Winter Gloves @ Il Motore

October 14 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Winter Gloves launched their new CD, All Red, at Il Motore on Friday, Sept. 24th. This Montreal-based synth pop outfit is a newcomer to the indie scene, but have made it big, being named Best New Artist by iTunes Canada after their debut release, About a Girl in 2008. Their curious instrumentation (including a Wurlitzer and a synth bass) have garnered them a spot in the hearts of fans.

Les Savy Fav @ The Little Burgundy Pop Loft (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews
In another showcase of late night festival mayhem, I had the pleasure of experiencing Les Savy Fav live and in person for the first time ever. Being a late adopter of their brand of high octane, zany post-hardcore madness, I was warned that it would be an amazing live show. No one who commented would elaborate much, but each of them promised that the venue would likely be marred from the experience.

Holy Fuck / Indian Jewelry / Bad Tits @ The Little Burgundy Pop Loft (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

After finishing my radio show, I hopped into my car with Acetate Gratified host Lachlan F and we headed down to the venue.  It must be said that this place (for the uninitiated) is not easy to find if you rely on Google Maps.  We parked somewhere close to the bottom of the mountain on the west side of Parc Avenue and it turned out we were a few kilometres off base.  Go ahead and search for 6600 rue Hutchison and you will be pinned on someone's doorstep near the McGill ghetto.

The Asexuals / The 222s / Hollerado @ Cabaret JPR (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On a night that featured dozens of artists performing in and around the city, there was only one show in Montreal I had my heart set on for the last month or so…

The Asexuals – Original Lineup - ONE NIGHT ONLY – With the 222s and Hollerado

Deerhoof @ La Tulipe (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews


Deerhoof has finally arrived! With a huge fan base in Montreal, Deerhoof has been taking their sweet time to play a show here, but Pop Montreal finally twisted their arm enough this year to get them to come out and play La Tulipe on October 1st. Their abstract pop has been seeping into the ears of Montrealers since their 1997 release, The Man, The King, The Girl. Their prolific EP career and generous free electronic tracks makes them a constant fan favourite. Plus the fact that they are so damn cute.

Swans / Baby Dee @ Le National (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Liars / Women / Black Feelings @ Le National (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Atari Teenage Riot @ Foufounes Electrique (Pop Montreal)

October 11 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews


Let me set the scene: it is Saturday, the fourth night of POP Montreal. The past three nights have been populated with at least one highly-entertaining show each. I roll out of bed at the civilized hour of 2:30 in the afternoon. Atari Teenage Riot is playing Foufounes Electrique at 10 p.m., one of the more hyped shows of the festival. With a passing knowledge of their music and reputation, I expect to be subjected to an intense experience.

Johnny Suck's Concert Diary - The Haiku Edition

October 7 2010 // Magazine // Features

Stand Up For Mental Health Interview with Karl Knox

October 7 2010 // CJLO

Click here to listen to the interview.

WHAT: Stand Up For Mental Health Day at Concordia University Thursday Oct. 7

DETAILS: ARE YOU CRAZY ABOUT COMEDY?
Fresh from Sold Out Shows at the Montreal Fringe Festival and the Vancouver Comedy Fest ….
Stand Up For Mental Health Brings the Laughter to Concordia University Thursday Oct.7. Featuring the Fabulous David Granirer and the Comics of SMH Montreal!

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