Allison Russell, the Linda Lindas, Born Ruffians, Julie Doiron Lead POP Montreal 2022 Lineup

Also on the bill are PACKS, Tortoise, Partner, Martha Wainwright, Jane Inc, JayWood, Sister Ray, Deanna Petcoff and more

BY Megan LaPierrePublished May 24, 2022

Though it never really went away, proving in 2021 that the show must go onPOP Montreal is officially back for 2022: the 21st edition of this integral part of the Montreal festival circuit takes place from September 28 to October 2, and organizers have revealed the first wave of artists on the bill.

This year's iteration features performances from Allison Russell, the Linda Lindas, Tortoise, Julie Doiron, PACKS, Born Ruffians, Partner, Martha Wainwright, DJ Shub, Priyanka and more, as well as a whole host of recent Exclaim! New Faves alumni, including JayWood, Magi Merlin, Keeper E. and Jahmal Padmore.

"We had some challenges, but it meant everything to us that we were able to put on shows in all sorts of circumstances!" Creative Director Daniel Seligman said in a release. "We are delighted to be moving forward and we hope to continue to build the perfect sandwich of music and art."

Individual event tickets are on sale here.

See the full first-wave lineup details and festival poster below, and visit the POP website for further information.

Allison Russell
Tortoise
The Linda Lindas
Martha Wainwright
Cymande
Sister Nancy
Ata Kak
Priyanka
Haru Nemuri
Wayne Snow
Kali Malone
Medicine Singers
Julie Doiron
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Born Ruffians
DJ Shub Presents War Club Live
Lydia Képinski
Bambii
L'Rain
Magi Merlin
Water From Your Eyes
Caroline
Julien Sagot
Hollie Cook
TootArd
Partner
Jonathan Personne
JayWood
Robert Robert
Gulfer
Bibi Club
Mallrat
Jane Inc
Wild Black
Patrick Holland
Poolblood
Bells Larsen
Kxng Wooz
Keeper E.
Shanii 22
Jahmal Padmore
Scott Hardware
Sister Ray
PACKS
Deanna Petcoff
Niabi Mile
Kaya Hoax
Sham Family

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