Free Trade and Beer: Gerard Comeau and the Question of Interprovincial Commerce
Free trade is a pet topic of protesters across North America, and with good cause. Those in favor of it point to the reduction of trade barriers as improving economies that allow for greater access to inexpensive goods. Those against it point out that it destroys local businesses and industries as well as mom and […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: The Breeders, Pope Joan, Ghostly Hounds, The Brie Face and More
Now that we’re in full-on May, there are plenty of great music shows to catch in Montreal. For our picks this week, we’re staying local, with some great acts rocking out in smaller venues around town…well, for the most part we are. There is one legendary out of town act playing Montreal we just couldn’t […]
Death and Donuts: Savor the Small Moments
Facebook graveyard got me down today… Fuck, I keep inviting Tim to events I always did before because I knew he would be there Wet dreamland with that military s&m hat and sunglasses Carebear onesie or cats in space I have a hard time grasping that he is gone doesn’t make sense a world without […]
Advice for So-Called Incels
If you call yourself an Incel (short for involuntarily celibate) and your biggest gripe against the world is that you can’t get laid, I have some advice for you. It’s quite simple, really. In fact it’s only one word: masturbate. If that doesn’t work and you still feel the need to lash out and make […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Velvet Noise, The Olympic Symphonium, Dany Laj and the Looks, Sofi Tukker and more
The weather actually feels consistently warm and the streets of Montreal are alive with people. What a great time to check out some live music in town, so let’s jump right in: Sound of Melancholy Montreal’s own Velvet Noise is set to take the stage this week. The band released its first album three years […]
The Problem with Pain: A Look at Canada’s Opioid Epidemic
One of the greatest health threats in North America is the opioid crisis. Since 2015 it has caused about five thousand deaths in Canada alone. Indigenous communities have been ravaged by the epidemic. National and provincial governments are being forced to take the matter in hand. The fight has manifested itself in changes to healthcare […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Ziggi Jadovsky, Moose Blood + Lydia, Dead Messenger + Mad Ones + Half Measures & Candyass Cabaret
This week there is plenty of great music to check out in Montreal. We’ve got indie emo rock, relatable non-bubblegum, hard rock and even a burlesque show (not technically a music show, but it still fits). Let’s get started: Sounds Of Melancholy: Ziggi Jadovsky To Hit The Stage In a world spurred on by the […]
Lesbian Erotica: Take One
So, I have been reading cheesy lesbian erotica out loud to my partner, I highly suggest it! It’s fun to fantasize and play. Perfect for spicing up an already hot situation. I channeled all of the paperback romance novels I have ever read. It’s all about pretty words baby! Here is my attempt at true […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Les Ismore, Ellen Doty, Sweet Roger, Rick Astley and More
Did you hear the birds chirping early this morning? Did you notice the dewy grass thawing? Winter if FINALLY over! The cool breeze this morning confirmed what we’ve been all waiting for. Spring is here for real. And we’ve got some great live bands to celebrate the good times ahead. A Night Of Rock N […]
Scenic Route to Alaska Performing in Montreal: Win Tickets!
Impressive three-piece rock pop outfit Scenic Route To Alaska will grace the stage at Quai Des Brumes this week. And now you have a chance to see them for free courtesy of FTB and Indie Montreal. Pop Band With Substance They’ve been signed to a number of record labels of the years. They’ve gained a […]
Punishing Polluters: A Crash Course on Canadian Environmental Law and How it Affects You
Environmental law is a fairly new topic in legal discourse. It is only in the past hundred years or so that humans have been made aware of the environmental consequences of their actions and even now there are forces in our society that demand that said consequences are negligible or worth ignoring. It is, however, […]
It’s A Match! But What Happens When You Know Them in Real Life?
Browsing through the endlessly diverse gauntlet of humans bearing their soul and persona for your consumption. He has real pretty eyes, she has a great smile, welp thats a mighty fine torso shot, fuckable for sho, not looking for a hookup? WTF are you doing here? Is that person even real? Ew, he is holding […]