Today’s Sounds: Fo[u]r Alto does Frank Gratkowski

Four alto saxes unite in a new rendition of the compositions of Frank Gratkowski, emitting ghost notes and breath tones reflecting the German school of minimalism. Plus a new track by Norwegian synthpop act Casiokids and a new, characteristically eccentric video by Bjork.

O for OM

Find the best bets for real rock ‘n’ roll at this week’s M for Montreal festival + OM, the Helio Sequence, Trash Talk, Funerary Call, Dany Laj and the Looks

Hip Hop Karaoke don’t stop

The original team may have left the city, but not without passing the mic to a new generation of organizers (who happen to be HHK’s biggest fans) to bring the beloved monthly back to le Belmont this week.

On the Walls: The Week in Fine Arts

Your weekly round-up of what’s on in arts this week: new exhibit at the CCA, collecting advice from Paryse Taillefer, a year of art by Etienne Doucet, Fabrizio Perozzi and works by three women.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

* GG awards are announced
* Vernissage for ABC:MTL at CCA
* Revocation and KEN Mode at Foufs
* The Luyas launch Animator
* Pouzza fest line-up announced
* Prince of Arcade
* Diptych at Danse Danse
* Only the Young at RIDM

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