About to POP
Highlights of the music festival that will be taking over the city next week.
Shows
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Loving FME: A report from Quebec’s festival town
A long weekend of “emerging music” shows is well worth the northwest trek to Rouyn-Noranda.
The Osheaga 2019 report
We reviewed 19 festival sets.
Nightlife
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Acid dance party repeat
We spoke to DJs Milton Clark, Sarcastic and Légaré about the revival of a specific ’90s beat.
Meet your Piknic Électronik programmer
Lucas Jacques’s favourite artists from his 2019 bookings and how his history as a promoter and DJ prepped him to take the reins at Piknic.
Sounds
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WATCH: The new video by Montreal synth-pop trio Paupière
“Twisted Mind” is the new “dark dance hymn” by the local band, with Black Mirror-esque visuals to match.
WATCH: The new video by Montreal rapper Kontos
“This song is like walking into a spinning tornado that’s coming at you,” he says of the single “Giannis.”
Music
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Hot Tramp Fest celebrates Montreal’s newest music mogul
A celebration of Montreal women in music is happening this week.
Shay Lia is one with the funk
We caught up with the up and coming Montreal-based singer in a California recording studio.
