Posted by Amelia Robitaille

This Will Destroy You – Petit Campus – Sunday, June 6th, 2010

This Will Destroy You – Petit Campus – Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Montrealers have proven themselves to be troopers when it comes to bad weather. No amount of rain or ominous cloud coverage can draw them away from what they want to do, whether it be bike 50 km around the city or crowd together in a small room for some good music. Sunday night, Petit Campus was filled with This Will Destroy You fans who have been waiting for a long while to see their favourite instrumental rockers.
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Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra – Ukranian Federation – Sat. June 5th, 2010

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra – Ukranian Federation – Sat. June 5th, 2010

The corner of Hutchinson and Fairmount and streets surrounding were absolutely covered with bikes, as people came from all over Montreal to crowd into the Ukranian Federation for a second night of epic post-rock, courtesy of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Read more…

Interview: The Wailing Wall

Interview: The Wailing Wall

Jesse Rifkin, or as most know him, The Wailing Wall is a multi-instrumentalist who was born in LA but now calls New York City home. His DIY approach to writing music and creative songwriting abilities have been raising many eyebrows around the indie music scene. Before he hit the Il Motore stage on Wednesday night, as the night’s only opener for the always cooky Tim Fite, our own Amelia Robitaille had a chance to sit down with Rifkin for a short chat.
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Midlake – Le National – Thursday, May 21st, 2010

Midlake – Le National – Thursday, May 21st, 2010

Last night was a night many Midlake fans had been waiting for for a very long time. When the Texas folk outfit released their The Trials of Van Occupanther album the band’s at that point modest fanbase grew exponentially. Since then it has continued to grow as more and more people became aware of the wonder that is Midlake. With the release of the band’s third full length LP, The Courage of Others came the tour that would finally bring the band to Montreal. Read more…

Tim Fite + The Wailing Wall – Il Motore – Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Tim Fite + The Wailing Wall – Il Motore – Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Last night the Tim Fite (the wacky Brooklynite) brought all of his crazy stage antics to Il Motore with his friend and musical collaborator The Wailing Wall opening. This wasn’t just your average show as it would turn out, but more of a night of song, dance and most of all, laughter. Read more…

ISIS Decide To Call It Quits, Last Show in Montreal

ISIS Decide To Call It Quits, Last Show in Montreal

After a 13 year long run, one of L.A.’s finest metal bands is breaking up. ISIS was a unique metal band with progressive songs characterized by dramatic and unreal climaxes who influenced countless others. But wait! Although they are breaking up, there is some good news for all you Isis fans out there. Read on to find out more. Read more…

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