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Erik Lankin shares “Aloft on Broken Wings” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:23:20 +0000

Neoclassical Composer Erik Lankin Shares Grief-Stricken Piece, “Aloft on Broken Wings,” off Upcoming The Icarus Album The work of Montreal (Tiohtià:ke) neoclassical and new classical composer Erik Lankin is a testament to his talent, passion, courage, and dedication to forging new paths for classical music to be expressed in the world. His forthcoming debut full-length, The Icarus Album (out early 2025), hears Lankin reinterpreting the myth of Icarus and Daedalus as a metaphor for losing his father to mental illness. Combining classical orchestration with contemporary sound design, […]

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Ken Whiteley shares new single, “Hole in the Clouds” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:50:43 +0000

Canadian Folk Legend Ken Whiteley Releases Joyful Lullaby Single “Hole In The Clouds” from 35th Album Unseen Hands Toronto-based folk/singer-songwriter icon Ken Whiteley has crafted beautiful songs that have piqued the interest of children, gospel fans, and lovers of tasteful, highbrow folk music. Now Whiteley has again added to his rich discography with his latest single “Hole In The Clouds” from his timely, tranquil, and tremendously solid studio album Unseen Hands. For Whiteley, the 12-track effort features Whiteley performing on 12-string guitar […]

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King Diamond in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:48:39 +0000

King Diamond, OverkillNovember 2nd, 2024MTelus, Montreal, QCCanadian Beats Passport Last night, King Diamond brought the spooky vibes to Montreal’s MTelus! We started our evening with 80s thrash metal band Overkill, who quickly got the crowd in a moshing frenzy. Up next, Danish metal band King Diamond was the main act of the evening. MTelus’ curtain opened up on an eerie stage dubbed Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920, with the lead singer performing a ritualistic intro with a doll. And the theatrics […]

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Lawrence in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:57:26 +0000

LawrenceNovember 1st, 2024Beanfield Theater, Montreal, QCCanadian Beats Passport Last night, US pop-soul group Lawrence brought all the funk to Montreal’s Beanfield Theater! The Family Business Tour, named after the fourth studio album, is a true story, with the band being led by siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence. The “business” side manifests itself with a truly comical video intro (parody of oh-so-many corporate new employee onboarding videos), and little touches around the stage with a water cooler, (visibly) fake plants, and […]

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Elyanna in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:44:29 +0000

ElyannaOctober 27th, 2024MTelus, Montreal, QCCanadian Beats Passport Tonight, Chilean-Palestinian pop sensation Elyanna played a packed MTelus in Montreal! Elyanna is no stranger to Montreal, with visits last February and as recently as this summer’s OSHEAGA! Nonetheless, the audience was there once again to witness the true transcending performance that is her show. Unlike many of her arabic musician counterparts who weave in multiple languages into their songs to reach a wider audience, Elyanna sings fully in arabic, from beginning to […]

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Roch Voisine in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:01:28 +0000

Roch VoisineOctober 10th, 2024Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Montreal, QC Last night, singer-songwriter Roch Voisine sold out Salle Wilfrid Pelletier in Montreal. Celebrating the 35-year anniversary of his legendary album Hélène, Roch put together a performance to be remembered! Between a true rockstar entrance with Là-bas dans l’ombre, and the more acoustic and intimate session from Laisse-La Rêver to Pourtant, Roch showed the multiple sides to his talent in a performance that felt diverse and fast-paced. The more emotional songs like Tant pis […]

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Addy-Tude! Concert in Elora, ON – IN PHOTOS

Dan Fischer — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:26:53 +0000

Addy-Tude! ConcertOctober, 5 2024Elora Centre For The Arts, Elora, ON Presented by Team Addy and Riverfest Elora, the Addy-Tude! concert was an event that brought the local community together to enjoy some great music and show the support for Team Addy whose mandate is to be “Dedicated to Raising Awareness and Changing the Lives of Children with Sarcoma Cancer”. Named for Addison Hill, a local student who touched the community by her incredible courage and determination in the face of unimaginable adversity as she navigated […]

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Chromeo in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:15:51 +0000

Chromeo, The MidnightOctober 7th, 2024MTelus, Montreal, QC The Chrome Nights, aka Chromeo and The Midnight‘s co-headlining tour took over Montreal’s MTelus for a night of funk! US synthwave band The Midnight kicked off the festivities with a delightfully retro set full of 80s vibes, including some sweet saxophone solos! The crowd was super into it, and it was the perfect set to get things warmed up! Up next, Dave 1 and P-Thugg, aka Chromeo, arrived onstage to a thunder of […]

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Passport – Amelia McFall – “Foolish” (Single Review)

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:58:47 +0000

Amelia McFall Releases Gospel-infused Pop Single, “Foolish” With a background firmly rooted in Jazz, Blues, old Soul, Folk, and Gospel, Amelia McFall‘s music captures the essence of storytelling. Her latest single “Foolish” follows the release of “I Still Do,” in July 2024 and establishes a solid base for her upcoming EP slated for release Fall 2024. A Gospel-infused Pop ballad that dives into the feeling of hanging onto an ambiguous relationship while hoping it will change. Actively involved in London’s […]

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Melissa Furlotte – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:44:12 +0000

Montreal Singer-Songwriter Melissa Furlotte Shares Emotive Track “Virginia Creeper” Melissa Furlotte is a singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist based in Montreal. Raised in the copper mining town of Murdochville, Quebec, in the picturesque region of the Gaspésie, she grew up playing piano, singing, and listening to a mix of popular, folk, country, and jazz music. In 2021, Melissa released her debut album, Old Road. The collection of 10 original songs was inspired by the landscapes of her youth, adulthood in the big city, and […]

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Kaytranada in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:23:39 +0000

Kaytranada, Channel Tres, Lou PhelpsSeptember 28th, 2024Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal, QC Last night, Haitian-born and Quebec-raised Kaytranada played an epic homecoming show at Parc Jean Drapeau as part of his Timeless Tour! After an opening set by DJ Kitty Ca$h, Lou Phelps (aka Kaytranada’s brother!) hit the stage with a dynamic set guaranteed to get the growing crowd going! Up next, Compton’s Channel Tres was the surprise of the evening! He might have been billed as support on this tour, […]

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Jinjer in Montreal, QC – IN PHOTOS

Marie Demeire — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:37:21 +0000

Jinjer, HanabieSeptember 25th, 2024MTelus, Montreal, QCCanadian Beats Passport Last night, Ukrainian metal band Jinjer played a packed MTelus! Japanese nu metal band Hanabie opened the evening, with a set in their delightfully harajuku-core style, mixing kawaii outfits with guttural vocals and hard-hitting riffs! It was quite a sight to see, and something unique we loved witnessing! Up next, Jinjer arrived onstage to a thunder of applause! Since their last MTelus show about a year ago, the four-piece has still been […]

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Annabel Gutherz shares “Showtime, Baby!” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:29:26 +0000

Annabel Gutherz Shines in New Single ‘Showtime, Baby!’: A Soulful Exploration of Validation and Authenticity Canadian singer and songwriter Annabel Gutherz reveals her new single, “Showtime, Baby!,” out now. Combining classic rock sounds with modern pop melodies, “Showtime, Baby!” glistens with a sun-soaked sentimentality as Annabel delves into the duality between her desire for validation and her need for genuine connection. In a statement about the new single, Annabel elaborates: “If life is a stage, am I always performing? This […]

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Countdown to Gussapolooza – Interview with Old Soul

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:27:01 +0000

Old Soul has been electrifying Montreal’s underground rock scene since 2017, channeling the raw, rebellious spirit of the 60s and 70s to reinvent modern rock. Their youthful ambition and collective energy drive them to spark a rock ‘n’ roll revolution with every performance. Old Soul will be performing at this year’s Gussapolooza in Cooksville, ON, on September 14 on the main stage. First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers? Tell us a bit about your most recent release. […]

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