Music
Five Minutes With: Garage Punk Band TAXI GIRLS
TAXI GIRLS are a Montreal garage punk duo with something to say — and the riffs to back it up. Formed in 2022, V and J have built their sound at the intersection of riot […]
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Folk
Five Minutes With: Indie-Folk Trio Ruby Creek
Ruby Creek is a Montreal-based indie-folk trio featuring Nova Nastasia, Riley Wilson, and Ben Paquette. Known for their haunting vocal harmonies and intricate folk instrumentation, the band crafts a sound that feels both timeless and […]
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Five Minutes With: Metal Band Ashbreather
In some form or another, the three members of Ashbreather have been playing together for over 15 years, whether it was attempting Beck and Rage Against the Machine covers in our parents’ basements, getting roped […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Alt-Rock Artist Ash Lex
Born out of post-pandemic introspection and late-night studio sessions, Ash Lex is a Montreal-based alt-rock artist who blends raw emotion with the nostalgic grit of ’90s rock. Formed in 2023 after a chance meeting with […]
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Five Minutes With: Pop-Rock Musician Annabel Gutherz
Montreal singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz crafts cinematic pop-rock that bridges the warmth of ’70s rock with luminous modern textures. With a voice that is both intimate and expansive, her music invites listeners into a world of […]
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Five Minutes With: Musician Audréanne Filion
Audréanne Filion is a Montreal-based cellist, composer, and improviser recognized for her work in contemporary and experimental music. She has premiered numerous works by composers including Sarah Davachi, Martin Arnold, Émilie Girard-Charest, Takuto Fukuda, Geneviève […]
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Five Minutes With: Alternative Rock Band Death Proof
Death Proof, an all-female rock trio, shapes a powerful and ever-evolving sound. After a first album release in 2015, it was Haunted (2016) that gained attention with a darker and deeper sound, ranking among the […]
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Five Minutes With: Alt Pop-Rock Band Those Trees
Those Trees is an all-female alternative pop-rock band. The Montreal-based queer group stands out with its rich and melodic soundscapes, striking vocal harmonies, and electrifying performances. The singer-songwriters invite you into a world filled with […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Alt-Pop-Rock Project Vanwho
Montreal’s Independent project Vanwho, created by Vanessa Boivin-Drolet in 2009, offers bilingual Dreamy Alt-Pop fused with Folk and Grunge accents, smoky vocals and a unique guitar style. Contemplative, ethereal, intimate and soaring, their songs invite […]
Classical
A Summer Night of Music and Meaning: Gala de la Terre Returns to Open Festival de Lanaudière
For Montrealers looking to trade city streets for open air, one of Quebec’s most striking concert settings is just a short drive away. About an hour northeast of Montreal in the Lanaudière region, the Amphithéâtre […]