Today’s Sounds: El Perro del Mar
The new album by El Perro del Mar, a new track by Montreal’s own Suuns and a new video by Das Racist. As usual, all can be filed under awesome.
On Stage: the week in dance and theatre
Roundup of what’s happening on the city’s stages this week: CINARS dance, music and theatre shows, Aszure Barton and Artists, last shows for Hamlet and Trench Patterns and tough-guy comedian Joe Rogan.
Public space, art and activism: ATSA’s Fin novembre
ATSA marks the 20th anniversary of Place Émilie-Gamelin with Fin Novembre, an event exploring the history and significance of the square.
Who is M for Mikey?
If you go out (to shows and Plateau bars), you’ve likely seen M for Montreal’s Mikey Rishwain Bernard. A man about town. A bon vivant. A guy in a hat, with a year-round ‘stache. But who is he? What does he do? Learn a thing or two about him and his festival right here.
Société-Orignal rediscovers the taste of Quebec
Société-Orignal bridges the gap between the farm and the plate by bringing local produce directly to Montreal restauranteurs.
Paul Labonté phones it in with new book
The prolific local author, photographer and videographer talks to Cult about his latest book, shot entirely with his phone, The House Always Wins, the great Canadian novel he’s working on for us and the power of a really good story.
M for Montreal Day 1
M for Montreal revved into action last night with a sold-out showcase at la Sala Rossa, feat. Montreal’s Half Moon Run and Mozart’s Sister, plus former Montrealers Eight and a Half (you’ll recognize them as former members of the Stills). And across the street at Casa del Popolo, locals Blue Hawaii played to a delegates-only audience. See our gallery by Cindy Lopez.
Thursday, Nov. 15
* Rantline™!
* M for Montreal continues, check out our picks
* Detropia and Ma vie réelle at RIDM
* Perte de Signal celebrates 15 years at PHI Centre
* Hip Hop Karaoke goes down at le Belmont