Benjamin Booker is not having the best day. He’s standing on stage at the Sala Rossa for a sound check that was supposed to be done an hour ago; a sound check which, in all due respect, isn’t going well. His manager who seems like a rather level-headed guy—who greeted us at the door…
Read MoreChloe Wise: Pissing, Shmoozing, and Looking Away
Montreal native and queen of carbs, artist Chloe Wise returned home for the opening of her solo exhibit Pissing, Shmoozing and Looking Away at Galerie Division. The exhibit focused mainly on Wise’s sandwich and breakfast food designer bags series that includes pieces such as “Moschino English Muffin,” “Bagel and Locks,” and “Ain’t No Challah Back…
Read MorePlanet Studios: Daniel Cinelli Brings World Class Music Recording to Montreal
From the minute I stepped into the award-winning Planet Studios, I was met with a sense of warmth and hospitality, something producer, mixing engineer and studio manager Daniel Cinelli strives to do for anyone that walks in his door. “Sure you don’t want anything? Best coffee you’ll ever have at a studio!” one of the…
Read MoreMixing A Masterpiece: Le Slang’s Brynley Leach Makes Mixology an Art Form
To spend a day inside the mind of Brynley Leach, the bartender at Le Slang, would be like taking the wildest roller coaster ride imaginable. Or at least it would be, if that roller coaster served some of the best booze this side of the Rockies and looked like it came straight off a Gaelic…
Read MoreTastemaker: Amlyne Phillips on Designing Distinctive Interiors in Montreal
If you’ve ever looked for an interior designer in Montreal, chances are you’ve come across the name Amlyne Phillips. Though interior designers play a huge part in shaping the settings of our daily lives, we rarely get to meet the individuals who decorate the places we inhabit. Amlyne Phillips is one such individual — as…
Read MoreAn Interview with Sugar Sammy: the Importance of Bilingualism and the Best of Montreal
he city of Montreal has had a massive impact on stand-up comedian Samir Khullar, better known as Sugar Sammy. What might surprise you, though, is what exactly Sammy is referring to when he speaks of his beloved Montreal. He’s not talking about English Montreal and he’s not talking about French Montreal — Sugar Sammy has…
Read MoreHistory Lesson: The Cabaret du Mile-End
For the Cabaret du Mile-End, it’s the end of an era. Within the last five years, the venue has supported local performing arts communities. They’ve welcomed artists from all genres and all walks of life to their stage. And, most importantly, they’ve provided the backdrop for countless outstanding nights that Montreal’s showgoers won’t soon forget.…
Read MoreThe Unusual Director of Indie Montreal Music Doc ‘A City is an Island’: Timothy George Kelly
Halfway through the film ‘A City is an Island,’ we see Mac Demarco sitting in the bathroom of his Montreal apartment, giving the camera his best come-hither look as he pees while sitting down. The fluorescent light above the sink casts everything in a murky glow, while Mac, as calm as ever, serenades the camera…
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La Bise, or the French Double-Kiss: A Guide to Greeting in Quebec
“La Bise” is a greeting used around the world that has been making Anglophones feel awkward for centuries. Art by Marco Paradiso Knowing how to do the French double-kiss is a first step to really getting to know Montreal. We want to help you feel a little less awkward. Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreThese Three Montreal Locals Are Putting Bees on Your Roof
lvéole is a local urban beekeeping group, headquartered in the Plateau, which collaborates with Montrealers to cultivate organic honey. So, no, they aren’t just random guys putting bees on your roof. But they can be if you’re into that kind of thing! Where it All Started Alvéole (from the French for cell), started as a backyard project…
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