Pop Montreal

Pop Montreal Announces Initial Lineup with Redd Kross, the Raincoats, Chromeo, Japandroids

PUBLISHED May 31, 2011

Pop Montreal has been a highlight of Quebec music calendar ever since its inception in 2002, and the annual festival is now celebrating its...

Braids

Ukrainian Federation, Montreal QC October 2

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2010

Although Braids are originally from Calgary, they've made the big move to Montreal and are better suited to the latter's scene of similar-m...

Valleys

Ukrainian Federation, Montreal QC October 2

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2010

Montreal's Valleys seem like they make music at night. All three members of the band have an extremely shy stage presence, and one almost g...

Babe Rainbow

Le Belmont, Montreal QC October 2

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2010

Hunching at an uncomfortable-looking angle over the banquet table that held his laptop and MIDI controller, Babe Rainbow showcased a unique...

Mount Kimbie

Le Belmont, Montreal QC October 2

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2010

"This is our last show in America, and we couldn't think of ending it anywhere but Montreal." Geography foibles not withstanding, fest...

Xiu Xiu

Ukrainian Federation, Montreal QC October 2

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2010

It's not surprising that Xiu Xiu's stage setup is bare-bones. With a few microphones, a synth, snare drums, bells and various obscure flute...

Grand Trine

Casa del Popolo, Montreal QC October 2

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2010

Montreal's noise kids on the block, Grand Trine, played a jam-packed, sold-out show at Casa del Popolo. In spite of some technical difficul...

Pop Montreal - Les Savy Fav

Espace Reunion, Montreal QC October 1

PUBLISHED Oct 3, 2010

After quite a delay, Les Savy Fav played around 2 a.m. to a rabid audience that was basically frothing at the mouth, but maybe that was jus...