Hailing from Montreal, Justin Saladino fronts a dynamic, guitar-driven band known for blending rock, blues, folk, funk, and jam into a genre-defying contemporary roots sound. At the heart of every Justin Saladino Band (JSB) performance […]
Cope Land is a group from Montreal, Canada that delights in blurring the line between styles, creating music that is exciting, original and varied. Led by guitarist Ben Copland Gilbert, this bilingual band fuses alternative […]
Sun Freezing Cold is an alternative pop/rock duo made up of Chantal Ranger (lyrics/vocals) and Guy Pellerin (music/production). Multi-layered beats, riffs and pared-down lyrics are some of the elements that make up the sound of […]
Justin Karas is a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. Writing on harp, guitar, piano, and ukulele, he creates intricate compositions with poetic, timeless lyrics and rich orchestral arrangements. Influenced by ’60s and ’70s […]
Dali is a four-piece new wave rock band known for blending gritty rock textures with soulful melodies and introspective lyricism. Fronted by singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist Naïla, the band channels raw emotion and a rebellious […]
We’re thrilled to share our Summer Spotify Playlist, a collection of tracks from Montréal’s vibrant music scene. Every week on the Montréal Guardian, we shine a light on a local artist, and at the end […]
Nominated for Album of the Year at the Latin Awards Canada for her debut “Caídas” (2022), Lapelúda is a rising voice in the indie-folk scene, blending the soul of Latin American musical traditions with a […]
Montreal’s fabled Osheaga Festival is back in a big way this summer, taking over Parc Jean-Drapeau for three days of musical celebration. The big draws this year represent an eclectic mix of genres and eras, […]
Fredy V & The Foundation is a boundary-pushing musical collective rooted in rhythm, resilience, and cultural richness. Led by Senegalese-Cape Verdean artist Fredy V and longtime collaborator Mel Pacifico, the ensemble features a rotating cast […]
ANET is a Montreal-based musician known for her evocative blend of indie pop, electronic textures, and introspective lyricism. Drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant arts scene, ANET crafts immersive soundscapes that explore themes of identity, […]
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