Loud, Aucune Promesse: REVIEW
“We have peace in our time: All hail Quebec’s undisputed king of rap.”
Jazz Fest hip hop/R&B concert series the Shed isn’t a best-kept secret anymore
“We’re a tight-knit community and we’re trying to create unique moments. Everything is improvised, so once it happens, you’ll never get to see it again.”
Rapallo, You Were Born to Drive This Car: REVIEW
“Just try and not be utterly enchanted by this dynamic Montreal duo’s romantic comedy yacht rock escapades.”
House of Barbara proposes a Saint-Jean Baptiste Day party unlike any other
Carte Noire is an all-Black, all queer Fête Nationale event for everyone, “in a space that’s perhaps shielded from the chauvinism you might see out in the streets.”
Chiquita Magic, Mexico Sexi Time: REVIEW
“Colombia-Montreal-Toronto bilingual synth whiz Isis Giraldo’s latest captures the push and pull of wanting to go out and live it up with the hang-ups and insecurities that come with exposing yourself for all the world to see.”
Les Louanges, Crash: REVIEW
“Vincent Roberge hones in on what he does best for a follow-up that dials back the youthful exuberance and focuses inward towards safer, smooth studio songcraft.”
Glögg your arteries: A recipe for Swedish eggnog, which contains no eggs
Swedish Christmas is about more than meatballs, herring and giving your relatives Ikea lamps. It’s also about nestling up with a warm glass of this Scandinavian Yuletide treat.
The Top 52 Montreal Songs of 2021
A song for every week of 2021 as another year of Montreal artists persevering is now in the books.
The sky’s the limit for Montreal rapper Skiifall
Since dropping a year ago, his track “Ting Tun Up” has become a radio staple and underground anthem in the U.K. as clubs rise from the pandemic, a beacon of hope from halfway across the world in the darkest of moments.
This Bob Dylan tribute show is an excuse to get Montreal musicians back on stage
The show featuring local all-stars is happening at Club Soda on Nov. 27.