Cult MTL

Cult(ure) in the city

Who we are...

Cult MTL is a daily web and monthly print publication focusing on Montreal music, arts, culture and city life.

Along with interviewing local and visiting artists, promoters and entrepreneurs, we feature analysis and criticism by our editorial staff and crew of columnists and freelancers, compile comprehensive event listings, curate a daily To-Do List and run the annual Best of MTL readers poll.

Editorial Staff

Lorraine Carpenter
- Editor in chief, music editor
- lorraine.carpenter@cultmontreal.com
Alex Rose
- Film & TV editor
- alex.rose@cultmontreal.com
Nora Rosenthal
- Arts editor
Clay Sandhu
- Contributing editor (food)

Advertising
- ads@cultmontreal.com
General inquiries + feedback
- info@cultmontreal.com

Contributors

Al South, Amy German, Brandon Kaufman, Cindy Lopez, Claude Boileau, Darcy MacDonald, Dave Jaffer, Elena Razlogova, Erik Leijon, Greg Vodden, Jacob Carey, Johnson Cummins, Justine Smith, MATTHEW HAYS, Mira Silvers, Mr. Wavvy, Paul Serralheiro, Roxane Hudon, Ryan Alexander Diduck, Sarah Deshaies, Sarah Foulkes, Toula Drimonis

In print

Our publication is distributed across Montreal on the first Thursday of every month.

See a complete list of locations

Recent issue

Nov 2019

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Antigone
Corridor
Danny Bhoy
Fabrikate
Half Moon Run
L'Express
M for Montreal
Midway
Roland Emmerich
Sophie Deraspe

Cult MTL is published by Cult MTL Media Inc. and printed by Imprimerie Mirabel. Entire contents are © Cult MTL Media Inc.

16 Montreal bars will stay open till 6 a.m. for Nuit Blanche 2020

January 23, 2020 by CultMTL

More bars than ever have been granted special permission to extend their hours for the annual all-night art party.

Five shows to catch at Lux Magna

January 22, 2020 by Erik Leijon

Highlights of the third annual festival showcasing women and non-binary artists.

Video and photo art shine in Never Apart’s winter exhibitions

January 23, 2020 by Nora Rosenthal

Highlights of the Mile Ex space’s new programming, showcasing Afro-Diasporic artists and art exploring migration and borders.

These are the best films of 2019

January 22, 2020 by SCREEN TEAM

Alex and Justine discuss and list their favourite films, film trends, trends in criticism and the notion of listing the worst films as well.

Atmosphere is down for whenever

January 17, 2020 by Darcy MacDonald

A chat with Minneapolis rapper Slug, half of Rhymesayers duo Atmosphere.

To-Do List

What to do in Montreal today: Friday, January 24

January 24, 2020 by CultMTL

The top events happening in the city, daily.

:hammer of the mods

The Montreal concert scene is heating up this week

January 23, 2020 by Johnson Cummins

A killer ex-pat duo, ’90s hardcore heroes and one of our city’s best (but criminally unsung) bands.

:editorial

Femicide: a crisis we tolerate

January 21, 2020 by Toula Drimonis

The media continues to make excuses for men who kill their families, and to downplay a national tragedy.

Arts

Marie Chouinard brings an iconic dance performance to Place des Arts this month

January 11, 2020 by Nora Rosenthal

The influential Montreal choreographer reflects on 30 years at the helm of her company.

Please Thrill Me brings TechniColor dreams to life

January 9, 2020 by Lorraine Carpenter

Musician Sean Nicholas Savage and director Sophie Cadieux on the ambitious musical coming to la Chapelle in February.

City

Dress up to get down at Igloofest 2020

January 17, 2020 by Darcy MacDonald

We spoke to programmer Lucas Jacques about the peculiar magic of the annual dance party series.

Empowering marginalized Montrealers through art

January 9, 2020 by Alexander Modonese

Montreal artist Adriana Araujo’s art inspires overcoming adversity.

Film & TV

Bad Boys For Life is, against all odds, a pleasant surprise

January 17, 2020 by Alex Rose

The belated sequel to the super-sized action franchise loses Michael Bay but finds more to chew on than you might expect.

L.A. Tea Time is a road trip like no other

January 17, 2020 by Justine Smith

We spoke with Sophie Bédard Marcotte about her new film, a fiction/documentary hybrid in which she appears as herself.

Food & Drink

The best bubbles for your holiday parties

December 19, 2019 by Clay Sandhu

Your guide to our favourite champagnes and sparkling wines (and one impressive beer) at the SAQ.

L’Express might just be the perfect restaurant

December 17, 2019 by Clay Sandhu

A love letter to a Plateau staple.

Music

Wolf Parade just dropped a new song (LISTEN)

January 8, 2020 by CultMTL

“Julia Take Your Man Home” is a track from the band’s forthcoming album Thin Mind.

Barack Obama lists Kaytranada among his fave songs of 2019

December 30, 2019 by CultMTL

“Go DJ” is a track from the Montreal producer’s new album BUBBA.

recent articles

Seven concerts you won’t want to sleep on this week

January 15, 2020 by Johnson Cummins

Montreal may be in the midst of cabin-fever season but here are some reasons to get out.

Is Robert Downey Jr. the new Johnny Depp?

January 15, 2020 by Alex Rose

Dolittle is never funny, frequently embarrassing and a terrible showcase for a movie star.

Cancelling Quebec’s religion course is wrong (and I’m an atheist)

January 14, 2020 by Toula Drimonis

Is the CAQ abdicating its responsibility to Quebec children in the name of identity politics?

This is counterfeit history

January 14, 2020 by Ryan Alexander Diduck

Reviews of Eddie Murphy on SNL, Imagine Van Gogh, Woody Allen’s Netflix movie, Fly Pan Am live & more.