Montreal Rocks

A very interesting read from our friend Chloé El-Sayegh.

Montreal psych-rock band The Besnard Lakes will release their new album, "The Besnard Lakes Are The Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings" on January 29th 2020. Check out the LP’s first single Raindrops by way of a video that was shot by Joseph Yarmush.

12 seconds of insane courage and vulnerability changed the course of Karim Terouz's life. His voice is a mix of Bowie and Andrew Eldritch (Sisters of Mercy) over 80s/90s synth beats. Montreal Rocks spoke to Karim about the song and event in Cairo that changed the course of his life, his transformation after an uppercut life event and how telling your true story can only come from healing your pain first.... https://www.montrealrocks.ca/interview-karim-terouz/ #terouz #karimterouz Karim Terouz

Jen Simpson hit rock bottom. She found herself back in Toronto, her then husband had left her, $20 in her pocket and having daily Epileptic seizures. Within 6 years, she built resilience and feels more powerful than ever, having escaped abuse, and taken control of her life and health. Kit Vale is the solo project of Jen Simpson (Neon Bloom). ... Montreal Rocks spoke with Jen about the new song, the message it contains and the story behind it. https://www.montrealrocks.ca/kit-vale-its-our-time/ #kitvale #jensimpson

Check out our interview with Montreal-based artist Linaire (aka Anna Atkinson) where we chat about her new album and the places she’s been escaping to in the city as well as her favourite music venues and which other local artists she recommends checking out. FFO Julia Holter, Kate Bush, & Arthur Russell. https://www.montrealrocks.ca/linaire-my-montreal/

Watch the video for the first single from Respire's fiercely earnest, aggressive but orchestral new album Black Line. FFO Envy, GY!BE, Deafheaven

Welcome to a brand new feature on Montreal Rocks called "My Montreal" where we chat to local artists about their favourite places in Montreal. First up are local emo-punk band Gulfer who this week released a new self-titled record, out on October 16th through Royal Mountain Records and Topshelf Records Check out the fun interview below:... https://www.montrealrocks.ca/gulfer-my-montreal/

Watch Slaves on Dope’s Jason Rockman and Kevin Jardine cover Faith No More with members of Anthrax, Mastodon, Run DMC and more for Roadies Relief.

Watch the new short film from Montreal avant-garde outfit Bell Orchestre featuring members of Arcade Fire

Montreal’s Backxwash has won the 2020 Polaris Music Prize

Introducing Naghmeh and the Southern Shores Watch the live video for their song Millionaire's Insomnia recorded at Montreal's MR-63 installation.

Here's everything you need to know about this year's Polaris Music Prize celebration, happening on Monday 19th October.

Watch our exclusive interview with Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor where we chat about his new solo record, WWE, Spongebob and his rare Star Wars poster collection.

Montreal-based artist Kaytranada has shared a new video for The Worst In Me featuring Tinashe. Watch!