“Every other rap performance I saw at Osheaga this year came with overt demands for crowd energy and solicitations for our attention. And that’s totally okay. It’s fun. It’s proof of engagement. But Kendrick Lamar — who has stated clearly that he is ‘not our saviour’ — attracts human energy magnetically, taking it as a responsibility.”
9 ways to keep the party going this weekend.
“A damn-near perfect project and a golden anniversary gift to hip hop.”
“I saw families, friends, couples, tourists and happy loners appreciating the simple joy of being together in the heart of a welcoming city that I often take for granted. Festival season or otherwise, Montreal truly is an incredible place to live a good life.”
An interview with Petit about his solo EP HELP, feat. les Louanges, Hubert Lenoir, Laurence-Anne, Klô Pelgag, HAWA B and more.
A review of the jazz legend’s set, supported by openers DOMi & JD Beck, at the Montreal Jazz Fest on July 3.
Vance Joy drew huge numbers, Herbie Hancock played huge numbers and two is the magic number with DOMi & JD Beck.
Here are some highlights from the first three nights of Jazz Fest, as the proceedings progressed through the long weekend, stormy weather be damned.
“DJ Premier appeared to cut, scratch, beat-build and orchestrate his loyal troubadours the Badder Band as though it’s his own form of meditation.”
“Fishbone returns with a lean, intentional five-song outing that brings them squarely back to their ska and punk roots.”
