8 shows that should be on your radar
Concerts, parties and one serious rock doc recommendation from our resident heaviosity expert.
Born into war, saved by music
We spoke to Sudanese rapper, author and actor Emmanuel Jal about how leaving behind his past as a child soldier inspired his new life in Canada.
RIP Ikey Owens
The late musician, who played with the Mars Volta, Crystal Antlers and most recently Jack White, remembered by his old friend M for Mikey.
10 unbeatable rap shows & parties this week
From the homegrown to the American to the international, some great artists are coming to MTL stages PLUS the parties you don’t want to miss.
Gigi French, the Frenchest of them all
Or not. We spoke to Giselle Webber about her diva persona ahead of tonight’s show & video launch at Divan Orange.
Félix et Meira is a dreamy Hasid/Queb romance
Our take on Maxime Giroux’s very Mile End tale & more films screening today/tomorrow at the Festival du nouveau cinéma.
Thursday, Oct. 16
* Gaming/arts event Salon Ludique
* Montreal Burlesque Festival begins
* Gigi French plays Divan Orange
* POMPe/Party Like It’s 1699 join party forces
* 80s4Ladies at Datcha
A new spin on gaming events
We spoke to the people behind the bimonthly Salon Ludique, which aims to get people thinking about how games and art practices fit together.