Grimes “Venus in Fleurs”

Do you have a fascination with Canada? If so, you might also be obsessed with Grimes. Not that she epitomizes the Montreal music scene, as some people tend to assume, but she is fascinating. Almost as fascinating as the birds in the video for “Venus in Fleurs”. The song is off Grimes’ debut album Geidi Primes and the … Continue reading →

BRAIDS “AMENDS”

Yes, I am super excited. BRAIDS just signed to Arbutus Records for their upcoming record, In Kind // Amends. No, I am not shouting. “AMENDS” is taking up all the sonic space in my room tonight. Continue reading →

The Besnard Lakes “People Of The Sticks”

“The Besnard Lakes’ Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO had its humble beginnings in mid-2011 and was completed over the course of a year. Ever mindful and attentive to the most subtle and nuanced details, founding band members Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas produced, recorded and mixed at the stalwart Breakglass Studios in Montreal. Eventually mastered … Continue reading →

Doldrums ft. Guy Dallas “She is the Wave”

Like skiboots in the desert, Doldrums’ music might throw you off. But there’s no doubt Airick Woodhead has found a balance between experimental and dance music. Doldrums’ first LP, Lesser Evil of Arburtus Records, drops in just a few days! Listen to the album in it’s entirety NOW at Pitchfork. Continue reading →

Suuns “Edie’s Dream”

Secretly Canadian is home to many bands that I tend to obsess over. Suuns is no exception. The Montreal based group’s sound is hard to pinpoint. Filter Magazine described Zeroes QC, the band’s debut LP, as “pop to rock to experimental to just plain bizarre.” No matter which genre you gravitate toward, don’t look away … Continue reading →

Doldrums “Egypt”

With V-day closing in, I want to listen to something as disorienting and dancey as I feel. Doldrums is Airick Woodhead, an experimental video artist from Montreal. After a series of EPs and visual art, Woodhead is set to release his first LP, Lesser Evil, via Arbutus Records on February 26th. Want more Doldrums? The tour … Continue reading →

Sea Oleena “Milk”

Sea Oleena is Charlotte Loseth of Montreal, Quebec. Soft melodies and electronic mixes result in an unique sound that hovers between folk and pop. Lo-fi at it’s best, Sea Oleena won’t be underground forever. You can download both Sea Oleena albums FOR FREE here. Continue reading →