Photographing the Excess: Review of Les états inventés d’Amérique
Photographer Pierre Guimond’s film shows the dependency as well as the destructive power of American consumerism.
Canada
Oversharing with Jordan Klassen
Vancouver singer Jordan Klassen evokes moods of existential angst with his soul searching music.
Loving the Ladies with Made For Summer Band BESTiE
Vancouver band BESTiE pulls into Monreal with its soccer-mom van and a pineapple party.
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.
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.
Pursuing Shannen’s Dream : Alanis Obomsawin on Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Mylène Chevreul talks to Abenaki film director and activist Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary on the fight for equal education for First Nations.
16th Blue Metropolis Comes Out Swinging
The 16th Blue Metropolis Festival celebrates writers and reading with a special focus on international authors this year.
Dance and Animation Meet in Norman
This trippy tribute’s to the ground-breaking Canadian animator and filmmaker Norman McLaren last presentation is not to be missed!
Passion for The Road. Review: Kim Churchill
Australian touring musician Kim Churchill is relaxed and happy on stage. His cheerful vibe comes through in interviews too.
Review: Rhymes For Young Ghouls
Barnaby’s film a raw, gritty look at a Mi-gMac community in the 70s with a compelling heroine at its heart.
Finding Some Gold in Loss. Interview with Kalle Mattson
Kalle Mattson talks about his new album Someday the Moon will be Gold and the good fortune of having German fans.
Quebec’s Olympic Snowboarders Don’t Know Gravity
They’re fast and they fly. Quebec has much to be proud of on the Canadian Olympic Snowboard team.
The Book About The Bookmobile. Mobilivre’s Kickstarter Campaign
Montreal bookmobile making book about five years on the road as seen from an international, traveling zine library.
Jessie Stein and the Luyas Are Happy To Be Home
Jessie Stein sums up the best points of months on the road and the best points of being home on the day before the last show of the tour.
Canadian Heroine Squares Off Against Cartoon Villains in Bhopal
Important story of the Union Carbide disaster undermined by over-the-top evil characters.
Fear of Flying To A Dream
17-years-young Youssra Koudia made the brave decision to study in Canada. Leaving her family behind almost made her change her mind.
Collaboration Key to Raleigh’s Successful Contradictions
Canadian trio Raleigh tells us about their new album and their current tour.
Arcade Fire New Album Reflektor Streaming Live on YouTube (and it’s free!)
Arcade Fire’s new album Reflektor is streaming on YouTube now.