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.
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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.
Interview: Anthrax bassist Frank Bello on the band’s “thrashy” upcoming LP
Anthrax’s Frank Bello discusses the new LP, the Motörhead cruise, and savouring Breaking Bad.
Show picks of the week (April 24 – April 30)
Sufjan Stevens, Patrick Watson, Mark Little, and California X top our live picks for the week. Check out the complete list here.
Face to Face are bringing their Triple Crown tour to Montreal in May
Face to Face will play their first three albums over three nights at Foufounes Electriques in May. Get the details here.