The World Provider is the superheroic musical alter ego of Montreal’s own Malcolm Fraser, a mild-mannered artist with a flair for the spectacular. Since 1999, Fraser and his ever-evolving lineup of collaborators have been serving […]
Mr. Pinstripes Band is a Montreal-based blues-rock group shaking up the local scene with a sound that’s both timeless and fiercely alive. Mixing vintage tones with modern grit, their music draws from blues, rock, and […]
Emerging from Montreal’s music scene, Avrsans is a rising emo/goth rock artist who began his project in 2024. With one album already released (Porcelain Hearts) and a second in the works, his sound is still […]
Akilah Newton, founder and executive director of Overture with the Arts (OWTA), has dedicated the past 16 years to ensuring that every young person, regardless of financial background, has access to quality arts education. Founded […]
Lou Laurence is a Montreal-based, award-winning singer, comedian, songwriter, producer, and improviser described by Radio-Canada as “a breath of fresh air and energy.” Lou’s signature style blends her deep, jazzy voice with her sharp wit, […]
Libby Ember is a Montreal-based indie-pop singer-songwriter whose acoustic sound carries a sense of intimacy and raw vulnerability. She recently introduced her artistry with the release of her debut EP, I Kill Spiders, a four-track […]
Kathy Kennedy is a sound artist whose practice bridges visual art, classical singing, and technology. Centred on the voice, her work often incorporates telephony, radio transmission, and experiments with how sound interacts with public and […]
Larker is the musical alias of a Montreal-born songwriter whose name balances playfulness and depth — a nod both to the lark, a songbird, and the lightheartedness of a “lark,” or joke. While the name […]
We’re thrilled to present our Fall Spotify Playlist—an eclectic mix of soulful tunes from Montreal’s dynamic and ever-evolving music scene. Each week on the Montreal Guardian, we shine a spotlight on a different local artist. […]
Born and raised in Montreal, James Correa has long been a fixture of the city’s vibrant music scene. A singer, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist, he has graced nearly every major stage in his hometown—fronting his […]
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