Highlights from spring music drops
The Music Editors of The Concordian share their most-listened releases from March & April. Tabéa’s Picks: Mount Kimbie…
QUICKSPINS: Zeina — Eastend Confessions
The Montreal singer’s debut album is a harmonious blend of R&B and Arabic music influences paying homage to…
Montreal spills their excitement for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour.
Fans left an outstanding impression on the singer during her first ever shows in Montreal. When Olivia Rodrigo…
QUICKSPINS: Beyoncé — COWBOY CARTER
Beyoncé’s triumphs on her eighth album, an all-encompassing ode to country and American music. Beyoncé prefaced the release…
QUICKSPINS: Future & Metro Boomin — WE DON’T TRUST YOU
The trap titans reunite for a joint album that highlights their best strengths. Future and Metro Boomin are…
The curious case of releasing “versions”
The music industry’s latest tactic capitalizes on hit potential—but at what cost? In the late 2010s, TikTok truly…
R&B 200’s success story
Apt. 200’s R&B nights are drawing hundreds of people to the club—on a Wednesday. There is an element…
QUICKSPINS: ScHoolboy Q—BLUE LIPS
The LA rapper’s latest album is versatile, vulnerable, and strikingly down-to-earth. BLUE LIPS finds ScHoolboy Q in his…
Honourable Music Mentions from Early 2024
The Music Editors of The Concordian share their favourite releases of the year so far. Tabéa’s Picks: Little…
Lil Tecca shines at MTELUS
The New York rapper thrilled his Montreal audience, with help from SoFaygo and Tana. New York rapper Lil…
Essential Valentine’s Day tracks
Your Valentine’s Day playlist will be complete thanks to these picks from our Music Editors. Tabéa’s Picks: “Can’t…
Planet Porq shakes up Nouvel Établissement
Global sounds took center stage as Montreal DJs put on an eclectic mix. On Saturday, Feb. 3, Porqueria…