Mutek day one highlights (James Holden, Billy Delassandro & Ombossa, and Boundary)
Our highlights from the first day of Montreal’s Mutek festival.
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Riot Fest Toronto announces initial lineup (Rancid, Wu-Tang Clan, Drive Like Jehu, and more)
The initial lineup for the Toronto edition of Riot Fest is out! Check out the confirmed bands here.
Interview: Sebadoh’s Lou Barlow on ‘Defend Yourself,’ Rush, and being the hipsters of their time
We speak to Sebadoh’s Lou Barlow about the painful circumstances surrounding ‘Defend Yourself,’ his love of Canada, and why he still owes Sub Pop so much money.
Gerard Way brought the “Hesitant Alien” tour to an adoring Corona crowd (photos)
Check out photos of Gerard Way and Nuns from Corona Theatre this week.
Show picks of the week (May 22 – 28)
Downtown Boys, Greys, and Sebadoh top our list of show recommendations for the coming week. Check out the full list here.
Tame Impala brought their trippy live show to Metropolis for two sold-out nights (photos)
Check out our photos from Tame Impala’s first of two sold-out Montreal shows here.
Pouzza Fest V Sunday shows in photos: Municipal Waste, The Nils, East End Radicals, and more
Check out our photos from the final night of Pouzza Fest here, including Municipal Waste, The Dwarves, The Nils, and more.
Pouzza Fest V Saturday shows in photos: 88 Fingers Louie, The Muffs, The Planet Smashers, and more
Our photos of Pouzza Fest’s Saturday’s shows are up, including 88 Fingers Louie, The Muffs, The Planets Smashers, Yoga for Punks, and many more. Check them out here.
Pouzza Fest V Friday in photos: Joey Cape, Teenage Bottlerocket, Drag the River, and more
Check out our photos from Pouzza Fest’s Friday night shows, including Joey Cape, Teenage Bottlerocket, Drag the River, and more.
Prince is playing a last-minute Montreal show this Saturday
His Royal Purpleness is set to play the Bell Center this Saturday, May 23. Get the full details here.