Concert Reviews

Blonde Redhead @ Metropolis

October 27 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Deerhunter @ La Tulipe

October 25 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

“How are you?”

Black Label Society @ Metropolis

October 18 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

When one goes to a Black Label Society show, they are sure to witness a few things. Entire redneck families (including young children) come to represent their set, as well as an army of middle-aged dudes in jean jackets and bad pants. Drunk girls line the venue and there's a 100% chance of getting beer spilled upon you. There will be lots of guitar solos, as well as posturing. The colour black will soon become the only thing you see as you try to mingle with the drunk throng.

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.

Murder By Death @ Petit Campus (Pop Montreal)

October 5 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews


As vagabond post-punk/indie-frotting act Murder By Death made their way to Montreal on a cold Wednesday night at Petit Campus, the mood amongst the throngs of assembled concert-goers was rather jubilant. The show in question fell under the Pop Montreal banner, and the festival's first night was filled with excitement and wonder. Everyone had donned their favourite plaid shirt and newsboy hat, ready to be wowed by the travelling troubadors, Indiana natives who told of stories of whiskey and zombies.

The Klaxons @ Cabaret Juste Pour Rire

October 4 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Autolux @ Sala Rossa

September 24 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Chicks on Speed @ Club Soda

September 14 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

I cannot believe I was oblivious to this collective until last night! Chicks on Speed, who stem from Munich, stormed into Montreal, apparently much too late. Fans of this DIY/electroclash/punk group’s previous work told me that they were huge about 7 years ago with the hit “Wordy Rappinghood”, which just made me grin from ear to ear. The general opinion, though, seemed to be that going to see this show was more like caving in to a bout of nostalgia then being spurred on by knowledge of Chicks on Speed’s recent work.

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