Festival

Watch the Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis, Land of Talk Cover Shellac in Memory of Steve Albini

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2024

Today would have been Steve Albini's 62nd birthday, and to commemorate the late musician and engineer, a group of musical friends and...

Rich Aucoin Gave Hillside a Nostalgic Glow

Island Stage, July 20

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

As Hillside festivalgoers filed in to the Island Stage for Rich Aucoin's Saturday night closing set, they were met with a wall of security...

DJ Stingray 313 Shook Bass Coast to the Core

The Cabin, July 13

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

This is where it gets interesting. I knew I was excited to see the legendary electro and techno icon, but maybe I was naive to think ...

Soul Glo Brought the Mayhem to Le Festif!

Priest's Garage, July 19

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

BLAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!! Now that I have your attention, here's my review of Soul Glo's Le Festif! show on Friday night. Le Festif! is known for...

At Le Festif!, Population II Were Pure Magic

Ghislaine's Shop, July 19

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

Go to Le Festif! and you might just find yourself at a show in front of a woodworker's garage. If you saw Population II — one of the most ...

The Get Alongs Ready First-Ever Get-Along Fest

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

Toronto garage rockers the Get Alongs have curated their own festival to bring together friends they've met on their path. The inaugural...

Gayance Kept the Wheels Turning at Le Festif!

Party Bus!, July 18

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

Le Festif! is known for some endearingly unconventional environments for the artists they book. Some might play at a stage built entirely...

Haviah Mighty Brought Some Brampton Energy to Le Festif!

Priest's Garage, July 18

PUBLISHED Jul 22, 2024

Though the top of the lineup for Le Festif! in Baie-Saint-Paul, QC this year felt dominated by francophone acts, they always make room ...