Today’s Sounds: Ensemble SuperMusique

A super musique actuelle record from the inventors of the genre, Ensemble SuperMusique, a new track by Montag to wrap his Phases series (just in time for the end of the world) and a video by Toronto/London artist Digits depicting a day in the life of a confused, horny alien.

On the walls: the week in art

Several events this week make it worth getting off your couch and out into the snowstorm, including an international marine signal flag exhibit, audio art summit and parade of DIY lanterns through the Mile End.

People with guns kill people

Will last week’s mass killing in Newtown, CT turn the tide on gun control south of the border? Not likely. And here in Canada, our leaders seem to be growing more gun-happy, too.

Soul music’s high-water mark

Shake your motherlovin’ tailfeather to the sound and sight of Ike & Tina: On the Road 1971-72, a newly released film from MVD Entertainment, shot in the soul power couple’s heyday by Bob Gruen. Also, the week in heavy shows and holiday parties.