Montreal is an amazing city and there is just so much we love about it! In this section you will see some of our favourite local haunts, shops and eats. We'll also give you recommendations for places to stay and how to get around once you are here. ENJOY!
Kids, beware of Ira lee. He is a temerarious stage monster whose unpredictable mood and explosive beats leave audiences feeling both enchanted and uneasy. He’s been called many names, some describe him as “the bravest of all Montreal rappers”, so all things considered, we thought you should get to know him a little better. Ira… Read more
There could only be one Socalled, lalalalalaaa lalalaaa lalala! A musician, professor, maestro, magician, rapper, dog lover and entertainer, Mr. Socalled has radically conquered hearts of large publics both here and abroad with his quirky persona and unique blend of music cultures. Backed by and out-of-date MPC 1000 sampler and a volcanic band, his live… Read more
Can I just say, I am beyond THRILLED with the return of 90s alternative grunge culture. Oversized plaid combined with lace, giant round shaped sunglasses, THE WORKS, PEOPLE!! I know for a fact that some of us never started brushing our hair again everyday even when the 21st century rolled around. The music of Reversing… Read more
Tillie Perks is a girl about town. She is one half of Valleys, the Montreal ambient art-rock duo releasing a much anticipated album Are You Going To Stand There And Talk Weird All Night? this spring. Between touring and composing film scores, you’ve probably seen her around, usually sporting a radiant smile or spreading a… Read more
His name is Mac Demarco and you’ve probably heard it since he’s the talk of the town. In the last few months, he has conquered audiences with effortlessly cool performances at festivals such as CMJ and SXSW, and has most recently returned to play Montreal to a sold out Sala Rossa. A true master of… Read more
In its big Quebec premiere: a powerful, leading work of today’s opera repertoire—acclaimed the world over—and a strong appeal against the death penalty. The true story of Sister Helen Prejean, which inspired the Oscar-winning film – In his cell, a prisoner condemned to die awaits his final hour, abandoned by all. One person dares to… Read more
Planet Hollywood are the unrivalled bad taste party kings of Montreal. Made up of buddy duo Jason Harvey and Michael Farsky, the pair make bizarro post-macho hard rock anthems with titles like “Daddy’s Birthday” and “My World”. Their music combines heavy metal stadium rock piped through a laptop with shock jock vocals to create Second… Read more
KARNEEF is the solo project of blond-fro’d Montreal composer and computer repairman Philip Karneef. From his Parc-Ex warehouse studio, stacked high with homemade synths and hacked toys, KARNEEF creates poetic new wave pop music, blending prog rock and world music with 70s funk. Formerly of local groups Pat Jordache and Cadence Weapon, these days KARNEEF… Read more
Jef Barbara is Montreal’s glam Prince of the loft dance party. This fiercely androgynous, bobbed satyr with morning-after-the-disco make-up has delivered some of the most sensual electronic pop melodies to ever come out of La Belle Province. His first album, “Contamination” was released in 2012 on Tricatel, a French label run by living legend, Bertrand… Read more
We recently took a trip east of the Mile-End, on a mission to try some of the most delicious homemade dumplings on the island. Just off Papineau and Mont-Royal, Chinoiseries et Dumplings offers a wide selection of dumplings on their menu —from pork, bok choi, and peanut sauce, to veggie options like tofu, shitake mushroom,… Read more
Roland Pemberton is Cadence Weapon, Montreal stalwart rapper and mellifluous wunderkind. Pemberton started rapping when he was 13 and released his first mixtape and full-length when he was 19. His sound can really only be described as a hybrid of all good music ever. Aside from being one of Canada’s most revered rappers, Cadence is… Read more