Joe Lally – Casa del Popolo – 13.11.11
On Sunday night, Casa del Popolo hosted Joe Lally – former Fugazi member, Alden Penner (formerly of the Unicorns) and Helen Money. Our own Sruti was there, and has all the details you need to experience the show yourself. Read more…
Review: Lyonnais – Want For Wish For Nowhere
Lyonnais is a four-piece band from Atlanta, Georgia comprised of T. J Blake, Lee Tesche, Farzad Moghaddam, and Farbod Kokabi. Defying the social conventions behind rock music, Lyonnais almost single handedly help keep Atlanta on the musical map with their debut album Want For Wish For Nowhere, which they produced and recorded themselves. Emerging from the same musical scene as Deerhunter and Bear In Heaven, Lyonnais construct music which will hypnotize and overpower your senses. Want For Wish For Nowhere is out now via Hoss Records.
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New material from The Roots!
The Roots are coming out with a new album, undun, this December, and they have kept us on our feet by releasing a stream of the lyrics and a collective of rather dark videos. We’ve got them for you right here – take a look! Read more…
Review: Aim Low – Foulards
It’s never easy to create a soundscape that the average listener may find intriguing or captivating. Time and time again bands attempting to create a sonic landscape fail, creating nothing short of a twelve to twenty minute headache that never seems to end. This however, is not the case with Montreal’s Aim Low, who’s EP Foulards flawlessly creates an engaging soundscape. Read more…
Cheap Time + Mannequin Men – Il Motore – 13.11.11
Last Sunday’s show at the Il Motore had quite the dynamic effect, despite the lack of attendees. It was one of those days, where the city’s streets were peculiarly empty; with the exception of the occasional senior that greeted me while on my way to the venue. That may explain why the venue was lacking it’s usual fullness. Either way, it didn’t matter, because it made for a sweet little intimate show, which hardly ever happens when lo-fi, garage-punk-rock genres are involved, be it indie-infused or not. 
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Mother Mother – Cabaret Mile-End – 12.11.11
I’m not going to lie, last Saturday night’s crowd at the Cabaret du Mile-End turned out to be a pretty crazy bunch of individuals, sardine-packed into a sold-out venue. Both bands having performed in at least one Osheaga festival here in Montreal, were very impressed with the feedback they got from their experience. They were definitely not left disappointed by the turnout for November 12th’s show either.
Interview: Michou
We got a chance to talk with Mike Hargeaves from Michou before they arrived in town for their show with Current Swell and The Loodies. We spoke about their car crash, the new album and their favorite things in Canada. Read on to see what else.
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Honheehonhee Ticket Giveaway
Honheehonhee will be bringing their energetic live show to Montreal this Friday night in support of their debut album release; Shouts. We’ve got a pair of tickets and a copy of the album up for grabs, and they can be yours! Read on to find out how to enter.
Review: Los Campesinos! – Hello Sadness
Winter and summer, tea and coffee, a hug and a kick in the pants. Some of the juxtapositions to try to explain Los Campesinos’ transition from 2007′s Hold On Now Youngsters, to this year’s release Hello Sadness. Since the first outing there have been enough line-up changes to rival The Fall and due to these they’ve gone from sickly twee-pop to… Depressing twee-pop? Hello Sadness, written in the wake of Gareth’s recent breakup with Slow Club‘s Rebecca Taylor; and to be honest, who wouldn’t be depressed with that! The whole album is setup by this, as well as some death and morality to go with it. A cocktail Ben Gibbard would be happy to drink, I’m sure. Read more…
