Montréal

Montréal had the chance to welcome a fiery, on-form guest on a cold, snowy Thursday night this past week, and I’m talking here about no other than Matthew Dear. This international icon was performing a DJ Set at one of the city’s standout underground spots Newspeak and like if all this wasn’t enough, our good friends Ledisko and Ponsolo... Read more »

Stonehouse has graciously offered WWD an exclusive listen to ‘Tru Water’ a track from his upcoming ‘Cinco De Mayo EP’, set to be released on record label Minds of Sin. ‘Tru Water’ is a colossal track with an irresistible bass and otherworldly synths that engross the listener into a peerless listening experience, it’s deep and groovy sound... Read more »

Montréal-based Frenchman Julien Manaud, better know in the musical realm as French Fox, delivers his brand new single exclusively via The Young Proprietor. ‘Punch’  is the very first original from the esteemed remixer. Manaud has previously led the band Motel with Jehnny Beth (now of UK band Savages), and was also the guitarist in Montreal band... Read more »

Matthew Dear (or Audion/False/Jabberjaw as you may know him) lands in Montreal this Thursday night for what continues an impeccable run of bookings at the youthful Montréal venue Newspeak. Despite being merely a year old, Newspeak is fast becoming a staple in the scene, setting itself apart with its minimal European flare and its influx of top house and... Read more »

Montreal crew Texture return to the action next month bringing back that old school house flavour once again at old port venue Club Peopl. Despite still being in its infancy, the record label and incubator has made quite the mark amassing a tidy ensemble of followers through the emphasis on positive vibes and the open attitude to industry collaboration.... Read more »

Rotterdam producer Jelle Kuipers is making all sorts of noise with his latest EP on Temparc Music. The record label, which is based in Toronto, Canada is the sister label of Ottawa’s Wide Angle Recordings. It won’t take much time before it’s prowess is known internationally if they keep coming up with the impeccable quality that... Read more »

SJU and I Love Neon have announced the return of 2020 Vision and Just This producer Christian Loffler to Newspeak, Montréal next month. The German producer first graced the venue last June and such was his performance that he’s been welcomed back with open arms on Friday, March 11th. MTL collective 8day will host once more, while... Read more »

We had a blast last weekend at Igloofest and as the festival was about to close its doors until next year, it was our last chance to celebrate their 10th anniversary and see some of our favourite artists. The opening act was entrusted to Magnanime, a local talent who played a unique blend of minimal... Read more »

WHAT. A. NIGHT! For those of you who don’t know what I am talking about, sorry to announce that you clearly missed the boat here. Maceo Plex was in town last Saturday night and he literally smashed the hell out of Igloofest! On the same boat that brought him to the Quais du Vieux Port... Read more »

Montréal-based imprint Strange Town Recordings kicks off 2016 with the return of label stalwart PHM. The Bulgarian producer stole the spotlight last year with a stellar outing on Traum Schallplatten along with features on labels such as Wide Angle Recordings and Stripped Recordings. His new two track EP ‘Fade Away’  marks his fifth appearance with... Read more »