Vinyl Sales surpass CDs for First Time Since 1987 (UK)
Vinyl Sales have outdone CD sales for the first time in 35 years. According to the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), vinyl sold 41 million units while CDs sold 33 million in 2022.
Art
The Artloft Market is Back!
The Artloft is now hosting a monthly market in which local artists and retailers can sell their arts and goods. On Saturday, the loft held its second market with vendors selling portraits, paintings, books, photography, clothing, food and more. The market is set to be held once a month on a Saturday and will run …
‘An Homage to the Neighbourhood’ Pretty Loose Screening
Adrian Burhop and Danny Haber are two local Montreal born and bred comedians who specialize in sketch comedy. The duo began collaborating circa 2014 and have produced an impressive amount of fresh and yet oddly nostalgic original characters and sketches since their forming of Pretty Loose Videos. “It started out as an homage to the …
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INTERVIEW: Brandon Vasko of The Maximum Chill
Brandon Vasko talks about his band The Maximum Chill between sets at La Petite Marche in Montreal.
Five Great bands Coming to Montreal (Feb-April)
The Viagra Boys are a post-punk band from Stockholm, Sweden. They released their first album, Street Worms, in 2018 and have released two albums since. Their most recent release was Cave World in July 2022.
Tribute Concert Held for Justin Townes Earle after Year Delay
Justin Townes Earle passed away at the age of 38 in 2020. He was a talented singer-songwriter and was the son of Steve Earle.
Willow LoveDay Little
Dream # Brook For Derek I. Broken I, chasing brook downstream, its little rocks reborn in colour. Makeover, the gift of water. Pheasants at a distance. Nest, overturned. The sheep ambling off in a crowd whenever broken I, close enough to wool-grab. Five fingers, with which to hold, but there are no foxes, and their …
VIDEO: The Disguise, A Deception of Perception
The latest short film from Montreal filmmaker Mark Jessop takes looks at how society organizes itself and how its value structure can be easily altered. Produced by Rue Barrée Films and shot in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood over Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, The Disguise tells the story of a homeless man, played by Max Lavigne …
One More Kick at the Kitchen
How in the sweet tea shit did I get back here I thought to myself. As I begrudgingly tied a half-hearted knot behind my apron. Back in a kitchen again, only now a little older and a bit more bitter. I can’t tell you how many kitchens I’ve worked in, I truly couldn’t. Enough to …
MAPP_MTL Block Party at Van Horne Skate Park
AL Media checks out the 7th edition of MAPP_MTL, the international projection mapping festival which takes place in the Mile End and the Quartier des Spectacles. We cruise around the Van Horne skate park and explore the world of digital art, music and good food.