By Marissa Lee Montreal-based foursome Half Moon Run described the development of Sun Leads Me On as coming from a place “that felt a little bit like being underwater,” the struggles of life and music and getting themselves off the… Continue Reading
By Marissa Lee Wet began 2016 with the release of Don’t You, a compilation of the band’s earlier singles plus seven new tracks. The album is an easy listen, with singer Kelly Sutra’s voice transforming the often mixed up feelings… Continue Reading
By Michael Moss Jim Morrison would have been eager to work with Grimes. He had the sense to predict that a single artist, surrounded by machines and electronics, could be the future of music. Jim would have appreciated a… Continue Reading
By Eva Joo Jazz Cartier knows how to set a crowd on fire. Late Saturday night in Montreal, the emerging rapper from Toronto threw a sold-out show that was both raw and entertaining. His intense, high-energy performances took us… Continue Reading
By Jennifer Chen In the midst of exams last semester, I was asked to attend a concert by the band, Muse. I’ve never heard of them before, but hey, it’s a concert and I was stressed so of course I’d… Continue Reading
By Eva Joo A 23 year-old Norwegian producer/songwriter, mostly known for his smooth, emotion-filled remixes, Lido is a rising star to look out for. However, his live performances prove how talented of a musician he really is, and set the… Continue Reading
By Michael Hirsch Arguably hip-hop’s most enigmatic figure, Young Thug, with his codeine soaked yawps and non-sequiturs, has proven himself to be one of the music world’s most productive and prolific artists. Whether you like it or not, or even understand it,… Continue Reading
By Josh Dimakakos Meow the Jewels is literally meme rap. That being said, the first remix album produced by Killer Mike/El-P rap duo Run the Jewels should not be immediately dismissed, and in fact should be celebrated. Originally announced via… Continue Reading
By Chloe Kirby Against all odds – namely their highly controversial band name which was recently announced to be changed – Viet Cong has enjoyed unquestionable success since branching off from their prior band, Women – winning the Polaris Prize… Continue Reading
By Kevin Holt I’m sure some of you caught them when they played at Club Soda last week in Montreal with I the Mighty, A Lot Like Birds and Stray from the Path. With the release of their fourth-album, the… Continue Reading