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The rain that was on Ontario has reached us today. This is a big of a drag since I pretty much have the who day free until about 5pm. Walking around in the damp won’t be a lot of fun. Then again, Montreal has a subway system that’s far superior to the ossified, fossilized, dirty, surly, awful TTC.
If last night’s showcases are anything to go by, things should be just as smooth this evening. Here’s a preview.
Two Hours Traffic (Charlottetown): Quick: name another alt-rock band from PEI! On tour behind a new album called Territory, they’ve been winning hearts and changing minds without having to sing a single word about Anne of Green Gables. They’re on first tonight.
Silly Kissers (Montreal): Their song “Halloween Summer” somehow transports me back to the sort of music the Human League was making in ’81-82. If you thought the resurgence of vintage 80s sounds was going to end with MGMT, Owl City and Passion Pit, think again.
DD/MM/YYYY (Toronto): Memo to self: get the official pronunciation of this band’s name. Chaotic, jerky and trashy stuff that seems like it all might fly apart any second. Should be an interesting set.
Parlovr (Montreal): Consisting of Festooned Hand Mirror (guitar), Tim Smoke Box (keyboards, guitar, vocals) and Red Oak Frame (drums) they seemed nicely paired with DD/MM/YYYY. Give a listen to “Pen to the Paper.”
Silver Starling (Montreal): Soaring guitar indie-pop. Get introduced with a song called “Caught in Your Glow.”
Le Matos (Montreal): Spooky synth-pop from an anonymous-looking trio.
More later today.