Montreal

The Alternative Show with Andy Kindler

Just For Laughs, Montreal QC, July 24

PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2018

Montreal is incredibly lucky to have the Just For Laughs festival. In July, you have the rare chance to see a show of world-class comics wi...

Radiohead / Junun

Centre Bell, Montreal QC, July 16

PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2018

One thing is clear: Radiohead don't simply "play a show," they curate a reverential experience. For the first of two packed Montreal shows,...

U2

Bell Centre, Montreal QC, June 5

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2018

Legend has it, 42 years ago in Dublin, a group of teenagers responded to a note on their high school notice board looking for musicians, an...

Flatbush Zombies

Olympia, Montreal QC, May 17

PUBLISHED May 18, 2018

Thursday night's stop on the Flatbush Zombies' "See You In Hell" tour was marked by the highest density of tie-dye, dreads and marijuana th...

Plants and Animals' 'Parc Avenue' Turns 10: Remembering the Last Album from Montreal's Halcyon Days

PUBLISHED May 3, 2018

Montreal is an easy city to mythologize. Its cheap rental prices, vibrant art scene and European charm have lured in many a wide-eyed dream...

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Corona Theatre, Montreal QC, May 1

PUBLISHED May 2, 2018

On record, Unknown Mortal Orchestra are known for their restrained take on psychedelia. Central songwriter Ruban Nielson's compositions are...

Hua Li 化力

Maison Sociale, Montreal QC, September 18

PUBLISHED Apr 17, 2018

Hua Li 化力 — the alter-ego of Montreal-based multi-disciplinary artist Peggy Hogan — is a performer who commands attention. Taking to a make...

U.S. Girls

L'Escogriffe, Montreal QC, April 11

PUBLISHED Apr 12, 2018

In A Poem Unlimited, the latest album from Toronto-based Meg Remy as U.S. Girls, is a certified banger. Dipping in and out of diverse sound...