Montreal Festivals and Events for Feburary 2017
There’s a reason to get out every night in Montreal in February with festivals from day 1 to day 29 (it’s leap year!)
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Top Montreal Punk Albums of 2016
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
Gogol Bordello’s frontman Eugene Hutz drops hints about the new album and why the band is playing in Montreal this New Years Eve.
Five Punk Songs Against Trump
Many are trying to stay positive in these dark times. Here’s a small silver lining: anti-Trump punk songs!
Australian Pop Punk Trio Dune Rats Call Out The Bullshit
Dune Rats are a quirky Australian trio, who describe themselves as “3 hyperactive stoner cunts” on their Facebook bio. The band was formed on a fishing trip when [read on]
Up And Coming At POP Montreal 2016
We preview a bunch of acts you should get to know from in and out of town.
Unstoppable Sisters: An Interview with Skating Polly
I thought I would never end up fan-girling for teenage girls, until I met Skating Polly.
Black Metal Arrives with Grimposium and Ivar Bjornson’s Blekkmetal
Norwegian black metal festival Grimposium arrives with a film and performances. Interview with filmmaker David Hall and organizer Viviek Venkatesh here.
A Punk Gem – Yung’s ‘A Youthful Dream’
New punk band from Aarhus, Denmark, come up with garage punk that is energetic, charming, and infectious.
Pouzza’s Pounding Sixth Edition
Strong showing all nights of Pouzza Fest with great performances by The Suicide Machines and The Planet Smashers.
Photojournal: Distortion Festival
UUBBUURRUU, Raccoon Fighter, and more at Distortion Fest captured here on Friday the 13th.
Things to Do in Montreal : May Festivals and Events
There are more festivals than sunny days in May — and May tends to be full of sunshine in the city!
Queens of Sheba Tour Brings Lady Legends to Bell Centre
Joan Jett and Heart take the Bell Centre by storm.
Fat White Family Album for Some, Not For Others
Lunatic music of Fat White Family might just be your cup of tea if you like lunacy and drugs.
Montreal Festivals and Events for Feburary 2016
There’s a reason to get out every night in Montreal in February with festivals from day 1 to day 29 (it’s leap year!)
Top Five Montreal Punk Albums 2015
2015 was an excellent year for the Montreal punks scene. Check out these five bands to find out just how loud the city gets.
Top Five Demos of Montreal from 2015
Assault your ears for the new year (or rock out with yer…) . Chris Aitkens picks his top five demos from Montreal’s punk and thrash scene.
Photojournal: Mademoiselle Opens with a Smoking Party
Lady Josephine, a go go dancer, and The Continentals gave a rowdy, fun welcome to this new joint.
Lindi Ortega Moving Out of Faded Gloryville
From Canada to Nashville, Lindi Ortega keeps burning bright with Faded Gloryville.