UK indie-rock outfit Panchiko are back on the road. After a surprise reunion and critically acclaimed sophomore album in 2023, the band are about to embark on another North American. They’ve also hinted at fresh material, teasing “brand new pop songs” currently in the works. The tour kicked off in Berkeley, California and winds down in San Diego on May 19th. Montreal fans can catch Panchiko at La Tulipe on May 1st. Joining them will be They Are Gutting a Body of Water and Weatherday. TICKETS HERE Formed in Nottingham sometime in the late 90s, Panchiko achieved a unique kind of fame long afte ..read more

Quebec’s death metal outfit Backstabber are revving up for a summer of live shows across their home province. Fresh off the release of their latest EP, “Patterns of Domination,” the band will be hitting the road in May with a highlight performance at Festival des Guitares du Monde alongside Blinded By Faith and Blackguard. They stop in Montreal to play at Pirahna Bar on July 12. Show Dates:​ May 10 – Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro w/ Azaab, Feast of Flesh – info​ May 11 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – La Taverne Royale w/ Pit Striker, Storming Strikes – info​ June 1- Rouyn-Noranda, QC – Le ..read more

It’s Wednesday night, and inside the intimate confines of Bar le Ritz, an already packed room eagerly awaits the musical stylings of Sam Evian and Hannah Cohen, partners in life and on stage. Hannah Cohen, with her understated acoustic indie charm, had the crowd paying attention from the beginning. It was a treat to see Evian himself on keys and electric guitar during her set, giving the audience a sneak peek of the headliner to come. There were some fun exchanges between Cohen and the crowd, a sense that they were regulars at each other’s living room concerts. While Cohen seemed a bit humbl ..read more

MURAL Festival has announced the headliners for the Block Parties of its 12th edition, to be held in Montreal from June 6 to 16! The MURAL Block Parties that have become synonymous with the Festival and that have previously been held in the parking lot on Boulevard Saint-Laurent are moving to the Bassin Peel this year.   With the iconic Farine Five Roses sign as a background, this new stage, with increased capacity, will host all the Festival’s ticketed musical events this year. This brand new site, with spectacular urban art by artist LACROIX, promises unique performances to the fr ..read more

David Gilmour, the iconic guitarist and vocalist known for his work with Pink Floyd and as a solo artist, is gearing up to release his first album of new material in nearly a decade. Titled ‘Luck and Strange,’ the album is set to drop on September 6th via Sony Music. This announcement comes alongside the unveiling of the album’s lead single, ‘The Piper’s Call’, which is slated for release on April 25th across digital platforms. Recorded over a five-month span in Brighton and London, ‘Luck and Strange’ marks a significant creative endeavour for Gilmour. The album, which David himself and Charl ..read more

Down the Lees are a Vancouver-born trio poised to leave their mark with a sound that’s as diverse as it is raw. Their latest offering, the aptly titled “Dirt” EP (although at almost half an hour long, it’s kind of an album), is a genre-bending exploration that delves into the darker corners of human experience with a potent mix of musical influences. Fronted by Laura Lee Schultz (whose musical pedigree includes stints in Queazy, Skinjobs, and New Years Resolution), Down the Lees began as a solo project. Schultz’s vision encompasses the atmospheric expanse of post-rock, the swirling textures o ..read more

Montreal singer-songwriter Kelly-Ann is gearing up to release her debut EP, “Breakup Songs Vol. 1,” on May 17th. The five-song collection explores the emotional rollercoaster of a breakup, taking listeners on a journey through anger, mourning, hope, and self-discovery. Each song on the EP acts as a chapter in this narrative, with distinct musical textures reflecting the shifting emotional landscape. “Let You Go,” the first single released in 2023, sets the tone with its powerful vocals and enveloping instrumentation. A departure from the rest of the EP, “Rebound” is a French-language track d ..read more

Enter Shikari, the British powerhouse of electronicore, have announced “Dancing On The Frontline,” a companion record set to drop on June 7 via SO Recordings. This album serves as a comprehensive collection featuring a blend of remixes, non-album singles, and electrifying live session tracks. “Dancing On The Frontline” arrives almost a year to the day since their chart-topping UK #1 album “A Kiss for the Whole World.” It showcases the band’s evolution and creativity over the past year, with collaborations featuring artists such as Wargasm, Cody Frost, AViVA, and Fever 333’s Jason Aalon Butler ..read more

Nicki Minaj had a concert scheduled in Montreal at the Bell Centre for April 17th, 2024, for her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. Evenko’s website stated that doors were at 7:00 PM, and the show was to start at 8:30 PM. Pretty regular scheduling for a concert. When DJ Boof started his set at 9:00 PM, I didn’t think much of it. Sometimes a show will start a little later than expected, that’s no big deal. Monica’s set followed immediately after, and ended at around 9:45 PM. I assumed that Nicki Minaj would take the stage at 10:00 or 10:15, but that was far from the truth. The Bell Centre was sold out s ..read more

Montreal singer-songwriter Geoffroy is back with his fourth studio album, titled “Good Boy,” due for release on June 14th. This follows his 2022 release, “Live Slow Die Wise,” which explored themes of nostalgia and introspection. “Good Boy” marks a shift in direction for Geoffroy. “Live Slow Die Wise had a slower pace,” he explains, “and I was eager to step away from the nostalgia and melancholy. I did what felt natural: a feel-good album (I think) that shed the weight of the other ones. I feel I’m getting closer to the sound I’m looking for, though I might be chasing something that’s faster ..read more