Graham Van Pelt
Junior Boys + Miracle Fortress – La Sala Rossa – 11.06.11
Miracle Fortress is back! And playing shows at that. Having recently released Was I the Wave (yes, it is quite good, go give it a listen) – Montreal’s favourite ginger, Graham Van Pelt and co are taking to the stage again. They come to you with steady beats, disco lights, introspective lyrical musings, boyish glee, and a great degree of adorable modesty. Read more…
Miracle Fortress Returns With New Album, Single, Tour
It’s been about 4 years since we’ve heard anything new from Montreal’s Miracle Fortress (AKA Graham Van Pelt). There is good news on the horizon for those of us that have been eagerly awaiting some new music from the talented multi-instrumentalist. Van Pelt has just put the finishing touches on his long awaited Sophomore LP, entitled Was I The Wave?, which will be released on April 26th via Secret City Records. Read more…
Interview: No Joy
No Joy is Jasmine White-Gluz and Laura Lloyd: both guitarists, singers, and good friends. The local dream-pop/noise duo are about to launch their first full-length album, entitled Ghost Blonde, this Saturday, November 27th at the quaint Casa del Popolo along with Ducktails, Grimes and METZ. We spoke to one half of No Joy, Laura Lloyd, about where they come from and where they’re headed next.
Pop Montreal: Hidden Gems
Now that we have taken a day by day look at this year’s Pop Montreal festival and outlined our highlights of a festival that’s a highlight on it’s own we would like to delve a little deeper into this year’s lineup and give you our hidden gems of the fest. The following bands are artists may not be headlining but are all deserving of some attention so be sure to take them into consideration while you are mapping out your festival coverage plans.
Pop Montreal Preview Part 4 (Saturday, Oct. 2)
Day four at Pop Montreal 2010 is one of both joy and sadness. Joy because, to be perfectly frank, there are some bitchin’ shows happening on this night. And sadness because the fourth day of Pop Montreal is the second to last day of the cities most awesome music festival. But let’s not sulk, there are some tough decisions to be made and some great shows to see. Take a look at our highlights from a very busy Saturday at Pop Montreal. Read more…
Think About Life Release New Video For “Havin’ My Baby”
Montreal’s Think About Life have just released a brand new video for the insanely catchy “Havin’ My Baby” from their debut album, Family. This song is one of the most exciting songs released within the last year so it’s only fitting that they made it into a video. While you may be expecting to see Martin Cesar and company playing instruments and dancing around like they do during their amazing live performances, you will be surprised to see that not one band member is present in this video. That doesn’t make this video any less fun however.
M For Montreal: Day 1
M For Montreal kicked off in brilliant fashion, with the Cabaret playing host to a group of great Canadian bands. On Day 1 of the festival we would hear from Final Flash, The Luyas, Miracle Fortress, The Rural Alberta Advantage, You Say Party! We Say Die! and Think About Life. Read more…
