Compilation of Smokey, The Lost Great American Gay Pre-Punk Icons
John Condon’s songs compiled in album.
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Journey to the Katacombes: Review of Anachronik Festival, 2015
Demon’s Claws, Skip Jensen Group, and Double Date with Death make for a wide variety of styles and a fun night.
Kamikaze Zoobombs Hit Montreal Anew
After a solo hiatus, Matsuo explains why how he got the beloved indie band back together.
Review: Bistro de Paris’ Crazy Friday
Vernissage of colourful art complimented with talented local performers.
TO DO Today: Salon du disque et des arts underground de Montréal
A room full of vendors, artists, and performers. It feels like Christmas, only it isn’t, and there’s a lot more anarchy!
Review of Blame Mary : Short, Fast, and Dirty
Self titled ep has all the fuzzy goodness of an album recorded off the floor.
Meatbodies Spew Out Shreds of Sounds
Get ready for ear melting electro-punk when the Los Angeles band takes the stage.
Ty Segall Is Keeping Punk Alive
Pop Montreal performer Ty Segall reminded me why punk is so amazing. He also proves you don’t have to be a dick to be punk.
Interview with Buke and Gase : Making a Mighty Sound with Less
Brooklyn punk-art duo Buke and Gase talk about their impetus to experiment. Is the answer just “Boredom”?
Hard Rock Tuesdays: Heavy Montreal Ends With A Bang!
This week Hard Rock Tuesdays covers Heavy Montreal and addresses everything from residential concerns at Parc Jean Drapeau and an interview with Fucked UP.
Hard Rock Tuesdays: Heavy Montreal Preview
An overview of Heavy Montreal, It’s almost here, and the line-up is AWESOME. Read on to know more.
30 Years of Being Punk : Violent Femmes at Jazz Fest
Violent Femmes play first album in its entirety, prompting a rather long reminiscence on growing up with the Femmes as a life soundtrack.
Photolog: Pouzza Festival
Andres Roget captured Pouzza Fest, a punk rock music festival that took place downtown Montreal from May 16 to 18, 2014.
Album Review: Protomartyr Under the Color is Bleached Out
Protomartyr’s sophomore album is halfway there — and depending on if you are an optimist or a pessimist, you can take that how you want.
Photolog: OPE and John Andrew Et Les Bonnes Manières at Divan Orange
Andres Roget turns his camera to capture Montreal bands OPE & John Andrew Et Les Bonnes Manières.
Photolog: Reverend Horton Heat
Reverend Horton Heat, the Brains, and Necromantix are like a fine whiskey. Rock-punk-country outfits only get better with age.
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.