Patrick Watson on ‘Love Songs for Robots’ : “There is not one prog influence on this record”
We talk to Patrick Watson about the sound of the new record, the Montreal music community, and why Katy Perry is like Frank Zappa.
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Bad Feeling Podcast # 21 with Andrew White (Kaiser Chiefs)
Kaiser Chiefs guitarist Andrew White, aka ‘Whitey,” is on the podcast! Hear why the band still feel like underdogs, and his thoughts on frontman Ricky Wilson’s role on ‘The Voice.’
Vancouver duo Humans delivered a confident set of electro-pop at Théâtre Fairmount (review)
Humans and Project Pablo teamed up for a night of indie electro-pop at Théâtre Fairmount. Check out a full review here.
Show picks of the week (May 8 – 14)
Waxahatchee, Evan Dando, and a free pre-Pouzza party top our show recommendations for the week. Scope out the full list here.
Q&A: Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia on feminism and keeping punk dangerous
We speak to long-standing punk rock shit-disturber Blag Dahlia ahead of their stop at Pouzza Fest next week.
Heavy Montreal adds Neurosis, Extreme, Abbath, Strung Out, and more
Heavy Montréal have confirmed a new batch of bands for this summer’s edition, along with releasing the day-by-day lineups. Check it out here.
Live review: 30 years on, The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Psychocandy still thrills
The Jesus and Mary Chain are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Psychocandy by playing the album in full on this current tour. Read our review of the opening night in Toronto here.
Show picks of the week (May 1 – May 7)
Leon Bridges, Non Phixion, and Vexx top our show recommendations for the week. Check out the full list here.
Montage of Heck is a haunting look at Kurt Cobain’s life
Director Brett Morgen’s Montage of Heck is a documentary about the life of Kurt Cobain, and not about Nirvana. Read our full review here.
Interview: Swervedriver’s Adam Franklin on new music and the “shoegaze” sound
We speak with Swervedriver frontman Adam Franklin about the band’s first new album in 17 years, their time on the infamous Creation Records, and his thoughts on the “shoegaze” label.