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Truest G's Eulogynew

With his most recent release, Hip Hop Is Dead, acclaimed MC Nas delivered a bitter requiem for rap -- but is it truly a time for mourning, or is a bright new morning around the corner?

Montreal Mirror | Narcel X | 04-13-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Habeas Corpussenew

The high-haired Montreal legend on metal, mayhem and meditation.

Montreal Mirror | Johnson Cummins | 04-05-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Mike Patton's Peeping Tom Pop Peek-a-boonew

If James Brown was the hardest working man in show business, Patton is definitely the most omnipresent.

Montreal Mirror | Lateef Martin | 04-05-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Fancy That: Q&A with Dave One of Chromeonew

On matching Michael Jackson, the Ed Bangers hook-up and the elusive Daryl Hall.

Montreal Mirror | Scott C | 04-05-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Poster Boynew

One Percent Free takes his no-pay policy to the streets -- literally.

Montreal Mirror | Rupert Bottenberg | 03-29-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Up, Down, Out and Aboutnew

With their sophomore smash A Weekend in the City, U.K. dance-punk darlings Bloc Party rock around the clock, taking in the good times, bad vibes, wasted hours and magic moments.

Montreal Mirror | Rupert Bottenberg | 03-16-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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P.O.'d as an M.O.new

Rapper P.O.S. proves that punk rock and rap are closer than you think.

Montreal Mirror | Lateef Martin | 03-12-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Norwegian Moodnew

Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes finds his happy place on stage.

Montreal Mirror | Lorraine Carpenter | 03-12-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Loud, Lew, Loathed ... and Loving Itnew

A lot of bands claim to tear their audiences a new one -- Montreal's Trigger Effect can proudly claim they actually have.

Montreal Mirror | Johnson Cummins | 03-12-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Voice, Activatednew

As tough as she is tender, this Louisiana MC raps about Southern comfort and northern exposure, deflecting triviality and reflecting reality.

Montreal Mirror | Erin MacLeod | 03-02-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Betting On the Dark Horsenew

Harnessing a potent brew of psychedelic splendour and classic-rock cool, the Besnard Lakes launch a sophomore album that's likely to make them Montreal's next to win, place or show.

Montreal Mirror | Johnson Cummins | 02-16-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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Momentum In the Sunnew

Malajube have paid their dues and earned their bunnies, straddling the anglo and francophone music scenes in Montreal, and now they're playing to a surprisingly receptive international audience.

Montreal Mirror | Lorraine Carpenter | 02-08-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

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