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Ever felt apathetic towards the current state of the world, and felt like there was no hope? Probably, becasue it is easy to put your mind into that point of view. However, what punk music (and music overall) acts as a constant remind of is that music acts as an outlet for those who want to voice their concern or join others in solidarity against pertinant social issues.
The music, in acting as a outlet for those voices, acts as a vehicle for being people together in solidarity, as well as attracting attention to the issues. A great example of this is the recent protest in NYC on Wall Street, appropriately titled "Occupy Wall Street". For the past week, every day at 3:00 pm, protesters have been congregating along the streets of Wall Street to protest the...
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So, where was the show all summer?
That's right, hanging out in one of the most unsuspiciously musical cities in canada - OTTAWA! Thought it may be full of conversative government types? Think again. Unbenkownst to many people, the city hosts one of canadas most thriving punk/experimental music scenes.
Various bands, from classics such as germattack to lesser known bands such as rat tales, circulate the city's house shows and venues and have created a solid community within a city whose general social attitude is more on the conservative side.
BANDS TO CHECK OUT:
Germattack:
http://www.myspace.com/germattak
Balcomies:
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For many, punk is that 3-chord guitar progression with a sped up 4/4 drum beat, raw, angry vocals and lyrics that speak to those questioning the government and seeking a subculture with a movement.
Although that is the case for manyself-proclaimed punk musicians, can the genre not shift in sound with the times? Can bands that speak of personal truths, integrity and stir movements in social uprise not be considered 'punk' even if they lack the token 'punk' sound?
This is what my show is all about. Revealing the many bands within Canada and across the globe that reperesent truth and play their music outside of the box, not molding to any expectatoins or genre barriers.
From Gang of Four, The Noisettes, GBH, Creepshow to local Canadian bands galore such...
Best live band of January, along with best album release:}
BRAIDS!
Saw 'em live @ Sala Rossa, best concert ever, especially for their genre. The vocal melodies soared and intertwined with the drums that provided a melody all on their own, with the guitar providing an ample soundscape.
Make sure to listen to their album "Native Speaker", released this Jan. Oh yeah, listen to it on vinyl. For what they are producing, you might as well do their music justice by turning on the ol' record player.
Upcoming show of the month: East End Radicals
Feb 26th @ Club Lambi (where CJLO hosted their winter raffle party!)
one of Montreal's best punk bands by far, and had their album release this january at L'Absynthe. On the...
So apparently January 2011 is where its at for punkshows right here in montreal!
First we had on Jan. 7 @ L'Esco (4467 St. Denis)
LIQUOR STORE (NewJersey)
Montreal's own TEENAGE HOOKERS (ex-CPC GangBang)
The Ether (Halifax/Montreal)
Review:
Which was by all means legendary, with Montreal's Teenage Hookers bringing it hard and Liquor Store and Ether keeping in pace with strong music with Canada's local punk at its roots.
Then! @ Death House
January 13 2011
BARN BURNER
TRIGGER EFFECT
WARANIMAL
HOLY DIVIDE
aaaand TONIGHT! @ Barfly (4062 St Laurent)
Jan 14 2011
Abyssed...
