"As I collected my melted face and brain and tried to reform it into something resembling human-looking, I felt full. Indeed, it was a bucket-list moment for me to see one of the true giants of Texas blues rock. I’ll never forget it. 9/10". @ZZTop .

"To paraphrase what Nathan said during the set: “They don’t make them like us anymore. Actually, they never made them like us. We are a bit weird.” Horse The Band is definitely weird—and that is exactly what makes them so great and so lovable.".

"This night left your rock metre on full and your devil horns up.". @VOLBEAT + @threedaysgrace + @WageWar @ Place Bell▪.

'It didn’t matter that it was a Tuesday night—Montreal’s crowd was ready to party at the @EemTriplin show. And party they sure did!'.

"“I don’t think you’re fucking ready!!!” And I truly wasn’t. Welcome to the review that wasn’t supposed to happen!". @halsey's Toronto show "was a masterpiece.".

"An Insatiable Violence confirms what their recent touring has suggested: Cryptopsy in 2025 is a band operating at peak efficiency.".

"If you needed a break, you were out of luck, ’cause they were coming out of the gate with banger after banger". @clutchofficial + Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown + @NathanMBergman @ MTelus▪.

"From a guy who usually covers a lot of metal shows, I can say this will be one of my 2025 highlights. @JamesBlunt has a quality to his performance that resembles the great folk-rock storytellers like Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, and Chris de Burgh.".

"It’s a fantastic evening from start to finish; don’t be surprised to see both of these artists on bigger stages next time around!". We caught @Blondshe11 + @megelsier @ Théâtre Fairmount▪.

🎸 Meet @TheCourettes — one of the loudest, coolest, most stylish garage rock duos on the planet. From 60s girl group vibes to full-on fuzz fury, they’re the real deal. Catch them in Montreal in September at @LesFoufs . Read the full interview now! 👇.

RT @Killbeat: Patrick Watson Announces Collaborative Album After Voice Loss | via @mtl_rocks.

"It’s not trying to be a black metal album with folk influences or a folk album wearing a black metal cloak. It’s something else. Something harder to define, and all the more compelling because of it.". Our review of the new album from Hexvessel.

"If music is a form of worship, then Justice are priests, and on this night, they ministered to all of us.".

Another legend leaves us. :(. #brianwilson #brianwilsonrip.

"Apacalda is a magnetic performer who brings you on a magical journey. Luring you in with her soft, seductive vocals, and then stabbing you with her jagged lyrics.". Review & photos from her album release show at l'Escogriffe with Ruby Creek.

The @fmeat returns to Rouyn-Noranda this August, and the 2025 edition is shaping up to be one of its most stylistically adventurous yet.

The @PolarisPrize has revealed its 2025 Long List, marking the 20th anniversary of the Canadian award that continues to prize artistic merit over market metrics. The list includes multiple artists from Montreal.

😢. #slystone #slystonerip.

"My jaw was wide open. I honestly could not believe my ears. They sounded incredible and had my full attention for their entire set.". Our review & photos from @TheWeatherStn + Joan Shelley @ Beanfield Theatre▪.

"Expect to see this one in my Top 5 of the year come December time! Just wow.". Our review and photos from @Metric + Sam Roberts Band + Housewife @ MTelus▪.