Festival Recaps

Rezz Let the Bass Do the Talking at Rifflandia
Main Stage, September 13
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Since Fyre Festival founder Ja Rule attempted to overstay his welcome, pushing a track or two beyond his set time until his DJ had to tell...
Slayyyter's Rifflandia Set Was Wet (Literally) and Wild
Main Stage, September 13
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Stuck with a relatively early set at six p.m., it was surprising that Slayyyter was legally allowed to perform in the daylight. If you've ...
Tokyo Police Club Took a Well-Earned Bow at Rifflandia
Main Stage, September 13
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Doubtlessly one of the most bittersweet moments in the festival's storied history, Rifflandia 2024 launched the final tour of Newmarket...
At FME, Strange Froots Made the Most of Their Time
Le Polonais Cocktail Bar, September 1
PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2024
Not all venues, or set times, are created equal. At a festival like FME, where shows are spread out among transitional venues and more ...
Marie Davidson and Kaya Hoax Were Set Free at FME
Petit Théâtre du Vieux Noranda, August 31
PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2024
Marie Davidson is one of those rare artists that's as comfortable on a mainstream label like Bonsound —for her '80s synth and psych project...
Haviah Mighty Was an Overqualified Underdog at FME
Main Stage, August 31
PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2024
Depending on who you speak to, the place of hip-hop at the FME is somewhat contentious. Some see the proliferation of rap bookings to being...
Myriam Gendron Kept It Real and Rapturous at FME
Agora des Arts, August 31
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2024
In contrast to the previous night's performance at the Agora des Arts, which started off moderately well attended, tonight's double bill ...
Erika Angell Was Obsession-Worthy at FME
Agora des Arts, August 30
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2024
"These songs are off my recent album entitled 'The Obsession with Her Voice.' You'll soon understand why."Thus began Erika Angell's ...