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Scorsese’s Silence: Faith, History, or Cultural Battles?

January 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Great cinematography, but a confused plot.

This Week in Montreal Music January 15 – January 21

January 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

A few new releases and plenty of darkwave.

The 10th Edition of Happening Gourmand

January 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

Annual festival makes eating in the Old Port a little lighter on the wallet.

1785: Fleury Mesplet & Other Quebec Curios

January 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

You won’t find much in the Montreal Gazette, much less (or should we say “at least”) as far their history goes. You might not even know his name, but Fleury Mesplet, a [read on]

This Week in Montreal Music January 7 – January 14

January 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Igloofest January 23. 2016. Old Port. Montreal. Photo Sebastian Mora.

Fundraisers and album launches, plus the start of Igloofest.

Black Me Out, 2017

January 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

A look at the best way to have spent New Years 2017 — in the dark?

This Week in Montreal Music January 1 – January 7

January 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

PAOLO CORTES - MATAHARI BAR SALON, Taverne Tour 2016. Mt Royal. Plateau. Photo Lily Huynh

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Top Montreal Punk Albums of 2016

December 31, 2016 // 0 Comments

Pouzzafest 2015. Photo Melissa Martella.

Once again, punk nerd extraordinaire Chris Aitkens rates his top five punk albums from Montreal for the year 2016.

Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz talks tours, albums, and New Years

December 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

Gogol Bordello’s frontman Eugene Hutz drops hints about the new album and why the band is playing in Montreal this New Years Eve.

Aquarius: Clara Unmoved

December 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

A woman standing up against a greedy corporation is played superbly by Sofia Braga.

Ride the Train For Free

December 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

New station opens in Lachine.

1775-1781: Meanwhile in Canada & Other Quebec Curios

December 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

While chaos erupted in the Thirteen Colonies, contrary to popular belief, things were happening in the Province of Quebec and environs. A young Alexander Mackenzie, the [read on]