Mint Simon, Chimera: REVIEW
“Montreal’s Mint Simon (Caveboy) showcases some genuine pop songwriting chops throughout their debut solo release.”
Alicia Moffet wants to plunge fans into all the feels with her new album No, I’m Not Crying
“I want them to feel sad when they listen to ‘Hotel W’ and empowered when they listen to ‘Choke’ and ‘Fake’ and scream ‘Lay Your Light’ at the top of their lungs.”
Paul Cargnello dropped a new video today and spoke to us about the resurgence of protest music
“Whatever makes us funkier, whatever makes us heavier, whatever makes us more revolutionary, I’m going to do it.”
Piknic Électronik delivers immaculate vibes to Montreal’s premier outdoor dancefloor
We spoke with the booking director for Piknic Électronik about their new stage and 2025 program highlights while dancing with an alligator and talking to a snail.
Lucy Dacus, Forever Is a Feeling: REVIEW
“Lucy Dacus’s fourth album comes complete with a Hozier duet and songs about her feelings for her Boygenius bandmate Julien Baker.”
High Klassified doubles down on his Quebec music career with his latest album Ravaru
“I wouldn’t move away for anything in the world. I could be the biggest producer and make millions, and I would still live in Laval or the Montreal area.”
Choses Sauvages, Choses Sauvages III: REVIEW
“Are many other cities producing danceable post-punk like Montreal these days? Not likely — and the third album by Choses Sauvages is further proof.”
Declan EC, 15: REVIEW
“The son of Montreal singer-songwriter Paul Cargnello, the teenage Declan’s debut album 15 shows he’s picked up some cues from his old man.”
Waahli, Se7en Bubbles: REVIEW
“Part celebratory and part thoughtful, this album sees the trilingual local rapper/singer sounding more confident and relaxed than ever.”
Folk Alliance International brought some magical music moments to Montreal in February
Words and photos from an unconventional industry event that took over a local hotel from Feb. 19 to 23.