Patrick Holland is no stranger to ghosts. In the last several years, the Montreal-based musician/producer has become accustomed to odd noises, electronics breaking, misplaced items, and, on a recent occasion, a glass shattering spontaneously next […]
Eadsé, meaning “My good friend” in Huron-Wendat, is a Wendat singer-songwriter based in Montreal. Eadsé explores the sounds of a soulful pop. Heir to the legacy of her ancestors, it is her grandfather, from the […]
Every two seconds, an idea sprouts in Francesca Como and David Méliès (Coco Méliès). Every minute, a new melody crosses them. They use music to expel the overflow created by this continual outpour of information. […]
Originally from Malmö, Sweden, Malte Leanderbegan started making music under Cikada in 2017 after a year of travelling and volunteering in South America. The experience inspired him to name his project “Cikada” after the loud […]
Winner of numerous prizes in national and international competitions, the Montreal-born pianist of Asian heritage Minna Re Shin has graced the classical music stage with her virtuoso technique, mature artistry, stage personality, and rare sensitivity. […]
With roots in Quebec and Jamaica, as well as frequent travel to the U.S., MODLEE has been greatly influenced by jazz, soul, R&B, gospel, and reggae. Dynamic in range, her signature style is suffused with […]
The sound of the Montreal-based duo Jitensha is a silvery union of honey-sweet proto-punkiness and modern indie that is harmonically reminiscent of 1950s rock & roll. Jitensha nestles catchy, poignant melodies into hard-hitting rock grooves. […]
Shades Lawrence is a Montreal-born, queer, mixed-race hip hop artist of British, Jamaican, Irish and Scottish heritage. A pure lyricist, Shades Lawrence’s style can be described as alternative hip hop. Her words uplift, while keeping […]
Kareem comes from a poor Moroccan family whose financial situation is precarious and his mother was obliged to work as a cleaning lady for the then ambassador. It was at the age of two that […]
Ishana is a relatively new roots-folk singer-songwriter, based in Montreal, but she’s also an empathetic musician. Her songs feel like soothing, musical therapy sessions when she conveys a wide array of emotions and harnesses their […]
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