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of Montreal to Embark on 'The Sunlandic Twins' 20th Anniversary 2025 US Tour
by Josh Sharpe - December 04, 2024 On the heels of 2024’s acclaimed album Lady On The Cusp, art-rock heroes of Montreal have announced a 2025 North American tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal studio album The Sunlandic Twins.... 
Kate Bollinger Shares New Single 'What's This About (La La La La)'
by Josh Sharpe - July 30, 2024 Virginia-born, LA-based multidisciplinary artist Kate Bollinger is back with “What’s This About (La La La La),” the baroque-styled opener from her long awaited kaleidoscopic debut album Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind, due September 27th. Listen to the track now!... 
Video: Watch Finn Wolfhard-Directed Video for 'Set The Stage' From Lunar Vacation's New Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2024 Decatur, GA-based band Lunar Vacation have revealed their fearless sophomore album will be coming later this year. Ahead of the album, Lunar Vacation habe shared the album’s lead single “Set The Stage” alongside its music video directed by actor and musician Finn Wolfhard. Watch the video now!... 
Molly Drag Releases New Album 'Mammoth'
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024 Molly Drag, the long-running project of Montreal’s Michael Charles Hansford, releases his new album, Mammoth. His new album contains some of Hansford’s most impressive work to date and was written, recorded, and produced by the artist himself. Listen to the album! ... 
of Montreal Unveils “Soporific Cell” Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024 of Montreal will release the brand new studio album Lady On The Cusp this Friday, May 17 on Polyvinyl Record Co. Now, the band offers one more early taste of the new collection with the devotional R&B surrealist fantasy of “Soporific Cell”, influenced by the Afro-Futurism of Saul Williams' 'Neptune ... 
Molly Drag Shares Video For New Single 'Hell Raiser' From 'Mammoth' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024 Molly Drag, the long-running project of Montreal’s Michael Charles Hansford, has shared a video for“Hell Raiser,” the third and final single from his forthcoming seventh album, Mammoth. This new music video was directed by Laura-Lynn Petrick (Weyes Blood, Jessica Pratt, Kiwi Jr, TOPS). Mammoth is th... 
Kaia Kater Releases New Single “In Montreal” featuring Allison Russell
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 With Black Country very much in the news right now, Kaia Kater’s new single is a love letter to her chosen instrument, the banjo, and a nod to her early roots both in Appalachian stringband music and “in Montreal,” where she grew up. ... 
TOPS' JANE PENNY Shares New Single 'Beautiful Ordinary' Off Solo Debut EP Out This Friday
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 Jane Penny - vocalist, keyboardist and co-founder of Montreal indie pop band TOPS - will release her solo debut this Friday. Surfacing, a gorgeous EP to be released via Luminelle Recordings, has been previewed by the acclaimed singles “Messages” and “Wear You Out.” ... 
Molly Drag Shares New Single 'Dogfight' From 'Mammoth' Album
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024 Molly Drag is set to release a new album titled MAMMOTH. The artist also shares a new single, Dogfight, from the upcoming album. His seventh album under his Molly Drag guise, Mammoth is the first for the project's new label home, I'm Into Life Records (Fraternal Twin, Finnish Postcard.). Mammoth has... 
Call Me Spinster Tears It All Down On Empowering New Single 'Burn The Boxes'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2024 With its jovial bluesy groove and a New Orleans-inspired trumpet to boot, the new song is an empowering anthem about breaking free from societal expectations and re-defining life on your own terms. “Burn the Boxes” arrives with a playful music video, showing the group reusing pieces of cardboard as ... 
Of Montreal to Release New Album 'Lady On The Cusp' in May
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 Written and recorded in the months when Barnes and partner, musician Christina Schneider, prepared them to move, Lady On The Cusp combines a keen reckoning with the past with hopeful glimpses of the future, all clad in Barnes' purposefully scattershot pop kaleidoscopes. Plus, check out upcoming tour... 
Video: Killerstar Share Video For New Single 'You're A Chameleon'
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024 Watch the video for this Fleming-penned single. Fleming (guitars, synths, vocals) and Sedge (drums) are joined on You're A Chameleon” by three of the late great David Bowie's most trusted collaborators, Earl Slick (guitars), Gail Ann Dorsey (bass), and Emm Gryner (backing vocals).... 
Tops' Jane Penny Shares New Single; Announces Debut Shows In NYC, LA & More
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 Jane Penny - vocalist, keyboardist and co-founder of Montreal indie pop band TOPS - recently announced her solo debut. Surfacing, an EP set for release via Luminelle Recordings, was previewed by the critically acclaimed “Messages,” and now Penny shares another taste of the record with “Wear You Out.... 
Call Me Spinster Drops Dreamy New Single 'Married In My Mind'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024 Teaming up again with producer Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, of Montreal, Kishi Bashi), the group delves into the early days of marriage and newfound motherhood while reflecting on the relationships that have made them who they are now. The album masterfully melds influences ranging from infectious... 
Chromeo Announce World Tour Ahead of New Adult Contemporary Album
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024 The “Chrome Nights” Tour, kicking off in September, will see Chromeo bring their electric live show to New York's Terminal 5, Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, Chicago's Aragon Ballroom and more. Ahead of this, Chromeo will set out on an international headline run in the spring, including dates in London,... 
Call Me Spinster Drops 'Feet Are Dirty' From New LP 'Potholes'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 Call Me Spinster shares their new single “Feet Are Dirty,” a shimmering, dance-crying ode to the ups and downs of domestic life that arrives with a dreamy music video. Self-produced alongside Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, of Montreal, Kishi Bashi) and recorded in the vaunted studios of Chase Park T... 
Half Moon Run Release Live Version Of Their Song '9beat'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2023 The Juno Award winning trio returned to the Treehouse Studio, an idyllic escape an hour north of Montreal, along with studio owner and producer Connor Seidel. In addition to tracking “adore you”, Devon Portielje (lead vocals, guitar), Conner Molander (backing vocals, guitar, keys), and Dylan Phillip... 
Sinkane Returns With New Single 'Everything Is Everything'
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023 Sudanese-American musician Sinkane releases his new single “Everything is Everything,” launching a new era of exciting global music. Released via City Slang, “Everything Is Everything” is the first original Sinkane track since the release of the last album Dépaysé in 2019. Watch the new music video ... 
HALF MOON RUN Release Cover Of Fred again..'s 'adore u (Live from the Treehouse)'
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023 Over the summer, English producer / songwriter / DJ Fred again.. and Obongjayar won fans over with “adore u” while performing the melodic progressive house track together at various festivals including Lollapalooza and Glastonbury. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!... 
Faye Webster Releases New Single 'Lifetime'
by Michael Major - September 20, 2023 Faye Webster returns with “Lifetime,” a stunning and sparse new single that comes with a companion music video directed by Kyle Ng of Brain Dead. Webster’s completely sold out US tour, which includes 3 nights at Brooklyn Steel in New York and 2 nights at LA’s The NoVo. Watch the new music video now!... 
Faye Webster Releases New Song 'But Not Kiss' & Shares Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Faye Webster has released her first new single in 2 years. 'But Not Kiss' towers as a modern love song, steeped in the in-between feelings where romantic longing crashes into ambivalence, with an explosive piano hook the song oscillates between Webster's near-whispered intimacies and a stunning, max... 
Half Moon Run Release Anticipated New Album 'Salt'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023 Half Moon Run’s ability to breathe new life into ideas that’ve been with them since the start has been bolstered by the vision of ascendant producer Connor Seidel, with whom the band previously collaborated on the song “Fatal Line” on Seidel’s concept album '1969.' Salt was largely created at Seidel... 
Janelle Monáe Releases 'Float' Coco & Breezy Remix
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 According to sources closest to Monáe, “Float” is inspired by Muhammed Ali talking shit in Zaire, 1974, Jane’s evolution, Mary Poppins’ umbrella, Aladdin’s magic carpet, Ja Morant’s flotation to the rim while dunking on his ops, Sara Elise’s ropes, excerpts from Paramahmsa Nithyananda’s talks on lev... 
SAMWOY Announces Debut Solo LP 'Awkward Party'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023 SAMWOY, the moniker of Montreal-based songwriter and JUNO award winning producer Sam Woywitka, is joined on the album by some of Montreal’s top musical guns— Mishka Stein (Patrick Watson,FHANG) on the bass, Robbie Kuster (Patrick Watson) on drums, and Erika Angell (Thus Owls) on vocals.... 
Murray A. Lightburn Releases New LP 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returns with his deeply personal new solo album, Once Upon A Time In Montreal, available digitally, along with a vinyl edition available online and in stores via Dangerbird Records. Lightburn will celebrate in his hometown... |
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