glasses
British sensation Jake Bugg’s concert proved to be exactly what reviewer Nina Chabel hoped… And beyond that, the Skins proved to be better than expected, while Albert Hammond Jr. shows he’s a worthy front man.
Standing on the Shoulders of Prince. Jessy Lanza Interview
Jessy Lanza talks about two men who were critical in Pull My Hair Back: Jeremy Greenspan and Prince.
Surviving the Winds of Change and Winter Weather with The High Dials
The High Dials have survived change in many forms, including its line-up of members, a new sound, a new producer, and even its latest video.
Journey Into Jim Jones’ Heart of Darkness
Jim Jones’ heart isn’t all that savage. Find out who gets him choked up at live performances.
Wax Mannequin Is Not Afraid of A Little Fire
Only one musician is brave enough to wear a candle on his head while he plays…
Making a Wintery Sound. Wind and the Wild
Alt-folk band the Wind and the Wild are as introspective and wintery as the place they come from.
10 Anticipated Albums for 2014
We look ahead and list the ten indie and alt-rock albums we most anticipate listening to in 2014. Any guesses who makes the list?
Ring in the New Year with Sweet Talking Liars in Your Ears
Sweet Talking Liars drummer Richard Sychterz talks about how the band got started and their plans to record a new album in 2014.
Ever Evolving. BC Smooth Tofu Stravinsky Relocates to Montreal
Adaptable with its smooth jazz and indie sensibilities, Tofu Stravinsky talks about its move from Nelson BC to Montreal.
Photolog: Warhol Dervish Show with Sam Shalabi, Vergil Sharkya, and Lukas Ligeti
Photographs of the Warhol Dervish Collective playing with three international musicians at Sala Rossa.
A Good and Lovely Christmas on Tour. Interview with Caroline Brooks of The Good Lovelies
Caroline Brooks explains why Christmas has special meaning for the Good Lovelies.
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.
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.
Concert Review: Classically Good. McGill Chamber Orchestra Performs Handel’s Messiah
Kanica Saphan checks out the McGill Chamber Orchestra’s annual show of Handel’s Messiah in Christ Church Cathedral and reports back favorably on both orchestra and venue
Crowd Pleasing and Teasing. July Talk Show Review
Creative duo of Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis of July Talk put on crowd-pleasing spectacle at Petit Campus.
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.