Festival d'été de Québec Reviews
Logic, Gucci Mane, Jazz Cartier
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![Here's the Polaris Music Prize 2019 Short List]()
NewsHere's the Polaris Music Prize 2019 Short List Published Jul 16, 2019The 2019 Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the short list of 10 albums still in the running for this year's title of best Canadian album. ...
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![Drake Sued by Woman Claiming She Suffered a Brain Injury at His Show]()
NewsDrake Sued by Woman Claiming She Suffered a Brain Injury at His Show Published Jul 16, 2019A woman who attended the New York City stop on Drake and Future's "Summer Sixteen Tour" in 2016 is suing the Canadian rap icon after she all...
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![R.I.P. Juluka and Savuka's Johnny Clegg]()
NewsR.I.P. Juluka and Savuka's Johnny Clegg Published Jul 16, 2019Johnny Clegg — a Grammy-nominated South African songwriter and anthropologist best recognized for his work with bands Juluka and Savuka — ha...
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![Tom Fleming of Wild Beasts Announces New Solo Record as One True Pairing]()
NewsTom Fleming of Wild Beasts Announces New Solo Record as One True Pairing Published Jul 16, 2019Tom Fleming (formerly of Wild Beasts) has announced his debut solo album under the moniker One True Pairing. The self-titled record is due S...
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![Lee Burridge and Lost Desert Melt]()
ReviewsLee Burridge and Lost Desert Melt Published Jul 16, 2019Soothing water and ocean sounds open Melt, by Lee Burridge and Lost Desert, already putting the listener at ease for a minute, before droppi...
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![Alligator Named Chance the Snapper Finally Captured in Chicago]()
NewsAlligator Named Chance the Snapper Finally Captured in Chicago Published Jul 16, 2019An alligator going by the name of Chance the Snapper — a nod to Chicago hip-hop star Chance the Rapper — has finally been captured, after ge...
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![Tuxedo Tuxedo III]()
ReviewsTuxedo Tuxedo III Published Jul 16, 2019They won't get props for the most original album titles (Tuxedo III is the followup to 2017's Tuxedo II) but man, can the Tuxedo duo ignite...
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![Carrie Brownstein on Janet Weiss Leaving Sleater-Kinney: "It's Hard and Sad"]()
NewsCarrie Brownstein on Janet Weiss Leaving Sleater-Kinney: "It's Hard and Sad" Published Jul 16, 2019Carrie Brownstein has opened up a bit more about the departure of her longtime Sleater-Kinney bandmate Janet Weiss. In the comments of a...
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![DJ Lag & OKZharp Steam Rooms EP]()
ReviewsDJ Lag & OKZharp Steam Rooms EP Published Jul 16, 2019DJ Lag has been dubbed the king of gqom, a percussion-heavy form of dance music that originated in his hometown of Durban, South Africa. It'...
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![Taika Waititi's Live-Action 'Akira' Just Got Pushed Back So He Can Shoot 'Thor 4']()
NewsTaika Waititi's Live-Action 'Akira' Just Got Pushed Back So He Can Shoot 'Thor 4' Published Jul 16, 2019After numerous false starts, New Zealand director Taika Waititi finally got the green light on the long-awaited live-action Akira remake. No...
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![Neon Indian to Play Toronto and Montreal on North American Tour]()
NewsNeon Indian to Play Toronto and Montreal on North American Tour Published Jul 16, 2019After teasing that a new album is on the horizon earlier this year, Neon Indian have now announced plans for a North American tour. The 2...
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![Belle and Sebastian MTELUS, Montreal QC, July 15]()
ReviewsBelle and Sebastian MTELUS, Montreal QC, July 15 Published Jul 16, 2019Belle and Sebastian are part of a prestigious pop music lineage; their music has become intrinsically attached to geography. They are proud...
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![Hillside Music Festival Recap featuring Orville Peck, Ellis and Snotty Nose Rez Kids Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph ON, July 12 to 14]()
ReviewsHillside Music Festival Recap featuring Orville Peck, Ellis and Snotty Nose Rez Kids Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph ON, July 12 to 14 Published Jul 15, 2019Guelph's Hillside Festival kicked off this past weekend on Friday, July 12, and with it came the arrival of its expertly curated lineup of i...
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![Gucci Mane Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12]()
ReviewsGucci Mane Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12 Published Jul 15, 2019Over a career spanning two decades, Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane created and maintained a distinct sound despite the trials and tribulations th...
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![Logic Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12]()
ReviewsLogic Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12 Published Jul 15, 2019Every crevice of Festival d'été de Québec's main festival grounds was taken up by music fans of all ages on Friday night (July 12), and it w...
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![Jazz Cartier Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12]()
ReviewsJazz Cartier Festival d'été de Quebec, Quebec QC, July 12 Published Jul 15, 2019With the announcement that Lil Pump would no longer be joining Festival d'été de Québec early Friday afternoon (July 12), young fans showed...
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![Snoop Dogg Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa ON, July 13]()
ReviewsSnoop Dogg Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa ON, July 13 Published Jul 14, 2019With 16 studio albums and 26 years under his belt, it's surprising to see that Snoop Dogg has only five top ten "lead artist" hits to his na...
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![Guided By Voices Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa ON, July 12]()
ReviewsGuided By Voices Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa ON, July 12 Published Jul 13, 2019Returning to Ottawa for the second time in three years, Guided By Voices seemed to have gained a fervent following in the nation's capital t...
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![Lee Burridge and Lost Desert Melt]()
ReviewsLee Burridge and Lost Desert Melt Published Jul 16, 2019Soothing water and ocean sounds open Melt, by Lee Burridge and Lost Desert, already putting the listener at ease for a minute, before droppi...
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![Tuxedo Tuxedo III]()
ReviewsTuxedo Tuxedo III Published Jul 16, 2019They won't get props for the most original album titles (Tuxedo III is the followup to 2017's Tuxedo II) but man, can the Tuxedo duo ignite...
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![Jefre Cantu-Ledesma Tracing Back the Radiance]()
ReviewsJefre Cantu-Ledesma Tracing Back the Radiance Published Jul 16, 2019Having brought along a cast of incredibly talented and exploratory musicians, veteran ambient musician Jefre Cantu-Ledesma returns to the Me...
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![Lea Bertucci Resonant Field]()
ReviewsLea Bertucci Resonant Field Published Jul 16, 2019Lea Bertucci is an accomplished saxophonist, sound designer and minimalist composer based in New York City. She is the recipient of many hon...
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![Tony Molina Songs From San Mateo County]()
ReviewsTony Molina Songs From San Mateo County Published Jul 16, 2019To be a fan of Tony Molina's work to-date means having a true understanding of "short but sweet": his 2013 solo debut Dissed and Dismissed s...
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![Wild Side's 9 Favourite Places in Niagara Falls]()
FeaturesWild Side's 9 Favourite Places in Niagara Falls Published Jul 16, 2019Wild Side are a Niagara Falls-based hardcore band who released their debut album, Who the Hell is Wild Side?, in May on Triple B Records. Th...
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![Tomb Mold Discuss Growth and Their Expanding Universe on New Album 'Planetary Clairvoyance']()
FeaturesTomb Mold Discuss Growth and Their Expanding Universe on New Album 'Planetary Clairvoyance' Published Jul 16, 2019Tomb Mold are a band that revel in change rather than resist it, and that's been their attitude since they began. So, it should come as no s...
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![Five Acts You Shouldn't Miss at Crystal Lake Festival 2019]()
FeaturesFive Acts You Shouldn't Miss at Crystal Lake Festival 2019 Published Jul 15, 2019Promotional consideration provided by the Crystal Lake Festival. After last year's sophomore instalment, the Crystal Lake Festival retur...
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![Billy Eichner Brings His Broadway Background to Timon in 'The Lion King']()
FeaturesBilly Eichner Brings His Broadway Background to Timon in 'The Lion King' Published Jul 15, 2019When Billy Eichner landed the part of the meerkat Timon in the new remake of The Lion King, it was a dream role for the actor-comedian, who...
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![This Funny Week in Funny Tweets: July 12, 2019]()
FeaturesThis Funny Week in Funny Tweets: July 12, 2019 Published Jul 12, 2019Mourning and marvelling at Kawhi, the Celtics go low and very high, a sawfish seems like a weird guy, Rip Torn says goodbye, and much more f...
