POP Montreal announces first wave of artists for the 2017 lineup (Royal Trux, RZA, Hurray for the Riff Raff and many more)

POP Montreal has just unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2017 edition, and it’s a typically eclectic mix of great acts.

The lineup includes underground junk rock legends Royal Trux, Wu Tang mastermind RZA (who will perform a live score to the classic film The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin), New Orleans’ genre-benders Hurray for the Riff Raff, Thee Oh Sees, the return of locals Think About Life, The Besnard Lakes, Jay Som, Brazilian samba performer Elza Soares, Austra and many more. Check out the full list below, along with a promo video for this year’s edition.  POP Montreal runs from September 13-17, 2017 at numerous venues throughout the city. For tickets and more info visit popmontreal.com.

POP Montreal 2017 

Royal Trux
Elza Soares
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Think About Life
Mount Eerie
Austra
The Mighty Diamonds
Lady Miss Kier
Les Jaguars
Yves Tumor
Swet Shop Boys
Chocolat
Weyes Blood
Dead Obies
Thee Oh Sees
Moor Mother
Aldous Harding
King Woman
Bing & Ruth
Un Blonde
Jessy Lanza
Trio Joubran
Jay Som
Middle Kids
The Dears
Teen Daze
J, Berd
Serpentwithfeet
Quay Dash
Beyries
Bing & Ruth
Vagabon
Nnamdi Ogbonnaya