78,000 EDM fans can’t be wrong
The music may not be entirely credible, but there’s so much to love about the Île Soniq festival.
Canada’s original rapper marks his debut LP’s 30th anniversary in Montreal
We spoke to Maestro Fresh Wes and Kalmunity director/Under Pressure organizer Preach Ankobia about music, cultures and direction.
GRIP’s prevention plan for a safe party at Osheaga
All about overdose prevention, bad-trip treatment and harm reduction tools available on festival sites.
From Expo to Osheaga: A history of outdoor fests in Montreal
A look back at the predecessors and sideshows that made this city a destination for summer music festivals.
Heavy Montreal day two slayed crowds
A report on Slayer, Slash, Anthrax, Fu Manchu and more of Sunday’s sonic mayhem.
A classic Quebec rap record turns 20
We spoke to Muzion on the anniversary of Mentalité moune morne (ils n’ont pas compris).
Young Party’s shortpants punk show kicks off ’77 Montreal
An interview with the band that’s about to kick off festival season at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Review: Wu-Tang brought the ruckus to Laval
The Led Zeppelin of hip hop marked the silver anniversary of their classic debut LP with a (nearly) all hands on deck show.
Acid dance party repeat
We spoke to DJs Milton Clark, Sarcastic and Légaré about the revival of a specific ’90s beat.
Getting down with Bowly’s boogie
An interview with the France-to-Canada DJ and producer ahead of this weekend’s Piknic set.