So, just following up with my strong suggestion in (newly resuscitated? occasional?) Sound Check column to go see some excellent psychedelic garage rock tonight at The German Club. Montreal’s Beat Cops (members of...
Read MoreThe title says it all: don’t let hail storms, Friday night programming at MoSoFest, the Agribition, O’Hanlon’s (ahem, Steve) or anything else distract you from what YOU REALLY SHOULD BE DOING TONIGHT, which is...
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something to do this weekend that isn’t brunch or a craft fair, please consider Rock And Roll. I’ve got just the thing for ya: two rad bands from our fair city, The Florals and Herb &...
Read MoreThought I’d share a line of thinking I hadn’t followed in a while because I haven’t gone out much in the evenings since the birth of my daughter. Last night I was pulling out some clean clothes to wear and...
Read MoreIn light of the sexual assault that took place last week in the downtown core, some citizens have organized a Take Back The Night-style candle light vigil, which will take place this evening at 10pm in the City Hall courtyard...
Read More“for too long the drone has been hidden by the tyrants of melody and rhythm. weird canada calls upon all drones to come together as one massive drone. spend this day listening entirely to drone music” – Weird...
Read MoreJust want to steer your attention to my current Sound Check column where I bemoan the dearth of ladies in rock / alt / weird /indie / underground bands here in YQR and…everywhere else. There’s a healthy comment thread...
Read MoreHey, if you’re a geek like me, you wanna gobble up all the dirt on independent music. With that in mind, here’s the extended version of my Sound Check interview with Weird Canada about their latest and greatest...
Read MoreThought I’d share this wonderful and inspiring British TV documentary about six mature fashionistas. The doc explores these women’s convention-defying sartorial choices as well as their anti-ageist lifestyles....
Read MoreDressing appropriately business casual for professional activities makes me want to let a boob hang out. However, the impulse is lessened by a) pretending that it’s a costume! and b) that I’ve got all kinds of...
Read MoreIn keeping with my suggestion in the latest Sound Check column, do check out German avant-garde post-rock outfit Jealousy Mountain Duo tonight at The Club. Not-to-miss! TERRASCOPE UK: De-constructing jazz and post-rock with...
Read MoreCan we skip this whole end of summer thing, jump past autumn, do not pass Go/ do not collect $200, and head straight over to winter please? Because this photo series over on Bad Panda is giving me a serious case of wintery...
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