Articles by Lorraine Carpenter

Dirtbombs / CPC Gangbangs

La Sala Rossa, Montreal QC - July 12, 2003

PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2003

Double rhythm, topless dudes, girl fights — now there's a rock show! First came the garage thunder of CPC Gangbangs, featuring players from...

Synth Punks and Super Freaks

PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2003

From sci-fi fromage master William Shatner to the glam-bam thank-you ma'am of Plastik Patrik, Montreal has contributed more than its share...

I Am Spoonbender / We Are Wolves / The Unicorns

La Sala Rossa, Montreal QC - May 7, 2003

PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2003

This triple bill offered a morsel to nearly every electro taste, with three divergent takes on synthesised music. Opening the show were two...

Tiga / The Stills / Akufen / DJ Krista

Rialto, Montreal QC - April 10, 2003

PUBLISHED May 1, 2003

As one of a possible 12 steps to new rock success, the Stills played their hometown debut as the clock struck midnight at a Rialto theatre...

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Fever To Tell

PUBLISHED May 1, 2003

Like the cities themselves, there are clear divisions between the dominant rock of modern-day Detroit and New York. Detroit deals in lo-fi...

The Dears

Big Love Hits the Big Time

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

It may come as a surprise to some, others won't believe it at all, but the Dears don't want to be rock stars. Mainstream affiliations, mile...

The Organ / Echo Kitty / Tremolo

Petit Campus, Montreal QC - March 6, 2003

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

The singer: "More organ in the monitor?" The fan: "More Organ everywhere!" Such was the scene when the Vancouver quintet showcased their do...

Supergrass

Café Campus, Montreal QC - March 8, 2003

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

Like a pack of clowns mashed into a Mini, Supergrass fans filled Café Campus for the band's first local show in three years, and their four...