The Smile, A Light for Attracting Attention: REVIEW
“A gorgeous, pristine collection of tunes further cementing Thom Yorke’s legacy as one of our generation’s artistic giants.”
Montreal can finally get its Fringe on again
This celebration of arts from all corners of the creative spectrum kicks into high gear on June 9, taking over the heart of the Plateau through June 19.
Backxwash on realizing creative dreams and being an anglo rapper in Quebec
We spoke to Backxwash ahead of her experimental theatre show at MAI and the production of her next album, Black Sailor Moon 2.
An interview with Habs beast and hockey hair hero Michael Pezzetta
We spoke to the Canadiens rookie for the Best of MTL issue about his personal Montreal faves.
2022 NHL Entry Draft Lottery: What Habs fans need to know
All about potential future Hab Shane Wright and other picks up for grabs in tonight’s crucial event.
Gus Englehorn aims hi-fi with his new record Dungeon Master
We spoke to the Montreal-based former snowboarder about emulating Leonard Cohen, city life vs. living in the woods and more.
Maryze, to infinity and beyond
“There’s this special energy in Montreal, where people are so creatively fuelled. They have so much to share, and people actually want to hear it and discover new music. It feels like an incubator for a lot of new creativity.”
The Montreal Canadiens are a sports team, not simply a cultural monolith
A Bloc Québécois MP has called out Carey Price for not (publicly) speaking French, a problematic affront on several levels.
Marking 420 in Quebec with an SQDC grab-bag of three hybrid buds
“Not only is it Quebec-grown, but it’s also meant to make you feel more hungry and relaxed, like any good old-fashioned mystery box of buds should. Pretty reassuring for a random hodgepodge of the devil’s lettuce!”
alt-J are living the dream
“We’ve always felt like, in francophone places, our music is quite cerebral. There’s a certain sensibility among francophone people that respects that slightly more academic side of music.”