Nick Schofield released a solo album
We spoke to the local musician (of Saxsyndrum and Best Fern) about venturing into the ambient wilderness.
Yamantaka // Sonic Titan bridge cultures and climate change on their new record
The band’s Alaska B on how Iroquois myth, animé soundtracks and environmental catastrophe informed Dirt.
REVIEW: Ought’s Room Inside the World
Ought continues to clean up their sound with a generally less jittery overarching feeling while fleshing out the more tender emotions.
REVIEW: Alexia Avina’s Betting on an Island
Alexia Avina is skilled at both ambient exploration and songcraft.
Suuns toy with accessible sounds on their fourth album
Singer Ben Shemie on the genesis of the Montreal band’s new record Felt.
Ought get a fresh splash of colour on their new LP
We spoke to three members of the Montreal band about Room Inside a World.
REVIEW: Tune-Yard’s “I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life”
Tune-Yards remains in a charismatic niche all its own.
REVIEW: Porches’ “The House”
Songwriter Aaron Maine’s comforting intimacy again shines.
Porches on the life events behind his acclaimed new record
An interview with synth-pop artist Aaron Maine about what led to the drama on The House.
Taverne Tour brings beloved bands to small Plateau bars
The third edition of the festival livens up the scene with local and touring bands this week.